USA Acura TLX should be our next Euro

[ozgordon]

Just came across the following article on Left Lane News about the 2015 US Acura TLX, which replaces both their TSX and TL models. This car would be a great replacement for our Euro ( with a better grille)
What do you all think

http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-tlx.html

[u mad?]

v6 model is 4wd, nice

[I CU2]

Does Honda America export locally manufactured cars for RHD markets? There might be a smidgen of chance that we might get it but I can't recall any Australian Hondas that come from America from the top of my head - not sure about other RHD markets..

[munster42]

Toyota are now importing the new Kluger from US and ford and holden will be doing the same in a few yrs so anything is possible.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

which replaces both their TSX and TL models

:'(


v6 model is 4wd, nice

We do currently have V6 AWD Legend models in Australia (if only it was 100% AWD), but an Australian TLX (manual) would finally convince me it's time to give up the AH's

There's a lot of potential in what Acura does, unfortunately Honda Australia doesn't usually deliver a comparison.

[curtis265]

Does Honda America export locally manufactured cars for RHD markets? There might be a smidgen of chance that we might get it but I can't recall any Australian Hondas that come from America from the top of my head - not sure about other RHD markets..

http://stanceculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/DSC_1597-copy.jpg

[EKVTIR-T]

american made?


no thankyou

[Rudy]

^ this

[Jasemas]

Whoa
No freakin' way
USA's hondas/acuras are always a fuglier version than their jdm counterpart
And that TLX looks like a freakin' boat
Honda's need to go on a diet, every gen they get heavier, wider and bland

[Fredoops]

TLX..IS...NOT...COMING.

Jesus how many times do I have to say that.

[aaronng]

After the poor performance of the MDX, might be unlikely that they will start a RHD line in the US for the TLX.

[axispower]

Whoa
No freakin' way
USA's hondas/acuras are always a fuglier version than their jdm counterpart
And that TLX looks like a freakin' boat
Honda's need to go on a diet, every gen they get heavier, wider and bland

^this.

[antony]

Its a great looking car,and is going to be the new US Euro,SO WHY NOT COME HERE,hONDA IMPORTED THE 6TH GENERATION aCCORD FROM America FOR Australia,SO IT SURE IS A POSSABILITY.
Unfortunatly Honda are so fast asleep they will probably miss this opportunity,as they did withy the current Euro wagon,diesel,and V6 VERSIONS for OZ.

[Jasemas]

That's a fair call
But?
Have you seen the 6th gen JDM accord that we missed out on?
Out handles, out performs the boat of the usdm accord
Hence why we have the euro and normal accord

[iRoik]

TLX..IS...NOT...COMING.

Jesus how many times do I have to say that.

^^
Been said many times in other threads too.

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/E83D2AE7B99B98DECA257C670025A0A4

"Mr Collins said that there was no decision on the future of the next Euro, but confirmed that if there is a new model, it will not be based on the TLX.

" 'At this point there is no decision on the next Euro. There was some speculation about the Acura TLX at Detroit. That's not the next Euro. That car is for the US market and is left-hand drive only.' " - Honda Australia director Stephen Collins

[curtis265]

Its a great looking car,and is going to be the new US Euro,SO WHY NOT COME HERE,hONDA IMPORTED THE 6TH GENERATION aCCORD FROM America FOR Australia,SO IT SURE IS A POSSABILITY.
Unfortunatly Honda are so fast asleep they will probably miss this opportunity,as they did withy the current Euro wagon,diesel,and V6 VERSIONS for OZ.

I don't think they missed it, i don't think they saw it fit for purpose in the australian market - in a country of people who love their big engines, the american accords with those v6 engines was the way to go

just my 2c though

[SPQR]

I think that there is a clue on the Honda Japan website on the fate of the Honda Accord Euro which was called the Honda Accord in Japan. If you look at the Honda Japan website, the new Accord for Japan is the same as the North American Accord. Once upon a time, the North American Accord would have been called the Honda Inspire in Japan. There is no such name anymore. I don't think that there is going to be a replacement for the Honda Accord Euro.

[Jasemas]

Unfortunately the yanks have taken over honda :(
Which freakin sucks
And Honda Aus, just goes along for the ride and takes us too

[I CU2]

Slightly off-topic but are RHD countries going to get the American NSX?

[Jasemas]

We're getting it
So yes lol

[EKVTIR-T]

looks like they have up to date machinery but the quality control seems a bit blasé



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBluTaWjPIU



also expected to see 99% mexicans but not the case :p

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

also expected to see 99% mexicans but not the case :p

They're the managers who crack the whip at the white man and yell "HURRY UP" in Spanish.

[Fredoops]

the new Chinese Honda Sprior 'concept':
http://s2.paultan.org/image/2014/04/spirior-press-1.jpg


in comparison....

JDM honda accord:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VK3TFo42MlU/UchVgri0bxI/AAAAAAAASlk/fEfqgnLfIfI/s1600/Honda+Accord+Hybrid+Mugen+02.jpg


they are not trying very hard.....

[aaronng]

Isn't Spiror the same as the Inspire, which in turn is the same as the Thai Accord? Since Japan killed the Inspire name and are now calling that Thai Accord model the Accord, it doesn't seem to be any hint that the smaller JDM Accord (Euro/TSX) will return.

Oh well, I'm waiting for the new Civic Type R anyway.

[I CU2]

Spirior was the same as the JDM Accord: http://car0.autoimg.cn/upload/2013/2/20/u_201302201644211544244.jpg

[aaronng]

Spirior was the same as the JDM Accord: http://car0.autoimg.cn/upload/2013/2/20/u_201302201644211544244.jpg

Oops, yes. I got confused with the naming. Anything that looks like JDM Accord/CDM Spirior in the past now looks like the JDM Inspire/CDM Accord (which is the Thai Accord), indicating that the Accord Euro is not available and has not yet been redesigned for 2014/2015.

[ozgordon]

Im becoming increasingly convinced now that the Euro will not be updated. Sad

[SPQR]

Isn't Spiror the same as the Inspire, which in turn is the same as the Thai Accord? Since Japan killed the Inspire name and are now calling that Thai Accord model the Accord, it doesn't seem to be any hint that the smaller JDM Accord (Euro/TSX) will return.

Oh well, I'm waiting for the new Civic Type R anyway.

"Spirior" is a corruption of the Latin word "Superior".

I've squeezed into the current European Civic upon which the Type R is based. It's too cramped for me.

[SPQR]

Unfortunately the yanks have taken over honda :(
Which freakin sucks
And Honda Aus, just goes along for the ride and takes us too

Given that they sell so many in the USA, you'd expect that they would have some influence on the World market. BTW, just an observation, you sound like a Yank! Welcome visitor.

[huynhie]

I was looking forward to an updated Accord Euro, the TLX looks nice. Even the new Accords have a nicer styling compared to the previous models, if only they came with the US transmission options and standard features.

[axispower]

"Spirior" is a corruption of the Latin word "Superior".

I've squeezed into the current European Civic upon which the Type R is based. It's too cramped for me.

Strong post content to avi correlation

[SPQR]

I spoke face to face with a Honda Australia exec visiting the North yesterday. He said that they have no information on whether there will be a new Euro but they haven't ruled it out and they hope that there will be because of previous sales history in Australia.

It sounds to me that they have little control over what they sell in Australia...

[SPQR]

Strong post content to avi correlation

Unfortunately/fortunately, I resemble that remark...

[amant02]

Loved the posts on Page 1, No American made hondas were sold in Aus, just lol.

Many American developed Honda's have been sold in Australia. EM1 for example.

Maybe not many full american honda's have not been sold here, but a few modern Honda's have their power plants developed in the Americas.

I would like Australia to catch up on technology. fashion, entertainment but the sad fact is we are a 3rd world country with 1st world wants and expectations. Meh as long as our $ stays strong, we can get anything we want.

[huynhie]

The MDX (Canada) was the closest thing that we got to a North American Honda.

[antony]

The Accords 6th generation were made in America for sale in Australia...

[Jasemas]

The Accords 6th generation were made in America for sale in Australia...

I think most of the 6th gen Accords were made in Thailand mate

The 5th gen Accords were made in Japan and America
But the SiR Accords were made in America as RHD and imported back to Japan - werid huh?

[I CU2]

Is America pumping out any current RHD cars?

How come we don't get the Civic/Accord coupe?

[Jasemas]

Because Honda Aus don't see the market for it
Why should they spend all this money on retooling for only a few thousand cars sold
Back in the 90's if you wanted an accord coupe - you get a prelude
Same with the EM1
Guess its all about that profit margin

[kera_1]

Purely due to Australian population, demand and market competition. If we were to have all the cars that gets pumped out from Honda and Acura, the cost is going to sky rocket.
Imagine, Fit(Jazz), City, Civic sedan, hatch, Stream, Insight, Crz, Accord, Accord Euro (sedan), Wagon, etc....you catch my drift?

And re-iterate, Profit margin.

[Jasemas]

Though i think they should bring in the euro wagons
I mean they stopped the wagons at the 6th gen
But started again at 7/8th gen
Need a honda that can carry alot of stuff in other than the Jazz :P

[BigBen]

Any new news on the release of the new Accord Euro? Or will the CU2 be the last model for the Aussie market.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC4ga6a7PYI

[kryptonite]

I'd take the TLX over this:

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=1194358

[Fredoops]

I'd take the TLX over this:

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=1194358

That thing's gonna be longer than the Thai widebody accord

how the hell does that work?

Whats funnier would be the EU and OZ getting Chinese made-accord euro

[I CU2]

How's current sales going for the Euro?

[Jasemas]

That thing's gonna be longer than the Thai widebody accord

how the hell does that work?

Whats funnier would be the EU and OZ getting Chinese made-accord euro

Even more cost cutting with the same high price? :P

So no more Jap made Hondas to Aus lol

[Fredoops]

Even more cost cutting with the same high price? :P

So no more Jap made Hondas to Aus lol

Nah, I reckon it will be in a complete knock down kit and assembled in their factory in the UK.


How's current sales going for the Euro?
Being outsold by the new Accord 3 to 2.

[Euromaniac]

All I require is that he new Oz one is made in Japan.

[curtis265]

How's current sales going for the Euro?

pm Anthony

[I CU2]

Anthony hasn't made a thread in a while lol :(

[Jasemas]

All I require is that he new Oz one is made in Japan.

I'm afraid that will no longer be the case anymore :(

[I CU2]

Y'all can buy the Hybrids for made in Japan lol.

[antony]

Sorry guys just checked in now,I am not sure as don't get to see the Honda sales figures anymore,but I will try find them again ...

[Type R Positive]

The TLX looks like my Lexus ISF and my CU2 Euro had a kid lol! :p

[armstrong]

Look at the honda spirior (china's version of the TLX) and tell it doesn't look like a honda Odyssey + subary liberty had a kid.
front from honda odyssey http://wikicars.net.au/_images/reviews/honda_odyssey_rb3_ser1_03.jpg
rear from Subaru liberty http://www.mynrma.com.au/media/subaru_liberty_sedan_2010_rear.jpg

[I CU2]

The TLX looks like my Lexus ISF and my CU2 Euro had a kid lol! :p

Is that you Matty? If it is I keep seeing you all over the different forums lol

[Type R Positive]

Is that you Matty? If it is I keep seeing you all over the different forums lolyup! :)

[BigBen]

New TLX 2015.27298

[Jasemas]

The back end shap from the B pillar back looks like a mazda 6
Ew no thanks

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

The back end shap from the B pillar back looks like a mazda 6

Back end reminds me of:

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/content/image/2/0/2012_lexus_is_f_track_test_review_australia_03-1118.jpg

[Jasemas]

Holy **** balls
I swear honda just cant design nice cars anymore

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Holy **** balls

http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/hofimages/Soichiro_Honda_03_l.jpg

http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5007286f69bedd7f4a000009-1200/soichiro-honda-was-passed-over-for-an-engineering-job-at-toyota-and-left-unemployed.jpg


I swear honda just cant design nice cars anymore

http://rs104.pbsrc.com/albums/m168/mugen3/founder.gif~c200

[Fredoops]

Maybe they just hired subaru designers

[Jasemas]

lol ex Subaru designer originally hired by Mitsubishi