Acura TSX
Manufacturer	Acura
Parent company	Honda
Also called	Honda Accord Honda Accord Euro (Australia and New Zealand)
Production	2004–present
Assembly	Sayama, Japan
Predecessor	Acura Integra (sedan)
Class	Entry-level luxury car / Compact executive car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Transmission(s)	5-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Related	Honda Accord Tourer

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Sold in North America under the Acura name, it filled the gap as Acura's 4-door, entry-level sedan when the Integra sedan was discontinued in 2001. Acura (アキュラ Akyura is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. The Honda Integra, a car sold as an Acura in North America and as a Honda elsewhere was a sporty Front-wheel drive vehicle sold both as a sedan and The TSX is badge engineered from the CL-series Honda Accord (or European Accord) sold in Europe, Japan and Australia. For a list of vehicles that have been badge engineered see List of badge engineered vehicles. The Honda Accord is series of midrange Automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976 and sold in most automotive markets throughout the world For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. However, the TSX had a restyled interior and different suspension tuning when it was introduced. The interior is now standardized for all three markets. In the Australian & New Zealand markets, Honda sells the TSX as the Accord Euro, a smaller mid-size car, where the USDM Accord is sold in the large car category. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island () is a Multinational corporation, engine Manufacturer and engineering corporation headquartered in Japan. A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between The Honda Accord is series of midrange Automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976 and sold in most automotive markets throughout the world

As of 2008, the TSX is the smallest sedan in the Acura model line, other than the Civic-based CSX sold only in Canada. The Honda Civic is a line of subcompact / Compact cars manufactured by Honda. The Acura CSX is an Acura badged version of the Japanese 8th generation Honda Civic that replaces the Acura EL as Acura's Entry-level Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page All TSXs are built in Sayama, Saitama, Japan. formerly known as Irumagawa, is a city located in Saitama, Japan. WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.

First generation (2004–2008)

First-generation (CL9)
Production	2004–2008
Assembly	Sayama, Japan
Engine(s)	2. 4 L 205 hp (153 kW) @ 7000 rpm and 164 lb·ft (222 N·m) @ 4500 rpm I4
Wheelbase	105. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 1 in (2670 mm)
Length	183. 3 in (4656 mm)
Width	69. 4 in (1763 mm)
Height	57. 3 in (1455 mm)
Fuel capacity	17. 1 US gal (65 L/14 imp gal)

Overview

The 2008 model year TSX's powertrain was comprised of a 2. The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced 4-litre inline four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission (which featured a magnesium casing, to reduce weight), and a front wheel drive layout. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in Front-wheel drive (or FF layout) is a form of engine / transmission layout used in Motor vehicles where the engine drives the front Wheels A five-speed automatic transmission is optional and does not incur extra cost in the U.S. based on MSRP. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The ( manufacturer's) suggested retail price ( MSRP or SRP) list price or recommended retail price ( RRP) (originally ^[1] Such was not the case in Canada.

The engine, the K24A2, was related to the engine in the Honda Accord (7th generation), the Honda CR-V, the Honda Element, and a smaller version in the Acura RSX and RSX Type-S. The Honda K series engine is a four-cylinder Otto cycle engine The Honda Accord is series of midrange Automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976 and sold in most automotive markets throughout the world "Cr-V" redirects here It is also a shorthand referring to chromium-vanadium alloy Tool steels The Honda CR-V is a compact The Honda Element is a compact Crossover SUV manufactured by Honda and released in the United States in 2003 The K24A2 features intelligent variable valve timing i-VTEC and produces 205 horsepower (150 kW) in this iteration. VTEC is also an abbreviation for the Verocytotoxin -producing Escherichia coli strain O157H7.

The TSX's suspension setup of a double wishbone front and a multi-link in the rear was especially tuned by the Honda engineers to maximize handling and cornering speed.

In 2006, the TSX was updated with slight tweaks to the engine (adding 5 hp); a sportier exterior styling featuring a slightly new front and rear treatment, standard side skirts, and standard, integral fog lights; and restyled wheels. State of the art interior features have been added, including a Multi-information Display (MID) in the instrument panel, more standard safety features, and luxury features such as an auxiliary MP3 player input and Bluetooth-compatible HandsFreeLink. Bluetooth is a wireless protocol utilizing short-range communications technology facilitating data transmission over short distances from fixed and/or mobile devices creating wireless ^[2]

In 2007, a new Tire Pressure Monitoring System and an improved electronic rear view mirror were added.

The 2008 model year brought a few additional features and a new colour to the TSX.

In testing conducted by the United States based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Acura TSX received an overall rating of Poor rear crash protection,^[3] an overall rating of Good for frontal offset testing,^[4] and an overall rating of Acceptable for side impact testing. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a US Non-profit organization funded by auto insurers ^[5]

Engine

This is the Honda Accord sedan sold in Japan and in Europe. It is the basis for the Acura TSX.

Since 2006 model year, the Acura TSX has used a 2. The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced 4-litre in-line 4 cylinder engine making 205 hp (153 kW) SAE J1349 net. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the Combustion of Fuel and an Oxidizer (typically air occurs in a confined space called a The advertised increased power figures on previous models were over-estimated by +10 hp (7 kW), the actual power rating is 205 hp (153 kW). SAE J1349 is a third party program designed to eliminate ambiguities that allowed engine makers to cite power and torque ratings higher than the engine's actual capabilities. ^[6] The most significant changes to the motor are described as follows:

On the intake side of the TSX engine, the diameter of both the throttle body and the intake duct were enlarged to increase induction flow rate from 95 liters per second to 110 liters per second. In addition the diameter and shape of the intake valve were enhanced to help increase intake flow by 16 percent and the high RPM cam profile for the intake cam was modified to provide increased intake valve lift and duration. In addition, a ventilation passage was machined into the engine block to reduce pumping friction by increasing air flow between cylinders.

Also significant of the i-VTEC system on the TSX and RSX-s was that unlike other Honda K-series motors variable timing was used on both the intake and exhaust ports in its three rocker design.

Second generation (2009— )

Second-generation (CU2)
Production	2009—
Assembly	Sayama, Japan
Engine(s)	2. 4 L 201 hp (150 kW) and 172 lb·ft (233 N·m) I4 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 2 L i-DTEC Turbodiesel
Wheelbase	106. Turbodiesel refers to any Diesel engine with a Turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 4 in (2703 mm) (sedan) 105. 1 in (2670 mm) (coupe)
Length	185. 6 in (4714 mm) (sedan) 183. 9 in (4671 mm) (coupe)
Width	72. 4 in (1839 mm)
Height	56. 7 in (1440 mm)

The fully redesigned 2009 Acura TSX made its debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. The New York International Auto Show is an annual Auto show held in late March or early April ^[7] The new TSX uses a base engine similar to that of the 2008 TSX. The engine is a 2. 4-litre in-line 4 cylinder engine reaching 201 hp (150 kW) and 172 lb·ft (233 N·m) torque. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the Combustion of Fuel and an Oxidizer (typically air occurs in a confined space called a ^[8] While the rated power of the new TSX engine is 4 hp lower than that of the 2008 model, Acura says the new engine distributes power across a much wider rpm range, which along with the increased torque, provides an increased feeling of power for the driver. The transmission choices remain 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual, though the automatic version now comes with steering-wheel paddle shifters for optional manual shifting.

In addition to the 2. 4-litre engine, the Acura TSX also receives Honda's 2. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. 2-litre i-DTEC clean turbodiesel engine in the 2009 calendar year. Turbodiesel refers to any Diesel engine with a Turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines The i-DTEC engine features an advanced NOx emissions reduction system that does not require urea additives to meet emissions standards in all 50 states. The term nitrogen oxide typically refers to any Binary compound of Oxygen and Nitrogen, or to a mixture of such compounds Nitric Urea is an Organic compound with the Chemical formula ( N[[hydrogen H]]22 C[[oxygen O]] ^[9][10] While no official numbers on the TSX's new diesel engine have been released, some speculation places the engine at roughly 180 hp (134 kW). ^[11] The i-DTEC engine to be used in the Euro Accord is rated at 148 hp and 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) torque,^[12] but the TSX's version has higher output.

In terms of size, the 2009 TSX is larger than its predecessor. The new TSX has a 3. 0-inch greater width, a 2. 6-inch wider track and a 1. 3-inch longer wheelbase than the current TSX; additionally, the length grows by 2. 4 inches.

The 2009 TSX features luxury features standard for Acura vehicles, and adds a USB port music interface. The TSX has an optional technology package, which includes a navigation system real-time traffic and weather, and a 10-speaker premium sound system with DVD-audio capabilities. Also making its debut on the new TSX is Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, which is designed to reduce accident impact on passengers. Advanced Compatibility Engineering is the marketing name given to an automobile body structure design from Honda.

Awards and recognition

• Ranked best resale value in the Sedan category in CNN's "Best Resale Value Cars" article on November 29, 2006. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [1]
• The Acura TSX was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list in its first three years of production (2004 - 2006). Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. Car and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks
• Top-Value Car of 2004 in the Category: Sedan under $35,000 from SmartMoney. SmartMoney The Wall Street Journal Magazine of Personal Business was launched in 1992 by Hearst Corporation and Dow Jones & Company com.
• It has received the "Frontal Five Star Rating" from the NHTSA's frontal crash tests. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA, often pronounced "nit-suh" is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U
• "Best Pick" in a Frontal Impact from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a US Non-profit organization funded by auto insurers
• In November, 2004, the TSX earned Consumer Reports' "Recommended" mark; in addition they rated the car "best overall in tests of four sporty sedans. Consumer Reports is an American Magazine published monthly by Consumers Union. "^[13][14] In April 2007, the magazine rated used TSX' a "Good bet. "

Racing

Realtime racing prepares a factory TSX and RSX to compete in the Speed World Challenge Touring Car series. The SPEED World Challenge is an American Auto racing series that is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America. The factory TSX is refashioned to be stiffer and lighter, and includes motor work with raised compression, and a custom built sequential transmission. Driving for RTR in 2007 is Peter Cunningham, Pierre Kleinubing, Brandon Davis, Nick Esayian, and Kuno Wittmer. ^[15] Acura won the Manufacturer's Championship for the Touring class in 2005 with the RTR TSX, as well as the Driver's Championship for Peter Cunningham. Acura returned in 2006 and won the Manufacturers' Championship of the Speed World Challenge Touring Car class for the second year in a row, running both RSXs and TSXs. The SPEED World Challenge is an American Auto racing series that is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America. TSX drivers finished in 3rd and 4th in the Drivers' Championship. ^[16]

References and footnotes

• 2004 Acura TSX Summary & Specs. Automotive. com. Retrieved on 2003-12-20. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor.

References

External links

• Official American site
• 2006 TSX Avg MPG - Chart of real world MPG.
• Acura TSX enthusiast forum