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.

 

hmmm, interesting...

 

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.

 

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!

 

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

 

Too bad that's not available in the USA.

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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 ... ?

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

and we have higher gas prices than the US too

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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...

 

more than that

 

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.

 

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

 

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'.