2008 New York Auto Show Preview: 2009 Acura TSX



Acura has just released an official photo of their new 2009 TSX. As you can see, and like the just announced RL, the styling is evolutionary in nature. So no surprises here—an speaking of surprises, are there any under the skin or inside? Don't know yet, as Acura hasn't tipped their hand here yet. Expect to see it debut at the New York auto show next month.

Here's Inside Line's take: Official Photo: 2009 Acura TSX

UPDATE: Honda also releases info and images of the Euro-Accord. Images and link after the jump.


Euro-Accord, including Tourer (wagon) link here at Autoblog. This European version gets two engines: A second generation i-DTECH diesel putting out around 148 horsepower and 258 pound feet of torque at just 2,000 rpm. This will be the same diesel that Honda will offer in the US-spec Acura TSX.

Also for Europe is a 2.0L i-VTEC producing 154 horsepower and a 2.4L four-cylinder producing close to 200 hp and 172 foot pounds of torque. All engines can get hooked up to a 6-speed manual, while the gas engines also get a 5-speed automatic option. I would love to see that wagon come Stateside.

Here's Inside Line's take: 2008 Geneva Auto Show Preview: Honda Accord

Here's AutoObserver's take: 2009 Acura TSX: European Flavored











Posted by Bob Feb 11, 2008 8:15 am

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blueguydotcom - Feb 11, 2008 9:01 am (#1 Total: 18)  

 
San Diego CA  
The sides Look like a Malibu or Aura.

orangutan - Feb 11, 2008 9:15 am (#2 Total: 18)  

 
 
From that angle it seems similar to the Altima. I'll take the current TSX, thank you.

firstwagon - Feb 11, 2008 9:21 am (#3 Total: 18)  

 
 
Where's the wagon version we saw the other day?

rsholland - Feb 11, 2008 9:30 am (#4 Total: 18)  

 
Ellicott City MD United States of America  
Still in Europe, where it's likely to stay, as it has in the past.

louiswei - Feb 11, 2008 9:32 am (#5 Total: 18)  

 
Los Angeles, CA  
The sides look like a Malibu because Malibu copied the sides from the TL.
 
The giant shield grille looks much better in this application than on RL.

roar02ram - Feb 11, 2008 9:43 am (#6 Total: 18)  

 
 
I agree wholeheartedly, Louis. Can't wait to see the interior.

moparbad - Feb 11, 2008 9:49 am (#7 Total: 18)  

 
USA  
I like the styling.
 
If "It looks like brandX" is the most intelligent comment to be made about styling then it is best left unsaid.

sabastian - Feb 11, 2008 10:15 am (#8 Total: 18)  

 
 
Cool interior. I really like the swoops! Too bad that new nose is a disaster.

msclbmn - Feb 11, 2008 10:19 am (#9 Total: 18)  

 
 
You can definitely see the key design elements of the Sports 4 concept, but I think something was lost in the translation. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MediaNav/articleId=107644/firstNav=Gallery/photoId=21997 It is a shame they could not find a way to keep the door handles in the B- and C-pillars as was done on the concept.

jriz - Feb 11, 2008 10:38 am (#10 Total: 18)  

 
 
Looks like my 06 will be holding its value well.

sabastian - Feb 11, 2008 10:43 am (#11 Total: 18)  

 
 
This gives me an idea: If we can get the Euro Accord as the Acura TSX, then could we get the Euro Civic (Type-R) as the new Acura RSX? Okay, Honda would probably be stepping on the toes of its own Civic Si, and the torsion beam would actually make the handling worse than the Honda. But come on! Just look at it!

roar02ram - Feb 11, 2008 12:11 pm (#12 Total: 18)  

 
 
LOVE the interior!

jschaffer180 - Feb 11, 2008 12:28 pm (#13 Total: 18)  

 
Los Angeles, CA  
Certainly the best Honda design I've seen recently (compared to the new RL and Pilot concept), but I do wish they tried to do something a little more radical.

zach101 - Feb 11, 2008 3:32 pm (#14 Total: 18)  

 
 
I'm glad the grille looks better than the RL's. It doesn't exactly have bold styling but it looks good.
 
Ditto on that awesome interior! I wish more cars would have that trim that just curves to the center!

estreka - Feb 11, 2008 4:56 pm (#15 Total: 18)  

 
subarctic north - Great Falls, MT  
First off, the grille looks much better than I had feared it would. I still think the current model looks far better.
 
The interior looks good, but not really any better than what's out now. And what's with the flying butresses around the center console?
 
Finally, that wagon looks dated. It looks a full generation behind the sedan.

autoboy16 - Feb 11, 2008 5:52 pm (#16 Total: 18)  

 
Fl USA  
I like it. I'm iffy on the shield though... I'm pretty sure many people will swap for JDM grills. I hope they bring the tourer. I think Wagons can make a comeback! Especially since the last honda wagon was the 1997 Accord...
 
Anyone else think honda should make a new 5cyl? A 2.5-3.5l 200+hp 5cyl engine that can be used in the CRV, TSX, Element,and possibly the RDX. I say about 220hp 190lbs ft 5cyl engine. Kind of a Throwback to the 2.5TL and Vigor.
 
I think it would be a better standard engine than the 2.4 in both the Element and CR-V. More Power and similar MPG. in 1991-1998, the 2.5l I5 made 170hp and got 18/26 mpg by 2008s standard.
 
Just a thought.... I love that off key 5CYL growl...
 
-Cj

sabastian - Feb 11, 2008 6:30 pm (#17 Total: 18)  

 
 
autoboy - You're right about the power. That's something that the TSX has always lacked in my mind. I'm not sure about a 5-cyl, but the turbo four from the RDX would be a nice addition. That engine would give the TSX the low-down torque that would help it to really compete with the GLI.
 
PS - Does anyone else really dig the gauges? I'm loving the 3-D look.

ateixeira - Feb 12, 2008 2:44 pm (#18 Total: 18)  

 
Recife, PE, Brazil  
I like it. It's evolutionary, but well executed, and the TSX looks better than the Accord, as it should.
 
The interior also looks good, especially those seats and the swoopy dash.






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