09 Grill...how much do you hate/like it?

[ewg751]

I think the overall car doesn't look too bad...but the grill is the only thing that turns me off.

How much does the grill bug you? Personally, I like the new JDM accord grill much better...what about you guys?

[Darren]

It's not bad. It's growing on me more and more. I'll still probably end up replacing it with a Mugen style grill when they become available though.

[Pacemaker_Guy]

*insert Jeremy Clarkson quote of not liking something*

[kuma912]

I hate the plenum grill.

[ians]

bottle cap opener

[i64X]

It's gross.

It looks best on the new TL... or on any car that's silver because you don't notice it as much.

[xjohnkdoex]

can't stand it. although i can tolerate it more on the new TL vs. the RL or TSX.

i think it's just the design of the front-end of the TL where the grille looks less obnoxious. i've decided the front of the TSX looks like ass.

[WickedK24]

Never was really feeling the new body style of the 09's. But I love the plush interior :thumbsup:

[kuma912]

Why are the cars bigger?

[HNDFRK]

I like it. Actually, it is the exterior element that I like the most.

[BLEXV6]

I appear to be in the minority, but I like it.

[lcrazyaznl]

I'm starting to like it but its nothing crazy.

[ex-rotary owner]

i dont "hate" it, but it did grow on me after 3 months of passing by cerritos acura every night. so i eventually bought one.
it has room for "improvement", MUGEN PLEASE MAKE A NEW GRILL.
that or ill simply have a shop spray my stock grill black.

[09tsx714]

it actually grew on me.. it makes the car look luxuary.

[fltsx08]

gotta go

[ewg751]

Rule #1
http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/8426988/112_0805_10z+2009_acura_TSX+front_grille.jpg

[dedeman]

Reminds me too much of this blah

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://allcarsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/152963.jpg&imgrefurl=http://allcarsreview.com/2008/01/31/2008-saturn-aura-green-line-review/&h=276&w=448&sz=55&hl=en&start=241&um=1&tbnid=c8nwGwXa69Ns2M:&tbnh=78&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsaturn%2Bcars%26start%3D231%26ndsp%3D 21%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN

I really wish it wasn't industry standard to arbitrarily remodel a car every 5 years. If you have a design that people like, that looks good, DON'T CHANGE IT. Acura, BMW, I'm looking at you. (E46, entire Acura lineup)

[griffojm]

Reminds me too much of this blah

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://allcarsreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/152963.jpg&imgrefurl=http://allcarsreview.com/2008/01/31/2008-saturn-aura-green-line-review/&h=276&w=448&sz=55&hl=en&start=241&um=1&tbnid=c8nwGwXa69Ns2M:&tbnh=78&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsaturn%2Bcars%26start%3D231%26ndsp%3D 21%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN

I really wish it wasn't industry standard to arbitrarily remodel a car every 5 years. If you have a design that people like, that looks good, DON'T CHANGE IT. Acura, BMW, I'm looking at you. (E46, entire Acura lineup)

It completely reminds me of the Saturn grille. My wife and I always say it when we see the new Acura commercials. So far, I have only seen one new TSX on the road near me.

[fjpthree]

Actually, it is one of the reasons I bought the car. Like the new body style.

[anon0718]

I ended up getting the 08, because I wasn't fond of the new grill style.

[ThirdLane]

Why are the cars bigger?

Because we as people are growing. I heard 60% of the US is overweight and 45-50% are considered obese. So our cars grow to reflect the population.

[TSX69]

We had a 4 page thread about the grill here (http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27159).

As for remodeling, Ford recently announced that they are switching models every 3 years to keep things fresh. I think 4 years, like Honda used to do pre-1998 would have been good. 5 years is a bit long even for popular models: for instance, the 2004 TL sold like 7,000 units a month & was the top seller in the class for years but now, 5 years later before the new body style, it has been selling half that.

[marshdh]

Acura is apparently determined to make the RL, TL, and TSX all look alike when you see them from the front. They have made the 09 TSX too big and it has lost most of its good looks and tight design. I would not even consider buying another Acura based on their current design direction. I have an 05 TSX.

[robert_tg]

no not good

[dedeman]

5 years is a bit long even for popular models: for instance, the 2004 TL sold like 7,000 units a month & was the top seller in the class for years but now, 5 years later before the new body style, it has been selling half that.

I don't really agree, but I'm not calling the shots, so it doesn't matter. I would say that they were selling like crazy, not only because it was a new design, but a good one at that, and there weren't many on the road. Now, 4 or so years later, people aren't out in droves to buy a new TL because there are so many (replaced the A4 as the moderately affluent car), but you also have a wider market, now that people can afford a used model.

New design does not equal better design. I think part of the reason the A4 lost it's appeal is because they drastically changed the design, and lost their lunch to Acura (who I would argue is losing it to the Lexus 250).

[trsnrtr]

I must like it; I bought one. :)

[julieboolietran]

First gen. looks way better.

[otesrepsaj]

i would do a honda conversion like this one:

http://www.honda.co.nz/site/new_cars/accord_euro/images/desktop_sedan13_800x600.jpg

http://www.honda.co.nz/site/new_cars/accord_euro/images/desktop_sedan16_800x600.jpg

[TSeXy Girl]

i think the grills are hella ugly too...:thumbsdow:

[Carbon]

i think the grills are hella ugly too...:thumbsdow:

:werd: Not just ugly but hella ugly.

[1hkxc]

I bought an '08 as well because I wasn't so fond of the '09 coming out...but my friend bought a PWP one and I saw it last night...actually doesn't look too bad...I think it grows on you the more you look at it...

[Zero Cents]

rule #1
http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/8426988/112_0805_10z+2009_acura_tsx+front_grille.jpg

yo dat shit is blinging like my teeth dats definitely hot to def son!

[BLEXV6]

yo dat shit is blinging like my teeth dats definitely hot to def son!

Speak engish my son, that way we will not have to analyse what you actually mean.

[Zeeshan]

honestly i can't stand the grill, or the car itself for the most part. i havent seen what the new TL will look like, but i dont like the TSX, and i dont like the RL. the RDX and MDX are pretty good looking, but features wise its lacking. no touchscreen ticks me off.

[Emajor243]

looks like a grill from a saturn. dont think its going 2 grow on me. ill sticC w my 07

[lou]

i would do a honda conversion like this one:

http://www.honda.co.nz/site/new_cars/accord_euro/images/desktop_sedan13_800x600.jpg

http://www.honda.co.nz/site/new_cars/accord_euro/images/desktop_sedan16_800x600.jpg

Anyone know how we can get the 09 Euro Accord grill?

[lcrazyaznl]

Order if from overseas.

Someone actually had theirs painted white to match pwp.

[lou]

Order if from overseas.

Someone actually had theirs painted white to match pwp.

I tought about having mine painted but you can't really paint chrome. Or can you?

[lou]

Order if from overseas.

Someone actually had theirs painted white to match pwp.

Who would I order it from?

[RenoG]

Forget the grill the car itself is ugly. The thing is bloated, random lines everywhere. I find myself thinking its some new Toyota/ Honda everytime I see them on the street it doesn't look like an Acura at all.

[2009TSX]

In another couple of months so many people are going to be used to the new look that it won't make a difference anymore.

Whatever the opinion is on here, Acura sure is selling enough TSXs (in this economy, no less) to show that there are more "lovers" than "haters."

[Darren]

I think the 2nd gen looks a ton better than the 1st gen. The front grill being the only thing I think looked better on the 1st gen. But that can be replaced so it's not that big a deal. I think overall though the car has a much sportier look than the 1st gen did.

[Mugen]

Anyone know how we can get the 09 Euro Accord grill?

I can get the 09 grille shown in the picture, however it's really expensive.
It's 500 euros ex shipping, like i said real expensive

[Mugen]

Forget the grill the car itself is ugly. The thing is bloated, random lines everywhere. I find myself thinking its some new Toyota/ Honda everytime I see them on the street it doesn't look like an Acura at all.

Maybe that is because it's a new Honda.
Like the 1st gen TSX is a Honda, the only thing that makes it an Acura are the badges.

[2K6TSX]

I don't like the grill at all. most of the car I'm okay with, the rear looks decent, the interior is quite nice, but I definitely feel that the car has gone more luxury than sport. I was considering an 09 (it would have really stretched the budget) but I was much happier with the first gen style. We are actually considering picking up an 09/10 (that's weird-it'll just be 10 for 2010) TL but after the pics I've seen, mdx may be the way to go.

[theFish]

The grille on my '09 is nothing I'm worried about nor really cared about when I purchased it. It's growing on my more every day.

[trsnrtr]

The grille on my '09 is nothing I'm worried about nor really cared about when I purchased it. It's growing on my more every day.

I agree. I like the grill on my '09..

[EastTSX]

Freakin' hideous front grill....and the back end is bloated (think Star Jones before the lap band procedure).

The interior plastics are...well "plasticky". The center console which was once a model of simplicity is now a confusing series of angles, cavities, and more buttons then you really need to get the job done.

I went to a few dealers trying to track down either an 08 or a low mileage 07. The salesmen said they are like gold...no one wants to part with them. No problem getting an 09 apparently ;)

The only good thing about the styling is that with the upcoming launch of the new TL, the TSX will no longer be the ugliest Acura.

Did some one say: "mid-cycle refresh ASAP"?

[ex-rotary owner]

I went to a few dealers trying to track down either an 08 or a low mileage 07. The salesmen said they are like gold...no one wants to part with them. No problem getting an 09 apparently ;)
maybe where you are at, down in my area people are trading in their 1st gen left and right for 09s. to the point dealer refuse to let you bargain too much for the car.

[EastTSX]

Fair enough...if the 09 turns your crank then what can I say.

Still I can't help but long for the Vigor after staring too long at a 2nd generation TSX.

I think the Car and Driver magazine reviewer said it best about the new TSX styling: "Baby what happened to your face?"

Enough said...:puke::puke:

[acuraphile]

I wasn't a fan of the grill until I saw it in person. Now I like it, as well as the overall design of the car.

Why did they increase the size? I'm guessing they are making room in their product line for a smaller car. New RSX? The allusive Advanced Sports Car Concept? Who knows.

[Type-SR]

Rule #1
http://image.motortrend.com/f/roadtests/8426988/112_0805_10z+2009_acura_TSX+front_grille.jpg

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/10/Optimus_Prime.jpg
reminds me of Optimus Prime