2010 Acura TSX Now With V-6 Power

The Acura TSX compact luxury sedan, now in its second generation, has always had a four-cylinder engine. Now it’s getting the 3.5-liter V-6 from the larger TL sedan in a new trim level, called the TSX V-6, which hits dealerships this summer. Along with the larger engine comes a sportier suspension and 18-inch wheels. The four-cylinder will remain unchanged as the base TSX model.

The V-6, which is the smaller of two engines offered on the TL, generates 280 hp and 254 pounds-feet of torque. Those are significant increases over the TSX’s 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Here, it drives the front wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The base TSX’s six-speed manual isn’t available. Though there are no EPA mileage estimates yet, Acura says the TSX should rate at least as high as the TL with the same engine, which gets 18/26 mpg city/highway.

Little else distinguishes this new trim level from the base one, other than its slightly more aggressive front bumper and a V-6 badge on the rear.