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Subscribe to this threadNew York 2008: 2009 Acura TSX revealed... again... but LIVE
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416Hammy @ Mar 19th 2008 10:50AM
*yawn*
Still 4-cly N/A.
Still FWD.
Fail.
Red @ Mar 19th 2008 11:01AM
Turbocharged engine not-withstanding, Audi has the same line up for it's base-model non-sports cars and sedans (A8 and SUVs excluded, but the TT's base has FWD). Of all the German brands, Audi has been putting up quite the sales numbers. Obviously, there's a market for mid-size and large FWD, 200hp 4-Cyl luxury/entry-lux vehicles. So I dunno how you figure "Fail", but you apparently have no clue how the current market is working.
416Hammy @ Mar 19th 2008 11:12AM
I am in this market segment, I evaluated all cars in this class, and I bought a G35. I think I know the target market, because I *am* the target market.
Here, as stated in this press release, are the direct competitors to the new TSX:
"Acura TSX positioned alongside the Audi A4 2.0T, BMW 328i, Infiniti G37, Lexus IS 250, and Mercedes-Benz C300"
Audi = FWD or AWD
BMW 328i = RWD or AWD
Infiniti G35 = RWD or AWD (not G37, as the press release states, which is a coupe)
Lexus IS 250 = RWD or AWD
MB C300 = RWD or AWD
Acura stand alone with its FWD-take-it-or-leave it approach.
I loved everything about the old TSX, except for its FWD drivetrain. FWD puts it in the same league as the Camry, Accord, and Altima.
PiCASSO @ Mar 21st 2008 3:37PM
Well said.