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Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 21/30
Models Available: Acura TSX ($26,990)
Vehicle Type: Midsize Cars
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Acura's Web Site: www.acura.com
Acura's Phone Number: 800-382-2238
Sporty sedan based on European Accord.
By Sam Moses
The TSX is based on the European-market Honda Accord, which is a different car and slightly smaller than the Accord designed for the U.S. market. It's a superb chassis that's tight and fun to drive. The 2.4-liter iVTEC four-cylinder engine delivers 200 horsepower and boasts a broad torque curve. This engine is wonderfully tuned and loves to rev.
The result is immediate throttle response followed by a rapid acquisition of speed. That throttle is actually a drive-by-wire accelerator. The six-speed manual gearbox is notably sweet, smooth and quick. The alternative is a five-speed automatic with Sequential Sport Shift. The suspension dances to the tune of a European sports sedan. The brakes scrub off triple-digit speeds without drama and the pedals are set up well for effortless heel-and-toe braking and downshifting. For an enthusiast, the Acura TSX eliminates the lust for European-market cars.
New for 2005 is the A-Spec, a sport package available from Acura dealers.
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