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5068 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:59 AM
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A couple of pics, too. Not bad looking, too bad about the FWD, though. It's obviously not the IS300 or 3-Series killer they could've built, but I'd bet it's still going to sell like crazy. |
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| I think it will, too. It really isn't as aggressive looking as the other Acura cars though(and they've been labeled as being bland), and those taillights look as if the designers didn't even care what the end would look like. | |
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Based on the 2.4L 180hp and 2.4L 220hp Type-S engines that will be available (see beta.vtec.net/news), the TSX will be able to compete against the 325i, IS 300, S60, and A4. I don't expect it's handling to be at par with the 325i or IS300, but it will certainly fall in to the middle of this pack of vehicles just fine. I just hope Acura will offer a 5MT and 17s on the non-Type S model. According to the model matrix on vtec.net, a 6MT will be offered with Type S model. |
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| is a good bet since the Euro Accord will have one. The 17" wheels I'd think are less certain. But, there is always the TireRack and a more unique look for your car. | |
| very interested in the tsx. i think it looks great. i do have a question about the rear deck lid though, will this be changed for our market? the current design is for the wider license plates that are used in europe. it doesn't seem like it would look right with our taller less wide license plates that are used in the usa. any thoughts? | |
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That may be one of the changes that the car will see when it comes here as Acura. Since other Acuras use the rear bumper for the license plate, the TSX could use a similar setup. As for handling, et. al, TSX will also be the basis for the next Accord Type-R in Japan and Europe. FWD or not, the current ATR is ranked high when it comes to performing on the track. CAR magazine took ten performance cars to a track for comparo, and ATR finished second, behind Audi TTQ, and just ahead of BMW 328Ci Sport followed by Peugeot 406, Lexus IS200, Ford Mondeo ST240 (Contour SVT here), a good mix of AWD, FWD and RWD vehicles. And here is what AutoExpress has to say about the car in a single sentence... "the 2.2 Type R provides the thrills to better many a BMW." If TSX can deliver performance thats close to what the current ATR does, it would be good enough for me. |
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| For 25K it will be loaded and it will be a blast, can't wait to trade in my 99 Accord EX V6 Sedan for it. | |
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http://world.honda.com/news/2002/image/4020910.jpg Looks pretty decent from this angle. |
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Here's the link for some "official info" on the Euro Accord from the Honda worldwide site : http://world.honda.com/news/2002/4020910.html
The Highlights
2.0 L 155HP
2.4 L 190HP
*2.0L come in two variants: Econo and Comfort models
*A class leading drag coefficient of Cd 0.26. *2.4 liter models have VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist), and all models are equipped with ABS, EBD and brake assist. |
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