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L.A. winners & losers: Cars & convertibles

New models abound as the auto industry recovers, and the auto-show season is the time to introduce them. See which car debuts dazzled and which fizzled in the eyes of Cars.com editors David Thomas, Joe Wiesenfelder, Kelsey Mays and Mike Hanley. More winners and losers: Crossovers, SUVs, minivans | Concept cars

More photos: Up Close: 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible | First look: 2011 Dodge Charger |
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David Thomas: <span style="color: #c00000;">Loser</span>
I walked by the Acura stand knowing there was a redesigned model somewhere, but I had a hard time finding it. Yes, the new TSX looks a little more refined than the current model, but the differences are so slight I'm wondering if it deserved the virtual ink we gave it.<br>
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Joe Wiesenfelder: <span style="color: #c00000;">Loser</span>
The grille is a welcome improvement, but from an auto-show perspective, the car is easily overlooked.<br>
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Kelsey Mays: <span style="color: #c00000;">Loser</span>
The TSX's new bumper looks fine, and the navigation system's updated graphics are welcome, especially since Acura says its buyers opt for navigation at a high rate. However, opportunities were missed: The interior's silver plastic trim still looks cheap, and Acura needed to drop or significantly upgrade the TSX's pokey four-cylinder. It's fuel-efficient, but so is the turbocharged Audi A4 and compared to the TSX, the A4 hauls.<br>
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Mike Hanley: <span style="color: #c00000;">Loser</span>
Of all the Acuras with the brand's distinctive shield grille, I've always thought the TSX's was the best executed. My opinion is unchanged regarding the new grille, but the modest changes got lost amid the avalanche of new cars that was the L.A. auto show.

2011 Acura TSX

David Thomas: Loser I walked by the Acura stand knowing there was a redesigned model somewhere, but I had a hard time finding it. Yes, the new TSX looks a little more refined than the current model, but the differences are so slight I'm wondering if it deserved the virtual ink we gave it.

Joe Wiesenfelder: Loser The grille is a welcome improvement, but from an auto-show perspective, the car is easily overlooked.

Kelsey Mays: Loser The TSX's new bumper looks fine, and the navigation system's updated graphics are welcome, especially since Acura says its buyers opt for navigation at a high rate. However, opportunities were missed: The interior's silver plastic trim still looks cheap, and Acura needed to drop or significantly upgrade the TSX's pokey four-cylinder. It's fuel-efficient, but so is the turbocharged Audi A4 and compared to the TSX, the A4 hauls.

Mike Hanley: Loser Of all the Acuras with the brand's distinctive shield grille, I've always thought the TSX's was the best executed. My opinion is unchanged regarding the new grille, but the modest changes got lost amid the avalanche of new cars that was the L.A. auto show.
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