- sedan 70,348
- 15,875 fair
- Thomasville, GA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 70,348 gasoline grey
2012 acura tsx review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New special edition model. introductionthe acura tsx is available as a sedan or wagon. Both are competent near-luxury cars that are very easy to live with. The tsx sport wagon is a nice alternative to a small suv or crossover. It delivers almost as much utility, better reflexes and better fuel economy than just about any suv extant. for 2012, a new special edition model joins the acura tsx lineup. The 2012 acura tsx special edition features a more aggressive front spoiler, new rear bumper fascia, unique side sills, dark grey polished aluminum wheels, and trunk badging. We drove a 2012 tsx special edition and really liked it. Its seats are as good as sport seats get, with perforated black suede inserts and red backing and stitching, matched by the stitching on the steering wheel and the shift knob. The headliner is black, instead of the standard tsx gray. There's red instrument lighting, overhead lighting, footwell lighting, and aluminum pedal covers. the 2012 tsx sport wagon has been updated with more rear cargo space gained by replacing the spare tire with a tire repair kit, thus enlarging the storage area under the floor. There's now 66. 2 cubic feet, making the tsx wagon the cargo-space leader in its class. We drove a tsx sport wagon and thought it was an agile alternative to a crossover suv. 2012 acura tsx models come standard with heated leather-trimmed seats, power everything, dual-zone climate control, a great sounding high-watt stereo, electronic stability control and a full array of airbags. The tsx scores well in government and insurance industry crash tests. The 2012 tsx competes primarily with the audi a4, bmw 3 series, and lexus is, and to a lesser extent with the mercedes-benz c-class, saab 9-3 and volkswagen cc. for 2011, the tsx sedan got a slight face lift and the tsx sport wagon joined the lineup. The acura tsx was last redesigned for the 2008 model year. The tsx was based on the european honda accord platform and is expected to be replaced by the smaller 2013 acura ilx, which is based on the honda civic. the acura tsx uses front-wheel drive, whereas many sports sedans including some of its competitors are rear-wheel drive. Regardless, this acura remains one of the better-handling front-drive sedans available. This engine is smooth and loves to rev. It comes with a choice of manual or automatic transmission, and the slick-shifting 6-speed manual is the most fun tsx to drive. Tsx gets good fuel economy, delivering an epa-estimated 22/31 miles per gallon city/highway. a 3. 5-liter v6 is available for the tsx sedan, delivering substantially more power and torque, with a 3 mpg mileage penalty. It's more substantial, and heavier, with character more in tune with the luxury class. technology has always been a big part of the tsx appeal, and this extends beyond the drivetrain and chassis. Acura's superb navigation system is the equal of anything in the class. It displays real-time traffic with congestion re-routing and local and national weather. The top-line audio system sets a standard for the class, too, with superbly crisp surround sound. Like the other features, voice command and hands-free bluetooth cell phone architecture are cleanly integrated with the car's electronics. The tsx delivers acura's hallmark traits of smooth mechanicals, a clean stylish cabin, and distinctive design. If it isn't a true sports sedan because of its size and front-wheel drive, it's very good being what it is: a stylish, efficient premium compact sedan with a sporty tilt. Options are limited. the tsx sedan 29,810) comes standard with a 2. 4-liter inline-4, delivering 201 horsepower and up to 172 pound feet of torque. It comes standard with the same features as the sedan, with a few wagon-only items such as a rear cargo cover. tsx v6 sedan 35,350) upgrades with a 3. 5-liter v6 generating 280 horsepower and 254 pound-feet. The package also adds premium els audio with more power, 10 speakers, a cd changer and a 15-gb storage drive, and a back-up camera. On the wagon, it includes a power liftgate. The window sticker will list tsxs with this package as separate technology models. Tsx dealer installed accessories include a remote starter, exterior racks and spoilers and interior trim kits. safety features include the required complement of airbags: front-impact airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for outboard passengers front and rear. There are active head restraints for front passengers and anchors for child safety seats (latch) in back. Active safety features include electronic stability control (esc) and anti-lock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist. A tire pressure monitor is required by federal law. walkaroundthe tsx applies what acura calls its keen edge design theme, with hard creases and prominent bulges. There is a consistency to acura's styling that ties its current models together, starting with the prominent, stylized caliper logo, and there is no mistaking the tsx as anything other than a model from honda's luxury brand. introduced as a 2008 model, the current-generation tsx has been with us for awhile and is expected to be replaced by the 2013 acura ilx. the tsx sedan is one of the largest cars in its class. It's more than seven inches longer than a bmw 3 series, and five inches longer than a lexus if, and it's wider than both. These plastic sheets enclose some mechanical components, smoothing airflow underneath the car and minimizing the aural disturbance it creates. In its quest to reduce noise inside the tsx, the windshield has a sheet of sound-deadening acoustic laminate between layers of glass, and the side windows are thicker than average. the tsx's front end blends elements from acura's other two sedans, the sporty tl and the more sedate rl, and from the mdx sport utility. Its side view departs a bit more from the acura family look, but keeps just enough of the cues to stay true to keen edge design. The rear angle is rather busy, and unfortunately suggests a toyota camry. The rear bumper cups the trunk opening with unflattering bulk, which makes the hot rod dual exhaust tips look a lame. the five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels have a beveled lip, giving them a little more visual depth. Split five-spoke 18-inch wheels identify the tsx v6. The six-cylinder is also distinguished by a v6 badge on the trunk and slightly larger lower grille inlets. interioroutward visibility is excellent from the driver's seat, especially forward and to the sides. The rear view is slightly hindered by rear headrests, a problem not unique to the tsx. The larger wheels and lower profile tires on the v6 add almost nothing to the minimal road noise that finds its way into the cabin. Wind noise is better muted than ever at highway speeds, and the most prominent noise inside the tsx is the mostly pleasant sound of the engines spinning at high revs. Noise, vibration and harshness control in the tsx surpasses the class standard. it's easy to like the handsome tsx interior. The cabin is comfortable without being plush, and sporty without being sparse. Communication between driver and car is easy and unabridged. the trim is titanium-colored high-quality plastic, and everything else inside the both the sport wagon and special edition that we tested was black, except for the trim around the main gauges and a couple of buttons. Some might find the effect dark and dense, others might find it classy. The center console flows elegantly, up into a clean center stack and out over the driver's and passenger's kn. CD Changer✔ Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Navigation System✔ Backup Camera✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Alloy Wheels
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