They sent me a cryptic e-mail about exciting news they'll soon release with a link to their site. Nothing hinting at what this exciting news is, but I wonder if it has anything to do with the new NSX or perhaps the release of a USDM DC5R.

I'd post a link to the page, but they've got some flash setup going on, so here is a link to the acura site: http://www.acura.com

Go to the bottom of the page where it says "exciting news" or something like that to register. That is, if you're interested.

 

My guess, that is for the TSX

 

TSX (European Accord) will be out in March. mid-size 4 door sedan with RSX-S motor.

Brand new TL due out late 2003 as 2004 model.

 

Ah, yes!

That would make sense. I've forgotten all about the TSX. I'll have to check one out when they're available.

 

so the TSX will be slower than the new V6's?

 

the new car is smaller and lighter weight

performance (acceleration/handling) should be equal or better than the current USDM cars

 

Who cares about slower vs. faster?

The TSX will be lighter and available with a 6-speed manual transmission, so it should be a more satisfying car to drive than the new Accord sedan.

 

so I guess the TSX like the replacement for the 4dr integra that got dropped when the RSX went 2dr only?

 

yes, exactly.

 

I got bored, here's what Honda UK has to say about it.

http://www.honda.co.uk/accord/index.html

Looks to be a pretty nice car on paper. TSX would get 2.4 i-VTEC, right?

 

sean, TSX is slated to get RSX type S motor

 

That would suck. I mean they already have 2.4 DOHC iVTEC... why not bring a bigger displacement motor w/ more HP and torque? Afriad that those will get jacked and be put into RSX/Si?

 

If its the TSX they are talking about, then the biggest question is whether it will be good enough to sell the R for.

 

i'm keeping the R no matter what, but its btween the TSX or the new Mazda 6 for me as a beater

 

I don't find the 2.4 iVTEC motor particularly sporting.

Anything displacing more than 2 litres needs more than four cylinders. Large four pots feel truckish and unresponsive. So if it needs a larger engine the only answer would be a V6, which would add considerable weight.

As long as they keep the weight close to 3000 lbs. the TSX should do just fine with the K20A2. I'm looking forward to finding out.

 

No, it isn't.

It's slated to get the same 160-hp 2.4-liter engine as in the base Accord.

That's what it says in the new (Dec. 23) AutoWeek.

The article also says that, at the Detroit Auto Show next month, Honda/Acura will introduce the production TSX, along with a concept car made from the Element.

 

You can believe the article. But I'll trust TJ. He's got some info that I can't get access too.

 

i actually went to the acura dealership yesterday, and the slaesperson was talking about the rsx coming in a 4-door. As well as he is positive that the rsx-R is coming to the states in late 2004. I don't know if he really knew what he was talking about, but he was the finance/salesperson/everything at the dealership.

 

The article says 2.0 and 2.4 litre DOHC i-VTEC engines so maybe the 2.0 RSX-S engine is gonna be a performance option or something. Funny, the smaller engine will be the more performance oriented one!! I wonder what the weight difference of the engines is?

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Now if we could get the Wagon, we would be golden!

 

ummm..ligthweight is important, but would it be more satisfying than the 6spd 240hp Accord Coupe? And doesn't the 4dr Accord come in 6spd too?

 

Nope, Accord sedans are only available with PRNDLs.

I don't know if the TSX will be more fun than an Accord Coupe since I haven't driven either yet, but if I'm going to own a car that big it had better have four doors so that's a moot point as far as I'm concerned.

 

this is what I refer to as irony.. I post this in Member's Corner, since it seemed OT for the R forum(we know damn well their not suddenly bringing the R).. 4 responses there, with little info, there.. lotsa responses here.. doh!

anyways, I got the same email.. figured it was for the TSX, but I don't think it's going to be nice enough of a car for Acura to spam me about it..