TSX to get Turbo?

[hip]

Not sure I like the idea of a turbo in my next TSX?

Acura’s Future: We want to rival Bentley and Maybach
Posted on: August 20th, 2007


While Hyundai targets BMW and Mercedes, Acura takes it up a notch with Bentley and Maybach in its sight. This is Honda’s luxury division Acura, who just opened a new design center in California in May, hoping to distance itself from Honda.

“We want to rival Bentley and Maybach in performance and design,” said Dave Marek, chief designer for Honda R&D Americas, in an interview with Automotive News.

But while Acura dreams of playing in the big leauge, the truth is that since there is no V8 or rear-wheel drive car in its lineup, Acura will remain a second-tier luxury brand.

The entire list of Acura’s future lineup :

Acura TSX: The small Acura sedan will get a redesign for the 2009 model year. Acura is also planning the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine that is in the RDX crossover.

Acura TL: A redesign is in the works for the 2009 model year. Finally, Acura will offer all-wheel drive with a new 3.5-liter V6 engine that develops close to 300 horsepower. A V6 diesel may be available for the 2010 model year for Europe.

Acura RL: The new redesign continues to disappointed Acura and its dealers. Consumers are refusing to pay premium price for a V6-powered vehicle. The RL will get a total redesign for the 2011 model year. There has been no word on whether it will get a V8 but some sources say it may get a V10.

Acura NSX: No date has been given for the next-generation NXS but sources says it could be in the 2010 or 2011 model year. Acura sources say the company hasn’t decided whether the next NSX will be powered by a V10 or if it will be a mid-engine, rwd car or a front-engine awd vehicle.

Acura RDX: Acura’s new small SUV went on sale as a 2007 model. No major changes are scheduled.

Acura MDX: The mid-sized crossover was just redesigned for the 2007 model year. No major changes are planned in but a V6 diesel will be available for the 2010 or 2011 model year.


Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required)

[EuroDude]

Must be the 2.3L Turbo Petrol Engine, nice :thumbsup:

I doubt we will see it released here in the new Euro though

[aaronng]

That is the US-designed TSX. Our Accord Euro should be the JDM Accord, so they might be different cars in 2009.

[Pumped]

Turbo ftw

[EUR003act]

if the new NSX goes ahead with the V10, its something like 600kw and does 0-100k/hr in 3.6secs!

that would put honda/acura up with the big guns :p

[aaronng]

if the new NSX goes ahead with the V10, its something like 600kw and does 0-100k/hr in 3.6secs!

that would put honda/acura up with the big guns :p

Nah, probably closer to 410kW if it is a 5.0L V10.

[tony1234]

I'm sure we'll get a stripped down version of the JDM Euro.:thumbdwn:

[EUR003act]

Nah, probably closer to 410kW if it is a 5.0L V10.

might have been the nsx-r i was reading about... :confused:

[aaronng]

might have been the nsx-r i was reading about... :confused:
That's probably what they wish to see in a new NSX-R. From what I've seen in the new NSX test cars, they are going for an FR layout, so it will probably be similar to a GT touring car rather than a race car. If that is the case, It doesn't make sense to make a stripped NSX-R. It would be like Ferrari releasing a 575m Challenge Stradale, which makes no sense (Challenge Stradale versions are done for the lighter and better handling Ferraris like the 360).

[MiSloVic]

I'm sure we'll get a stripped down version of the JDM Euro.:thumbdwn:
likely with the turbo stripped away. having said that, australia do not aways get what honda japan produce.
if only we can get the awd versions of the euro and ody.. and the civic type R sedan.. dont forget the euroR as well.

[tony1234]

likely with the turbo stripped away. having said that, australia do not aways get what honda japan produce.
if only we can get the awd versions of the euro and ody.. and the civic type R sedan.. dont forget the euroR as well.
We can live in hope.:angel:

[LXRY]

Hi hip.....nice bit of reading there ;)

Lucky for you guys up there in the states, as for us we well known for the crumbs here mate, after all we are down under lol.

We can only hope for anything close to those figures here :(

* I wish *

[EuroDude]

likely with the turbo stripped away. having said that, australia do not aways get what honda japan produce.
if only we can get the awd versions of the euro and ody.. and the civic type R sedan.. dont forget the euroR as well.

Sometimes it works in our favour, thank gawd we didnt get the Euro Wagon! It looks so wrong ROFLz

http://www.globalcar.com/techimage/2967_1.jpg

[LXRY]

Sometimes it works in our favour, thank gawd we didnt get the Euro Wagon! It looks so wrong ROFLz

http://www.globalcar.com/techimage/2967_1.jpg

I think I'm gonna be sick :eek:

[EUR003act]

It would make a good herse...

[big jim]

my cousin has the wagon in the uk and the wagon looks better in the flesh.His is 2.2 diesel 5 manual lux interior sat nav and the tailgate opens and closes using the buttons on the key.As for the engine not bad for a diesel quiet and sort of quick at $2.45 a litre for fuel I can understand why they prefer diesels over petrol.

[panda[cRx]]

you just typed that up yourself didn't you?

*looks at multiple typos*