The Official 2009 TSX Thread **Unvelied in NY**
#81
A Honda big wig was saying he'd like Acura to take on BMW rather than Lexus or Mercedes, you'd think doing away with MT would be contrary to that marketing strategy. I think they know that they have to offer some MT cars for credibility alone.
#83
i'd be happy with either the DSG or the 6MT on the Type-S, but it would be nice if acura had both!
also glad acura didn't cave in and put a V6, this car is heavy enough now and soon with the AWD hardware.
also glad acura didn't cave in and put a V6, this car is heavy enough now and soon with the AWD hardware.
#86
Originally Posted by dom
G35 > TSX > TL > Accord in 4 years.
G35 > TSX > TL > Used MDX (mistake) > Accord > be a good boy keep a car for 36 months > sports sedan - HAHAHAHA
TinkySD - Yeah ... guilty as charged ... new kids, new cars ... pretty much my life The one thing that never changes is my wife has an Odyssey ... we are on the 4th one
Joerockt - Yeah ... #4 arrived on 9/27 ... so now the kiddies are 4.5 year old twin boy/girl, 2.5 year old boy, 1 week old girl. Feel free to start a charity fund for me and book my reservations at the mental institution!
I definetly think as long as they can make the TSX a bit bigger than current gen ... I am going TSX again. The TL was a fantastic car and to be honest I miss it and traded it in on a used MDX for all the wrong reasons and switching cars to the Ody when hauling the kids has worked out just find with the Accord and I'm not sucking wind with 20mpg and premium gas when I have 2 kids or less ... so the same will apply if I get another TL/TSX. How's my rationalization skills working? And SH-AWD + Turbo? mmmmmmm ... I have waiting for this Acura for a long time. Blend of TSX agility with TL-like power
#87
Originally Posted by DLTSX6MT
notice that it's right hand drive, and "STi"?
#91
You all know that Acuras will have at least 1 car that will be FWD even 10 years from now. As long as they keep basing the TL off the US Accord, which will always be FWD or SH-AWD in maybe an option in 10 yrs and the Euro/JDM Accord, which is also FWD, there will never be a RWD Acura 4 dr sedan unfortunately.
I'm just driving the current TSX now because I'm saving money and will wait until it's start to fall apart and have a lot of problems, then I will get rid of it. For sure though, I will not got a 2nd gen TSX or any Acura as it's replacement.
I'm just driving the current TSX now because I'm saving money and will wait until it's start to fall apart and have a lot of problems, then I will get rid of it. For sure though, I will not got a 2nd gen TSX or any Acura as it's replacement.
#95
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
You all know that Acuras will have at least 1 car that will be FWD even 10 years from now. As long as they keep basing the TL off the US Accord, which will always be FWD or SH-AWD in maybe an option in 10 yrs and the Euro/JDM Accord, which is also FWD, there will never be a RWD Acura 4 dr sedan unfortunately.
I'm just driving the current TSX now because I'm saving money and will wait until it's start to fall apart and have a lot of problems, then I will get rid of it. For sure though, I will not got a 2nd gen TSX or any Acura as it's replacement.
I'm just driving the current TSX now because I'm saving money and will wait until it's start to fall apart and have a lot of problems, then I will get rid of it. For sure though, I will not got a 2nd gen TSX or any Acura as it's replacement.
#96
the body design isn't wat i have expected just hope it will improve, i like the engine specs espically if it is combine with the sh-awd, but if the price is going to move up to 30k+ for base model with that design, the interior better be good, otherwise i think is not worth it, the BMW 135i sound good to me right now even if they are not in the same class
#97
The spy shots of the TSX are just test mules, if the TSX is truly based on the JDM/EURO Accord . We all know that the Accord Tourer Concept, was actually the next Euro Accord wagon, you should ask yourself, "Why would the spy photos have a unit so close to a car that's already in production, if it is suppose to be an all new model?" Simple answer, the new TSX will use the 2.3T from the RDX (hence the open top and bottom of the front fascia for the turbocharger inter-cooler), most manufacturers use a modified version of a current model to test the engine, chassis, and handling prowess for an upcoming model. IMHO, the Sports4 will finally make its debut appearance at the Geneva Auto Show in March or even a teaser at the Tokyo show to give fans a glimpse of future. My only hope is that they rid themselves of those horrible rims that have manifested on even these test units.
#98
Originally Posted by pollofrito21
Here are new pics spotted
Looks ok so far. I like the 240 hp engine. Dont like the styling so far from what i can see
Looks ok so far. I like the 240 hp engine. Dont like the styling so far from what i can see
Is it just me or does anyone else alos think that the front lights and side profile looks exactly like the current TSX
#100
Originally Posted by B K R
Is it just me or does anyone else alos think that the front lights and side profile looks exactly like the current TSX
#101
I'm far from getting a new car... the wife gets a Pilot before I get something new, but I'd seriously look at a Subaru Legacy. I quasi raced one after work... it looks great and sounds great. I'm just not sure yet of the new TSX and I don't think I'd 1st year a car again.
#102
Originally Posted by aaronng
The panels are from the current TSX. Only the mechanicals and chassis are the 09 TSX.
#104
Someone said it well, tape can't hide attitude. This makes me even more interested in seeing the Tourer wagon version in the US but I know that will never happen. Honda/Acura is obviously not willing to surprise anyone.
#105
Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
I think it'll look a lot different once the camo comes off. They are hiding a lot of details that can make a break the car.
Exactly. That car is not the current TSX. The headlights are taped so they look like the current car. Looks like the disguise worked.
#106
Another thing to consider for the 09 tsx: Hondata has reflashed the RDX's k23 turbo, which could translate into something for the 09 TSX k23 turbo.
Nice results across the entire rev range for a car that is completely stock other than ECU tuning.
http://www.hondata.com/reflash_rdx.html
Nice results across the entire rev range for a car that is completely stock other than ECU tuning.
http://www.hondata.com/reflash_rdx.html
#107
Originally Posted by wackura
The tail light design doesn't look much like the current TSX. I fear this is the real deal. I just don't beleive they'd have a half-way-there body, would seem unecessarily costly. It's a stubby generic looking car while those other sports sedans posted on page 4 look far more current. I like what Acura stands for, but this thing is realy testing my brand loyalty.
In terms of test mules, manufacturers often will run new mechanicals with old/different body panels for a number of reasons... one of which is that the design has not been 100% put to production. Did you guys ever see shots of the new NSX in testing in Japan? They had stretched S2000 body panels on there... looked really weird, especially when compared to the design we had seen.
#108
to me, this looks exactly like the current tsx. The taillights have different color, but the lines look the same, look closely at the tape. The only real differences that i see are the new grill, which i am not fond of, and reworked fender flares. Hopefully the flares are for the AWD. I am a huge fan of the sports-4, still holding out for it.
#110
Originally Posted by TSeXaholic
im a noob can someone tell me what dsg mean?
http://cars.about.com/od/thingsyoune...owDSGworks.htm
#112
Originally Posted by ChrismanTSX
In terms of test mules, manufacturers often will run new mechanicals with old/different body panels for a number of reasons... one of which is that the design has not been 100% put to production. Did you guys ever see shots of the new NSX in testing in Japan? They had stretched S2000 body panels on there... looked really weird, especially when compared to the design we had seen.
heres that funny test car:
#113
Originally Posted by taylor314gh
to me, this looks exactly like the current tsx. The taillights have different color, but the lines look the same, look closely at the tape. The only real differences that i see are the new grill, which i am not fond of, and reworked fender flares. Hopefully the flares are for the AWD. I am a huge fan of the sports-4, still holding out for it.
#114
Originally Posted by DLTSX6MT
^ Too Dumbass to Shift your own Gears.
#115
Originally Posted by wackura
Yay, people with DSG who never even learned to drive stick are going to be wanting to race their freind's and coworkers who have MT's. It's just not fair!
All other things being equal, a DSG will win against all but the very best MT drivers. Not only does a DSG have the same drivetrain loss as an MT, but it can shift (very quickly) while not reducing power to the engine. You can't do this on an MT without soon destroying the synchros.
#116
hrm...the body might not be final and according to my architecture roomate, they use black tapes very strategically to hide the body lines. To our eye and mind, it really masks the end shape of the car. I'm sure honda/acura won't f this up. Judging by the rdx they got a really good start, and the mdx seems to be growing, as does the new accord (though thank god we won't have the same grill problem, or will we? oy...). But from the looks of it, hopefully the final result will seem more like the concept model since that was hot.
#118
Originally Posted by dom
Not sure what you mean by that but the RDX is a train wreck and sales figures pretty much back that up.
He meant as far as engine and drive configuration is concerned. Now if only they would shoot for the max horsepower output on this engine, they'd have a serious Type-S that could take on the likes of the Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi EVO X. The JDM spec STI, pushes 304 hp from a 2.0L turbo, i'm sure the 2.3T could squeeze out a bit more. Although I don't expect this to happen out the gate, but if your offering the US Accord V6 (268-273hp) for about $30K then your entry-level lux better be pushing at least 280hp for $32k or more as it's base price. I know the interiors are upgraded, but when it comes down to it I want to know that every penny is well spent. Several of Acura's spokes people have said that the future lineup would be 300+hp, I wonder will they keep to that or were they just blowing smoke.
#119
I think the RDX and MDX look interesting, the RDX less so. The sales might suck but I give them a lot of credit for trying and not giving us something safe and bland. I'm hoping for as much with the next TSX but the overall shape, with or without the tape, looks stale.
#120
I'm actually seriously considering getting an RDX within the next few months, as my personal needs have changed ... I've driven it a few different times, and it's a fun car (despite the slushbox). If the new TSX is DSG only, I won't feel quite so bad in moving from the 6MT.
IMHO, Acura needs to get their next-gen TSX & TL out the door fast before lots of us with 2004's move on to other things.
IMHO, Acura needs to get their next-gen TSX & TL out the door fast before lots of us with 2004's move on to other things.