The car pictured above represents some of my favorite features in a main-stream car: it's a wagon and it's a diesel. I'm also fully aware that I am in a distinct minority on both counts among drivers in the U.S. market. This is the new European-market Honda Accord Tourer Type-S. We get the sedan version in the U.S., badged as the Acura TSX. Personally, I prefer the wagon version because it retains the overall size and dynamic characteristics of a sedan while adding a huge dollop of utility when needed. It's also quite a handsome car. Rumor has it we'll see this body style appear as a new Honda CUV in the states this fall with the high-riding Outback treatment. The wagon is not new to Europe but the new Type-S (also available as a sedan) is.The Type-S Accord gets a 178 hp version of Honda's new iDTEC 2.2L diesel four cylinder with a stiff 280 lb-ft of torque. The Type-S gets larger 18" wheels and bumper and sill extensions for a more aggressive look. Unfortunately, this is very likely the car we were supposed to get as a TSX this year. However, market conditions have forced Honda to indefinitely cancel those plans. What a shame.
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http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/03/04/geneva-2009-honda-accord-tourer-type-s/
The Honda Airwave is not available in North America or Europe, it is exclusive to the Japanese market and has been around since 2005, which puts it right in line with Honda's mid life model update. This vehicle is based on the Honda Fit platform and even uses the Fit's 1.5litre engine with the same five speed automatic transmission. Just like the Fit, the gas tank has been moved from under the rear seats to the front, creating a significant amount of freed space for versatility.
