Inside Line: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon vs. Honda Crosstour
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Inside Line: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon vs. Honda Crosstour
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Having had the Honda Accord Crosstour and the Acura TSX Sport Wagon in our fleet back to back, one can't help but notice they are pretty similar inside the cabin. Not surprising since the TSX is based off the European Accord. But there needs to be some distinction between the Acura and Honda brands.
Our Crosstour was spiffed up inside almost like an Acura and cost $2,000 more than our TSX wagon. The TSX's interior isn't quite up to what I would call entry-level luxury. Both cars are nice. But they basically have the same set-up with the nav/audio system. The seats are almost similar but the TSX ekes out a bit more comfort than the Crosstour.
The TSX wagon should be more luxurious and special to claim the Acura name. And the Crosstour should be a little less so to appeal to frugal Honda buyers.
The Acura needs a stronger brand message if it wants to be considered luxury; it definitely needs to stand apart from Honda.
And while we are comparing, why does the Crosstour get a V6 and the TSX wagon gets an I4?
Our Crosstour was spiffed up inside almost like an Acura and cost $2,000 more than our TSX wagon. The TSX's interior isn't quite up to what I would call entry-level luxury. Both cars are nice. But they basically have the same set-up with the nav/audio system. The seats are almost similar but the TSX ekes out a bit more comfort than the Crosstour.
The TSX wagon should be more luxurious and special to claim the Acura name. And the Crosstour should be a little less so to appeal to frugal Honda buyers.
The Acura needs a stronger brand message if it wants to be considered luxury; it definitely needs to stand apart from Honda.
And while we are comparing, why does the Crosstour get a V6 and the TSX wagon gets an I4?
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The Crosstour's interior is definitely slightly more upscale looking from the pictures, but I almost always hate wood trim, real or otherwise and the exterior is just god awful
On another note, I think aside from people being overly materialistic and vain and the need to address that demographic, branding is stupid. It misleads people to have false pretenses about certain things. Almost an necessary evil.
I'm not automatically saying that ALL Acura/Lexus/whatever owners are brand whores. But there's a reason why such brands exist and came about in North America while in other countries they don't.
Anyway, there will inevitably be overlap no matter how you spin it. Having your most expensive Honda top out at $30k fully loaded and having the least expensive Acura start off at $31k would be great but it could never happen.
On another note, I think aside from people being overly materialistic and vain and the need to address that demographic, branding is stupid. It misleads people to have false pretenses about certain things. Almost an necessary evil.
I'm not automatically saying that ALL Acura/Lexus/whatever owners are brand whores. But there's a reason why such brands exist and came about in North America while in other countries they don't.
Anyway, there will inevitably be overlap no matter how you spin it. Having your most expensive Honda top out at $30k fully loaded and having the least expensive Acura start off at $31k would be great but it could never happen.
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I test drove the TSX wagon when we were at the Acura even in LA and it drove really nice. You'd never realize it was a wagon.
But 100% yes on the 6 cyl. My bet is it will be coming very soon.
But 100% yes on the 6 cyl. My bet is it will be coming very soon.
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You are exactly right. My wife and I have owned nothing but Hondas/Acuras during the last 16+ years (seven cars in that time period). However, I am one enthusiast who is very unlikely to purchase a Honda/Acura for my next car.
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