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2006 ACURA TSX WHAT ACURA HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CAR: With its sleek, sporty styling, the new 2005 Acura TSX is highly contemporary, yet a timeless masterwork, designed to endure well into the future. Its 200-hp i-VTEC® engine accelerates smoothly in any gear and engine speed through either a close-ratio 6-speed manual or a 5-speed Sequential SportShift with Grade Logic Control automatic transmission. Its outstanding handling and agility is due partly to the engine's lightweight materials. There is also an abundance of luxury amenities and innovative safety features that add to this dynamic sports car's remarkable performance, craftsmanship and style. From its athletic poise, its 17-inch alloy wheels and its dual exhaust, you know right away that the 2005 Acura TSX is not just a sedan. It's a performance sedan. The powerful 200-hp, 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC® engine teams up with your choice of a short-throw 6-speed manual transmission or a quick-thinking 5-speed Sequential SportShift™ automatic transmission. Precise handling, class-leading aerodynamics and state-of-the-art safety and control systems each work their magic, helping the TSX induce exhilaration with its clockwork performance. The available A-SPEC™ Kit further addresses the demands of performance driving enthusiasts. The TSX sports sedan
gets its thrust from a 16-valve, 2.4-liter, DOHC LEV-2 engine. The aluminum-alloy
in-line 4-cylinder engine employs i-VTEC®, a more sophisticated
version of the legendary Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
(VTEC®) system that extracts ample low-rpm torque and high-rpm power.
By precisely managing valve behavior, i-VTEC helps the engine put out
200-horsepower and reach its peak torque of 166 lbs-ft at just 4500
rpm. Acceleration is hearty across a wide rpm band. At the same time,
i-VTEC helps improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions. A
balance shaft system helps to cancel engine vibration, and precise drive-by-wire
throttle control results in a more direct pedal feel. Electronic direct
ignition helps extend the scheduled tune-up interval to 110,000 miles.
The TSX is available
with either a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission or a sophisticated
5-speed Sequential SportShift™ automatic transmission. Both transmissions
are designed to get the most out of the broad torque band of the 200-hp
engine. The light, compact 6-speed manual offers short and precise throws
that mimic the lightning-quick shift action of a racecar, and its short
clutch-pedal stroke makes gear changes seem effortless. The smooth-shifting,
5-speed automatic lets you control shifting when you feel like it, or
does it for you, if you prefer. The 4-wheel independent suspension's controlled ride will please both the driving enthusiast and the finicky passenger. The rigid unit body is designed for torsional and bending rigidity. It provides the backbone for the Formula One-inspired, double-wishbone front and rear suspension with rear multi-links. The combination results in a smooth ride and precise handling, helping to keep the wide tires of the 17-inch wheels in maximum contact. The suspension is optimized with firm springs and gas-filled dampers front and rear, for pleasant responsiveness and road feel. Front and rear stabilizer bars help maintain a flat cornering stance and a stable ride. Advanced technology
gives the TSX its precise handling control. A torque-sensitive, variable
power-assist rack-and-pinion steering system provides sharp response
in vigorous driving. Stopping is steady and firm with 4-wheel disc brakes,
and a standard 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps the driver
retain steering control during hard braking. Under adverse dynamic conditions,
standard Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) helps the driver retain
steering control by correcting for both oversteer and understeer. Its
traction control function helps the front wheels maintain sure-footed
acceleration. At higher speeds, the aerodynamics of the TSX contribute
to its stability. Standard 215/50 R17 Michelin high-performance All-Season
tires on 17-inch, seven-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels give the TSX an
aggressive stance and a firm footing. OUR TAKE ON THE ACURA TSX: The 2006 Acura TSX is in a heated battle with the Infinity G35 sedan, Lexus IS 300 and BMW 3 Series. As with all Acura vehicles, we are thoroughly impressed by the vehicles stability, control, reliability and refined details. One thing we would love to see Acura doing is stepping up the TSX with a more aggressive look to lure youthful buyers to the market the way the Acura RSX and NSX does. Nothing wrong with being a little bit more "Cool"! RELATED ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND SITES:
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