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2012 Acura TSX Sedan

Summary

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The 2012 Acura TSX is an entry-level luxury sedan, with a front engine- front wheel drive layout, available with two different engines; a standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 201 hp/172 lb-ft of torque and an optional 3.5-liter V6 engine that yields 280 hp/254 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with FWD to enable the TSX to achieve fuel mileage within an EPA estimated range of 19 mpg city to 31 mpg highway, depending on engine selection. Transmission options consist of a 5-speed automatic, available with both engines, and a 6-speed manual, solely available on the base 4-cylinder engine. Features include HID headlights, rearview camera, automatic climate control, hands-free phone capabilities, leather seats, premium sound, and traffic/weather-linked navigation. Safety is comprised of advanced front airbags, side impact airbags, side curtain airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic brake distribution, vehicle stability assist, and tire pressure monitoring. The TSX is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 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 under $28,000 belies its well-equipped nature, as it offers a host of luxury and convenience items on all trims. The 2012 TSX holds its own against more expensive competition such as the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Sport Wagon model takes all of the luxury and performance of the TSX sedan and adds cargo-carrying practicality.

What's new for 2012?

The manual transmission is no longer available on the base trim. A new Special Edition trim's been added that includes 17-inch alloy wheels, exterior body trim, red contrast seat stitching, special red instrumentation and drilled sport pedals. The Tech Package gets a new GPS-connected climate control system.

Model Strengths

Superior handling and acceleration
aggressive styling
practical and fun sport wagon model

Model Review

The base TSX comes with a 2.4L i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine that delivers 201 horsepower with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 280 horsepower 3.5L V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission returns for 2012. 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.

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