Author Topic: New TSX unmasked...tech details on page 2 (Read 19706 times)

ghost · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2008, 03:31:03 pm »

^ Did Acura got a discount on buttons from China?

Wetson · « **Reply #41 on:** March 20, 2008, 07:19:50 pm »

Quote from: ghost on March 20, 2008, 03:31:03 pm

^ Did Acura got a discount on buttons from China?

LMAO

Julie · « **Reply #42 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:29:34 pm »

Quote from: Mitlov on March 19, 2008, 11:10:24 pm

Ten gazillion high-res pictures here:

http://www.netcarshow.com/acura/2009-tsx/

The exterior is a definite downgrade, and I'm unhappy that they made it bigger instead of sportier, but at least the interior is nice:

I'm with you Mitlov, I don't like the more Accord/Camry-like (i.e. more bloated) shape of the body, but the interior looks refreshing.

I'm glad at least it retains the same sporty driving feel according to Car and Driver's First Drive.

But I'm glad I didn't wait for the 2nd generation TSX. It didn't get any sportier in appearance or performance.

mmret · « **Reply #43 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:51:58 pm »

That grille is most distressing.

I don't think it has THAT many more buttons than the 04-07 NAV model, but yeah it does look like the Starship Enterprise.

mmret · « **Reply #44 on:** March 20, 2008, 11:24:17 pm »

Quote from: Mitlov on February 24, 2008, 09:28:54 pm

I just don't understand why a company that has all the components to make a truly brilliant parts-bin special...doesn't. It just doesn't make sense to me. I really hope Autoblog is wrong on this one, because a turbocharged SH-AWD TSX with a six-speed manual at US$35,000 would be doable, profitable, and a very credible threat to the 328i and G35.

I hope Autoblog is wrong, but I fear they're right.

I wish Acura would just go all out with the SHAWD and turbos.

Could you imagine a Civic/CSX body shell, Civic Si suspension, SHAWD, RDX turbo four? Its like a non-ugly WRX with a nicer interior!

Mitlov · « **Reply #45 on:** March 21, 2008, 12:52:48 am »

Quote from: mmret on March 20, 2008, 11:24:17 pm

Quote from: Mitlov on February 24, 2008, 09:28:54 pm
I just don't understand why a company that has all the components to make a truly brilliant parts-bin special...doesn't. It just doesn't make sense to me. I really hope Autoblog is wrong on this one, because a turbocharged SH-AWD TSX with a six-speed manual at US$35,000 would be doable, profitable, and a very credible threat to the 328i and G35.

I hope Autoblog is wrong, but I fear they're right.

I wish Acura would just go all out with the SHAWD and turbos.

Could you imagine a Civic/CSX body shell, Civic Si suspension, SHAWD, RDX turbo four? Its like a non-ugly WRX with a nicer interior!

I've been calling for that since the RDX came out. I thought it was a no-brainer for the second-gen TSX. But who needs turbos or AWD when you can have a long front overhang and lots of buttons?

Keski · « **Reply #46 on:** April 02, 2008, 01:28:44 am »

Here is a first drive I stumbled onto on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ1Dtc-Z_qw

Enjoy,

Keski

Mitlov · « **Reply #47 on:** April 02, 2008, 11:03:20 am »

Automobile Magazine chatted with an Acura exec about the new TSX.

The good news: in 2010, a diesel TSX is definitely coming. 150 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm, and it's fifty-state legal (read: very clean because Californians are nuts) without urea injection.

The bad news: the turbocharged mill from the RDX doesn't fit. The second-gen TSX will not come with that engine--not this year, not next year, not ever. Seriously, guys? You have the perfect drivetrain for a compact sport sedan in the RDX, and you can't put it in your compact sports sedan? I appreciate that Acura is trying to make the TSX a parts-bin-special from Europe, but this really shows the shortcomings of that approach in my opinion.

quadzilla · « **Reply #48 on:** April 02, 2008, 11:36:11 am »

I find it funny how backyard mechanics can shoehorn a 5L engine into a Miata but the masterminds at Acura can't get the turbo into the TSX?

2JDM · « **Reply #49 on:** April 02, 2008, 03:34:29 pm »

Quote from: Mitlov on April 02, 2008, 11:03:20 am

The bad news: the turbocharged mill from the RDX doesn't fit. The second-gen TSX will not come with that engine--not this year, not next year, not ever. Seriously, guys? You have the perfect drivetrain for a compact sport sedan in the RDX, and you can't put it in your compact sports sedan? I appreciate that Acura is trying to make the TSX a parts-bin-special from Europe, but this really shows the shortcomings of that approach in my opinion.

That was the model I was really looking forward too. I'll wait and see if I like the diesel or not.

dorin · « **Reply #50 on:** April 02, 2008, 03:44:17 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on April 02, 2008, 11:36:11 am

I find it funny how backyard mechanics can shoehorn a 5L engine into a Miata but the masterminds at Acura can't get the turbo into the TSX?

Maybe it's because manufacturers have to worry about certification and other safety tests that backyard mechanics aren't subject to?

quadzilla · « **Reply #51 on:** April 02, 2008, 03:59:31 pm »

Quote from: dorin on April 02, 2008, 03:44:17 pm

Quote from: quadzilla on April 02, 2008, 11:36:11 am
I find it funny how backyard mechanics can shoehorn a 5L engine into a Miata but the masterminds at Acura can't get the turbo into the TSX?

Maybe it's because manufacturers have to worry about certification and other safety tests that backyard mechanics aren't subject to?

Now that just takes all the fun out of it.

mmret · « **Reply #52 on:** April 02, 2008, 04:58:58 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on April 02, 2008, 11:36:11 am

I find it funny how backyard mechanics can shoehorn a 5L engine into a Miata but the masterminds at Acura can't get the turbo into the TSX?

Anything can be done. Its just a question of time, money.

footlong58 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 02, 2008, 05:36:39 pm »

Julie · « **Reply #54 on:** April 02, 2008, 06:25:48 pm »

Whoa, I wouldn't go that far, haha! (re Cavalier), but I'd compare its looks to, say, the Camry. So, I think it's lost its edge. So, what is it trying to be now??

Interesting about the diesel Mitlov. I'll want to try it (juicy torque number!), but I doubt I'd ever change my TSX for it, I like my old one better.

captain_ron · « **Reply #55 on:** April 02, 2008, 08:38:30 pm »

I think the new exterior TSX design is garbage. Will certainly not be replacing my Acura EL with anything from the Acura product line. Can we say Lexus Is250? yup!

DriverJeff · « **Reply #56 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:10:24 pm »

Wow! To those who purchased a 2008 or earlier TSX, I say: WHEW!!! You made your purchase just in time!
The 3/4 front view of the blue one reminds me of an '08 Ford Focus.

dorin · « **Reply #57 on:** April 02, 2008, 09:17:36 pm »

Methinks that aftermarket grilles for '09+ TSXs might become a profitable business for whoever can make some low-key attractive ones.

footlong58 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 02, 2008, 11:21:00 pm »

Quote from: Julie on April 02, 2008, 06:25:48 pm

Whoa, I wouldn't go that far, haha! (re Cavalier), but I'd compare its looks to, say, the Camry. So, I think it's lost its edge. So, what is it trying to be now??

Interesting about the diesel Mitlov. I'll want to try it (juicy torque number!), but I doubt I'd ever change my TSX for it, I like my old one better.

It's more of an impulse thing... At first, the new TSX headlights instantly reminded me of the '03+ Cavalier headlights...

Craig · « **Reply #59 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:30:22 am »

Acura is coming out with some questionable designs. This TSX just isn't doing it for me. "Mid"-cycle refresh in 1 year?

Author Topic: New TSX unmasked...tech details on page 2 (Read 19706 times)

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