Somehow I think the TSX will chew into a lot more than Accord sales... namely the more expensive competitors such as IS300, BMW 3 series, and others. If anything within the Honda/Acura line-up, the TSX will likely steal sales from the TL, as several TL owners will gladly downsize to a cheaper, sportier and more exciting car.

The TSX makes perfect sense as a global car, and you have to had driven in Europe to fully appreciate this. Narrow roads, very pricey gas and "petrol" - European sports sedan are a blast to drive, I drove an Alfa 156 T Spark this summer for 2 weeks and it was beautiful, sporty and a dream little sound, all with a small displacement 4 under the hood. It was also a fuel mizer, despite the performance intentions. So for me, soon to retire my 11 year old 5-speed Acura Vigor, the TSX is the most appropriate replacement.