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2009 Acura TSX Review
All-new sport-luxury sedan.
2009 TSX Review Summary & Specifications
The 2009 Acura TSX is kind of like the little engine that thought it could, but found out it couldn't. As decent a car as it is, and it is a very decent car, it's not the full-fledged sporty sedan it could be, and that Acura seems to want it to be. With all-wheel drive and just a little more power, it could give BMW and Audi a real run for their money.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from San Diego, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Acura TSX ($28,960); TSX with Technology Package ($32,060) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 201-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed sequential automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | twin, dual-stage frontal airbags; front seatback-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags; front seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters; active front-seat head restraints; child safety seat anchors (LATCH) on rear outboard seats; electronic stability control with traction control; ABS; EBD; tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sayama, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-862-2872 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.acura.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 28960 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Acura TSX ($28,960) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone, micron-filtered, automatic climate control; leather-trimmed seating, steering wheel, shift knob and sliding front center console arm rest; power windows, outside mirrors and central locking; cruise control; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; variable power assist steering; heated front seats; 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-position memory and 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat; tilt-and-slide power moonroof with sunshade; AM/FM/CD/XM satellite radio with seven speakers, in-dash 6-CD changer, hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, USB port and auxiliary audio input jack; navigation system with voice recognition; on-board trip computer and information system; programmable, multi-function remote garage/gate opener; auto-dim inside rearview mirror |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Destination Charge | 715 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 29675 |
| Horse Power | 201 @ 7000 |
| Torque | 170 @ 4300 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/30 |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 185.6/72.4/56.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/55.6/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37/54.2/34.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 12.6 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent multi-link, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3485 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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