2009 Acura Information
2009 Acura TSX Information:
On-sale Date: April 24, 2008.
Standard Package Model Features : Similar to RDX and 2008MY TSX's standard features with new luxury amentities and audio capabilities that all contribute oth the new TSX's added appeal.
Technology Package Model Features : Similar to RDX's Technology Package features and will continue to "Advance" the image of Acura. Tech Package includes Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition with new functionality, AcuraLink Satellite Communication system and Acura/ELS Surround Sound Premium 10-speaker Sound System.
TSX Rumours : There are rumours that suggest the TSX will receive a four-cylinder FWD version first, then a V6 SH-AWD will appear later, suggesting 2010/2011 as possible model years. There are also rumours that suggest there will also be diesel version arriving in 2009.
2009 Acura RL Information:
On-sale Date: Spring 2008
The substantial redesign of the 2009 Acura RL combines added performance, improved technology, more aggressive exterior styling and even greater safety to a top-tier luxury performance sedan.
Standard Package Model Features : Similar to 2008MY RL with better functionality for the HVAC system, HandsFreeLink and the audio system.
Technology Package Model Features : Similar to 2008MY RL with new luxury amentities and will continue to "Advance" the image of Acura by adding more functionality to the Acura Navigation System.
CMBS Package Model Features : CMBS will be available as a stand-alone option.
RL Rumours : It is rumoured that the 2009 RL model will get 300+hp from a 3.7 V6 from the MDX and continue to have SH-AWD tuned to deliver more torque to the rear wheels. It is also rumoured that this MMC will be the most significant mid-cycle refreshed in Honda Motor Co.'s History with supposedly only 2 body panels remaining the same in the 2009 model. It is believed that interior will be lengthened and increased and the "bling" column will be addressed as well.
2008 North American Car/Truck of the Year
As you may or may not have heard, the Honda Accord is NOT, the winner of the 2008 North American Car of the Year, the honor has been passed to the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In ratings, the Cadillac CTS was second while the Accord was at third with only two digit marks compared to the others whom had three digit marks.
The North American Truck of the Year went to the Mazda CX-9.
The North American Truck of the Year went to the Mazda CX-9.
More 2009 Honda Pilot Prototype Photos
More 2009 Honda Pilot Prototype Photos.
I must say, I am very disappointed with the styling and interior of this vehicle. It looks like Honda is yearning for more of an "American" design with hints of Ford.
All-New 2009 Honda Pilot
A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot is being unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The prototype conveys design features of the more boldly-styled 2009 Pilot, set to debut in spring 2008, which emphasizes authentic SUV styling, clever and more accommodating interior packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and convenience.
"The Pilot's pioneering formula improves for 2009 by enhancing its combination of refinement and efficiency with even more traditional SUV strengths," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "A powerful exterior design communicates strength and allows for more space inside."
Functional eight-passenger seating, a hallmark of the Pilot, becomes even easier to access in the third row as key dimensions for legroom, cargo, and occupant space increase in all seating positions. A redesigned platform allows even more refined handling and ride comfort to exist seamlessly with all-weather and medium-duty off-road capabilities. To further enhance safety, the Pilot will feature the Honda-exclusive Advanced Compatability Engineering (ACE) body structure and the most extensive use of high-strength steel in any Honda product to date. The ACE body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. A pedestrian injury mitigation design in front of the vehicle is designed to help absorb energy in the event of a collision.
A crossover SUV platform underpins the Pilot to provide the best of the car and truck worlds by integrating the refined traits and packaging advantages of a unit body car design with the utility and capability of an SUV design. A V-6 engine introduces the latest generation of Honda fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology that operates in 6-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, an improvement compared to the existing Pilot's available VCM system that works exclusively in 6- and 3-cylinder modes.
Three rows of seats provide a high degree of adaptability for people and large cargo loads. The first row provides a commanding view of the road from two captains' chairs. A wide center stack and center console form the styling anchor for the interior with a design that emphasizes spaciousness and power, while allowing for convenient access to navigation, entertainment and climate-control systems. The 60/40 split second row, now more spacious, slides further forward for increased ease of access to the third row. The 60/40 split third row, now supplies enough knee room for an above-average-sized adult male to fit comfortably, making the Pilot's third row among the most practical in the industry. Each side of the second and third row independently folds down for cargo. A flat floor is created when the second and third rows are folded down.
The Pilot originally debuted as a 2003 model in July of 2002. Design and development of the 2003 Pilot and the 2009 Pilot were carried out at Honda R&D Americas in Raymond, Ohio, and Torrance, California. The Pilot is assembled* at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln. Among its numerous accolades, the Honda Pilot has earned Car and Driver Magazine's prestigious "5Best Truck" award on six consecutive occasions (2002-2007). The current-generation 2008 Pilot is also among an elite group of vehicles to receive both a "Top Safety Pick 2008" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-star crash safety rating for frontal and side collisions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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