Acura CSX???
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Acura CSX???
Check this out: http://www.acura.ca/AcuraEng/Homepage.htm
or this: http://www.acura.ca/Acura/CSX_Micro/EN/index.html
or this: http://www.acura.ca/Acura/CSX_Micro/EN/index.html
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It's probably just me, but I can't help thinking that Acura should stop building luxury versions of small Hondas, and concentrate on cars at least as big as the TL as its bread and butter.
Folks who are looking for a small car tend to be looking for utility, and are usually on a comparatively small budget. Somehow, I can't see people wanting to pay more for a small car with a little more luxury.
Oh well, what do I know...
Folks who are looking for a small car tend to be looking for utility, and are usually on a comparatively small budget. Somehow, I can't see people wanting to pay more for a small car with a little more luxury.
Oh well, what do I know...
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It's actually the car that will be replacing the Acura EL. The CSX is fairly nice for being just a Civic. It's like the ES330 is to the Camry. The CSX is based on the JDM Civic. Its nice for what it is. I think built in Japan, F1 Paddle shifters, heated seats, Navi, leather, moonroof... It's a nice car for the people that can't afford a higher-end model but still want a luxury brand. The Acura EL currently sells like crazy in Canada. I'm sure its replacement (the CSX) will sell even more since it's so much better. Either way, it's like driving a BMW 318 or a Mercedes C230 hatchback, it's not the car from Acura you would expect someone to brag driving about.
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Originally Posted by tzakiel
How will it differ from the RSX?
I don't have any figures to back it up, but just from observation, the EL didn't seem to sell very well. In fact, I honestly can't see how the EL was in any way significantly better than a loaded (previous generation) Civic.
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Originally Posted by tzakiel
Interesting. I do not think it will sell.
Perhaps Honda/Acura feels that there are already enough players in the upper echelon of the automotive world and is very happy in its middle-to-high-end segment.
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I always think Acura should just get rid of the EL or CSX lineup. It makes Acura look cheap and not a luxury brand like Lexus/BMW/Infiniti/Mercedez/Audi.
For crying out loud it is only a prepped up HONDA CIVIC only!!! That is all!!! I don't like it and the Acura branding would look so much better without the CSX or EL.
For crying out loud it is only a prepped up HONDA CIVIC only!!! That is all!!! I don't like it and the Acura branding would look so much better without the CSX or EL.
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Originally Posted by vtecracer
It's actually the car that will be replacing the Acura EL. The CSX is fairly nice for being just a Civic. It's like the ES330 is to the Camry. The CSX is based on the JDM Civic. Its nice for what it is. I think built in Japan, F1 Paddle shifters, heated seats, Navi, leather, moonroof... It's a nice car for the people that can't afford a higher-end model but still want a luxury brand. The Acura EL currently sells like crazy in Canada. I'm sure its replacement (the CSX) will sell even more since it's so much better. Either way, it's like driving a BMW 318 or a Mercedes C230 hatchback, it's not the car from Acura you would expect someone to brag driving about.
i always thought that the RSX, TSX was the luxury version of a civic. i also think that acura made a big mistake by including the integra to their line up, making it seem like less of a luxury brand by having a < $20k introductory car. Having an Acura Prelude instead, would've brought acura to a higher level to people's eyes, like infiniti.
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Originally Posted by tzakiel
Interesting. I do not think it will sell.
I think this model will fit into the line very well where the old 4dr Integra was since there is no 4dr RSX and the TSX is too expensive, the EL was a stop gap because it was not very sexy. This brings the EL closer into the Acura "performance" family with the 5AT/paddle shift,HIDs and NAV that you can't get on the new Civic in Canada. Do you guys have a leather + NAV Civic in the US ?
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Originally Posted by triggle
You'd be amazed at how many ELs are on the road in Canada. I'm pretty sure the car will be built in Alliston Ontario where they build lots of Civics and Accords.
I think this model will fit into the line very well where the old 4dr Integra was since there is no 4dr RSX and the TSX is too expensive, the EL was a stop gap because it was not very sexy. This brings the EL closer into the Acura "performance" family with the 5AT/paddle shift,HIDs and NAV that you can't get on the new Civic in Canada. Do you guys have a leather + NAV Civic in the US ?
I think this model will fit into the line very well where the old 4dr Integra was since there is no 4dr RSX and the TSX is too expensive, the EL was a stop gap because it was not very sexy. This brings the EL closer into the Acura "performance" family with the 5AT/paddle shift,HIDs and NAV that you can't get on the new Civic in Canada. Do you guys have a leather + NAV Civic in the US ?
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Originally Posted by Scribesoft
Am I missing something? At that price-point, why wouldn't someone just buy a TSX? (read the Website.. not this whole thread)
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Originally Posted by mn2trance
That's in Canadian dollars. ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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So with the conversion rate, it should come to about fifty-eight US dollars? JK
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Originally Posted by bulacura
i always thought that the RSX, TSX was the luxury version of a civic. i also think that acura made a big mistake by including the integra to their line up, making it seem like less of a luxury brand by having a < $20k introductory car. Having an Acura Prelude instead, would've brought acura to a higher level to people's eyes, like infiniti.
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I love the CSX!
I test drove one last week and let me just tell you - I was sold ... the thing corners like it is on rails! I opted for the Type S version...which included a body kit and an increase of about 1850 hp!!!
The 0-60 time leaves alot to be desired, but let me just tell you, once you get that thing going - it hauls a$$! I think my first mod will be larger brakes all around...I am having trouble getting the thing to stop as well as I would like. The horn is different than the civic...MUCH LOUDER!!! It even comes with a towing package!!! Gas mileage REALLY sucks though!
Here's a pretty decent pic from the day I got her....enjoy
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...35000330XMsgVP
LOL - will Ron Jon be making a kit for the CSX anytime soon?
The 0-60 time leaves alot to be desired, but let me just tell you, once you get that thing going - it hauls a$$! I think my first mod will be larger brakes all around...I am having trouble getting the thing to stop as well as I would like. The horn is different than the civic...MUCH LOUDER!!! It even comes with a towing package!!! Gas mileage REALLY sucks though!
Here's a pretty decent pic from the day I got her....enjoy
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...35000330XMsgVP
LOL - will Ron Jon be making a kit for the CSX anytime soon?
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Originally Posted by Actuary
every german autos are going small now. Mercedez B-Class, Audi A3, bmw 1 series and so on. I think it is needed.
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The Acura EL sells like hotcakes in Canada. I know this because I've seen the numbers. The CSX is gonna sell just as good if not better.
The CSX is based on the JDM Honda Civic. The TSX is based on the European Honda Accord where as the RSX is based on the JDM Honda Integra.
Acura doesn't sell and won't sell this car in the states for the reason that it wouldn't sell. It would bring down the Acura marque. Additionally, Acura has already announced that they will be dropping the RSX. So after 2007, Acura's enrty level car will be the TSX which starts at $28,000. I'm sure the second generation TSX will be out shortly after 2007 and it will probably start from close to $30,000. So in other words, Acura is moving more upscale. With a more expensive entry-level car, it will make the brand more desirable and "prestigous" because it will be less available to more people. With the RSX, people could pay $24k and claim they drive an Acura. Without the RSX, anybody who will be driving a new Acura would be owning a car that costs atleast $30,000. Make sense? In Canada I guess there not as stuck up as us in America so they are okay with driving an Acura CSX.
The CSX is based on the JDM Honda Civic. The TSX is based on the European Honda Accord where as the RSX is based on the JDM Honda Integra.
Acura doesn't sell and won't sell this car in the states for the reason that it wouldn't sell. It would bring down the Acura marque. Additionally, Acura has already announced that they will be dropping the RSX. So after 2007, Acura's enrty level car will be the TSX which starts at $28,000. I'm sure the second generation TSX will be out shortly after 2007 and it will probably start from close to $30,000. So in other words, Acura is moving more upscale. With a more expensive entry-level car, it will make the brand more desirable and "prestigous" because it will be less available to more people. With the RSX, people could pay $24k and claim they drive an Acura. Without the RSX, anybody who will be driving a new Acura would be owning a car that costs atleast $30,000. Make sense? In Canada I guess there not as stuck up as us in America so they are okay with driving an Acura CSX.
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so that means TL will be 35000+? well it better be damn good and problem free next time. CSX has it's own market - a younger crowd. It's one of reason BMW sells 320 and 1 series soon.
Mercedez's b-series - note they especially put advertisements in younger crowd area such as nightclub washrooms and so on. www.theanswerisb.ca
Now Audi is jumping into bandwagon with A3 starting about or lower than TSX
Mercedez's b-series - note they especially put advertisements in younger crowd area such as nightclub washrooms and so on. www.theanswerisb.ca
Now Audi is jumping into bandwagon with A3 starting about or lower than TSX
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