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VH_Supra26
10-03-2007, 05:35 PM
http://jalopnik.com/cars/assets/resources/2007/10/2009AcuraTSX.jpg

Enterprising young whipper-snapper of spy photos Chris Doane happened to snap up some shots of the next-generation 2009 Acura TSX right outside of Honda's US facilities. The new TSX is expected to take on a more "aggressive look" that will, we're sure, not include the duct tape on this test vehicle, but will probably take design cues from the SPORTS 4 concept car Honda's luxe brand showed at the 2005 Tokyo Auto Show. We're told we should expect to see a base model with a 2.4L i-VTEC 4 cylinder engine under the bonnet and a Type-S model with the same 240 HP turbocharged motor found under the hood of the Acura RDX -- only in the TSX, it'd get a bit of a boost up to 260 horses. Full spy report below the jump from Priddy's main man and click here for the shot in all its high-res glory.

Early this morning, not far from Honda's U.S. falicities, we were lucky enough to get a quick glance at the next generation Acura TSX.

The new TSX will take on a more aggressive look, taking design cues from the SPORTS 4 concept car shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show.

An improved 2.4L i-VTEC 4 cylinder motor will go into the base model with an expected 20-30 horsepower bump. The entry level model will sport either a 6 speed manual, or 5 speed auto, and will be front wheel drive.

A hotter Type-S model should also appear with power coming from the 260hp turbocharged motor also found in the Acura RDX. The sportier model will feature a 6 speed auto/manual DSG gearbox, and is expected to feature Honda's Super Handling All Wheel Drive system.

While this vehicle will be sold as the Acura TSX in the United States, this same car, with just a few minor styling adjustments, will also sell in European markets as the new Honda Accord.

With the 2008 Honda Accord getting a diesel motor, it is possible that we could see a diesel TSX as well.
Look for the TSX to start production towards the end of 2008.

http://jalopnik.com/cars/new-cars/2009-acura-tsx-306733.php

tha_W
10-03-2007, 05:39 PM
rook same

ikonaccord
10-03-2007, 05:42 PM
i cant see the pic for some reason

s2kdude
10-03-2007, 05:46 PM
the tsx getting the rdx motor, or similar, is old news. seeing it in production form, on the other hand, is sweet! good find on the pic.

g3tonmylevelho3
10-03-2007, 05:47 PM
awesome. we need to get rid of the duct tape. MORE PICS! :gonk:

DC
10-03-2007, 06:04 PM
Awesome, the whole AWD/Turbo speculations have gotten me quite excited. What kind of sucks is the fact that the base model will still be wrong wheel drive. The new TL looks promising as well, but I don't quite need that much room in a sedan.

hithereitstim
10-03-2007, 06:08 PM
So the Type S isn't gonna have a manual option?

Mobil1
10-03-2007, 06:11 PM
Wow, the Type-S sounds hot...and expensive.

Id love a base model TSX for a daily driver.

DC
10-03-2007, 06:13 PM
So the Type S isn't gonna have a manual option?

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Although a DSG is better in every way, I still would enjoy some old-fashioned fun.

More shots:


http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded7/09tsx.jpg

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded7/10tsx.jpg

"that boy asad"
10-03-2007, 08:32 PM
those rims are ugly... and you really cant tell how it looks with all that tape!

jeansBLy
10-03-2007, 10:38 PM
how exciting.

Corrosive
10-03-2007, 10:50 PM
To me it still dosent look much different. Still when compaired to the old TSX... Major improvements in the power department.

IIIVOVE
10-04-2007, 12:06 AM
rims look like they belong on a camry

nappyrat
10-04-2007, 12:28 AM
rdx powered tsx sounds gewt to me :)

conecrazy
10-04-2007, 12:29 AM
looks like the headlights are going to look simillar to the RDX.

what's with the tape running from front to back? is it going to have the TL-esque reverse door trim? if so, that's going to look hawt.

CheezeFrog
10-04-2007, 04:11 AM
Finally a new ITR/thief magnet

Aznattic
10-04-2007, 05:40 AM
What's improved of the K24? A 20-30 HP bump is a big bump =].

Prelude_S
10-04-2007, 08:07 AM
those rims are ugly... and you really cant tell how it looks with all that tape!

Isn't that its' purpose?....

titan
10-04-2007, 09:43 AM
Good news about the new engine, not sure about the look....

conecrazy
10-04-2007, 05:54 PM
how much do you think it's going to be? I'm thinking roughly 33-35K :(

DC
10-04-2007, 07:56 PM
how much do you think it's going to be? I'm thinking roughly 33-35K :(

For the Type-S trim, I'm sure it could hit close to 35K fully loaded, but I suspect that would be its ceiling. Of course, then you're running into the base TL's price range. I would take a turbo TSX-S over a base TL, though, given the fact that both will have SH-AWD.

rene
10-05-2007, 10:13 AM
they'll definitely have to keep it under the 33k mark to be remotely competitive in it's sales class.

should be a fucking badass successor to my tsx.

niiiice

gismo4
10-05-2007, 12:12 PM
For the Type-S trim, I'm sure it could hit close to 35K fully loaded, but I suspect that would be its ceiling. Of course, then you're running into the base TL's price range. I would take a turbo TSX-S over a base TL, though, given the fact that both will have SH-AWD.

looking at the rdx and current tsx, i'm sure u'll be right. and then the a spec will be over $40. :p

HoUsToNe_DoFiNe
10-05-2007, 01:02 PM
eh...

OdyOwnage
10-05-2007, 02:43 PM
Gimme the mota!

holman_00
10-05-2007, 06:02 PM
trash those pictures suck tooo

Ls_DM
10-05-2007, 08:44 PM
honda is going bigger

superchi
10-05-2007, 11:23 PM
rims look like they belong on a camry


Pretty sure those wheels won't be on final production

liLmOuse
10-06-2007, 12:42 AM
honda is going bigger

because americans are getting fatter..

VH_Supra26
10-06-2007, 01:12 PM
because americans are getting fatter..

haha, so true

mojo_jojo77777
10-08-2007, 02:05 PM
rdx powered tsx sounds gewt to me :)

JDMBOY
10-11-2007, 01:29 PM
To me it still dosent look much different. Still when compaired to the old TSX... Major improvements in the power department.

hell yea!

iRIDElow
10-11-2007, 04:47 PM
Awesome, the whole AWD/Turbo speculations have gotten me quite excited. What kind of sucks is the fact that the base model will still be wrong wheel drive. The new TL looks promising as well, but I don't quite need that much room in a sedan.

x2

faMoUs:.
10-14-2007, 03:33 PM
dont like the look of the front

k2nix
10-14-2007, 08:54 PM
man this means I have to wait til 09 TSX comes out and decided which car I should buy....damn got to wait another year :gonk:, since I know now that 09 TSX will have bigger engine&power, I'm definately not buying this year or older tsx

94egg
10-17-2007, 01:13 PM
seems like it will be a nice ride to own, with AWD and turbo :cross:, could it compete with the WRX & EVO? considering if u tweek it a bit?, that would be cool imo, not to mention it is more of a luxury car, seems like a win win situacion :Ohnoez:

Blood_Type-S
10-17-2007, 10:23 PM
makes me not feel so bad selling my TSX...I'd just be pissed when this one came out.

AP1 phoju
10-20-2007, 04:35 PM
looks good to me

henrymiranda
10-29-2007, 01:26 PM
............