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08-22-2007, 04:04 PM
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<--loves the MDX grille.
08-22-2007, 04:08 PM
#602
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Originally Posted by phile
<--loves the MDX grille.
If I were in the market for an SUV of that size, the MDX would be my #1 choice. Nothing else beats it in price...
08-22-2007, 04:18 PM
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Commentary from Leftlanenews...
Honda has been spied testing another prototype, this time its the 2009 Acura TL. Like the Pilot spotted earlier today, the TL is wearing heavy disguise. However, the overall design style of the car is believed to follow that of Acura’s Advanced Sedan Concept which was first shown at the 2006 LA Auto Show. Not much else is known about the new TL.
08-22-2007, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
If I were in the market for an SUV of that size, the MDX would be my #1 choice. Nothing else beats it in price...
08-22-2007, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
I don't own a bat, but I can pick one up and help you out.
Well, I do know the GF and soon-to-be fiancee really likes and wants an SUV. My preference is the FX45...but, who knows. If I can have it my way, I'd be clear of SUVs and hopefully be in a sedan/car for my next vehicle.
08-22-2007, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, I do know the GF and soon-to-be fiancee really likes and wants an SUV. My preference is the FX45...but, who knows. If I can have it my way, I'd be clear of SUVs and hopefully be in a sedan/car for my next vehicle.
08-22-2007, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
An A3 or A4 Avant is on my wish list. Perfect family car that's also fun.
08-22-2007, 05:40 PM
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im with you guys it looks like the maxima and the tl met up in an alley and had a baby..lol...
interesting to see what it will look like w/o the black crap on it!
<----- crosses fingers
interesting to see what it will look like w/o the black crap on it!
<----- crosses fingers
08-23-2007, 10:44 AM
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Acura’s Future: We want to rival Bentley and Maybach
Pass the pipe please...
From: http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=3402758
Acura’s Future: We want to rival Bentley and Maybach
Posted on: August 20th, 2007
While Hyundai targets BMW and Mercedes, Acura takes it up a notch with Bentley and Maybach in its sight. This is Honda’s luxury division Acura, who just opened a new design center in California in May, hoping to distance itself from Honda.
“We want to rival Bentley and Maybach in performance and design,” said Dave Marek, chief designer for Honda R&D Americas, in an interview with Automotive News.
But while Acura dreams of playing in the big leauge, the truth is that since there is no V8 or rear-wheel drive car in its lineup, Acura will remain a second-tier luxury brand.
The entire list of Acura’s future lineup :
Acura TSX: The small Acura sedan will get a redesign for the 2009 model year. Acura is also planning the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is in the RDX crossover.
Acura TL: A redesign is in the works for the 2009 model year. Finally, Acura will offer all-wheel drive with a new 3.5-liter V6 engine that develops close to 300 horsepower. A V6 diesel may be available for the 2010 model year for Europe.
Acura RL: The new redesign continues to disappointed Acura and its dealers. Consumers are refusing to pay premium price for a V6-powered vehicle. The RL will get a total redesign for the 2011 model year. There has been no word on whether it will get a V8 but some sources say it may get a V10.
Acura NSX: No date has been given for the next-generation NXS but sources says it could be in the 2010 or 2011 model year. Acura sources say the company hasn’t decided whether the next NSX will be powered by a V10 or if it will be a mid-engine, rwd car or a front-engine awd vehicle.
Acura RDX: Acura’s new small SUV went on sale as a 2007 model. No major changes are scheduled.
Acura MDX: The mid-sized crossover was just redesigned for the 2007 model year. No major changes are planned in but a V6 diesel will be available for the 2010 or 2011 model year.
Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required)
Posted on: August 20th, 2007
While Hyundai targets BMW and Mercedes, Acura takes it up a notch with Bentley and Maybach in its sight. This is Honda’s luxury division Acura, who just opened a new design center in California in May, hoping to distance itself from Honda.
“We want to rival Bentley and Maybach in performance and design,” said Dave Marek, chief designer for Honda R&D Americas, in an interview with Automotive News.
But while Acura dreams of playing in the big leauge, the truth is that since there is no V8 or rear-wheel drive car in its lineup, Acura will remain a second-tier luxury brand.
The entire list of Acura’s future lineup :
Acura TSX: The small Acura sedan will get a redesign for the 2009 model year. Acura is also planning the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is in the RDX crossover.
Acura TL: A redesign is in the works for the 2009 model year. Finally, Acura will offer all-wheel drive with a new 3.5-liter V6 engine that develops close to 300 horsepower. A V6 diesel may be available for the 2010 model year for Europe.
Acura RL: The new redesign continues to disappointed Acura and its dealers. Consumers are refusing to pay premium price for a V6-powered vehicle. The RL will get a total redesign for the 2011 model year. There has been no word on whether it will get a V8 but some sources say it may get a V10.
Acura NSX: No date has been given for the next-generation NXS but sources says it could be in the 2010 or 2011 model year. Acura sources say the company hasn’t decided whether the next NSX will be powered by a V10 or if it will be a mid-engine, rwd car or a front-engine awd vehicle.
Acura RDX: Acura’s new small SUV went on sale as a 2007 model. No major changes are scheduled.
Acura MDX: The mid-sized crossover was just redesigned for the 2007 model year. No major changes are planned in but a V6 diesel will be available for the 2010 or 2011 model year.
Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required)
08-23-2007, 10:47 AM
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Gosh Honda/Acura setting their standards too high eh?
They need to be a bit more realistic like they need to catch up to Lexus, BMW, Infiniti, and Mercedes first.
They need to be a bit more realistic like they need to catch up to Lexus, BMW, Infiniti, and Mercedes first.
......ok..... 
08-23-2007, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
someone please post this to the other boards, gosh it's even more embarrassing owning a TSX now by a company making statements like that.
Even more embarrassing?
The TSX is one of the few things Acura has done right.
08-23-2007, 10:57 AM
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Well, gee...at least they didn't say Ferrari or Zonda...? 
08-23-2007, 11:01 AM
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I have trouble believing that someone within Acura would say that. Maybe they are targeting Bentley and Maybach in certain aspects, but its gonna take a lot of work, first and foremost of which is to revamp the RL, introduce a 7 series competitor, and come out with the NSX.
08-23-2007, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
Even more embarrassing?
The TSX is one of the few things Acura has done right.
The TSX is one of the few things Acura has done right.
08-23-2007, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
I'd vote for the MDX to also be one...it's reviewed very well compared to other SUVs in it's class and it's sold very well too.
Not saying the TSX is the only one. TSX, TL and MDX are all winners in my book and the sales figures I think back that up. What they've done poorly we all know so lets not go down that road again.
Oh at least Acura has a sense of humor
08-23-2007, 11:33 AM
#620
The sizzle in the Steak
Please tell me someone got this from the Onion.Honda/Acura is turning into a big joke.
08-23-2007, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
Not saying the TSX is the only one. TSX, TL are all winners in my book and the sales figures I think back that up. What they've done poorly we all know so lets not go down that road again.
08-23-2007, 12:54 PM
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They will fill the FWD/V6 gap in the ultra-luxury segment that maybach and bentley have neglected, since there is a large group of buyers willing to spend $100k+ on a car but are upset there are no FWD or V6 choices at that price range.
08-23-2007, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
The TSX is one of the few things Acura has done right.
As much as I've enjoyed mine, Acura can't be serious about getting called up to the major leagues throwing fourbangers.
08-23-2007, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Then again it could happen.
Notice how no one is laughing about "Hyundai targets BMW and Mercedes"
Notice how no one is laughing about "Hyundai targets BMW and Mercedes"
acura targetting bentley and maybach is funny.
08-23-2007, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Then again it could happen.
Notice how no one is laughing about "Hyundai targets BMW and Mercedes"
Notice how no one is laughing about "Hyundai targets BMW and Mercedes"
08-23-2007, 02:31 PM
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Ah. Acura is still a young company as seen through their youthful comments and dreams.
Remember the days when we, as kids, used to say "I want to be an astronaut," or "I want to be the president?"
And then for many of us, we hit the brick wall known as reality.
Produce a Mid Engine V10-V12 NSX first and then maybe people will consider Acura ready to be on the same performance teir as Maybach and Bentley.
Remember the days when we, as kids, used to say "I want to be an astronaut," or "I want to be the president?"
And then for many of us, we hit the brick wall known as reality.
Produce a Mid Engine V10-V12 NSX first and then maybe people will consider Acura ready to be on the same performance teir as Maybach and Bentley.
08-23-2007, 02:53 PM
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Acura will have to ditch everything in its current line-up except the NSX, and start building only super-expensive cars with RWD/AWD and 8+ cylinder engines. Do we see any $30K small Maybach or Bentley ? Hope Honda see the point.
08-23-2007, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BraveDemon
Ah. Acura is still a young company as seen through their youthful comments and dreams.
Remember the days when we, as kids, used to say "I want to be an astronaut," or "I want to be the president?"
And then for many of us, we hit the brick wall known as reality.
Produce a Mid Engine V10-V12 NSX first and then maybe people will consider Acura ready to be on the same performance teir as Maybach and Bentley.
Remember the days when we, as kids, used to say "I want to be an astronaut," or "I want to be the president?"
And then for many of us, we hit the brick wall known as reality.
Produce a Mid Engine V10-V12 NSX first and then maybe people will consider Acura ready to be on the same performance teir as Maybach and Bentley.
Mr. Marek's comment reminds me of 1 Corinthians 13:11 ( When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. ) No matter how Hondafanboys want to spin it, Acura is barely (if at all) in the same league as Infiniti/Lexus/BMW, nevermind the ultraluxury segment. (The only hint of ultraluxury coming from any Asian make is Lexus with the LS hybrid.)
Nothing wrong with aiming high but, be realistic.
08-23-2007, 03:17 PM
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We should've seen this bold statement from them coming, I mean come on their slogan is:
"Honda: The Power of Dreams". So, I guess they really are dreaming.
"Honda: The Power of Dreams". So, I guess they really are dreaming.
08-23-2007, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
lol @ this thread.
Seriously, WTF was that exec thinking.
Seriously, WTF was that exec thinking.
B.S. meter obviously over-inflated. Her techs probably said that BMW/Lexus/Mercedes were good benchmarks and this dingis went and upped it in the heat of the moment and decided to say Bentley and Maybach instead.