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Sedans Acura TSX Diesel TSX in '08
33 messages, Last post on Jun 12, 2008 at 8:25 AM
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Just heard today that the European diesel Tsx is supposed to be released in North America sometime next summer as an '09 model. Sounds very promising to me. Anyone else heard anything or have any details? I've been holding off replacing my present manual sports sedan until I can get something I really want, since it's hanging in there pretty well. No diesel 3-series BMWs anytime soon (if ever) & no diesel C-series Mercs either. Besides which, the 3-series offers only RFT's (with no spare) & eliminated the dipstick in favor of an oil level sensor that has been troublesome; recent Mercs have a miserable reliability reputation, especially regarding electrical/electronics. While the gas Tsx has a few drawbacks (IMHO), relative to the RWD Europeans, the diesel will certainly put it way higher on my list. I drove a modern diesel A3 several years ago in Germany & fell in love with the engine (& the car too, for that matter). No diesel A3's or A4's in North America anytime soon, either. The Audi had a 1.9 litre & I think the Acura unit is a 2.2. That's about all I know, so far. It's also interesting that Acura is looking at introducing a couple of diesels next year (Tsx & the SUV, I think), while Honda has to make do with hybrids. Looks like Honda Motor Co. thinks the diesel is more upscale. I couldn't agree more. |
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jan 21, 2008 4:52 pm)
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Replying to: blufz1 (Jan 22, 2008 5:00 pm) However, BMW, Benz & Audi appear to be putting their diesels in the bigger stuff first (if & when it actually happens). That sends me the message that they wish it to be perceived as a high-end item, as opposed to something that just goes on the (relatively) cheap stuff. If Acura actually comes through with the 2.2 in the TSX, it'll be the first one in a luxury (well Honda thinks so) brand's entry level vehicle sold in NA. I'd really like to see the A3, small C or 1-series BMW diesels in the States, but I'm not holding my breath.
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jan 22, 2008 5:14 pm) |
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jan 21, 2008 4:52 pm)
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Replying to: satoauto (Jan 22, 2008 8:12 pm) Based on your information, Acura is no closer than several of the others, but it does sound like it'll be worthy when it does arrive. Thanks for the update/input. |
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it would be nice if it were a turbo-diesel. as the owner of a 1976 mercedes 300d, 1980 mercedes 300sd, 1980 Volvo diesel, 1983 Mitsubishi Turbo-diesel Truck (a favorite)and a 1985 volvo turbo-diesel it would be nice to see more diesel vehicles in this country
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jan 23, 2008 3:00 am)
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Replying to: satoauto (Jan 23, 2008 3:59 pm)
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Replying to: nj2pa2nc (Jan 24, 2008 2:45 am) |
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