AFRaptor22

I was driving though Ohio on 70 this weekend and passed a car that had Acura CLX badges on it. It was obviously based on the latest civic 4-door, but had MANY subtle changes and wasn't some half assed badge swap. The tail lights and trunk lid were very different and the front bumper was more angular to accommodate the Acura 5-pointed grille. The sides looked very similar to the latest 4-door Civic Si. Does anyone have info on this car? Is it replacing the TSX? Was it imported or something? I googled it and found only one article that mentioned Acura would be building a CLX model in Ohio next year... but nothing else. If I wasn't going 85 I would have tried to grab a picture.

mltk53

hmmm, interesting...

VoLLy

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Its the Acura CSX, only sold in Canada:

For 2007, a Type-S model is introduced with the Si engine (i think, 197hp 2.0L) and 17" wheels.

mltk53

oh yea.. there Is the csx. most likely it was the csx. i dont think acuras comin out with a new 4dr for a long time. but if they bring back a cl or something, thatll be AWEsome!

Yumcha

Yessir. The CSX is the replacement for the 1.7EL (also a exclusive)...Essentially, it's a Civic with some luxury amenities added.

Mokos23

Too bad that's not available in the USA.

agranado

why? no need for it in the current ack lineup. What it needs is a new coupe damnit

Mokos23

maybe if they had the CSX here in the US, maybe Acura sales might even be more?

yeah we need an Acura coupe to be a reality, enough of these rumors, where is that TSX coupe?

is300eater

I disagree, I don't even think the RSX should be in the Acura line-up... but Honda's

Mokos23

oh yeah, you're right the CSX definately doesn't won't make Acura move upscale at all in the US market. so, why did they make it in Canada then?

leedogg

Those Cannucks are kinda screwy up there with their igloos and polar bears

Ken1997TL

Because in Canada, the Civic is the #1 Honda car, not the Accord. Canadians generally drive smaller cars.

shrykhar

The base CSX gets the 155 hp K20 similar to the last Civic Si and base RSX. I was wondering where it went, and why USDM models are all-or-nothing: either you get the gutless 140 hp R18, or the 200 hp K20. Maybe they'll drop it into the EX if Civic sales start lagging ... ?

Costco

The CSX and especially the JDM CTR sedan look much more attractive than the USDM Civic sedan.

maying2001

I think its hideous, the style of the car doesnt match the name, good thing its only in Canada, lol.

Infamous425

Acura usa already has one 4 banger in its lineup they dont need another

is300eater

like I already mentioned, I think they should've had the RSX under the Honda label.... and seriously need a sporty-higher-than-the-RSX coupe, YES bring back the CL

SG81

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and we have higher gas prices than the US too

xxpnoiboi03xx

funny thing is that that is the civic type-r sedan in japan...i think...

mltk53

yup, jdm ctr is that with i think 200+hp and the same chassis is for the acura csx which is a newer model of El. im 97% shure..right guys?

Mokos23

you do? your gas is higher than $3.27/gal for regular? ouch!

Dan Martin

Our gas is sold in litres of course, but today it's the equivalent of $4.08/us gal for regular.

GreenMonster

Just buy a Civic if you want a CSX and you can rebadge it CDM style

Dan Martin

I think it looks like a nice car, but it's just way too much money. The Type-S sells for $1000 more than I paid for my TSX in 2004.

The other ridiculous thing is it's twice as expensive as a base Civic. It can't possibly cost twice as much to build. Sure it has a better engine, nicer interior, and sportier suspension, but it's not like the Civic doesn't come with those parts, they're just not as nice. It probably costs them a couple thousand bucks to turn out a CSX Type-S over a Civic, but they're commanding a $16,000 premium...

Black Tire

more than that

dom

The CSX is basically a JDM Civic sedan built in Canada alongside the Civic.

The CSX-S uses the same 2.0L found in the Si. The JDM CTR has a 225HP version. Not to mention none of the structural and weight saving changes that make a Type R a Type R.

mltk53

oh, kool i didnt kno there was a csx-s..they should bring the rsx-s back or something to replace it at least.

F23A4

Prior to the current Si's debut, I had long commented that Honda should have migrated the RSX from Acura to Honda and renamed it 'Integra'.