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Summary
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.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Acura TSX ($28,960); TSX with Technology Package ($32,060) |
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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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5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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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 |
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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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Sayama, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Acura TSX ($28,960) |
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Standard Equipment:
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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 |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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715 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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29675 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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201 @ 7000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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170 @ 4300 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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21/30 |
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Wheelbase:
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106.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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185.6/72.4/56.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.2/62.2 |
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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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37.6/55.6/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37/54.2/34.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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12.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent multi-link, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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5.9 |
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Curb weight:
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3485 |
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Tires:
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P225/50R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.5 |
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