This car was ranked #6 Upscale Small Cars by U.S. News & World Report in 2009. With the TSX's, they created a new rear end bulkhead, roof crossmembers,integrated frame rails, and reinforced by welds instead of bolts for added rigidity. Although the trunk space didn't increase,the whole car's weight did increase by 160lbs. Its' cabin space did increase to resemble a lot like the Acura TL including features like leather trims, bluetooth connectivity, ipod intergration, and sports seats.