On the outside, the 2011 TSX gets an extremely discreet facelift that includes, a new front fascia, revised chin spoiler, new fog light garnish assembly and an updated grill. At the back, the sedan model features revised taillights and an updated license plate garnish. The fresh alloy wheel designs and new underbody panels that improve aerodynamics sum up the exterior changes.
"Oil leaking onto a hot exhaust pipe will generate smoke and a burning smell, and could potentially result in an under hood fire," Honda said in a notice on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
"The TSX Sport Wagon represents a smart choice for those seeking a vehicle with utility," said John Mendel, Acura's executive vice president of sales. "It's practical, fun to drive, luxurious and technically advanced, all while achieving an outstanding estimated highway fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon."
Along with an increased rear cargo space over the saloon, the TSX Sport Wagon also features a removable side panel to accommodate wider items such as golf clubs and integrated under-floor bins for hidden storage.
The Euro-spec model is powered by a 2.2-liter i-DTEC four-cylinder diesel that delivers an output of 150 horsepower and 350Nm or 258 lb-ft of peak torque returning a combined fuel economy of 6.6 lt/100 or 35.7mpg US in the European cycle.
The new Accord Tourer Elegance cab comes equipped with a taximeter case, wireless telephone pre-installation and special brackets for the taxi sign while the station wagon's standard features include an electric tailgate, cruise control, leather steering wheel and shift knob, heated front seats, MP3-capable CD player, dual-zone automatic climate control and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The taxi version of the Accord Tourer is available for order now in Germany with pricing set at €20,690 or at today's exchange rates, US$29,800.
Almost simultaneously with the release of the first images and details of the European Honda Accord, Acura let out a teaser picture of the 2009 TSX that will be unveiled at the forthcoming New York Auto Show (March 19th and 20th). As you can see, the only visible difference between the Euro Accord and the TSX is the grille, so if you want to see more Acura’s sedan just click here and use you’re imagination to change the Honda badges. –Continued after the jumpNote however that, unlike its European sibling, the TSX will not be offered in station-wagon form. According to Acura, the 2009 TSX is scheduled to go on sale in the
"The new 2009 TSX speaks clearly to the direction we are taking our Acura sedans in the future," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president auto sales, "The TSX is a significant step in the advancement of our sedan lineup and the continued enhancement of the Acura brand."
While we where busy snooping around at the Chicago Auto Show, one of our readers sent us these two images of the European spec 2009 Honda Accord loaded on what seems to be a transporter truck. The pictures reveal several details of the 2009 Euro Accord including the rear-end. Honda’s new mid-size sedan will be officially unveiled at next month’s Geneva Show, while the American version of the car, the 2009 Acura TSX, will make its appearance later on this year. –One more pic after the jump
Thanks for the pics Bojan P!
These scoop pictures of what seems to be the 2009 Acura TSX or as Europeans will get to know it, the 2009 Honda Accord, where shot by Vtec.net forum member Tyson who managed to capture the car nearby Honda’s headquarters. We must admit that the poor quality cell-phone images give more questions than answers.However, since Honda has already announced that the Acura TSX’s European bro will make its first public appearance at the Geneva Show next month in the form of the Euro Spec Accord (see here), we’ll just sit tight and wait before we make any conclusions. –One more pic after the jump
Via: Vtec
Along with a set of teaser images that we showed you earlier today (click here), Honda also released a video of the European spec 2009 Accord that will make its debut this March at the Geneva Motor Show in 
Honda just released a set of teaser images featuring the all-new European Accord which will make its premier at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in March. Moreover, since the current European market Accord and the US Acura TSX are one and the same, the EU version of Honda’s mid-size sedan consequently also previews the next-gen TSX. The teaser images that Honda released today concern the Station Wagon variant of the new European Accord dubbed “Tourer”, but Honda says that the sedan version will also be unveiled in
