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You'd be forgiven if you thought that the TSX from Acura was slowly fading into oblivion. But Acura plans to inject some spice and character into the otherwise, casual and decent-looking sedan with a Special Edition trim level announced for 2012. Sadly, Acura has not included any powertrain enhancements, this trim model strictly focuses on visual and interior improvements. Acura says that the TSX SE is designed to "evoke the fun-to-drive 4-cylinder Acuras of the past." The 2012 TSX SE now has an aggressive front spoiler, a refreshed rear bumper fascia, unique side sills and an SE badge on the trunklid. The TSX SE will have a polished finish with a dark grey background unique to the trim model. Interior-wise, the SE will feature perforated black Lux Suede inserts with red backing on the seats, note that this is the same material they use in the UK Honda Accord Type-S. Unique red stitching will also be featured throughout the interior on the seats, steering wheel and shift knob. Combined with red lighting for the gauges, overhead lighting and footwell lighting, you'd be seeing a lot of red. Aluminum pedal covers are also standard equipment to spice up the otherwise dull driver compartment. Bright silver plating for the steering wheel paddle shifters help to add some color and the black headliner gives a sporty feel to the interior.

Once again, the TSX SE will available with the 4-cylinder engine with your choice of a 5-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission.

Is a car with such additions worthy of a "Special Edition" badge? Let us know by commenting below!

"I've met a lot of automotive journalists. It comes with the job. If we, as a group, had to recommend a single vehicle for America, one to please the greatest number at the same time, we'd stand before the nation, open a giant white envelope and announce the winner: a diesel sport wagon with a manual gearbox. Cue the orchestra, run the credits, the world has been saved. Of course, that choice is completely disconnected from reality. Most Americans dislike diesels and think that neither cars nor bicycles should have more than two pedals. So forget the diesel engine and the silky smooth manual transmission. It's going to take some convincing just to push Americans into wagons."


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In Japan, the 2011 Acura TSX/Honda Accord UK is offered in two trim levels, a base 2.0 trim level and the top of the line Type-S sport model with minor sport modifications.

Honda's 2011 Fit won Best Value and Best Used Small Car

Honda topped Consumer Reports' annual rankings of automakers for 2011. No Honda product scores less than average in reliability and CR recommends 76% of Hondas it has tested. Recent Honda models including the CR-Z and Insight have been disappointing and have not been recommended due to their low score. The redesigned Odyssey is also down a couple of points compared to the 2010 model.

In other categories, the Honda Fit won Best Value for a Small Car along with Best Used Small Car, the Acura TSX 4-cyl won Best Value for Upscale Sedan, the Acura RL won Best Used Luxury Car, the Honda CR-V winning Best Used Compact SUV and the Ridgeline winning Best Used Pickup Truck.

"Regardless of your position on Acura's brand-identifying proboscis, the TSX is, and has always been, a well-equipped sport sedan. And for 2011 Acura is offering a wagon version as an alternative for those who want the utility of a wagon without the burden of a taller SUV.
Burden, you say? Yes. You see, we're car fans here. And short of a few stiffly sprung German exceptions, SUVs, even crossover SUVs, rarely handle as well as cars. And when they do, they really aren't all that fun to drive. We'll forgo the Newtonian physics needed to explain this phenomenon. Trust us here. SUVs aren't cars. And some people want cars with utility. Us included."

In an Acura TSB issued earlier on November 19 2010, some MDX and TL models may squeak when started. The noise coming from 2007-2008 MDX models and 2008 TLs are caused by the engine's accessory drive belt, as well as a misaligning AC compressor. Using properly sized bolts to hold the compressor in place and replacing the belt will stop the noisy startup.

@ http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/reviews/drives/2011-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-test-drive?src=rss
@ http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/driven-2011-acura-tsx-sport-wagon/

Initial driving/reviews sound great! Check them out!

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1012_2011_acura_tsx_sport_wagon/index.html
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20101208/CARREVIEWS/101209915

The 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon arrives in showrooms soon wearing a base price tag of $30,960, not including destination charges.

The Sport Wagon shares most of its basics with the TSX sedan, which showed up to this year's 2010 Los Angeles auto show with some new spiffs of its own. But while the TSX sedan has an entry price of $29,610, the TSX Sport Wagon is $1,350 higher--which roughly accounts for the wagon's standard five-speed automatic transmission and the included shift paddles, which are an option on the four-door.

Standard features on the wagon include a USB port and iPod/iPhone integration; satellite radio; Bluetooth; leather seats, with heating on the front buckets; a sunroof; and roof rails. Opt up to the $34,610 TSX Sport Wagon with the Technology Package, and more features are bundled in, including navigation with voice controls and real-time traffic; a rearview camera; a15GB music hard drive and 415 watts of speaker power; and a power remote-operated tailgate.

• Expect a more diluted TL version coming 2012 with a less aggressive front and rear ends. A new Advance Package with blind spot information system and other new technological features will be introduced. 
• The TSX is getting a slightly revised front end and other tweaks along with the new TSX wagon.
• A entry level compact luxury vehicle smaller than the TSX will be shown next year, being edgy and affordable (think Lexus IS). 
• Rumors are calling that the next RL will be somewhat in the form of a Mercedes CLS (4-door sports coupe) but with sufficient room and hybrid/advanced engine fuel efficiency technology being introduced.
• RDX may be losing its turbo engine. 
• ZDX will remain as the top flagship model pushing Acura forward for now. 
• For Canadians, the CSX will no longer be sold come the new entry level compact vehicle.