Several of the top automakers are looking for ways to bring in economical and fuel efficient cars over to the U.S. due to the increase in gas prices. Ford was one of the first to make this step and now it is Honda’s turn.

Honda is looking at a few cars right now in Japan and is considering how well they would be accepted and used by U.S. consumers. There is no question that they have the ability to turn Japanese cars into efficient and popular U.S. cars. They proved this with the Fit – which has been available since 2006.

Honda will be offering the JDM Odyssey and the compact Stream Wagon to the U.S. market. This means that Honda will have to change some of the plans that they have made for their long time goals. However, we have no doubt that these cars will be accepted with no problems.

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The new S402 model was just announced by Subaru for sale in the Japanese Domestic Market. Sadly, the press release was only available in a Japanese version which leads us to believe that this wonderful little legacy will not be sold in American markets. Subaru declared that sales will commence on June 27th, with prices starting at 5,491,500JY or $53,000.

This upgraded version of the Legacy will have a powerful 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder boxer engine with a twin scroll turbo as well as a remapped ECU and better flowing exhaust. On the cosmetics side, the S402 will have 20mm wider front fenders and plenty of badging. The Subie will also be fitted with 18-inch BBS rims and Bridgestone Potenza tires.

Other modifications include a reduced steering ratio, Bilstein shocks, Brembo brakes, MOMO steering wheel and an aluminum shift knob. The rest of the interior features black and dark gray color schemes with extensive use of leather.

The Subaru Legacy STI S402 will be available in two different body styles, a sedan and a station wagon. There will only be 402 units of each produced. Why 402? Who knows, but I can guarantee a poster of the S402 will grace my walls soon!

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