Acura TSX
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The Acura TSX is a mid-size near-luxury car manufactured by Honda, introduced in 2004 to compete with the Volvo S40 and Lexus IS. It is exclusively sold in North America under the Acura brand name. It fills the gap in the Acura lineup created by the cancellation of the Acura Integra sedan in 2001, and it replaces the Acura CL coupe, which had lackluster sales and was cancelled after 2003. The TSX is badge engineered from the CL-series Honda Accord sold in Europe and Japan. However, the TSX had a restyled interior and different suspension tuning when it was introduced. The interior is now standardized for all three markets. As of 2006, the TSX is the smallest sedan in the Acura model line, other than the Acura CSX sold only in Canada. Prices for the TSX range from roughly $27,000 to $30,000.
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Recent Changes
- The 2006 model year TSX's powertrain is comprised of a 2.4-L inline four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission (which features a magnesium casing, to reduce weight), and a Front wheel drive layout. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional and does not incur extra cost in the U.S. based on MSRP. Such is not the case in Canada.
- On February 11, 2008, Acura unveiled teasers of the next-generation 2009 TSX on the internet despite its official debut at the '08 New York Auto Show. As of this writing, no other substantial information about the car has been released except the picture.[1][2]
Styles and Major Options
The 2006 TSX has been updated with a sportier exterior styling featuring a new front look, standard, integral fog lights, restyled wheels and a bolder rear look with standard side skirts. State of the art interior features have been added, including more standard safety features, and luxury features such as Bluetooth compatible HandsFreeLink(TM) wireless interface, a digital media auxiliary jack for MP3 connectivity and front power seats, with dual memory settings.
Pricing
Today's actual prices for the Acura MODEL can be found at CarsDirect.
- Base: $28,960
- W/ Technology Package: $32,060
Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Reliability
Safety
According to Acura TSX Safety Ratings, the TSX recieved 5 out of 5 stars for Frontal Impact for both the driver and passenger, and 5 out of 5 stars for Front Seat Side Impact Ratings. The TSX aslo recieved 4 out of 5 stars for Rear Seat Side Impact Ratings.
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Colors
Exterior
- Alabaster Silver Metallic
- Arctic Blue Pearl
- Carbon Gray Pearl
- Deep Green Pearl
- Glacier Blue Metallic
- Milano Red
- Nighthawk Black Pearl
- Premium White Pearl
- Royal Blue Pearl
Interior
- Ebony
- Parchment
- Quartz
Main Competitors
Hybrid Models
Unique Attributes
Resale Values
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2006 |
2005 |
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$27,890 |
$26,275 |
$24,150 |
Criticisms
- "The TSX is a five-seater, but pity the fifth person." - New Car Test Drive
- "Similar to other high-revving Honda four-bangers, the TSX mill doesn’t deliver much grunt below 3000 rpm." - Car and Driver
Generations
First Generation/Origins (2006–present)
In addition, the 2006 Acura TSX features a new 2.4L engine making 205-hp (SAE J1349 net). The most significant changes to the motor are described as follows:
On the intake side of the TSX engine, the diameter of both the throttle body and the intake duct were enlarged to increase induction flow rate from 95 liters per second to 110 liters per second. In addition the diameter and shape of the intake valve were enhanced to help increase intake flow by 16 percent and the high RPM cam profile for the intake cam was modified to provide increased intake valve lift and duration. In addition, a ventilation passage was machined into the engine block to reduce pumping friction by increasing air flow between cylinders.
The engine, the K24A2, is related to the engine in the Honda Accord (7th generation), the Honda CR-V, the Honda Element, and a smaller version in the Acura RSX and RSX Type-S. The K24A2 features intelligent variable valve timing and produces 205-horsepower (150 kW) in this iteration.
The TSX's suspension setup of a double wishbone front and a multi-link in the rear was especially tuned by the Honda engineers to maximize handling and cornering speed.
Worldwide
In Europe, the TSX is also sold in station wagon (estate) body style and is called the Accord Tourer. It features an electric tailgate which means you can fully open and close the tailgate via a button on the remote key.
It is sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Honda Accord Euro.
Design quirks and oddities
There are a couple problems of note. First, the paint tends to chip. This will become especially apparent on TSXs that see many highway miles or TSXs driven on rough or gravel roads. Second, the leather on some of the "high traffic" interior surfaces (i.e. seat side bolsters) tends to discolor and become bluish. This problem will be especially apparent on examples with the parchment color interior.
Awards
- The Acura TSX was on Car and Drivers 10 Best list in its first three years of production (2004 - 2006).
- Top-Value Car of 2004 in the category: Sedan under $35,000 from SmartMoney.com.
- It has received the "Frontal Five Star Rating" from the NHTSAs frontal crash tests.
- "Best Pick" in a Frontal Impact from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
See also
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External Links
- Official Acura Website
- Acura TSX - Official US Site
- Acura TSX photos
- Acura Prices 2009 TSX From $28,960
- Acura TSX Parts - Discount Acura TSX Parts
- Acura TSX Accessories - Discount Acura TSX Accessories
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