Spy Shots: 2009 Honda Accord Euro (Acura TSX)

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A heavily camouflaged prototype has been snapped testing at the Nurburgring and is reported to be the next-gen Honda Accord Euro (Acura TSX) midsize sedan due to hit the market by mid next year. Tell tale signs that this is in fact the next Accord Euro is the shape of the grille aperture on the camo gear, which matches the shape of the grille from the Accord Tourer Concept displayed at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show.

According to Honda’s own press release, the face of the Frankfurt concept will be shared with the next-generation model. Other clues given by these new spy shots include the intake shape at the bottom of the front bumper, new headlight design, LED taillights and the squared off quad tailpipes.

The engine lineup will include two petrol engines displacing 2.0L and 2.4L and a new clean diesel engine dubbed i-DTEC. The diesel mill will displace 2.2L and feature direct-injection technology, efficient exhaust gas recirculation, and a diesel particulate filter. The final production version of the car is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year.