2011 Acura TSX Sedan

2011 Acura TSX Sedan

Summary

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The 2011 Acura TSX introduces many motorists to the Honda-backed luxury division offering an impressive arsenal of standard features. Power moonroof, HID headlamps, automatic climate control with air conditioning and Bluetooth connectivity is found on all 2011 Acura TSX models. Available engine choices for the Acura TSX sedan range from a 2.4 liter four-cylinder generating 201 horsepower and concludes with a 280 horsepower, 3.5 liter V-6 engine. The 3.5 liter V-6 powerplant is included with a 5-speed automatic transmission while the smaller 2.4 liter engine can be fitted to a 6-speed manual for up to 30 miles per gallon highway fuel economy. For 2011, a sport wagon body style is introduced as Acura's first venture into such a vehicle type. Featuring 31.5 cubic feet of total cargo volume (more than twice the space as the TSX sedan), the Acura TSX Sport Wagon will only include the 2.4 liter inline-4 engine fitted with the 5-speed automatic for 2011. Vehicle Stability Assist, anti-lock braking and a full array of air bags is standard safety equipment on all 2011 TSX models.

Benefits of Driving a 2011 Acura TSX Sedan

While the TSX is considered Acura's entry-level sedan, it lacks in neither performance nor luxury. The TSX's base MSRP price of just over $29,000 belies its well-equipped nature, as it offers a host of luxury and convenience items on all trims. The 2011 TSX holds its own against more expensive competition like the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The new Sport Wagon model takes all of the luxury and performance of the TSX sedan and adds cargo-carrying practicality.

What's new for 2011?

A new Sport Wagon model appears for 2011. Utilizing the sedan's 2.4L 4-cylinder, it adds a 31.5 cubic foot cargo area behind the rear seats.

Model Strengths

• Superior handling and acceleration
• aggressive styling
• new wagon model

Model Review

The base TSX comes with a 2.4L i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine that delivers 201 horsepower with either a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. The 280 horsepower 3.5L V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission returns for 2011. The automatic transmission includes SportShift manual override and steering wheel paddles. The car's sporty handling comes courtesy of a special suspension that utilizes dual-mode dampers. These dampers have the ability to change automatically given road and driving conditions.

2011 Acura TSX Sedan

2011 Acura TSX Sedan

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.

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2011 Acura TSX Sedan

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2011 Acura TSX Sedan

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