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Old 03-13-10, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
You just named the top 3 . Look I am sure its competent but again I've seen them in person and its simply and sadly another ugly Honda. How does one take a X6 and somehow make it even uglier is truly one of the great mysteries of the world.

On top of that the Venza is as much/cheaper and is faster, more efficient and offers more cargo room while looking A LOT more cohesive in design even with the crazy grill.

FYI the Euro Accord/TSX will debut in NY next month. Not sure what drivetrain/powertrain options it will have but even with the beak it will look better and probably offer more cargo room.
Yeah....I'm definitely going to check out the SH-AWD TSX Sportwagon if/when it comes here. Like I mentioned in another thread, that's probably what Honda should have done in the first place, instead of the Crosstour. The TSX, though, is slightly smaller than the U.S.-market Accord....maybe that's why they didn't rebadge it as a U.S.-market Accord wagon.
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Yeah....I'm definitely going to check out the SH-AWD TSX Sportwagon if/when it comes here. Like I mentioned in another thread, that's probably what Honda should have done in the first place, instead of the Crosstour. The TSX, though, is slightly smaller than the U.S.-market Accord....maybe that's why they didn't rebadge it as a U.S.-market Accord wagon.
Doubt it will have AWD...probably just FWD with either the I-4 or the V-6. I figure they have a V-6 wagon in the Crosstour so the TSX will be an I-4.
 
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I didn't the whole thread but who's the cruel member that would put you up for this review???

I had to gouge my eyes after seeing 2 on the road.....even my wife said what ugly car is that???
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Old 03-13-10, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Come on, Mike. CAR CHAT is filled with pictures of lots-worse looking vehicles than the Crosstour. For one, check out the new Acura TL and ZDX.
For sure, there is a family resemblence between the Crossturd and the ZitDX.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Please stop posting pics or I'll have to put a NWS warning in the title
LOL.......
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
I didn't the whole thread but who's the cruel member that would put you up for this review???

I had to gouge my eyes after seeing 2 on the road.....even my wife said what ugly car is that???
We were in a Honda and my wife used the word hideous.
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Wow, 5 pages of comments on this car. Critics did say people would have a strong opinion, one way or the other.
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Funny how the TSX was the most offensive Acura. Now that all the other ones got the beak treatment, it's now the least offensive
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Old 03-13-10, 06:28 PM
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saw one and I like it but it doesnt get any love
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Is this Crosstour using the same SH-AWD system as the Acuras?
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^^^
I think it uses the same system used on the Element.
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I think it uses the same system used on the Element.

and the CR-V?
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Funny how the TSX was the most offensive Acura. Now that all the other ones got the beak treatment, it's now the least offensive
when was TSX ever offensive?
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
I didn't the whole thread but who's the cruel member that would put you up for this review???
Two things. First, out of simple manners and courtesy, I generally keep review requests private, unless the person or persons themselves make the request (or acknowledgement) in public. Second, in this case, unlike most of my reviews, I did it out of my own curiosity (I said that in the opening statement). That's why I didn't do a long, formal narrative like I do on full-reviews. As a big fan of the Subaru Outback, I wanted to gauge the Crossover's competence as a potential Outback competitor.....same with the Toyota Venza review some time ago. I may also look at the TSX Sportwagon for the same reason, if Acura gives it SH-AWD.


I had to gouge my eyes after seeing 2 on the road.....even my wife said what ugly car is that???
Not only the Crossover, but you and her might (?) have also been seeing the new BMW 550i GT. The two are very similiar in their looks and profiles.

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Originally Posted by Joeb427
and the CR-V?
The Honda site lists the Crosstour, CRV, and Element as having the Real Time 4WD system available. The Ridgeline is listed as having the Variable Torque Management 4WD system.
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