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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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2012 vs 2013 TSX

Are there ANY changes at all between the two? I'm talking even the smallest of changes? ie. key fob different, volume knob... lcd quality.. ANYTHING?
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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everything. the 2013 is the 3rd gen Acura TSX. completely redesigned... do you not know how to google shit
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PyroDave
everything. the 2013 is the 3rd gen Acura TSX. completely redesigned... do you not know how to google shit
Incorrect. It is the next gen Euro Acura that wont be released in Europe until 2018 but is already here as the 2013 TSX
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by aLittleFavour
Are there ANY changes at all between the two? I'm talking even the smallest of changes? ie. key fob different, volume knob... lcd quality.. ANYTHING?
I think the only change from 2012 to 2013 is that you can get Milano Red (or whatever they call it these days) on regular TSX models instead of SE-only.
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 02:10 AM
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Incorrect. It is the next gen Euro Acura that wont be released in Europe until 2018 but is already here as the 2013 TSX
no dude, thats the 2013 TSX SE. its the special edition because its european. the regular 2013 is made in america, and even has a flag stamped into the underside of the hood instead of a heatshield. they even made the joke that SE stands for "SOOOOOO European" so is read as a homosexual so as to stick with the idea of "is he european or is he gay" from legally blonde on broadway
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 02:23 AM
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Some of the navi functions will be locked out while the vehicle is in motion on the '13, while all functions will always be accessible on the '12.
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by PyroDave
no dude, thats the 2013 TSX SE. its the special edition because its european. the regular 2013 is made in america, and even has a flag stamped into the underside of the hood instead of a heatshield. they even made the joke that SE stands for "SOOOOOO European" so is read as a homosexual so as to stick with the idea of "is he european or is he gay" from legally blonde on broadway
Sorry - my mistake.

There! You have it! ceb admitting to a mistake

I hope y'all had a good holiday.
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by princelybug
Some of the navi functions will be locked out while the vehicle is in motion on the '13, while all functions will always be accessible on the '12.
On a more serious note, you're right. AFAIK there are only small changes like the colors and the new lockout in the nav - that's been on Hondas for years.
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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it no longer says "ACURA" on the trunk!
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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You can get the SE in automatic now.
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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They relocated the intake as well
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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air ride suspension is also an option
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by PyroDave
everything. the 2013 is the 3rd gen Acura TSX. completely redesigned... do you not know how to google shit

don't be an idiot dude..
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Futurepr3
it no longer says "ACURA" on the trunk!
Nice catch... I kind of like it without, that's how everyone else has it..
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
They relocated the intake as well

Any idea why? or guesses...
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by aLittleFavour
Any idea why? or guesses...
it had something to do with the lambo door mechanism that they built in to the '13. ed can correct me if i'm wrong but i think it had to do with needing a gap for the air compressor shaft.
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by drivedata
it had something to do with the lambo door mechanism that they built in to the '13. ed can correct me if i'm wrong but i think it had to do with needing a gap for the air compressor shaft.
lambo door mechanism is correct. remember that on the base TSX only the drivers door is lambo'ed. tech pack is required for the other 3 doors
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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AHHH thats why only the drivers side door is lambo'd
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 03:01 AM
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The 2013 TSX now offers MacPherson Strut Front Suspension and the engine is now optimized to run on Regular Unleaded
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by maiku
The 2013 TSX now offers MacPherson Strut Front Suspension and the engine is now optimized to run on Regular Unleaded
2013 TSX doesn't run on gas...
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mercedes>BMW
2013 TSX doesn't run on gas...
it runs on dunkin
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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didn't they also make teh 2013 wheels super lightweight?
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mrstak
didn't they also make teh 2013 wheels super lightweight?
2013 has no wheels. hovercraft.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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2012 vs 2013 TSX-lhxhg.jpg
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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No. They're just lost in space

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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Yeah, apparently the doors and glass can withstand the pressure of space!
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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You can get the optional Flux Capacitor and go back in time and buy Cisco stock, then buy a BMW and come on Acurazine and tell everyone how much better your new Bimmer is than your old TSX.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by maiku
The 2013 TSX now offers MacPherson Strut Front Suspension and the engine is now optimized to run on Regular Unleaded

I'm not so sure about this... I know the MacPherso suspension is on the 2013 Accord but I don't believe it's on the 2013 TSX
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by aLittleFavour
I'm not so sure about this... I know the MacPherso suspension is on the 2013 Accord but I don't believe it's on the 2013 TSX
You're interested in the suspension and not the hovercraft mode or deep space resistant glass??

You are hard to impress.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by princelybug
Some of the navi functions will be locked out while the vehicle is in motion on the '13, while all functions will always be accessible on the '12.
This is not correct. The software did change on new 2013 ILX & RDX models now locking you out of a lot of functions in motion, BUT 2013 TSX, TL, MDX and ZDX remain exactly as in 2012 and before, and have no lock out set. My current demo is a 2013 TSX Tech and there is zero difference from 2012 functionality, and the same for those other models.


Originally Posted by Futurepr3
it no longer says "ACURA" on the trunk!
This happened on the 2013 TL and MDX, but every 2013 TSX we've received still says "ACURA" on the trunk despite reports. Unsure if it will be done later or just not happen yet on the 2013 TSX.
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