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Vehicle Overview

Acura's entry-level TSX sport sedan was redesigned for
2009. Its competitors include the Audi A4, BMW 328i and Lexus IS 250. New for
2010

There is a new V-6 engine.

Exterior

The TSX kept its muscular exterior in the 2009 redesign. The wheels are accented by large fender flares, and the front of the car is defined by a grille that features a silver-colored upper bar. The TSX is 185.6 inches long and 72.4 inches wide, making it both longer and wider than its competition. A cross-braced roof improves rigidity, and the TSX has dual-mode dampers that vary their response based on driving conditions.

Xenon low-beam and halogen high-beam headlights with integrated fog lamps.
Wide trunk opening helps with loading large or awkward objects.
17-inch silver alloy wheels standard on four-cylinder models.
18-inch silver alloy wheels standard on V-6 models.

Interior

The TSX's interior has a high-quality
appearance and room for up to five people. Heated leather seats are standard.
Additional standard features include a seven-speaker CD stereo with a USB port
that allows you to control your MP3 player though the audio system.
Bluetooth-based cell phone connectivity is also standard.
Mobile phones with audio players can sync with TSX's audio system using Bluetooth.
Available navigation system with traffic and weather updates.
Available CD/DVD-Audio disc compatible surround-sound system with 10 speakers.

Under the Hood

The new V-6 engine gives the TSX lineup a higher-performance option. Gas mileage with the manual is 20/28 mpg city/highway, while the five-speed automatic achieves an estimated 21/30 mpg. The V-6 is estimated to get 18/27 mpg. The automatic includes shift paddles on the steering wheel that let the driver control gear changes.

201-horsepower, 2.4 liter four-cylinder with 170 (automatic) or 172
(manual) pounds-feet of torque
New 280-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 254
pounds-feet of torque Safety

Safety features include:
Antilock brakes
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags for both
rows of seats
Electronic stability system
Active head restraints for
front seats