Next Gen NSX Makes its Way to GT5
Did all of you catch Acura's triple whammy yesterday? The RDX gets a cleaner design and ditches its turbo for a V6, the Civic matures into the all new ILX, and the 2nd generation NSX was announced. No one ever expected Honda/Acura to pull such an impressive 180 after such shortfalls of killing off the Integra/RSX, letting the RL stagnate for what seems like decades, and shoe horning a carrot peeler onto every Acura nose. Granted the NSX will feature a hybrid powertrain, but if "Earth Dreams" is as good as Honda has led on then we can expect a decent competitor to Nissan's GT-R or Lexus' LF-A. We can only look back and be somewhat relieved we didn't get the front engine, RWD, V10 batmobile. This concept keeps the mid engine, low slung look we all expect out of the NSX without compromising too much to price/packaging. Even more surprising is that Acura is confident in its Ohio team to develop and produce this car within the next 3 years. That's quite impressive and shows Honda/Acura means business with this NSX - tailored for us by us. So until we get to sit in one of these and dream of a exotic sports car lifestyle at an affordable budget, let's watch it virtually spin around the tracks of GT5! Pretty....
Honda Racing Not Dead?
Late 2009 Honda announced the end of the S2000 and unexpectedly pulled out from the next generation NSX development. Then to pour salt in the wounds of all Honda Heads they shut down Honda Racing. Or did they...
Shortly before Christmas Day, Honda announced that it'll be taking part in the GT500 series (huge in Japan) with the, Front Egine, Rear Wheel Drive V10, HSV-010 GT. Yes my friends, this is as close as we'll get to seeing a next generation NSX. The NSX and the GT variant were developed to debut at the same time, but we all know what happened after the economic bubble busted. That didn't stop Honda though, as they somehow were able to convince the Japanese Automotive Federation (JAF) to let them enter the HSV-010 GT without a production counter-part for this coming season. Now we can all just stare and watch, and maybe for a few seconds think that someday the NSX will return. Honda said it themselves...Power of Dreams. -Tanker
Acura to add TSX Sport Wagon
Interesting tidbit:
TORRANCE, Calif., October 28, 2009 – Acura announced today the addition of a TSX sport wagon to its 2011 vehicle lineup. Arriving at Acura dealerships in the Fall of 2010, the TSX sport wagon will be based on the popular TSX sports sedan, which features balanced performance, advanced technology and bold styling. Additional information on the 2011 TSX sport wagon will be announced at a later date.
Hmmm, so the closest thing to an Acura TSX, is the JDM Accord. A nice, capable family sedan that isn't the mid-size behemoth that the US Accord is. The Accord for the most part has done without a wagon since the early 90s right about the time minivans and SUVs started to make the wagon class obsolete. Now that minivans are considered "family haulers" and SUVs demonized as "gas chuggers," we see a burgeoning market of wagons waiting to make their comeback. Especially among the luxury marquees - face it luxury wagons are the 'it' thing 
This should be a nice change of scenery on the freeways, definitely. -Tanker
Just imagine less traditional Honda grill and more Acura Carrot Peeler.
The End of the Next NSX
So not so long ago Honda President, Takeo Fukui, gave a year end speech on how the current state of the automotive market has made Honda, as well as other companies, begin to look at ways to cut costs to survive through the downturn. As the global economy becomes more uncertain, it is no surprise to see that Honda has cut back on various R&D projects. Yet, most fans weren't expecting to see Honda pull out of F1 or cancel development on their next incarnation of the NSX. The writing is on the wall, cheap efficient cars is where this industry is heading and Honda has shifted all resources to develop efficient diesel engines, hybrid vehicles, Hydrogen vehicles, and NGVs. It'll be a while before we see a sport/sporty car from Honda. We'll have to make do with the Civic and Accord Coupe I guess...
Full press release after the split...
Not So Envious Now…
Take a look at the Acura CSX. Basically a North American Civic with a huge influence from the JDM Civic. I consider this a better looking car than the North American Civic, which wreaks of blandness.
There was a time I wish Honda didn't change their car looks based on North American tastes. Looking at the newest models coming out from Acura, North Americans aren't the most forward-thinking bunch. So when the CSX first debuted, I was happy to see a great copy of the JDM Civic. I was pretty jealous of the Canadians - HIDs and Navi goodness in a great package. Yet, now with the latest MMC, it seems I'm glad that it was never brought to the US.
The NSX takes a stroll on the ‘Ring
I can't help but wonder how well received the next NSX will be. Honda fans fear the front-mounted V10 and Corvette-looking car. Then Acura's new image came out with the RL and TSX and everyone began fearing that potato-peeler grill. Either way I can't wait for the Japanese supercar comparos of the GT-R, NSX, and whatever Toyota decides to give us! Until then, this little clip of the upcoming NSX replacement has been sitting around Youtube...VRRRRROOOOM!
2009 Hondas Debut at the NYIAS
So the Acura TSX and Honda Fit made there debuts at the New York International Auto Show a couple days...weeks...ago.
The 2nd generation TSX, is again another badge engineered Honda Accord - those of which can be found in Japan and Europe. Honda enthusiasts hoping for "Infiniti G-series like miracles" will have to wait awhile as the TSX is debuting as a heavier car that produces less horsepower than the previous generation, with styling that is pretty safe if not Honda-ish. Honda Acura has not so much denied, but left the door open to introduce another engine. Most have guessed that 2nd engine is the i-DTEC engine that debuted in Europe earlier this year as it was stated to make it's way into the Acura line. What of the rumored turbo 4-banger or V6 SH-AWD model? I guess we'll have to wait and see what's coming later on in this generation as the TSX tries to live up to the praise the previous generation garnered.
The second generation Honda Fit comes two years after it's debut to the North American market. Again, it is poised to take the market by storm as it has improved on everything that made the original Fit a hit. From increasing storage space to bumping up the power output, the Fit will be setting the bar even higher for other cars in it's class.
NSXPrime: Thread of the Year
So before it's time to ring in the New Year, I just had to post this up. Apparently this thread from NSXPrime has been spreading around the internet faster than the speed of light and indeed it is prolly the greatest form of "forum ownage" out there. Although most of it has been "modded" to death, you can pretty much get the gist of what happened. Short story: Spammer joins Prime. Spammer posts about winning lots o' cash from an internet site and that's how he got his NSX. Next thing you know WhoIs files and GoogleMaps are brought in to the picture. AWESOME!!! Poor guy, never had a chance as the actual thread gets resolved within the first page with his suspension. Soon after though, he was reinstated and more lies just spew forth and quickly followed by the obligatory photoshoppers and forum roll calls...it's a great read that'll sure have you chuckling into the New Year...
NSX Prime: Easiest way to own a NSX
Even a NSX_Nick got OWNED site went up...LOL.