Comments on: Acura NSX To Spearhead Acura’s Euro Launch http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:14:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Geotpf http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-350562 Geotpf Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:26:00 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-350562 That's Germany only, which is going to be a very tough market for Lexus for obvious reasons. European-wide Lexus sales figures: 2005: 10,265 2006: 36,662 2007: 53,810 Looks good to me. They are new in Europe; it'll take awhile before they have really high sales over there. That’s Germany only, which is going to be a very tough market for Lexus for obvious reasons.

European-wide Lexus sales figures:

2005: 10,265
2006: 36,662
2007: 53,810

Looks good to me. They are new in Europe; it’ll take awhile before they have really high sales over there.

]]> By: geggamoya http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-348852 geggamoya Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:34:53 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-348852 Ok, that's.. bad. I wasn't quite expecting it to be that bad. Ok, that’s.. bad. I wasn’t quite expecting it to be that bad.

]]> By: Mirko Reinhardt http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-348722 Mirko Reinhardt Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:44:38 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-348722 @geggamoya <i>I have not looked into how well Lexus does in Europe</i> In Germany for March 2008, Lexus has sold 268 cars. Compare that with 1500 Porsches and more than 29,000 Mercedes. @geggamoya
I have not looked into how well Lexus does in Europe

In Germany for March 2008, Lexus has sold 268 cars. Compare that with 1500 Porsches and more than 29,000 Mercedes.

]]> By: geggamoya http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-348522 geggamoya Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:02:23 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-348522 Technically, it will probably be mid-engined, the engine is just behind the front axle instead of being in front of the rear axle.. I have not looked into how well Lexus does in Europe, but if they are doing poorly i would imagine it's because they don't make cars that Europeans want, not because of snobbery. I think i saw a big Lexus the other day, but i didn't have my glasses on so at least from my balcony it looked kind of like a 7-series in the arse part of it. I see some IS250s occasionally though, and they look pretty ugly to be honest. Not that new German offering are pretty either. Technically, it will probably be mid-engined, the engine is just behind the front axle instead of being in front of the rear axle..

I have not looked into how well Lexus does in Europe, but if they are doing poorly i would imagine it’s because they don’t make cars that Europeans want, not because of snobbery. I think i saw a big Lexus the other day, but i didn’t have my glasses on so at least from my balcony it looked kind of like a 7-series in the arse part of it. I see some IS250s occasionally though, and they look pretty ugly to be honest. Not that new German offering are pretty either.

]]> By: cretinx http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-348292 cretinx Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:24:30 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-348292 what the hell was wrong with mid-engine ? what the hell was wrong with mid-engine ?

]]> By: danms6 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-348122 danms6 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:51:08 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-348122 I'm not digging this NSX at all either, especially with the performance per dollar of a GT-R or Z06. If the bosses could force a redesign on this (and it still looks silly), how did ANY of the new Acura vehicles get the green light? I’m not digging this NSX at all either, especially with the performance per dollar of a GT-R or Z06. If the bosses could force a redesign on this (and it still looks silly), how did ANY of the new Acura vehicles get the green light?

]]> By: John R http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-347842 John R Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:53:47 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-347842 I want to know what happed this: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~vs6t-ari/honda_hsc.jpg The HSC still holds up today. I want to know what happed this:

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~vs6t-ari/honda_hsc.jpg

The HSC still holds up today.

]]> By: Cicero http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-346852 Cicero Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:46:26 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-346852 Why doesn't Honda use the 2.4L V-8 that they use in their Formula One car? 700 hp would move the NSX right along. Why doesn’t Honda use the 2.4L V-8 that they use in their Formula One car? 700 hp would move the NSX right along.

]]> By: casper00 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-346812 casper00 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:35:01 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-346812 The NSX was known for it mid-engine, lightweight, with superior performance and handling from a v6. A v10, with 550hp, it's nice, but like "brownie" said it doesn't sound like the NSX I know and love. But one thing that is actually good is how the bosses dislike this design, cause it's not appealing or attractive. I've would have been happy with a 3.5 liter v6 with 400hp. The NSX was known for it mid-engine, lightweight, with superior performance and handling from a v6. A v10, with 550hp, it’s nice, but like “brownie” said it doesn’t sound like the NSX I know and love. But one thing that is actually good is how the bosses dislike this design, cause it’s not appealing or attractive. I’ve would have been happy with a 3.5 liter v6 with 400hp.

]]> By: romanjetfighter http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-346802 romanjetfighter Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:33:48 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-346802 If Lexus is struggling in Europe, what chance does Acura have? Europeans are badge snobs! If Lexus is struggling in Europe, what chance does Acura have? Europeans are badge snobs!

]]> By: jrlombard http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-346762 jrlombard Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:20:49 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-346762 Yep, I see some Corvette, but I also see some RX8. Also agreed that front engined car does not equal NSX. Yep, I see some Corvette, but I also see some RX8.

Also agreed that front engined car does not equal NSX.

]]> By: James2 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-346532 James2 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:29:30 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-346532 <em>what will the European TSX be?</em> Given the current state of Honda design... it's going to be hideous. what will the European TSX be?

Given the current state of Honda design… it’s going to be hideous.

]]> By: Juniper http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-346232 Juniper Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:19:59 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-346232 Acura is slipping their announced release dates. What is wrong with those guys? Acura is slipping their announced release dates.
What is wrong with those guys?

]]> By: Mirko Reinhardt http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-346082 Mirko Reinhardt Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:53:21 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-346082 If the European Accord is the American TSX, what will the European TSX be? I'm confused. If the European Accord is the American TSX, what will the European TSX be?

I’m confused.

]]> By: Edward Niedermeyer http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-346072 Edward Niedermeyer Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:52:33 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-346072 This will mop up in GT racing, yes? This will mop up in GT racing, yes?

]]> By: Antone http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-345882 Antone Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:25:59 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-345882 Please make a RWD Civic or a 4-door S2000 and call it a day! Please make a RWD Civic or a 4-door S2000 and call it a day!

]]> By: brownie http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-345682 brownie Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:03:37 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-345682 V10 doesn't sound like the Honda I know and love, and front engine doesn't sound the NSX I know and love. I'm disappointed already. V10 doesn’t sound like the Honda I know and love, and front engine doesn’t sound the NSX I know and love. I’m disappointed already.

]]> By: canadaiandriver http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-345412 canadaiandriver Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:43:27 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-345412 Looks suspiciously like a corvette to me...Not digging that flare on the door. Looks suspiciously like a corvette to me…Not digging that flare on the door.

]]> By: solo84 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/acura-nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-345382 solo84 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:41:43 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/nsx-to-spearhead-acuras-euro-launch/#comment-345382 Finally some good news from my favorite brand of vehicles! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! they need to apply that Europe strategy here in the US. Finally some good news from my favorite brand of vehicles! IT’S ABOUT TIME!!! they need to apply that Europe strategy here in the US.

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