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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Another Acura interior with expanses of plastic and concentrations of tiny buttons. Such a poor ergonomics and what a disappointement
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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It just shocks me that Honda, arguably a leader in interior ergonomics (minimal buttons, clean designs) would make an interior that is full of buttons scattered all over the interior.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GFerg
It just shocks me that Honda, arguably a leader in interior ergonomics (minimal buttons, clean designs) would make an interior that is full of buttons scattered all over the interior.
I think it's symbolic and reflective of Honda's philosophy regarding the market right now; it's scattered and lacks a clear sense of focus.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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I actually don't mind a lot of buttons if they are in the right place. Perhaps its because my job for the last 15 years was literally pushing buttons I actually rather have a separate button for each function vs shared buttons that change function depending on what menu your are on. Anyway, compared to the last Gen TL, styling wise its a disappointment. The last one wowed the majority.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
I think it's symbolic and reflective of Honda's philosophy regarding the market right now; it's scattered and lacks a clear sense of focus.
church!
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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I hope this car performs well, one can overlook certain exterior styles when the car just drives well
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rtDDS26
I thought there is definitely an edge to it and it looks unique IMO.
this looks unique too
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GFerg
It just shocks me that Honda, arguably a leader in interior ergonomics (minimal buttons, clean designs) would make an interior that is full of buttons scattered all over the interior.
They have good voice recognition so you don't need most of them.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
this looks unique too
LMFAO!!! HAHAHAAHA
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
They have good voice recognition so you don't need most of them.
Its decent with room for improvement. But it does control just about everything.

When I tried it, I wanted to change the radio station. It gave me a POI list for a fast food spot instead.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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I guess there's going to be a facelift next year

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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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i still can't believe they modeled the front AND back after a Saturn.
i just can't get over that.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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There isn't a single car in Acura's current lineup that could be called elegant. Hyundai's styling is far cleaner and classier in my opinion, and I would buy an Azera or Sonata before I bought a TSX or TL.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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Now your smoking something. I don't believe you.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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With all the info available today, Im surprised the car designs are what they are, unless this is like a bangle thing and they are gonna force a design on us that will eventually take over
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