YACT: What are the chances of Acura making this car?

[GTaudiophile]

2008 Acura TSX-Type S
240HP Turboed 4-cylinder from the RDX Prototype
SH-AWD
6-speed MT
Loaded with all NAV/interior goodies
Price: $29-35K

 

[Albis]

i can see it happening in the future . . . but the price will be much higher than 35k

 

[thirdeye]

Would be nice, but I wouldn't count on it.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Don't count on the turbo...

 

[PricklyPete]

I would love it too...but it isn't going to happen...encroaches too much on TL and the price would likely be higher mainly becasue of the AWD.

Anyway....that pretty much would be the perfect car for me...especially if they gave a little more legroom upfront.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: PricklyPete
I would love it too...but it isn't going to happen...encroaches too much on TL and the price would likely be higher mainly becasue of the AWD.

Anyway....that pretty much would be the perfect car for me...especially if they gave a little more legroom upfront.

See I would NOT want it to be different in size from the current TSX. In other words, I wouldn't want it to be the size of the TL. I think the current TSX is a really good-sized car.

 

[AMDZen]

I think all of that WILL happen, except the AWD. Your just dreaming on that part of it

 

[randomlinh]

probably not.. and i'd like to see more power out than that. I'll just take my mazdaspeed6

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: Albis
i can see it happening in the future . . . but the price will be much higher than 35k

lol no it won't.

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Don't count on the turbo...

Agreed, Honda stays naturally aspirated.

 

[George P Burdell]

AWD, TSX and 35k don't go together.

 

[wasssup]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Don't count on the turbo...

Agreed, Honda stays naturally aspirated.

 

[NutBucket]

Gawd damn. If that ever happened I'd have to consider selling the LGT.

In all honesty the market would support it and Acura needs to do something to improved their image. I like the current TSX except for it being SLOW and FWD.

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: wasssup

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Don't count on the turbo...

Agreed, Honda stays naturally aspirated.

qft. you should look at subaru 2.5 legacy gt limited.

 

[NutBucket]

I know we all say Honda sticks to NA but keep in mind the RDX will have a 2.3 turbo 4 and AWD.

 

[Chrono]

rumors floating around

rsx is being discontinued after 2006
tsx coupe is being introduced supposedly and will be powered by the new turbo engine

la la la

 

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: Chrono
rumors floating around

rsx is being discontinued after 2006
tsx coupe is being introduced supposedly and will be powered by the new turbo engine

la la la

Meh the RSX discontinuation rumors have been around forever, so is the 'redesign' of the RSX too.

I don't think it will happen, without the RSX, Acura/Honda doesn't have a sports car coupe other than the civic si (and I for one don't think it's very sporty), and I don't think the TSX coupe would pick up the slack.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: Chrono
rumors floating around

rsx is being discontinued after 2006
tsx coupe is being introduced supposedly and will be powered by the new turbo engine

la la la

Meh the RSX discontinuation rumors have been around forever, so is the 'redesign' of the RSX too.

I don't think it will happen, without the RSX, Acura/Honda doesn't have a sports car coupe other than the civic si (and I for one don't think it's very sporty), and I don't think the TSX coupe would pick up the slack.

IMO, the new Si makes the RSX essentially a dead end in the H&A lineup. I could buy into the post-2006 extinction, at least in its current form. They could just radically redesign it, and offer a base model for those who just want the badge & leather, and then strap on a supercharger. Mind you, it took them long enough to catch onto the aftermarket K20 Civics ... the SC will probably take another 3-4 years. And as quoted before ...

Honda stays naturally aspirated

Is likely what's gonna happen. I'd like to see if they're actually going to get a "two CR-V's welded at the hip" V8 out there though.

- M4H

 

[CtK]

Acura needs to bring back a new CL
so it can compete with the G35c and 3Series coupe

 

[spidey07]

I think it's very possible. Likely even.

 

[OS]

The engine used in RDX looks like it is K series based, the same family engine already in the TSX.

From a technical POV it's pretty straight forward. The timing is right, the TSX will get full make over for 2008 MY.

I remember reading somewhere this is supposed to happen but I don't remember the credibility of the source.

 

[radioouman]

From what I know, you are right on.

 

[JJWalker]

The same chances of Pecho laying some mexican speed-sausage into Red's fiance. It's a lead pipe cinch.