2009 Acura TSX Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
All-new sport-luxury sedan.
Summary & Specs
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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.
Specs
| 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) |
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| 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 |
$28,960 |
Specs as Tested
| 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) |
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| Destination Charge |
715 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$29,675 |
| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| 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 |
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| Turning Radius |
40.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.6/55.6/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37/54.2/34.3 |
| Trunk Volume |
12.6 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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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 |