Hey Moppie,
Thanks for the comments on the article. It would be interesting to see the Acura models sold worldwide. I believe the MDX is sold in Japan, though, as was the previous 3.2TL. With Toyota pushing it's US-born Lexus line global (well, they've been global for a while, just not really competitive and not sold in Japan) and Nissan taking its Infiniti arm global as well, Honda & Acura may not be far behind.
However, I think the same debate that rages about Acura in the US would follow Acura worldwide. That is, would FWD be competitive enough for a luxury brand. With the death of the I35, Infiniti will have effectively banned it from its lineup and the Chrysler 300/Dodge Magnum have proven it can be popular on a large scale.
Don't get me wrong, I really like the TSX (as you said, the Euro Accord) and the TL. I just get the feeling the Acura lineup, as a whole, might not fare so well with the European press.
Anyways, thanks again for checking out AA. Hope to see ya around.
Mike Cervantes
AutomotiveArticles.com Editor-in-Chief