Charting the changes for Acura and Honda vehicles in future years

Acura

TSX: The 2009 version will be redesigned. There are rumours that consider the 2009 TSX may feature a turbo engine and all-wheel drive. There may be a convertible version in future years.

TL: The 2009 version will be redesigned when there may be a AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system is available.

RL: There is a cheaper RL model for 2007 since buyers were disappointed about the high prices of the regular RL version. The RL will be redesigned in 2010 and may feature a V-10 and chassis from the future NSX.

NSX: The new NSX will debut around 2008-2009 and may feature a V-10. There are little details.

RDX: The RDX will be refreshed around 2009-2010.

MDX: A new MDX will be on the market in a few months.

Please note that the Acura RSX (coupe-hatchback) will no longer be produced after 2006.

Honda

Fit: There may be a hybrid version in 2008-2009.

A new hybrid: The new hybrid will be positioned below the Civic, perhaps a Fit sedan but Honda has said it will wear a new nameplate.

Civic: There may be a diesel model in 2009.

Accord: The Accord will be redesigned in 2008, may feature a four-cylinder diesel model and the hybrid version may be killed due to low sales.

Odyssey: The Odyssey will be redesigned in 2010.

New Crossover: There will be a Civic-based crossover in 2009 with possibly a diesel engine.

Pilot: The Pilot will be redesigned in 2009 and may feature an 3.8 V6 engine.

CR-V: New for 2007.

Element: The Element will be redesigned in 2009 and may still have a "boxy" design.

Ridgeline: A hybrid version may be offered in 2009 and a V-8 (may debut in Acura RL first) may be featured on the redesigned version in 2011.

Please note that the Insight will no longer be featured after 2006 and the S2000 will no longer be featured after 2007, possibly replaced by a revive of a Prelude coupe???