February 11, 200818 yr SANTA MONICA, California — Acura has released the first photo of the all-new 2009 Acura TSX sedan. Scheduled to go on sale in the spring, the second generation of Acura's popular entry-level sedan will be shown to the world at the 2008 New York Auto Show in late March. Article Edit: Full Size Image Edited February 11, 200818 yr by siegen
February 11, 200818 yr Author After seeing the RL and knowing that the grill would find its way onto this, I am pleasantly surprised. I really like this car from this first picture. It is an evolution of the current TSX, but much more aggressive.
February 11, 200818 yr The old model looked way better. This one tries too hard to be different and ends up looking like a Nissan birthing a Mazda out of its mouth.
February 11, 200818 yr Edgier and angular Camry Sport. I will let my fiance drive my 2005. If this thing weighs 3500lb that will be a deal breaker.
February 11, 200818 yr The interior looks pretty good...I assume the US spec TSX will be similar...I love how the Euro press pics show a manual rather than the obligatory automatic we see here...
February 11, 200818 yr when there are more buttons on your steering wheel and dash then there are on your computer's keyboard.... there is a problem. In the above picture I count 76.... that's just the ones I can see.
February 11, 200818 yr Author when there are more buttons on your steering wheel and dash then there are on your computer's keyboard.... there is a problem. In the above picture I count 76.... that's just the ones I can see. I guess you'll just have to buy the non-nav model won't you? :AH-HA_wink: Really I don't see any problem with the button-bashing that happens everytime Honda releases a new model. Owners don't seem to complain. It's just like when you get a new digital camera. The only ones that complain about functionality are the ones that never use it, and with a car you're using it every day. Still looks good, IMO. Too bad about that anemic 4-banger, though. Well you can buy the 300+ lb-ft turbodiesel model. Or with luck it will be offered with a 2.3L turbo gas motor.
February 11, 200818 yr The Euro Accord/TSX looks better than expected. I have no love or respect for the current TSX, but this looks like a suitable entry-level car for Acura.
February 11, 200818 yr Well, now I know where all the unused chrome bars from all the old unused Chevrolet grilles went to. Guess Acura is into recycling big time. Other than the grille, it's quite pleasant, but lacks emotion. Edited February 11, 200818 yr by YellowJacket894
February 11, 200818 yr In the above picture I count 76.... that's just the ones I can see. You............ counted the number of buttons?...............
February 11, 200818 yr The steering wheel is rather ugly and the number of buttons on it seems like a lot, but the number of buttons on the center stack is not out of the ordinary. I don't care for the exterior much, but the interior, aside from the steering wheel, is a nice design.
February 11, 200818 yr Author According to Car & Driver, the new TSX is supposed to come with 3 engine options. The standard 2.4L gas, new 2.2L turbodiesel (251 lb-ft torque), and they "expect" the TSX to also come with the RDX's 2.3L turbo gas motor, which wouldn't be surprising (but you never know).
February 11, 200818 yr it's a very boring day at work.... I had a hilarious one: 1. Meeting at a client. 2. Client arrives 1 hour late. 3. Client sits down and asks me 'so, what are we supposed to talk about today?'. Speaking of the car, it looks like a slightly fatter Accord (bc to me it's an Accord - No Acura here). Edited February 11, 200818 yr by ZL-1
February 11, 200818 yr that tsx is dull. OMG it's dull. I suppose the gamers will like it. But even the 9-3 is far more interesting. BTW, a local used dealer has an 06 9-3 aero cylinder six speed for sale....only 20 grand with 20k miles.....I need to drive that. i got over there saturday and saw it out in the freezing cold. i wanted to get inside it but then some other dude had it out on a test drive. isn't 20 grand a bit low for an 06 9-3 v6 aero with such few miles? Edited February 11, 200818 yr by regfootball
February 11, 200818 yr I suppose the gamers will like it. But even the 9-3 is far more interesting. BTW, a local used dealer has an 06 9-3 aero cylinder six speed for sale....only 20 grand with 20k miles.....I need to drive that. i got over there saturday and saw it out in the freezing cold. i wanted to get inside it but then some other dude had it out on a test drive. isn't 20 grand a bit low for an 06 9-3 v6 aero with such few miles? Saab's Depreciate a lot in the first couple of years. 20-22K for a 2008 Aero seems reasonable.
February 11, 200818 yr Author that tsx is dull. OMG it's dull. I suppose the gamers will like it. But even the 9-3 is far more interesting. BTW, a local used dealer has an 06 9-3 aero cylinder six speed for sale....only 20 grand with 20k miles.....I need to drive that. i got over there saturday and saw it out in the freezing cold. i wanted to get inside it but then some other dude had it out on a test drive. isn't 20 grand a bit low for an 06 9-3 v6 aero with such few miles? The TSX is anything but dull, lol.
February 11, 200818 yr that tsx is dull. OMG it's dull. I suppose the gamers will like it. But even the 9-3 is far more interesting. BTW, a local used dealer has an 06 9-3 aero cylinder six speed for sale....only 20 grand with 20k miles.....I need to drive that. i got over there saturday and saw it out in the freezing cold. i wanted to get inside it but then some other dude had it out on a test drive. isn't 20 grand a bit low for an 06 9-3 v6 aero with such few miles? Unfortunately, the 'excitement' of a Saab 9-3 lies mostly in avoiding the repair shop---or trading it in after purchase--both are situations I'd avoid by choosing the TSX. I love Saabs. GM doesn't really build them anymore. The 9-3 is safe--and that's it. There's a reason that they're an also-ran in the quasi-entry lux class, and the 9-3 has much to do with it. Lease a Saab---and befriend the local dealer. Do not buy under any circumstance, IMHO.
February 11, 200818 yr reg, we get it. You don't like Acura. The fact that you just posted a picture of a Bonneville's interior in this thread kills any credibility you had. Go drive a TSX and a 9-3 back to back. There's a reason the Saab has always lagged behind in this segment.
February 12, 200818 yr I like it actually--and the grille isn't as offensive as the other it is on other new Acuras. I'm anxious to see what the interior looks like because I tend to love Acura interiors.
February 12, 200818 yr I like it actually--and the grille isn't as offensive as the other it is on other new Acuras. I'm anxious to see what the interior looks like because I tend to love Acura interiors. Except for the H badge, what you see in Euro Accord is what TSX will be.
February 12, 200818 yr Except for the H badge, what you see in Euro Accord is what TSX will be. Why is it Europe gets the better Accord each time?
February 12, 200818 yr reg, we get it. You don't like Acura. The fact that you just posted a picture of a Bonneville's interior in this thread kills any credibility you had. Go drive a TSX and a 9-3 back to back. There's a reason the Saab has always lagged behind in this segment. your point might be valid if we were referring to actual acuras. as it is, a rebadged 4 popper pint sized fwd accord holds about as much appeal as a luxed out camry unfortunately. it needs to stop being a 'premium economy car'. looks-nothing power-nothing interiors-middle of the road for luxury segment dealers-arrogant the tsx's interior has the same mess of buttons as the toro and bonne which is why the pics were on there. same jumbled mess of crap on the dash Edited February 12, 200818 yr by regfootball
February 12, 200818 yr Let's hear it for buttons! The more buttons, the merrier. I love buttons. The Euro Accord/TSX looks better than expected. I have no love or respect for the current TSX, but this looks like a suitable entry-level car for Acura. I hope you're joking. Anyways, I like the interior atleast. The exterior isn't that great, though. Definite downgrade from the clean, purposefully styled last gen. Edited February 12, 200818 yr by blackviper8891
February 12, 200818 yr Seems like a good, solid, unpretentious car, like the current one. The RL/Legend didn't work because people want exuberance and excess for $50K; the focus of the TSX/Accord, on the other hand, is more appropriate for the segment. This thing is loaded with technology: predictive steering, lane keep assist, collision mitigating braking, clean diesel, etc... things that you found only on $100K S-classes a few years ago. I still think the Mondeo looks better, though. Edited February 12, 200818 yr by empowah
February 12, 200818 yr Why is it Europe gets the better Accord each time? Same reason Europe gets the better Focus: we suck and apparently we're so cheap our standards are very low...according to marketing (and there is some truth in it). Anyway, it looks alright, but certainly derivative. However, the wheels look undersized and that front overhang looks monstrous! It looks as big as a W-Body's. Just like the last one, it reminds me of a slightly edgier Mazda6...only this time with worse proportions. Edited February 12, 200818 yr by Dodgefan
February 12, 200818 yr After three years on the market, the IS250 still looks infinitely better than this.
February 12, 200818 yr After three years on the market, the IS250 still looks infinitely better than this. True enough, and alot of that is due to the RWD proportions....one thing I've wondered is why they can't build FWD cars with RWD proportions--why does the front wheelwell have to be 2 inches from the door on FWD cars? Back in olden days, there were FWD models with nice proportions (think Toronado, Eldorado, '79-85 Riviera).
February 12, 200818 yr yeah but at least the mazda looks nice and has an engine under the hood The powertrains in the European Accord/TSX are all more powerful than the European (new one that Dodgefan posted) Mazda6. The Mazda6's most powerful engine is the new 168-hp MZR 2.5 liter, and its diesel is a 2.0 liter 140 hp/243 lb-ft. Edited February 12, 200818 yr by empowah
February 12, 200818 yr True enough, and alot of that is due to the RWD proportions....one thing I've wondered is why they can't build FWD cars with RWD proportions--why does the front wheelwell have to be 2 inches from the door on FWD cars? Back in olden days, there were FWD models with nice proportions (think Toronado, Eldorado, '79-85 Riviera). Acura and Honda had that going on in the 90s. Wish they would have stuck with it...
February 12, 200818 yr I'm not sure what you're getting at. Those definitely have FWD proportions, besides the Millenia which is sort of inbetween. Edited February 12, 200818 yr by blackviper8891
February 12, 200818 yr The front overhang is smaller than the rear. I would say teh Vigor is the best example of FWD with RWD Proportions.
February 12, 200818 yr The front overhang is smaller than the rear. I would say teh Vigor is the best example of FWD with RWD Proportions. That doesn't mean it has RWD proportions. It's all about the distance between the front wheel and... say.. the doors, combined with a short front overhang. Plus, the existance of a long hood also plays a role. Anything cab-forward instantly disqualifies itself.
February 12, 200818 yr The powertrains in the European Accord/TSX are all more powerful than the European (new one that Dodgefan posted) Mazda6. The Mazda6's most powerful engine is the new 168-hp MZR 2.5 liter, and its diesel is a 2.0 liter 140 hp/243 lb-ft. last i checked. i live here. and usa is getting a 3.5 v6. finally, a real engine in a mazda. vigor and legend were nice looking. Edited February 12, 200818 yr by regfootball
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