Acura TSX Might Be Dropped From Lineup in Product Shuffle
When the Acura TSX first went on sale in North America it broke with convention, proving a luxury sports sedan could not only use a 4-cylinder, but also be front-wheel drive. Having grown in size since then it’s lost some of its charm.
Rather than re-invent the car, Acura may look to delete it completely from the brand’s North American lineup as part of a new model strategy.
Acura is looking to introduce a Civic-based RSX sedan to North America, which would result in the brand having two smaller front-wheel drive sedans – which is perhaps one too many. In addition, Acura’s plans call for the TL to shrink in size, to avoid so much competition with the flagship RL. As a result of these changes the TSX could get squeezed out of the lineup.
If there is one thing that could save the TSX it’s that it is based on the Euro-market Honda Accord and therefore much of the R&D expense is already covered.
Honda hasn’t confirmed if it will axe the TSX, but it is one decision being considered.
[Source: Automotive News via CNET]
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Actually the TL has far more features than Accord.
Obviously none of you have driven the RL as the SHAWD makes it superb in handling.