JRock

The last generation CL&TL shared the same platform with the USDM Accord.

What's the new 2004 TL share its platform with, if anything? Is it now separate from the USDM Accord? I was under the impression it is its own thing now.

If you actually know (no guesses) someone please explain which Honda/Acura cars share platforms and which don't.

Thanks.

JRock

Come on, it's lunchtime, there's got to be someone on who can answer this quickly.

TypeSAddict

It does indeed share the platform with the new model Accord. At least that is what C&D and Consumer Reports said.

1SICKLEX

Yes, it's built off the Accord. It's built right next to them in Ohio. It is built on the new Gen Accord.
Civic-RSX
Accord-TL
old Accord platform-CL
Odessey-MDX
Euro Accord-TSX (not really a shared platform, more the same thing with diff badges)

CHONATION

Its obvious that it very very very simular to the TSX.
Here is a part of an article i found on the TSX.

"The TSX is based upon the European version of the Honda Accord. The Euro Accord is sportier and positioned further upscale than its American counterpart. Not surprisingly, use of this car as a platform lends a more continental feel to the TSX. To begin with, there is the issue of size. Unlike the top Honda built for stateside buyers, the Euro version hasn't been super-sized. TSX is about half a foot shorter than the U.S. Accord, and two inches narrower."

http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...cle/AID/138786

EDIT:

opps i was a little late on that one.
But i thought the PILOT and MDX shard a platform, not the van. hmmmmmmmmmmm

1SICKLEX

The TSX is the Euro Accord. When u see pic of both, the only exterior difference is the badges. Smart move by Honda to bring it here, IMO. The car has gotten pretty good reviews overseas. They even have a diesal to compete more effectively.

JRock

Odyssey/Pilot/MDX all share a platform. This is part of why the MDX rides so much nicer than truck platform based SUVs.

Thanks for the help guys.

Shawn S

The TSX is made in Japan......Right ???

JRock

Yes, TSX, RSX, and RL are made in Japan.

MDX in Ontario, and CL/TL/04TL in Ohio.

bigman

it's based on the same platform, but there are way more differences in the suspension and other components when compared to the very similar 98-02 accord and 99-03 TL.