This is an excerpt from Jim Mateja's column in today's Chicago Tribune. Anyone have any other information on the TSX?

The latest from AutoHorizon--the Automotive Future Today, what has become a reliable Internet automotive intelligence newsletter:

- Perhaps a light-duty truck is in the offing for '06 from Honda off the next-generation '05 Odyssey minivan platform--maybe with a V-8. With a new Accord coming this fall, Acura will follow with a new and larger TL sedan built off that Accord platform for '04. A new Acura TSX sports sedan might bow for '04, slotted below the TL to compete against the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series. And Honda is considering a sport wagon for '04 called Latitude based on the seven-passenger Stream sold in Japan and Europe.

 

Yes, it is true, TSX is under going testing in Europe right now. I posted pics a week or two ago.

 

Let's hope it's RWD

 

Okay if the TSX is "under" the TL but is to compete with the 330 and A4, I guess that means they're getting rid of the TL, because the TL is already just barely comperable to a 330. Or is the TL going to replace the RL as Acura's option for underpowered luxury?

There really isn't the room for RSX, TSX, TL, and RL. At least one of those is overlapping almost entirely in purpose.

 

Come on now Jrock stop venting. YOu know they aren't getting rid of the TL and the only car that's underpowered is the RL.

No, TSX will be the bridge between the RSX and TL. In acura's eyes the new redesign of the TLS will bring in on par with the 5 series. TSX will be the 3 series and A4 competitor. Once the TSX starts to get into the 3 series market Acura will base the new sports luxo coupe of the TSX platform.

RWD, don't hold your breath.

 

it will only be a v8 if its a gm v8.............honda has said it will not make a v8

 

RWD: DREAM ON

AWD: Its possible

4 door sport sedan: NOT INTERESTED IN A 4 DOOR BORING FAMILY CAR ! SORRY ACURA ! :o :o

 

Our Governor of California just signed a bill that will mandate auto makers to produce cleaner burning engine's ! In other words, the Gas/Electric is around the corner (Dual note in other words.....................DON'T expect a V-8 from HONDA, it ain't gonna happen)

 

It won't be boring

 

I don't like 4 door cars.....sorry ! I'm 41, turning 42 on the 28th of this month and I still have NO interest in 4 door FAMILY cars !!!!!

 

Even this one?

 

It's the 4 door style I don't like.......EVEN A 540 BMW doesn't do it !
Sorry..................give me a coupe or sports car !

 

That's an M5 buddy. yum!!!

 

nah 400hp isn't enough, nor is its CORVETTE CRUSHING 13.1 in the 1/4 mile... (I'm not comparing it to the Z06 vette)

Ohh and you can pimp 4 people in it...

And ohh ya it handles fricken AWESOME!

M5 M5


and umm, this 4 door will chew up and spit out quite a few sports cars.

 

Dude:
It could have M6, MPaltinum, what ever.......4 door cars are TRANPARENT to me ! I just DON'T SEE THEM>.................

p.S. pardon me is I called that precious car a 540..................lordy........and my pimping days are WAY over.................:P

 

I'd take it

 

Speed, i noticed you have an 03 MDX on order, we just got ours. Any price or option changes ?

 

I agree hehe Still though i think it'll be sportY car not a SPORTS car

 

Nothing definitive yet. I just put a deposit down to be on the list. We're number 2 on our dealer list. According to acuramdx.org and edmunds they are still speculating a 3.8L. This is one of the reasons I'm waiting for the '03. It's also more likely that the '03 will get both a Navigation system and a rear DVD system as options together, in addition to new exterior colors (Midnight Blue) and a new interior color (Quartz). I figured I'd get on the '03 list first and see what the true changes are and decide if it's worth. Either way I can't wait. Congrats on your purchase. If I remember right you got a great deal. With the Pilot coming out, I think the MDX's demand may cool down a little.

 

I think my next car will be a sedan...

Could it be this?

 

What do you Coupe ppl have against Sedans....Just because it has 4 doors doesn't mean it's any less sportier.... hence the word "Sport Sedan"...The reason why i bought the TL-S is because i thought it looked better then the redesigned CL-S (this is in my opinion...so please don't start flaming on me becuase i said this in a CL forum). BMW makes one of the best sport sedans...this 4 door car handles better than Acuras 2 door cars.

 

 

I have absolutely nothing against four doors, in fact I have a '02 mercedes E55. I just don't like the way they look! my sister just bought a new boxster S! I bought my car for me and only me, Since i bought my first CL nobody has ever been in the back! My coupe is my own personal getaway