Acura's Future Models - Page 2

SUBE555 · 08-29-2006, 10:33 PM

Well this is encouraging, first the potential for an Audi S3 on our shores in the next 18-24 months and now an Acura TSX AWD with a turbo engine.

I like having alternatives to a Spec B, especially since a Legacy STI just feels less and less likely.

Another good option for a nice sporty sedan if they keep a 6-speed manual in it, add the SH-AWD as is in the RDX which can bias up to 70% aft as well as side to side, and an itteration of the turbo 2.4L that makes 240hp/260ft-lb. Maybe with the redesign/refresh, we'll get direct injection on top of the 8.8:1 compression ratio, who knows what that would bring if any, but it could very well be an excellent handling car with lots of content and could move pretty well. Now throw a Honda Factory Performance package on there.

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nick9871 · 08-29-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mh_WRX

The company is building a separate design center for the brand in Torrance, Calif. The marque wants to create an image similar to that of BMW, stressing performance and technology.

Does anyone know where I can find more information about this new design center? I am a computer engineer and I have worked on designing and simulating multifunction displays and instrumentation in Class 6,7, and 8 Trucks but would be interested in moving to the automotive industry (but don't want to leave the west coast

)

I tried honda of North America (just the web) but didnt get much help

LastResort · 08-29-2006, 10:57 PM

Is this it? http://www.lasplash.com/Vehicles/Acu...r_opening_.php The article talks about the MDX and what not. It's dated April 3, 06

nick9871 · 08-29-2006, 11:02 PM

Yea that is more information, but I was trying to figure out where they posted job openings...

LastResort · 08-29-2006, 11:48 PM

Looks like you might have to apply through honda corporate.

BOY · 08-30-2006, 04:50 PM

I hope they get better than 23 MPG out of the TSX when its AWD turbo

. Acura makes nice cars but Subaru makes nice cars too, the only real difference (number of driven wheels) is the price, the bells-and-whistles, and name recognition

plunk10 · 08-31-2006, 02:56 PM

I'm interested in seeing what happens to the NSX.

Rather than kill the RSX, they should redesign it into a hybrid economy sporty coupe.

mhoward1 · 08-31-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plunk10

I'm interested in seeing what happens to the NSX.

Rather than kill the RSX, they should redesign it into a hybrid economy sporty coupe.

Or Turbo is to be above the Civic Si

BraveUlysses · 08-31-2006, 04:07 PM

Does anyone else loathe the move by Acura to naming all their vehicles with 2 or 3 letter designations? Cadillac did this too and it bothers me as well.

plunk10 · 08-31-2006, 04:16 PM

^^yeah, but look at Lexus and Infiniti. Hell, Lincoln even does it now.

r0bman · 08-31-2006, 04:58 PM

yeah, the good ole "well, everyone else is doing it" argument

Integra, Vigor, Legend, etc were some of the coolest names ever slapped on the back of a car. It's a damn shame. I hope Subaru doesn't jump on the bandwagon.

plunk10 · 08-31-2006, 11:16 PM

Subaru EJ25 STi , oh wait. they use that engine in a lot of cars.

Ah, here we go:

Subaru i25i
Subaru i25WRX
Subaru i25STi

Subaru f25X
Subaru f25XT

Subaru L 25i
Subaru L 25GT Limited
Subaru o 25XT
Subaru o 30R
etc.
Yeah, that would suck. but I wouldn't be surprised.

SUBE555 · 08-31-2006, 11:23 PM

Somehow I don't find it the worst thing, it's a more systematic way of easily identifying significant differences in the models up front and digs a little deeper into the model with it's name. It's really an apples and oranges debate, sure one might taste sweeter, but the other is better for you, and it could be debated on and on. I prefer a naming scheme that is decisive and simple to understand. BMW 325i, BMW 330i, BMW M3.... or Audi A4, Audi S4, Audi RS4, Audi A6, Audi S6... It just seems so simple to me and simple is elegance.

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08-29-2006, 10:33 PM	#26
SUBE555 Scooby Specialist Member#: 24043 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Oshkosh, WI Vehicle: 2014 BMW 335i Sedan Silver	Well this is encouraging, first the potential for an Audi S3 on our shores in the next 18-24 months and now an Acura TSX AWD with a turbo engine. I like having alternatives to a Spec B, especially since a Legacy STI just feels less and less likely. Another good option for a nice sporty sedan if they keep a 6-speed manual in it, add the SH-AWD as is in the RDX which can bias up to 70% aft as well as side to side, and an itteration of the turbo 2.4L that makes 240hp/260ft-lb. Maybe with the redesign/refresh, we'll get direct injection on top of the 8.8:1 compression ratio, who knows what that would bring if any, but it could very well be an excellent handling car with lots of content and could move pretty well. Now throw a Honda Factory Performance package on there. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-29-2006, 10:57 PM	#28
LastResort Scooby Guru Member#: 99289 Join Date: Oct 2005	Is this it? http://www.lasplash.com/Vehicles/Acu...r_opening_.php The article talks about the MDX and what not. It's dated April 3, 06

08-29-2006, 11:02 PM	#29
nick9871 Scooby Newbie Member#: 62428 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon SRP stage deuce	Yea that is more information, but I was trying to figure out where they posted job openings...

08-29-2006, 11:48 PM	#30
LastResort Scooby Guru Member#: 99289 Join Date: Oct 2005	Looks like you might have to apply through honda corporate.

08-30-2006, 04:50 PM	#31
BOY Scooby Specialist Member#: 232 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ft Wayne, IN Vehicle: 99 RS-T RIP 02 Forster-S	I hope they get better than 23 MPG out of the TSX when its AWD turbo . Acura makes nice cars but Subaru makes nice cars too, the only real difference (number of driven wheels) is the price, the bells-and-whistles, and name recognition

08-31-2006, 02:56 PM	#32
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: International Vehicle: 13 BubblePrius 00 F150	I'm interested in seeing what happens to the NSX. Rather than kill the RSX, they should redesign it into a hybrid economy sporty coupe.

08-31-2006, 04:07 PM	#34
BraveUlysses Scooby Specialist Member#: 93205 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: WA	Does anyone else loathe the move by Acura to naming all their vehicles with 2 or 3 letter designations? Cadillac did this too and it bothers me as well.

08-31-2006, 04:16 PM	#35
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: International Vehicle: 13 BubblePrius 00 F150	^^yeah, but look at Lexus and Infiniti. Hell, Lincoln even does it now.

08-31-2006, 04:58 PM	#36
r0bman Scooby Specialist Member#: 87015 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mos Eisley, TA 85022	yeah, the good ole "well, everyone else is doing it" argument Integra, Vigor, Legend, etc were some of the coolest names ever slapped on the back of a car. It's a damn shame. I hope Subaru doesn't jump on the bandwagon.

08-31-2006, 11:16 PM	#37
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: International Vehicle: 13 BubblePrius 00 F150	Subaru EJ25 STi , oh wait. they use that engine in a lot of cars. Ah, here we go: Subaru i25i Subaru i25WRX Subaru i25STi Subaru f25X Subaru f25XT Subaru L 25i Subaru L 25GT Limited Subaru o 25XT Subaru o 30R etc. Yeah, that would suck. but I wouldn't be surprised.

08-31-2006, 11:23 PM	#38
SUBE555 Scooby Specialist Member#: 24043 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Oshkosh, WI Vehicle: 2014 BMW 335i Sedan Silver	Somehow I don't find it the worst thing, it's a more systematic way of easily identifying significant differences in the models up front and digs a little deeper into the model with it's name. It's really an apples and oranges debate, sure one might taste sweeter, but the other is better for you, and it could be debated on and on. I prefer a naming scheme that is decisive and simple to understand. BMW 325i, BMW 330i, BMW M3.... or Audi A4, Audi S4, Audi RS4, Audi A6, Audi S6... It just seems so simple to me and simple is elegance.