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Acura TSX

Acura TSX

Introduction

 Someplace between sensible and splendid, the 2012 Acura TSX has discovered a home. With a sprinkling of sporty athleticism thrown in for sensible dwell, the TSX is the epitome of the multi-gifted entry-stage luxury automobile.

 Inside the Acura TSX lineup, patrons will choose varying degrees of efficiency and utility. The bottom models run with a a pair of.four-liter 4-cylinder engine, which we are inclined to've found to be just adequate. Happily, there's also a better-output 3.five-liter V6 that we like on this massive sedan. Prospective owners might select the standard sedan or choose the a lot of utilitarian TSX Sport Wagon, that boasts cargo capabilities that rival a crossover SUV.

 Occupying this middle ground between widespread and particular has its drawbacks. Whereas the Acura TSX fashions are definitely pleasant to drive, they aren't as sporty as some other selections, nor are they as opulent as fashions that create luxurious extra of a priority. When in comparison with the established Audi A4 and due to this fact the part-main BMW 3 Series, the TSX's shortcomings grow to be readily obvious, though it's value noting that these German opponents will end up costing you a large number of. The Volvo S60 may be one other threat given its loads of expressive Swedish flair.


 However, if you find yourself searching for a automotive that's both smart and opulent, we are likely to see no purpose why the 2012 Acura TSX shouldn't be on the prime of your list.

 Physique Kinds, Trim Ranges, and Options

 The 2012 Acura TSX may be a compact entry-degree luxury sedan accessible in base, wagon and V6 sedan trim levels. New for 2012 may be a Special Version package that's provided only on the four-cylinder sedan.

 The base TSX and TSX Sport Wagon normal equipment record includes 17-inch alloy wheels, computerized xenon headlights, foglights, heated outside mirrors, a sunroof, keyless entry, twin-zone computerized local weather administration, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, an eight-strategy power driver seat with reminiscence, a four-method energy passenger seat, leather-based upholstery, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a 60/forty-split-folding rear seatback. Also standard are Bluetooth and a seven-speaker sound system with a CD participant, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and a USB port. Along with lots of horsepower and displacement, the V6 adds a firmer suspension, 18-inch wheels and a highway-noise-cancelling function for the sound system.


 The TSX Particular Edition package deal (base sedan solely) adds a extra aggressive front spoiler, a new rear bumper fascia and distinctive aspect sills and wheel treatments. Within the cabin, upgrades embrace fake-suede seat inserts, pink inside stitching, red cabin illumination, aluminum pedals, shiny silver trim components and a black headliner.

 The non-compulsory Know-how package deal provides a rearview camera, a arduous-drive-primarily based navigation system, voice recognition, real-time visitors and weather forecasting, a ten-speaker Acura/ELS encompass-sound system with single-CD player, digital music storage and, for the wagon, an affect liftgate.

 Powertrains and Efficiency

 The 2012 Acura TSX is obtainable with a various of 2 engines. The 2.four-liter four-cylinder makes 201 horsepower and 100 seventy pound-ft of torque (172 lb-ft when equipped with the handbook transmission), whereas the three.5-liter V6 generates 280 hp and 254 lb-ft (sedan solely). A 5-pace computerized transmission with sport shift paddles is normal on all fashions, although a six-velocity handbook is offered for the four-cylinder sedan solely.

 In Edmunds testing, a guide four-cylinder TSX sedan loped to 60 mph from a standstill in an unremarkable 7.7 seconds. The automated sedan and Sport Wagon both crossed the lights a couple of second slower. The V6, however, posted a competitive zero-sixty time of vi.4 seconds.

 EPA gasoline financial system estimates for the 4-cylinder automated TSX sedan are 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway and twenty six mixed; the guide model drops to 21/29/24. The wagon achieves twenty two/30/25, whereas the V6 is available in at nineteen/28/23.

 Security

 Commonplace security equipment on the 2012 TSX contains antilock brakes with brake help, stability management, traction administration, energetic head restraints, entrance seat aspect airbags and full-size facet curtain airbags. In Edmunds brake testing, each the four- and six-cylinder versions of the TSX stopped from 60 mph in 133 toes; comparable sport sedans that we are likely to've tested have braking distances that are ten-15 toes shorter. The Sport Wagon got here to a halt in 127 feet.

 In crash testing performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the TSX earned a major rating of "Sensible" in every frontal-offset and side-affect tests. In authorities testing, the TSX sedan and wagon have been both awarded a prime rating of 5 stars for rollover protection.