In Europe and other markets, Honda offers its Accord with both 2.0 and 2.4L gasoline powered engines, as well as a 2.2L four-cylinder i-DTEC turbo-diesel. This same car is to be offered in the U.S. as the Acura TSX.

This new version of the TSX will go on sale next year. The new turbo diesel was developed in conjunction with German auto parts supplier Robert Bosch. This new motor is said to produce impressive fuel economy numbers, 34mpg in the city, and 53mpg on the highway.

This car is sure to have respectable performance sporting 140hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. Even with those impressive power numbers, thing diesel passes all of the stringent 50-state emissions laws. Unlike other rival clean diesel models, Honda’s system doesn’t require owners to replace its filtering system with urea. This patented system produces its ammonia to serve the same purpose.

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Acura has done a good job of keeping the all-new TL out of the spotlight, but they couldn’t keep it hidden forever. We finally got our first few spy shots of the new TL just a few days ago from loyal followers of this four-door. Despite not having an exact release date this car is causing a lot of hype.

The TL is expected to have a 3.5L engine producing at least 280 horsepower. Transmission options haven’t been specified as of yet, but this car will still remain a front wheel drive platform. Many have speculated that when Acura produces the Type-S it will come with a 3.7L out of the MDX and could possibly include the SH-AWD system and a six-speed DSG transmission.

As far as looks go for this car, many have stated that it has a “transformer-like” look to it. From the side the TL is quite sleek looking, a sharp contrast to the front and rear of this car which appear very high tech futuristic look. The front and rear of this car share a pentagon shaped styling cues that is both sharp and attractive.

We hope to see this car unveiled by September when Acura plans to start distribution. We also might be lucky enough to see a Type-S follow it a couple of months later. As for me, I cannot wait to see a TL without a garbage bag on the front.

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