OT: i think you guys mean 8th gen civic. the current one is the 7th.

 

No I don't feel like finding them, take my word for it.

And yes, I obviously meant 8th gen. Such a high number

 

I wouldn't go that far. What exactly did you have in mind?

 

TOV just had a response back from Corp Honda saying that Honda is dedicated to its flagship model and the HSC was a concept car for the next generation. They said it will eventually come out?!? Though they did not say the auto mag article was a flat out fabrication they didn't confirm it. In other words they told us it will or will not come out in the next year or decade. I hope this clears things up!

 

I read the comments they said came from Acura PR, but who knows, its not an official statement or press release so I'd take it with a grain of salt.

 

Perhaps Honda should get the exotic sports car and Acura should get a top-of-the-line luxury coupe. What do you guys think?

 

i think thats generally a good idea. while i think the NSX should remain an acura, i'd rather see the RSX become a honda integra and have the more luxurious-performance models released as acuras. just makes more sense to me. the RSX is nice inside and out, but it's pretty far from being a luxury model.

 

I think the RSX is a excellent entry level car for Acura. The reason being is it is bringing in younger buyers. The RSX brought me into the Acura showroom, when I graduate next spring, I plan on picking up the TSX for a more sophiscated car as I become more of a professional. Some day I may even need a larger vehicle such as the TL or MDX. It has brought brand loyalty. I disagree with the statements that the RSX should be moved over to Honda with the Integra name. Just my opinion anyways.

 

Honda would not 'move' a car over from "Acura" to "Honda." They would rename it or bring back the Prelude nameplate, in which case the redesign of the car would change it away from the Integra's hatchback tradition to a lower, longer coupe.

The justification for the Integra/RSX in the Acura lineup (entry-level luxosport coupe appeal) still stands, but who's to say that American Honda still likes the idea? If they have three strong sedans, an SUV, and another midlevel luxury coupe (being mentioned by Honda as a future model for the Acura lineup), they don't 'need' an entry-level model.

 

all i know is....if honda made a RWD V6 coupe under $40k, i would be driving it right now. unfortunately they had this thing called the CL.