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Summary
The Acura TSX is an amazingly refined and sporty four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive sedan with a powerful and responsive engine, flawless suspension, seductive shifting and a classy leather interior.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed the original report from Washington's Columbia River Valley; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Acura TSX ($27,890) |
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Engines:
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2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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front and side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, ABS, trunk anti-trap device; traction control, electronic brake force distribution |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Acura TSX ($27,890) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic climate control with interior air filter, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks with remote anti-theft system, cruise control, trip computer, Acura premium sound system with 6-disc CD changer and XM Satellite Radio; Xenon high-intensity discharge headlights; 3-funciton HomeLink universal garage door opener; power glass tilt and slide moonroof |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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GPS navigation system with voice activation ($2,000) |
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Destination Charge:
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615 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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30505 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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205 @ 7100 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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164 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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21/30 |
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Wheelbase:
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105.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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183.3/69.4/57.3 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.6/59.6 |
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Turning circle:
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40.0 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.8/54.4/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.3/54.4/34.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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13 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, double wishbone with gas shocks and 25mm anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link double wishbone with gas shocks and 15mm anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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6.2 |
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Curb weight:
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3241 |
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Tires:
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215/50R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.1 |
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| 2006 Acura TSX consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | My husband bought the car last month and I just loved it !! It has excellent look, awesome interior wonderful new features. We both love the Navigation system. | | posted by Linda on Feb 16 2006 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Its truely a pleasant car to drive. Great interior, clean exterior with a fine finish. XM radio, sunroof and but warmers are my favourite features. | | posted by Tim on Dec 29 2006 | | |
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