Colin

http://video.on.nytimes.com/index.js...4d6421988fb6bc

See..... old guys like him like it.....

dj Dozhe

Definitely the best video presentation I've seen so far. I like how excited he gets when talking about the stereo in the tech package.

human668

He says the RDX's engine is too big to fit in but there is plenty of space in engine bay.
Seems like Honda is holding things for mid-cycle change.

dj Dozhe

seems more like the only engine plans are for the diesel.

Colin

The limitation is the height. The top mounted intercooler is a packaging problem for a sedan without a hood scoop. Moving the intercooler to the front would add a lot of turbo lag.

Jaff has said that the V-6 will fit and three engines for this car was hinted to me two years ago. Draw your own conclusions.

JAB00

This car will resonate with people like this guy. Hardcore car enthusiast will never accept Acura's FWD layout. The average Joe who's looking for that entry level lux sedan will definitely give the new TSX a hard look.

OoKrnBoi0331oO

man..is it just me or is that car looking better everytime i see it in a live video or actual road pictures? I'm kind of liking it

wb182

It's growing on me. And the full Ipod integration is a huge selling point for me.

darmok

OT, but the 128i convertible review there was hilarious. "BMW doesn't give you a dipstick for the oil because they don't trust the dipstick driving the car."

noki

The car does looks better in blurry video.

Colin

I agree! However, I can't see how this is a new argument? This has been said about EVERY Acura since the start of the division in 1987. (excluding the NSX of course)

Look at me for example. I've had nothing but 2 door sports cars since '87 but since I don't autocross anymore and since our track closed, I have less need/desire for high performance car. The lack of amenities that a sports car demands of me are not something I'm willing to accept in my next car.

xenonhid

Jerry Garrett is a better reviewer than that guy from CNET who gave the TL-S a bad review. That guys a tool.

Colin

Was that Brian Cooley?

VorteC

yeah i lol'd when he said that.

TS_eXpeed

God, the grill is hideous. The first one I saw in the video, I almost had to go

Colin

Ahh you guys crack me up!

Ganplosive

Yeah definitely heard it haha. a base BMW 1 series runs around 31k+ with 230 HP and a full blown 1 series runs towards 44k.


... I couldn't help but notice what the reviewer said about slow smooth acceleration from the 1, prompting me to look a little closer:

TSX:

201 hp @ 7000 rpm, 170 lbs-ft @ 4300-4500
2.4 Liter I-4
starting around 28k

vs



128:

230 hp @ 6500, 200 lbs-ft @ 2750
3.0 Liter I-6
starting around 31k.



You know there might actually be some hope

Ganplosive

Yeah definitely heard it haha. a base BMW 1 series runs around 31k+ with 230 HP and a full blown 1 series runs towards 44k.


... I couldn't help but notice what the reviewer said about slow smooth acceleration from the 1, prompting me to look a little closer:

TSX:

4 door sedan
201 hp @ 7000 rpm, 172 lbs-ft @ 4400
2.4 Liter I-4
starting around 28k
weight: 3419 lbs.
(Road and Track)

vs


128:

2 door coupe
230 hp @ 6500, 200 lbs-ft @ 2750
3.0 Liter I-6
starting around 31k.
weight: 3329 lbs
(bmw)


You know there might actually be some hope

Newplay1

Pretty good video review, he didn't get into details on dimensions or suspension tweaks but at least he acknowledged RDX engine and Euro-accord version.