New Euro spy pics

[Euro76]

Snapped in USA, it is believed to be the new Acura TSX, a.k.a Accord Euro. Looks too similar and similarly sized to current model

http://bp3.blogger.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/R6gQEq9v3dI/AAAAAAAAiTI/4w2sEAP9Sg8/s1600/hacr_25.jpg

http://bp1.blogger.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/R6gQEK9v3cI/AAAAAAAAiTA/5I8dr00E7o4/s1600/hacr_24.jpg

[Darkii_]

Don't see the pic if theres suppose to be one there mate

[EuroDude]

Couldnt see them either.

Heres another source
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9682/tsxspycs3.jpg

[ENVSSS]

What site are those pics from? If that is the new Euro I so want one, front looks awsome!

[EuroDude]

dunno about the design, looks too much like a camry.

Need to see it on the road first..

[albii]

i smell sex..

[Pumped]

overall shape/size seems quite similar

looks sweet :)

[IAMVTEC]

That has to be the current model test mule, it's the exact same shape!!

[aaronng]

The next Euro is probable not the TSX. It just so happened that the previous TSX was the same as the JDM Accord and hence same as the Euro. We have to wait for the JDM Accord to be released to get an indication of the new Euro.

[Suntzu]

Hope thats not it.

[EuroDude]

Hope thats not it.

I'm having the same thoughts, that should be the normal accord, not the euro

[r-r-redEuro]

from here the shape kkinda looks simliar to the liberty, IN SHAPE. not features.

[aaronng]

I'm having the same thoughts, that should be the normal accord, not the euro

That's the TSX, not the normal US Accord. The Euro should be based on the JDM Accord, not the TSX.

[EuroDude]

That's the TSX, not the normal US Accord. The Euro should be based on the JDM Accord, not the TSX.

What I meant was this car pictures should be the normal aussie accord replacement instead of the new euro replacement

[IVTECS4]

www.vtec.net had those spy shots of the TSX as well . I think the new Accord Euro will probably be based around the Accord Tourer Concept or the Sports 4(?!!)

[one4spl]

I was under the impression that from the outside at least the current TSX is the same as our Euro (CL9), the key difference being that ours is LHD, and has an interior thats similar to the Thai built Accord because of that.

[aaronng]

What I meant was this car pictures should be the normal aussie accord replacement instead of the new euro replacement

I have no idea why I chose to quote your post. LOL.

Anyway, the normal Accord will be the same as the Thai Accord as usual, which looks pretty similar to the pics that were recently released.

[EUR003act]

I was under the impression that from the outside at least the current TSX is the same as our Euro (CL9), the key difference being that ours is LHD, and has an interior thats similar to the Thai built Accord because of that.

correcto...

and they have slightly better motor, 150kw....

[Merlin086]

correcto...

and they have slightly better motor, 150kwatw....

Don't you mean at the flywheel?

[EUR003act]

Don't you mean at the flywheel?

correcto...

and they have slightly better motor, 150kw....

lol thats what i posted :p:o:angel:

thanks for the pickup, i mustve been thinking of my cars kw atw :D lol

[aaronng]

I was under the impression that from the outside at least the current TSX is the same as our Euro (CL9), the key difference being that ours is LHD, and has an interior thats similar to the Thai built Accord because of that.

The story goes that we wanted the JDM Accord. We got a similar spec to the model that UK gets, which is with 140kW (we were competing with only the Mazda6, Liberty 2.5 and Camry, so didn't need all the power). At the same time, Acura wanted a medium sized sedan model and also chose the JDM Accord. They opted for the JDM engine because they wanted to compete with and beat the BMW 325i (which is about 141kW).
Interior-wise, Acura wanted to be upmarket and got the blue instruments especially for their market. If you go see a 2003-2005 JDM Accord in Japan, it will have the same white/orange instruments and interior that are AUDM Euro gets.

[NeoNode]

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/7600/accordeuro1wr7.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3306/accordeuro2vu9.jpg

[Pumped]

Chode

[aaronng]

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3306/accordeuro2vu9.jpg

Whoa!!! Nice.... rear looks very similar to the Wagon spy pics. The front is slightly different to the TSX as well... the piece of bumper between the headlights and grill is much thinner on the JDM Accord when compared to the TSX. Also, the rear brake lights of the Accord wraps around unlike the TSX:
http://sohc.vtec.net/news_files/737937/09tsx_ty02.jpg

[Chris_F]

from those pictures seem to be a good chance the tsx will be based (at least in part) off the JDM accord

[albii]

hmmm..getting itchy fingers here...looks good, but before i buy anything i want to see the new mitsu lancer ralliart in the flesh.
Going back to awd turbo is too tempting.

[snYpz]

Wow I really like the rear of the car. Looks really nice from the pics.
Cant wait to see the car landed or official pics!!

[Jegi#5]

hmmm..getting itchy fingers here...looks good, but before i buy anything i want to see the new mitsu lancer ralliart in the flesh.
Going back to awd turbo is too tempting.

I've gone to a Mazda 6 MPS, definately loving the AWD Turbo combo especially in all the wet weather Sydney has been copping, although I do miss my Lux Euro. New Euro should be great, just that I know for me after AWD, I can't go back to FWD.

[Euro76]

More pictures from this website:

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/02/2009-euro-honda-accord-acura-tsx.html

And clearest spy pics:

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=739420

[aaronng]

And clearest spy pics:

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=739420

Damn, the grill is ugly...

[coyote]

Ok, here 'tis.... for real, from a realiable source @ Honda Australia

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f341/cozza75/2PD.jpg

[Drew]

Front yes
Grill Not so
Back Not really

[albii]

i say, look out lexus.

[albii]

to me it's definately the same as the TSX

[tony1234]

Nice.it's an evolution of the current Euro which is a good thing,except the UGLY grille.

[gldsaucer]

The current euro looks way cooler! But no doubt, the newer gadgets or technologies in upcoming one would be very attractive..

[splashalot2000]

Bummer - I don't like that at all.

The current Euro's styling is beautifully taut and clean - from that photo the new one looks too lardy. I hope it looks better in the metal (and a nicer colour). If not, it's off my shopping list.

SS

[Chris_F]

Ok, here 'tis.... for real, from a realiable source @ Honda Australia

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f341/cozza75/2PD.jpg

don't like it at all

http://www.hybridcarblog.com/uploaded_images/camry_hybrid-777894.bmp

[LXRY]

All you guys have "atw" in your heads.........rev heads lol.

Looks similar too the euro.......IMO

[yfin]

Need to see more pics - a bit too much chrome and it looks like it has a fat arse.

Lets hope they have the Type S version with SH-AWD and an uprated turbo from the RDX. That will spice things up.

[aaronng]

don't like it at all

http://www.hybridcarblog.com/uploaded_images/camry_hybrid-777894.bmp
I reckon the 06-07 looks more like the camry than the new 08

[snYpz]

o man...this new euro looks disappointing from these updated pics. The grille looks waaaay too big and the rear looks like a Daewoo.
If it was nice, i would probably get one for my parents. Hopefully it looks better when we see it in person...*fingers crossed

[EUR003act]

why is it the new audi's are sooooo sexy!!! (R8, new A4, etc) and the new euro looks so..... shitty? cheap? very disappointing honda :(

and yes i agree with aaronng, 06-07 does look more like camry (which is a bad thing!)

[wpn.ls]

Lmao. That camry looks the same, altho the headlights seem to be upside down... hmmm ^^

[wpn.ls]

Obviously taking the piss outta it ;]

[snYpz]

why is it the new audi's are sooooo sexy!!! (R8, new A4, etc) and the new euro looks so..... shitty? cheap? very disappointing honda :(

and yes i agree with aaronng, 06-07 does look more like camry (which is a bad thing!)

I think the 06-07 looks sweet! :D
From that comparison posted by Chris_F, I think the 08 euro from the picture posted looks similar to the new camry...:thumbdwn:

[EUR003act]

I think the 06-07 looks sweet! :D
From that comparison posted by Chris_F, I think the 08 euro from the picture posted looks similar to the new camry...:thumbdwn:

06-07 limited edition sports looks sweet.... the 06-07 JDM euro-r looks sweet!.... but all other 06-07 look gay! i hate the big chrome grill....

[d15z1SUX]

i thought the side profile reminded me of a lexus gs430

[d15z1SUX]

well side/front profile like when its on a angle

[LXRY]

Need to see more pics - a bit too much chrome and it looks like it has a fat arse.

Lets hope they have the Type S version with SH-AWD and an uprated turbo from the RDX. That will spice things up.


*DROOLING..................

[Euro76]

Ok, here 'tis.... for real, from a realiable source @ Honda Australia

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f341/cozza75/2PD.jpg

Front - ok but looks too similar to current Euro
Back: They keep the narrow tail lights but made it more edgy, I think it may take time for us to get used to it
Side: Again, looks similar to current Euro.

[Chris_F]

mm I can't say i see the similarities with the 06-07 euro... it's also the rear 3/4 view and side profile that reminds me of the camry. The overall look of the car has become fussier and bulkier like the blunt styling of the camry.

http://www.autospectator.com/cars/files/images/08_Camry_XLE_12.jpg

I'll have to reserve my judgment until we see some better pictures. My initial reaction is still "oh... ew"

[r-r-redEuro]

im totally not a fan of it, but the interior is something else. =)

[splashalot2000]

but the interior is something else. =)


Any pictures of the interior?

[SPQR]

The back reminds me of the new Corolla and the Yaris sedans. Given the similarity between the outgoing Euro and Accord interiors, it's possible that the similarity might continue.

[aaronng]

The back reminds me of the new Corolla and the Yaris sedans. Given the similarity between the outgoing Euro and Accord interiors, it's possible that the similarity might continue.

I fail to see how it looks like a Corolla or Yaris sedan... :confused:

http://www.toyota.com.au/TWR/content/static/21424.jpg

http://www.toyota.com.au/TWR/content/static/29328.jpg

[aaronng]

mm I can't say i see the similarities with the 06-07 euro... it's also the rear 3/4 view and side profile that reminds me of the camry. The overall look of the car has become fussier and bulkier like the blunt styling of the camry.

http://www.autospectator.com/cars/files/images/08_Camry_XLE_12.jpg

I'll have to reserve my judgment until we see some better pictures. My initial reaction is still "oh... ew"

Doesn't look like the camry to me, but the new tail lights do remind me of the Lancer.

http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/izp/mitsubishi_lancer_de_2008_exterior_angularrear_640 x480.jpg

[OPL33Z]

mehh...looks like the everyday family car..CAMRY to me...
was expecting better..
prefer the current shape euro.

[EuroDude]

mehh...looks like the everyday family car..CAMRY to me...
was expecting better..
prefer the current shape euro.

Same here. they camryized it too much. It looks more conservative, has that unrefined camry bulk look, and that unappealing high-fat rear look like the Mitsubishi 380. Its completely lost that slick European bmw-esque look.

Honda want to be the new "toyota" so perhaps thats why honda decided to copy the camry's design. Thats fine, make the normal Accord like the camry, not the Euro! :o

The rear lights look good, but for everything else, I prefer the CL9 shape.

That is all.

[Jarkz]

I would like to see one with mugen or aftermarket lips before i make a call.

[Chris_F]

Doesn't look like the camry to me, but the new tail lights do remind me of the Lancer.



It's the proportions/overall shape and design direction that reminds me a lot of the toyota car. But yep, there's def. a bit of lancer in there too.

[Pumped]

I thought the new lancer was a bit Euro/is250ish when it came out so i guess it makes sense the new euros rear is similar

At the front its definately camryish

Ill with hold full judgement til i see it in the flesh.
So far its not really catching my eye

Cant wait for interior pics

[Suntzu]

The front is arse. the rear is is250. nuff said i dont care for it a lot. lets see what happens for reel.

[EuroDude]

Found the Wagon version (i think lol)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e57/inkedup80/newTSX.jpg

more spy pics

http://www.hobidas.com/common/eimg/110/080/000/000080011.jpg
http://www.hobidas.com/common/eimg/310/080/000/000080013.jpg

[Chris_F]

hmmm maybe it isn't so bad, we need some nice clear pictures

[albii]

I think the wagon is a million times better than the cl9 wagon, that was horrible.
I think once you see the new car in the flesh it will make the current one look old.

[Cranial]

Looks the same as the US Acura TSX

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-image?image=740298/09tsx_pr-001.jpg

[power_of_dreams]

not a fan of the front bar

[hooyn]

mm doesnt look 'sporty' like the current one does imo.

[Chris_F]

just so ppl don't have to click the link

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/il/news/2008/0208/acura.tsx.500.jpg

[hooyn]

looks too beasty like a dodge or something. not very jdm

[aaronng]

Dang... I guess I was wrong in saying that the TSX design was done by Acura........... :(

[Euro76]

New TSX looks much worse than the European Accord I think.

[SPQR]

I fail to see how it looks like a Corolla or Yaris sedan... :confused:

http://www.toyota.com.au/TWR/content/static/29328.jpg

Maybe not the Yaris but closer to the squared-off and raised boot lid of the Corolla as well as it rising belt-line. Ignore the tail lights or maybe mirror them so that the fat-bit is to the outside like on the new Euro.

Have you noticed that Euro door handles are like the new Accord's only upside down? Much better this way than on the Accord.

[EUR003act]

they shouldve gone with a similar fornt to the accord coupe...

http://blogs.cars.com/photos/uncategorized/accord1.jpg

[SPQR]

New TSX looks much worse than the European Accord I think.

They are basically the same car with only some details differences: Such as the TSX having an ugly grille like most cars designed for or in the USA.

I am intrigued that Honda has used the same door handle design for the USA Accord and the JDM/European Accord only that it is upside down on the USA Accord.

If you look back to detailing (the devil is in the detail!) in the spy shots by Chris Doane of the Brenda Priddy outfit and the tourer/station wagon glimpses recently released, it is pretty obvious that the TSX and the Honda Euro are essentially the same car. And why wouldn't they be so? Why would Honda spend money doing two separate cars when it already does a separate Accord for the USA (which is also the basis for the Acura TL)?

Even if you go back further to the blue photoshop rendition of the supposed new Euro, you would see some of the details of the new Euro coming through: The headlights stretching almost to the front wheel arches; the puffed-up and flat-lipped wheel arches; The crease line in the bonnet; Even the rising beltline along the sides.

Not so strangely, all features of the about-to-be superseded Accord Euro. The new Euro is an evolution of the old.

[SPQR]

I have just found another link with Euro photos and specification details.

http://www.hondanews.eu/en/index.pmode/modul|detail|0|844,DEFAULT|21|text|1/index.pmode

Quote from the above site:

Engine

The 2.4-litre engine is more powerful, delivering 200 PS at 7000 rpm and peak torque of 233 Nm at 4500 rpm - up from 190 PS and 223 Nm. Behind the figures are a compression ratio increased from 10.5 to 11.0:1, larger diameter valves, revised valve timing, and reduced exhaust system pressures.


6-speed manual/5-speed automatic

All three engines are matched to a 6-speed manual transmission, while both petrol engines have the option of a 5-speed automatic.

Manual models feature a ‘Shift Indicator Light' or SIL which appears in the centre of the rev counter. ‘UP' or ‘DOWN' are displayed to advise the driver of the optimum point (in terms of best fuel economy) at which to change gear; Honda tests have demonstrated fuel savings of as much as 5 per cent simply by following these commands.

The 5-speed automatic transmission now has a straight ‘P R N D S' gate: using the steering wheel paddles in S mode provides a sequential shift mode, allowing manual shifting and gear hold.

[EuroDude]

This was supposedly the new TSX/Euro
http://www.tommychang.net/uploaded_images/2008_Honda_Accord-776749.jpg

..and the coupe accord
http://www.tommychang.net/uploaded_images/02-756111.jpg

[power_of_dreams]

released!

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsGallery.aspx?AR=231120&EL=-1&IM=156575

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/217119/honda_accord.html

way too square for my liking, but top interior!

[SPQR]

This was supposedly the new TSX/Euro
http://www.tommychang.net/uploaded_images/2008_Honda_Accord-776749.jpg

..and the coupe accord
http://www.tommychang.net/uploaded_images/02-756111.jpg

Yeh! Head lights stretched back almost to the wheel arches, puffed-out and flat-lipped wheel arches, groovy bonnet and all. Remember that the renderings are just concepts.

[Jaso]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...da_accord.html

Hmm dunno what to think.

Its growing on me very much. Im sure ill get used to it. The good thing is the (soon to be) old Euro still looks good in contrast to the new one.

[Drew]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e57/inkedup80/newTSX.jpg

For the love of god you ****ing red neck bastards bring this thing into Australia !!

I would give away all my cars to charity if it means I could have one including the CH9; ok maybe jumped the gun on the CH9 but for sure the VN/P and EK1 + cash your way Mr Honda :p

Has there been much talk about the engines in these things and if they might have the new rumored turbo motors?

[Pumped]

Wow, I think i like it
Wagon looks great

Interior reminds me of the current euro cross with a legend.
Same pedals/seats by the look of it
I like the addition of integrated screen :) It looks like it'll be an across the range thing, to permanent not to be
sweet dials to :)

[Pumped]

http://www.netcarshow.com/honda/2009-accord_tourer/

http://www.netcarshow.com/honda/2009-accord/

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


http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/203/hondaaccord20091024x768bw8.jpg

Wow lots of buttons :p

[Mike Star]

released!

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsGallery.aspx?AR=231120&EL=-1&IM=156575

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/217119/honda_accord.html

way too square for my liking, but top interior!

I don't like it either. I agree way to "square"
The touring has a hint of Saab wagon about it especially from the front three quarter view. :thumbdwn:

[Mike Star]

http://www.netcarshow.com/honda/2009-accord_tourer/

http://www.netcarshow.com/honda/2009-accord/

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


http://img2.netcarshow.com/Honda-Accord_2009_800x600_wallpaper_05.jpg

Wow lots of buttons :p


Yuk!!! Don't like it much at all.

[EuroDude]

^ is that the new Corvette? Nice buttons

[amato2]

Hey ive seen the fotos, i mean it doesnt look like much a difference... but maybe it looks better in the flesh like the FN2R does...

I remember when the update euro pics come out in that chocolate colour no body liked that either so... well we maybe this might be the same thing. Hope it looks hot as in the flesh :)

[Pumped]

^ is that the new Corvette? Nice buttons



lol link fixed :p

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/203/hondaaccord20091024x768bw8.jpg

[EuroDude]

It should look freakin sweet with the Lip kit installed.

The 03-05 CL9 with no body/lip kit looks a bit bland, whereas the sports or base/lux with the lip kit transforms the overall look of the car.

Lets hope the new euro has a decent factory wing this time lol

[industrie]

i personally think the wing looks cheap, and the euro is better off without the wing.

[splashalot2000]

Much prefer the current Euro. So much so, I ordered one today! ;)

The new interior is a terrible mish-mash of shapes, styles and textures - it's way, way too busy for my taste. Looks like it was designed by an ADT kid on acid :thumbdwn:

Don't mind the new front, but the boot/rear looks too big and bulky. In side profile the wheel/arch gap looks too big. And the wheels - they look way undersized. I wonder if they're 16's or 17's in the pictures?

Overall, I think the current Euro looks taut, clean and timeless, the new one contrived and bloated.

SS

[albii]

Much prefer the current Euro. So much so, I ordered one today! ;)

The new interior is a terrible mish-mash of shapes, styles and textures - it's way, way too busy for my taste. Looks like it was designed by an ADT kid on acid :thumbdwn:

Don't mind the new front, but the boot/rear looks too big and bulky. In side profile the wheel/arch gap looks too big. And the wheels - they look way undersized. I wonder if they're 16's or 17's in the pictures?

Overall, I think the current Euro looks taut, clean and timeless, the new one contrived and bloated.

SS

You're kidding aren't you, i hopped into my euro today and it looks old compared to those pics of the new one.

[splashalot2000]

You're kidding aren't you, i hopped into my euro today and it looks old compared to those pics of the new one.


No, that's my honest opinion. Obviously we have different taste, but that's fine - to each their own. :)

SS

[EUR003act]

No, that's my honest opinion. Obviously we have different taste, but that's fine - to each their own. :)

SS

i agree with you... 08 euro looks way too complicated! 14 buttons on the steering wheel for heavens sake! youd crash just trying to chage the volume lol

only cool thing is the tacho/speedo.... no actual 'needles' theres like a ring with a pointer that spins around the dial :D very cool!