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2009 Acura TSX
At a Glance
| Pricing | $28,960 - $32,060 |
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| Drive Types | FWD |
| Engines | I4 (201-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A5, M6 |
| Fuel Economy | 20-21 (city), 28-30 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 62 |
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An economical and efficient luxury sedan
Overview Information
Since the U.S. Accord is larger than its global counterpart, Honda sells a version of the European/Japanese Accord as the Acura TSX. The smaller, front-wheel-drive TSX serves as the entry-level model to the Acura brand. Priced at around $30,000, the TSX offers a comprehensive set of standard features including HID lighting, a moonroof, and standard powered and heated leather seats. An available tech package adds a 10-speaker audio system with surround sound and Acura's satellite-linked navigation system. Although many competitive vehicles offer 6-cylinder power, the TSX sticks with a 2.4l four-cylinder engine rated at 170-bhp. However, the four-cylinder TSX turns in a respectable 21/30 EPA fuel economy rating. While the TSX may not directly compete with other smaller RWD performance models, it does stand as a practical and well-equipped alternative.
What Changed:
The redesigned second-generation TSX is significantly larger. The new car is 3 inches wider, 2.4 inches longer and has a 1.3-inch wider wheelbase. Hip room and shoulder room increase but headroom decreases slightly. The standard engine is a 2.4l four-cylinder rated at 201-bhp. Torque increases only slightly to 172 lb-ft, but the torque band is wider. Exterior styling highlights include a new body with more chiseled edges, pronounced wheel-well arches and Acura's prominent metallic grille.
Official Word:
Designed and engineered to reaffirm its place as a desirable and affordable entry point for entry-premium buyers, the all-new second-generation 2009 TSX is larger, more agile, more performance minded and even "more Acura" than ever before. Carefully crafted to honor the original TSX's vision as a world-class sports sedan, the new TSX has significantly evolved to offer more comfort, convenience, driving performance and safety. It does so with expanded luxury and electronic features, a wider stance...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| TSX | 2.4l I4 (201-bhp) | M6 | FWD | 62 | $28,960 |
| TSX | 2.4l I4 (201-bhp) | A5 | FWD | 54 | $28,960 |
| TSX Technology Package | 2.4l I4 (201-bhp) | M6 | FWD | 62 | $32,060 |
| TSX Technology Package | 2.4l I4 (201-bhp) | A5 | FWD | 54 | $32,060 |
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