Acura TSX
Manufacturer	Acura
Parent company	Honda
Also called	Honda Accord Honda Accord Euro (Australia)
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. The TSX is badge engineered from the CL-series Honda Accord (or European Accord) sold in Europe, Japan and Australia. 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. Acura (Japanese: アキュラ, Akyura) is the luxury vehicle brand of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... The Integra, sold as an Acura in North America, and as a Honda elsewhere, was a small, sporty vehicle sold both as a sedan and hatchback. ... Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976, debuting as a compact hatchback and evolving into a intermediate vehicle. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976, debuting as a compact hatchback and evolving into a intermediate vehicle. ...

As of 2008, the TSX is the smallest sedan in the Acura model line, other than the Civic-based CSX sold only in Canada. All TSXs are built in Sayama, Saitama, Japan. A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Honda Civic is a car manufactured by Honda. ... 2007 Acura CSX Type-S. Note the car door handles look similar to the Honda Civic with standard lining, not the Acura CSX, which has silver lining over it. ... Sayama (狭山市; -shi), formerly known as Irumagawa, is a city located in Saitama, Japan. ... Saitama (Japanese: さいたま市; -shi) is the capital city of Saitama Prefecture in Japan. ...

First generation (2004–2008)

First-generation
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	105.1 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)

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Overview

The 2008 model year TSX's powertrain is comprised of a 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission (which features a magnesium casing, to reduce weight), and a front wheel drive layout. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional and does not incur extra cost in the U.S. based on MSRP.^[1] Such is not the case in Canada. The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced. ... The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... MSRP stands for Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. Under earlier U.S. state Fair Trade statutes, the manufacturer was able to impose a fixed price for items. ...

The engine, the K24A2, is 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 K24A2 features intelligent variable valve timing i-VTEC and produces 205 horsepower (150 kW) in this iteration. The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976, debuting as a compact hatchback and evolving into a intermediate vehicle. ... The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1996. ... Honda Element logo The Honda Element is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Honda and released in the United States, Canada and Japan in 2003. ... The Acura RSX was an automobile sold by Honda. ... VTEC (standing for Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control) is a system developed by the car manufacturer Honda to improve the efficiency (and thus power) of its internal combustion engines. ...

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,^{[citation needed]} and luxury features such as an auxiliary MP3 player input and Bluetooth-compatible HandsFreeLink.^[2] Bluetooth logo This article is about the electronic protocol named after Harald Bluetooth Gormson. ...

In 2007, a new Tire Pressure Monitoring System and an improved electronic rear view mirror were added. A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system to monitor the air pressure inside a pneumatic tire. ...

The 2008 model year brings 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.^[5] The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a U.S. non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. ...

Engine

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Since 2006 model year, the Acura TSX has used a 2.4-litre in-line 4 cylinder engine making 205 hp (153 kW) SAE J1349 net. 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: The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced. ... The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... A colorized automobile engine 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 combustion chamber. ...

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.^{[attribution needed]}

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

Second generation (2009–)

The fully redesigned 2009 Acura TSX will make its official debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show.^[7] The new TSX will use a base engine similar to that of the 2008 TSX. The engine will be a 2.4-litre in-line 4 cylinder engine reaching 201 hp (150 kW) and 172 lb·ft (233 N·m) torque.^[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 will distribute power across a much wider rpm range, which along with the increased torque, should provide an increased feeling of power for the driver. The transmission choices will remain 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual, though the automatic version will now come with steering-wheel paddle shifters for optional manual shifting. The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in late March or early April. ... The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... A colorized automobile engine 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 combustion chamber. ...

In addition to the 2.4-litre engine, the Acura TSX is expected to receive Honda's 2.2-litre i-DTEC clean turbodiesel engine in the 2009 calendar year. The i-DTEC engine will feature an advanced NOx emissions reduction system that will not require urea additives to meet emissions standards in all 50 states.^[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 may have higher output. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ... Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. ... Look up nox, Nox in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Urea is an organic compound with the chemical formula (NH2)2CO. Urea is also known as carbamide, especially in the recommended International Nonproprietary Names (rINN) in use in Europe. ...

In terms of size, the 2009 TSX will be larger than its predecessor. The new TSX will have 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 will grow by 2.4 inches.

The 2009 TSX will feature luxury features standard for Acura vehicles, and will add a USB port music interface. The TSX will have 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. Note: USB may also mean upper sideband in radio. ...

Awards and recognition

• Ranked best resale value in the Sedan category in CNN's "Best Resale Value Cars" article on November 29, 2006.[1]
• The Acura TSX was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list in its first three years of production (2004 - 2006).
• Top-Value Car of 2004 in the Category: Sedan under $35,000 from SmartMoney.com.
• It has received the "Frontal Five Star Rating" from the NHTSA's frontal crash tests.
• "Best Pick" in a Frontal Impact from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
• In November, 2004, the TSX earned Consumer Reports' "Recommended" mark; in addition they rated the car "best overall in tests of four sporty sedans."^[13][14] In April 2007, the magazine rated used TSX' a "Good bet."

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Racing

Realtime racing prepares a factory TSX and RSX to compete in the Speed World Challenge Touring Car series. 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 Manufacturers' Championship of the Speed World Challenge Touring Car class in 2006, running both RSXs and TSXs. TSX drivers finished in 3rd and 4th in the Drivers' Championship.^[16] The SPEED World Challenge is an American auto racing series that is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America. ... The SPEED World Challenge is an American auto racing series that is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America. ... The Acura RSX was an automobile sold by Honda. ...

References and footnotes

• 2004 Acura TSX Summary & Specs. Automotive.com. Retrieved on 2003-12-20.

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References

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