More spyshots added to the acura-tsx page! I must say.. this thing is gorgeous, I have to buy one next year.

 

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=120262

I may be alone in my principles, but I don't like this new look at all. I'd rather keep the $30,000 Honda Accord style than this.

 

Looks like black, Brembo calipers on the six speed model. It also looked like 235/45/18 on the tire side.

Things are looking up. Additionally, the seats were well perforated, has anyone heard anything about them being ventilated?

 

Not there! here!

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...5&pagenumber=1

 

There was a close-up of the tire posted, and unfortunately it was a 235/45/17, I hope it was not the HPT model, just a regular six speed.

 

I AM NOT FEELING THIS CAR AT ALL!!! TSX LIGHTS, THE REAR IS BENZO /CL??? THE FRONT IS CADDY/NISSAN! & the interior is a mess, gauges look lame, e brake in the middle, and in the way! is that the shift knob from the 96 2.5 tl? maybe i can rape it for parts? the mirrors might look cool on a 99!? somebody wacked it with a BORING stick!!!

 

i think the car looks absolutly great!

 

I'm with you there, the rest is okay. The steering wheel is nice, but it's really cluttered! I'm sure most of the TL buyers won't even USE the Bluetooth function!

 

ALRIGHT THERE'S A 6 SPEED...

 

Ok, what exactly is wrong with an e-brake being in the center console where it is intended to be?

I personally hate the foot brake in the 2nd Gen TL, reminds me of a Buick or a truck.

 

I must really tip my hat to all of the members on the TL & TSX forums who have been out there getting us these pics and info.

I guess it is confirmed that there is no AWD, correct? I know for a while there was speculation that there would be a model with AWD system similar to what is on the MDX.

Any idea what Acura is calling the dark bule color shown in the pic?

Thanks for the info and keep it coming!

 

I can imagine a news report and then a recall "A twelve year-old died today after jumping in the front seat and falling on the handbrake, which penetrated his lungs and caused severe bleeding".
What an awfully placed handbrake. And what about a middle rear headrest? And ORANGE LED turn signals? Gotta have the orange.....

 

Abyss Blue Pearl.

I really like that color too and it was the one I wanted, but I want the HPT model and am not sure how the black brake calipers would go with the blue. I may be back to silver.

 

the problem with the blue is you cannot get the black interior (ebony). any thought on the anthricite instead of the siler?

 

:wow: I'm sensing some negativity.

 

temple of vtec has all the new pics of the tl spotted on the streets in california. Interior and exterior. It is awesome

 

I think the problem is not that it's a handbrake but that it's nearer to the passenger side fo the armrest console than the driver's side.

 

where?

 

Okay we have all seen the photos already. But we still don't know any accurate information about its engine, transimssion choice, length, weight, width, price, features, etc. I thought it is going to be dubut in August.

 

I wish that the auto/manual with nav will be a base at 33K.. I know it won't happen, but wishful thinking, eh?

 

You know what? I forgot about Anthracite, I may do that next, if I do not like the blue with the black calipers. I have a silver 03 TLS-Navi now and totally forgot about anthracite. That may be the call if I do not get blue.

 

I own a 2000 TL. I have to honestly say that the pedal parking brake is a good idea, if you have an automatic (which it does). Hand operated parking brakes are necessary if you have a standard shift car and need to deal with pulling out of a parking space on a hill (or something like that). The only reason that I know of is if you need to execute bat turns.

The great thing about the foot pedal on the 2000 is that it frees up all this space in the center console. In every standard shift car I've owned, there's this huge rectangle of prime real estate in the center console which is consumed by the parking brake handle.

I've owned the car for 3 years and I think the design works well.

 

Well stated, maybe the new TL needs a pull brake where the handle comes from under the dash, like in old pick-ups.

 

don't wanna make enemies here... but ...

am I the only one see this as a 6 cylinder TSX w/ a civic taillight and a minivan size steering wheel...

honestly I sure hope that my perception will be corrected...

 

We are all friends here.

I absolutely love the steering wheel! I was so thrilled to see it retain the four spoke design. Personally, I like a thick steering wheel! The one in my 03 TLS-Navi is too thin.

The car does make the relation to the TSX clear, but look at the Audi line-up.

I cannot wait to drive the HPT-Navi when it hits the dealer's lot!

 

Emu - so it is CONFIRMED that there is not an AWD model correct?

 

I need a good advice!
I live in Maryland State. I narrowed my choices to MDX and TL, both 2004 year. Please, advice me what is better to choose as far as reliability is concerned. I know, AWD is always better especially when the winter is closing. Thank you.

 

That is what "the people in the know" say.

I hope it shows up, but I think something that big would have leaked or ben released by Acura.

 

Toureg !!!



I too luv thick steering wheel... but not thick center piece... it reminds me of minivans...

 

I'm not feeling it - the back end looks like a civic, and front like a tsv (as someone already said). too bad they had to go and screw it up. Actually I think almost every honda is uglier this year than last.

 

It almost seems like Honda/Acura is somewhat playing catch-up with the other automobile companies. A little BMW, a little Mazda 6, A little Audi. I does appear to be a slightly larger TSX though. If you want to company who has done well a promoting their cars, look to Toyota/Lexus. Even Infiniti sure is trying hard to break through. I like the looks of my 02' TLS. I am very happpy with the looks and performance of my vehicle. I am more of a stick shift person though, although the AT sure is nice to drive.

 

Guys,

I am not sure if you seen all of these new 2004 pictures yet:
http://www.vtec.net/

Enjoy!

Rice

 

Okay, I guess I've been out of the loop on everything about the 3rd Gen. TL. Since I have been so happy with my '02TLS I just don't think about a new one.

Is it my imagination or is the '04 TL looking like a TSX???? I'm rubbing my eyes here!