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Revision as of 03:37, 28 November 2006
| Acura TSX | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called | Honda Accord |
| Production | 2004–present |
| Assembly | Sayama, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Entry-level luxury car / Midsize Executive car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Related | Honda Accord Tourer |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4L 205 hp I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 105.10 in. |
| Length | 183.40 in. |
| Width | 69.40 in. |
| Height | 57.30 in. |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Acura CL Acura Integra (Sedan) |
The Acura TSX is an automobile manufactured by Honda, introduced in 2003, sold in North America to compete in the entry-level luxury car segment against the Volvo S40, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Lexus IS.
Sold in North America under the Acura name, the TSX replaced the Acura CL coupe, which had lackluster sales and was discontinued after 2003. Also, it filled the gap as Acura's entry-level sedan since the demise of the Integra sedan in 2001. The TSX is badge engineered from the CL-series Honda Accord sold in Europe and Japan. However, the TSX had a restyled interior and different suspension tuning when it was introduced. The interior is now standardized for all three markets. As of 2006, the TSX is the smallest sedan in the Acura model line, other than the Civic-based CSX sold only in Canada. Prices range from US$27,890 - $29,890. All TSXs were built in Sayama, Japan.
Overview
The 2006 model year TSX's powertrain is comprised of a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission (which features a magnesium casing, to reduce weight), and a front wheel drive layout. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional and does not incur extra cost in the U.S. based on MSRP. [1] Such is not the case in Canada.
The engine, the K24A2, is related to the engine in the Honda Accord (7th generation), the Honda CR-V, the Honda Element, and a smaller version in the Acura RSX and RSX Type-S. The K24A2 features intelligent variable valve timing and produces 205 horsepower (150 kW) in this iteration.
The TSX's suspension setup of a double wishbone front and a multi-link in the rear was especially tuned by the Honda engineers to maximize handling and cornering speed.
In 2006, the TSX has been updated with a sportier exterior styling featuring a new front look, standard, integral fog lights, restyled wheels and a bolder rear look with standard side skirts. State of the art interior features have been added, including more standard safety features, and luxury features such as Bluetooth-compatible HandsFreeLink wireless interface, a digital media auxiliary jack for MP3 connectivity and front power seats, with dual memory settings.
For 2007, a tire pressure monitoring system has been added. There is a strong possibility that there will be a TSX coupe produced as, with the demise of the Acura RSX, there is presently no 4 cylinder coupe in Acura's line-up.
Engine
In addition, the 2006 Acura TSX features a new 2.4-litre engine making 205 hp (SAE J1349 net)[2]. The most significant changes to the motor are described as follows:
On the intake side of the TSX engine, the diameter of both the throttle body and the intake duct were enlarged to increase induction flow rate from 95 liters per second to 110 liters per second. In addition the diameter and shape of the intake valve were enhanced to help increase intake flow by 16 percent and the high RPM cam profile for the intake cam was modified to provide increased intake valve lift and duration. In addition, a ventilation passage was machined into the engine block to reduce pumping friction by increasing air flow between cylinders.
The European Honda Accord is also available with a Diesel engine, a 2.2L i-CTDi engine of 140 hp. It was the first Diesel engine made by Honda.
Awards
- The Acura TSX has been on Car and Driver's Ten Best list in all three years of production (2004 - 2006).
- Top-Value Car of 2004 in the Category: Sedan under $35,000 from SmartMoney.com.
- It has received the "Frontal Five Star Rating" from the NHTSA's frontal crash tests.
- "Best Pick" in a Frontal Impact from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Footnotes
- ^ All Hondas and Toyotas have downsized in horsepower due to a SAE J1349 (Society of Automotive Engineers) net horsepower change in calculations which translate into a smaller total horsepower than in 2005 so the 5 hp increase on the TSX should mean 10+ horses.
References
- Engine Power. 2004 Acura TSX. Retrieved December 20, 2003 from http://www.engine-power.com/acura/tsx.html
- automotive.com. 2004 Acura TSX Summary & Specs. Retrieved December 20, 2003 from http://www.automotive.com/reviews/12/2004/acura/tsx/summary-specification/
External links
- Official American site
- 2006 TSX Avg MPG - Chart of real world MPG.
- i-VTEC.NET - 2002+ TSX