2009 Acura TSX and Euro Honda Accord unveiled
Acura has released a teaser shot of their upcoming 2009 TSX, facelifted to give it Acura’s new corporate face, a new rear, a better interior and some mechanical enhancements. The car is based on the European-market Honda Accord, which itself has received a similar makeover, and has already been unveiled.
The Euro Accord will be offered with three engines. Among petrol options, Europeans get a choice of a 154 hp 2.0L i-VTEC 4-cylinder. The better choice is a 200 hp 2.4L i-VTEC 4-cylinder producing 172 lb-ft of torque. However, the engine with the most pulling power happens to be their 148 hp i-DTEC 4-cylinder diesel producing 258 lb-ft of torque at just 2000 rpm. All three engines are mated to a 6-speed manual, while the petrol engines get an optional 5-speed automatic.
The interior has been redone, now looking more like the larger American Accord’s cabin, although there seems to be more risks taken to enhance the styling details, such as the centre console, the pedals and the handbrake handle.
The Acura version will get the 2.4L and, for the first time ever, the diesel engine.