Acura considering wagon version of the TSX

Posted: Aug 10, 2009
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Honda Accord Tourer

Station-wagons have become a hit with their respective target markets. Cadillac recently threw in their two cents into the segment with the new 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon and Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the 2010 E-Class Estate. However, luxury Japanese automakers seem to want to stay away from the segment… until now.

According to CARandDRIVER, Acura is considering a wagon version of the TSX.

“We’re closely, closely looking at it,” said senior manager of Acura product planning John Watts.

Offering a wagon version of the TSX won’t be very difficult for Acura. Honda already offers the Accord Tourer in Europe – all Acura would have to do is rebadge the model and meet some U.S. regulations to bring the model over to the stateside. What are your thoughts on this. Let us know in the comments section below.

- By: Kap Shah

Source: CARandDRIVER


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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=533820995 facebook-533820995

    Looks good as is, too bad they will ruin it with the hideous Acura corporate front end.

  • ravensbd5309

    i would think that would be a nice addition to acura… to make up for destroying the looks of the rdx with the beak =0

  • emma

    yup. it will have the current front end acura grille. I don't think small near-luxury wagon is going to fly in the States. Bimmer does not do well with its 3-series wagon and Lexus Sportcross was killed. Acura should think of bringing a TL wagon instead for the family guy.

  • Mothra

    I don't see why not – I mean they already make it so it would take very little effort to bring it here. Even tho it will probably be a low volume car, it would still help diversify Acura's rather small lineup.

  • Pat

    This could def help out Acura… seeing as not many Japanese automakers are crazy about station wagons in the U.S.

  • Misc

    Rather have a true U.S. Accord based wagon. TSX is shortly than an Accord.

  • Brian Mashburn

    Its about time. We need this vehicle in this market. BMW has the 3 series wagon, Mercedes has the C class wagon, Audi has the A4 Advant, VW has the Jetta wagon, Caddy has the new CTS wagon. Acura needs to one up them with the TSX wagon and have both engines available the 2.4 inline 4 and the 3.5 V6 and they should make both the six speed manual and the six spped automatic available for it as well. By the way I want mine in Glaicer Blue with Ebony leather with the 2.4 in line 4 with a 6 speed manual. Because if my room mate can get 37 mpg with his 08 TSX automatic I know I could get better with that set up and have more fun doing so.

  • GMfan87

    i often wondered if they could make that car any more awkward looking….i guess i have my answer now…

  • Guest

    TSX is sold/branded as Accord in Japan.
    Considering? The Accord Tourer is already on sale in Japan. ~41K USD

  • Bob

    I bought a new Accord this year and would have liked it to have been the wagon. The Crosstour I don't want. It is too big, sacrifices usable space with the sharply sloping roofline and only being offered as a 6 cylinder high end vehicle is too expensive for me. An Acura wagon would also be more money than I am prepared to spend on a car. The great thing about the Accord EX is that it is an affordable car built to high quality which drives well and is very reliable,
    Too bad they gave up the idea of a diesel I have driven the Accord diesel in the UK and it is a great car, performance and economy!

  • Bob

    I bought a new Accord this year and would have liked it to have been the wagon. The Crosstour I don't want. It is too big, sacrifices usable space with the sharply sloping roofline and only being offered as a 6 cylinder high end vehicle is too expensive for me. An Acura wagon would also be more money than I am prepared to spend on a car. The great thing about the Accord EX is that it is an affordable car built to high quality which drives well and is very reliable,
    Too bad they gave up the idea of a diesel I have driven the Accord diesel in the UK and it is a great car, performance and economy!