Acura considering selling the civic as an acura in the US

[zoiks]

Similar to the CSX in Canada. Blah.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/22/acura-preparing-civic-based-rsx-sedan/#aol-comments

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Makes sense - make a luxo compact to compete against the Lexus compact hybrid twins & Buick Verano.

Just not sure what motor would work well - the no TQ Si motor would be pretty useless to the majority of buyers who want a luxo compact for commuting and mileage.

 

[A5]

This may be successful if the pricing starts off just above the Civic Si ($25K or so...), but it would have to offer an amazing interior to be worth it.

 

[natto fire]

Yeah, it was called the integra and then rsx

 

[amdhunter]

Man, that would be so nice if they offered AWD as an option.

 

[alfa147x]

A civic with SH-AWD and a 6 speed?

WHERE DO I THROW MY CASH MONEY AT?

 

[996GT2]

Makes sense - make a luxo compact to compete against the Lexus compact hybrid twins & Buick Verano.

Just not sure what motor would work well - the no TQ Si motor would be pretty useless to the majority of buyers who want a luxo compact for commuting and mileage.

RDX motor. DOOOO IT!!!

K23A1
Turbocharged
Found in:
2007-2011 Acura RDX[1]
Displacement: 2,300 cc (140.4 cu in)
Compression: 8.8:1
Power: 240 hp (179 kW) @ 6000 rpm (SAE net)
Torque: 260 lb·ft (353 N·m) @ 4500 rpm (SAE net)
Redline: 6800 rpm
Bore: 86 mm
Stroke: 99 mm

 

[punjabiplaya]

or just get an ms3 or wrx

 

[KDKPSJ]

or just get an ms3 or wrx

Only if you only care about performance, not about interior/build quality and brand. Unfortunately, most of consumers care about interior/build quality and brand more than they do about performance.

However, I find it irony that Acura back in 2007 decided to get rid of RSX because Acura wanted to step up its brand image, and RSX was holding it back with it being popular rice car. And now they want to bring CSX/JDM Civic, despite it having higher quality/finish than US Civic.

I really hoped they would just make TSX better (Get rid of current i4/V6 models, and put RDX's Turbo i4), rather than introducing lower-end model. But well, economy forces them to do so, I guess.

 

[punjabiplaya]

I still don't get what Honda is thinking. /nostalgia for old 90s boosted Honda F1 motors

they could have built on that so much and used the k23, but no

I just don't get it

 

[alfa147x]

Only if you only care about performance, not about interior/build quality and brand. Unfortunately, most of consumers care about interior/build quality and brand more than they do about performance.

However, I find it irony that Acura back in 2007 decided to get rid of RSX because Acura wanted to step up its brand image, and RSX was holding it back with it being popular rice car. And now they want to bring CSX/JDM Civic, despite it having higher quality/finish than US Civic.

I really hoped they would just make TSX better (Get rid of current i4/V6 models, and put RDX's Turbo i4), rather than introducing lower-end model. But well, economy forces them to do so, I guess.

Oh no you didn't! You just pissed off 90% of ATG by saying the WRX doesn't have a nice interior.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

Oh no you didn't! You just pissed off 90% of ATG by saying the WRX doesn't have a nice interior.

The WRX's 90's korean econobox interior is the whole reason I bought a GTI instead of one.

 

[punjabiplaya]

who the hell buys a WRX for its interior?

 

[alfa147x]

who the hell buys a WRX for its interior?

People who would cross shop a Acura and WRX?

 

[helpme]

A civic with SH-AWD and a 6 speed?

WHERE DO I THROW MY CASH MONEY AT?

Honda + AWD + MT = Never gonna happen because honda is lame

<edit> I stand corrected, the TL is now offered with MT AND AWD. </edit>

 

[alfa147x]

Honda + AWD + MT = Never gonna happen because honda is lame

<edit> I stand corrected, the TL is now offered with MT AND AWD. </edit>

And it's aaaamzing! IMHO the perfect balance of sport and luxury

 

[GTaudiophile]

I love the concept of a new RSX sedan+turbo4+6MT+AWD...but I wouldn't buy if they continue to use fugly exterior and interior designs.

Honda is half the company it use to be.

 

[MotF Bane]

The WRX's 90's korean econobox interior is the whole reason I bought a GTI instead of one.

There's nothing spectacularly wrong about the Rex's interior to my recollection.

 

[halik]

Maybe if they bring the euro civic as that

 

[SSSnail]

What I never get is why the US always get the ugly trims and Europe and Asia have the nice trims, of any Japanese cars!

 

[Doppel]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura_EL

"The EL was completely redesigned for the 2001 model year and was then based on the seventh generation Civic."

 

[alfa147x]

I wonder if this is going to be acuras hybrid




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[A5]

I wonder if this is going to be acuras hybrid

That would make sense given the competition they're aiming for. It would also help to justify a higher price...