[TSX69]

Early Look @ Next Generation Honda Accord Euro/Acura TSX​

The Honda Accord Euro (Acura TSX) is one of the most stylish and well rounded vehicles in the lower premium midsize sedan market. Its combination of chiselled good looks, refined and fuel-efficient powertrains, high-quality finish and craftsmanship, and extensive standard features list makes it a winner in the eyes of most new car buyers.

The latest version of the car was only introduced late last year but we already have a number of details including a preview sketch of the next model due in 2011. This will be the eighth generation of the popular nameplate, and if this sketch is anything to go by it will be the most aggressive and sportiest version yet.

According to Auto Motor und Sport, where this image was sourced, the new Accord Euro will adopt more coupe-like styling, with short overhangs front and rear, and a very high waistline. The front-end will retain the broad look of the current model but will be positioned closer to the ground for a more aggressive look.

The current 2.4L four-cylinder petrol engine should carry over as well as the six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. New, however, could be a range topping ‘Type-S’ model with a 2.3L turbocharged petrol engine with 260hp (194kW) mated to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and Super Handling AWD powertrain. Let’s hope that the U.S.-spec Acura TSX will also get this exciting performance option.

 

[otesrepsaj]

nice find

 

[otesrepsaj]

sounds like the TSX we've all dreamed of and a suitable car to upgrade to in terms of performance although i would want something non-gasoline powered at that point

 

[TSX69]

Full Pic

 

[2K6TSX]

finally, the 2.4 turbo awd..now THIS could work..

 

[ians]

But still the ugly grill(not from that pic, that's a Honda grill and I like it) and no MT for the turbo one!:squint:

 

[xjohnkdoex]

if the actual car is half as good looking as the concept drawing, i'd consider ditching my first gen.

 

[Jeremiah]

Oh... now I need to plan on that one... Oh well...

2011... that's awfully soon. If it is truly 2011, they will have cut their 4 year life cycle in half... Makes you wonder why they didn't just stick with the old sheet metal of the 1G TSX for 2 more years? I mean, they dragged that dead tired design of the 3rd gen integra out for 7 years in anticipation of the RSX coming out....

However, it says range topping... how much money are we talking? 35k +?

Those wheels look like Acura's wheels from the pre 2004 era... eek... no thanks on that tired design.

 

[TSX69]

Eh

I do believe that 2011 is too soon ... that would be the right time for the MMC tho. So I suspect that the turbo & SH-AWD might happen in 2011 but I doubt a full sheet metal change.

 

[Jeremiah]

that would be cool. Hmm... in 5 years time or so, be able to do the awd swap... Oh well, it's all dream/speculation at this point. Fun none the less though.

 

[kdUbz]

ahhhh so close but yet so far away for things to be changed. im not counting on anything exciting from acura til i see it in person!

 

[EastTSX]

This front end looks pretty hot...I say not a minute too soon. I'll take a pass on G2 and wait for this.

 

[TSX69]

Sh-awd

I think that SH-AWD is almost certain for the next generation. 280hp seems to be about the limit for what Acura will use FWD on, based upon the TL, so assuming that the next generation's v6 will get the usual bump in horsepower, SH-AWD should be an option.

I am still hoping that they dust off the SH-FWD from the Prelude Type SH for the base model.

 

[cl9_zx6r]

i like :thumbsup:

 

[bIpman]

I quite like it except for the somewhat large grill. Also, when I first looked at the pic it reminded me of the mclaren slr lol.

 

[i2ide]

word if anything, i would keep my first gen and do engine swaps if its possible. with either the v6 coming or this turbo

 

[TSX_WS]

Well, I guess its about time to start the rumors about upcoming K23T version of TSX as it was with 2nd gen LOL

 

[Mayuga]

nice find.