Acura TSX

Acura TSX

Acura TSX
Acura
aka	TSX
Production	First Gen: 2004-2008 Second Gen: 2009-
Class	Entry-level luxury car / Compact executive car
Body Style	4-door sedan 5-door waggon
Length	length - type here
Width	Width - type here
Height	Height - type here
Wheelbase	wheelbase - type here
Weight	Weight - you get the point
Transmission	transmission + drive
Engine	engine
Power	N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar	Alfa Romeo 159 Audi A4 BMW 3 Series Buick Regal Cadillac ATS Infiniti G Line Lexus IS Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saab 9-3 Volvo S60
Designer	Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

2009 Acura TSX

2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon

The Acura TSX is a mid-size near-luxury car manufactured by Honda, introduced in 2004 to compete with the Volvo S60 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 2004-2008 TSX is badge engineered from the Honda Accord CL7-9/CM1-3/CN1-2 sold in Europe and Japan to compete against Citroën C5 DC/DE, Ford Mondeo Mk3, GAZ Volga Siber, Hyundai Sonata NF, Kia Magentis MG, Nissan Teana J31, Opel Vectra C, Mazda 6 GG1, Subaru Legacy (2003-2009). 2004-2006 Peugeot 407, Renault Laguna X74, Škoda Superb 3U, Toyota Avensis T250, and Volkswagen Passat Mk4 and the 2008–2014 TSX is badge engineered from the Honda Accord CU1-3/CW1-3 sold in Europe and Japan to compete against Citroën C5 RD/TD, 2008-2010 Ford Mondeo Mk4, 2008-2010 Hyundai Sonata NF, 2008-2011 Kia Magentis MG, Nissan Teana J32, 2009-2010 Opel Vectra D, Mazda 6 GH1/GH2, Subaru Legacy (2008-2009), 2007-2010 Peugeot 407, 2008-2012 Renault Laguna X91, 2009-2011 Suzuki Kizashi, Škoda Superb 3T, 2008-2010 Toyota Avensis T270, and the 2008-2010 VW Passat. 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.

See Autopedia's comprehensive Acura TSX Review.

Recent Changes

• For 2011, Acura gives the TSX a subtle mid-cycle refresh as well as tweaks to its 2.4L inline four cylinder and 3.5-liter V6 engines to make them more efficient. [1][2]

• 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. The car was designed under Jon Ikeda. [3][4]

• For model year 2011, Acura expands the TSX lineup with the TSX Sport Wagon. Officially debuted at the 2010 New York Auto Show, the TSX Sport Wagon is essentially a euro-market Accord Tourer. It will be powered exclusively by Acura's 201 hp 2.4-liter inline-four mated to a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. According to Acura, the powertrain returns 30 mpg in highway driving.

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

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MODEL Trims
2.4 litre I-4 Sedan	3.5 litre V6 Sedan	2.4 litre I-4 Tourer (+Tech Pack)	Trim4
MSRP
$29,610	$35,150	$30,960 ($34,610)	$Price4
Invoice
$Price1	$Price2	$Price3	$Price4

Gas Mileage

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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
2.4 6MT	2.4 5AT	3.5 5AT	Trim4
MPG
21/29	22/31	19/28	c/h

Engine and Transmission

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Performance

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Reliability

• RECALL ALERT: Honda recalling 167,000 Acura TSX sedans

Safety

According to Acura TSX Safety Ratings, the TSX received 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 also received 4 out of 5 stars for Rear Seat Side Impact Ratings.

Photos

TSX sedan

TSX Sport Wagon

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

• Audi A4
• Infiniti G35
• Lexus IS
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• Volvo S40

Hybrid Models

• Acura has no plans to create a hybrid version of the TSX at this time.

Unique Attributes

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Interior

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Sedan

Sport Wagon

Resale Values

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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

Current Generation: (2009-present)

First Generation/Origins (2004–2008)

In addition, the 2004 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.

Cabin of the Acura TSX

Sleek and stylish trim of the Acura TSX

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 Driver's 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

• Audi A4
• Infiniti G35
• Lexus IS
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• Volvo S40

External links

• Official Acura Website
• Acura TSX - Official US Site

News & References

• Acura TSX photos
• Acura Prices 2009 TSX From $28,960
• Acura TSX Parts - Discount Acura TSX Parts
• Acura TSX Accessories - Discount Acura TSX Accessories
• NY Auto Show: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon
• LA Show Preview: Acura freshens up 2011 TSX Sedan

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