Vehicle Overview Acura’s entry-level TSX sport sedan was redesigned for 2009. Its competitors include the Audi A4, BMW 328i and Lexus IS 250.
New for 2010 There is a new V-6 engine.
Exterior The TSX kept its muscular exterior in the 2009 redesign. The wheels are accented by large fender flares, and the front of the car is defined by a grille that features a silver-colored upper bar. The TSX is 185.6 inches long and 72.4 inches wide, making it both longer and wider than its competition. A cross-braced roof improves rigidity, and the TSX has dual-mode dampers that vary their response based on driving conditions.
Xenon low-beam and halogen high-beam headlights with integrated fog lamps
Wide trunk opening helps with loading large or awkward objects
17-inch silver alloy wheels standard on four-cylinder models
18-inch silver alloy wheels standard on V-6 models
Interior The TSX’s interior has a high-quality appearance and room for up to five people. Heated leather seats are standard. Additional standard features include a seven-speaker CD stereo with a USB port that allows you to control your MP3 player though the audio system. Bluetooth-based cell phone connectivity is also standard.
Mobile phones with audio players can sync with TSX’s audio system using Bluetooth
Available navigation system with traffic and weather updates
Available CD/DVD-Audio disc compatible surround-sound system with 10 speakers
Under the Hood The new V-6 engine gives the TSX lineup a higher-performance option. Gas mileage with the manual is 20/28 mpg city/highway, while the five-speed automatic achieves an estimated 21/30 mpg. The V-6 is estimated to get 18/27 mpg. The automatic includes shift paddles on the steering wheel that let the driver control gear changes.
201-horsepower, 2.4 liter four-cylinder with 170 (automatic) or 172 (manual) pounds-feet of torque
New 280-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 254 pounds-feet of torque
