Acura launches 2009 TSX at the New York Auto Show
According to the Japanese luxury brand, the new Acura TSX is larger, more agile and sportier than the first-generation model.
Under the hood, the new TSX will keep a 2.4-liter inline-4, which will develop 201 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. But apart from the numbers, Acura promises a more usable power range, which was one of the first TSX's shortcomings. To achieve this, the engine gets a higher compression ratio, revised valve timing and improved intake and exhaust gas flow.
Like before, transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic with manual mode and wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Among other improvements, the 2009 TSX gets a stiffer body structure, improved underbody aerodynamics and better sound insulation. The A-pillars have been slimmed down to improve visibility, and the new car grows in width, track width, wheelbase and overall length.
Inside, Acura's sport sedan gets a makeover which richer materials. As with the previous model, convenience and technology features abound, including Bluetooth wireless connectivity, power seats, a premium sound system with XM radio and a USB port. A navigation system with voice recognition is optional, as is a DVD-Audio surround system with 10 speakers.
Pricing will be announced prior to its availability, which should be early next summer.
photo:Honda
According to the Japanese luxury brand, the new Acura TSX is larger, more agile and sportier than the first-generation model.
Under the hood, the new TSX will keep a 2.4-liter inline-4, which will develop 201 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. But apart from the numbers, Acura promises a more usable power range, which was one of the first TSX's shortcomings. To achieve this, the engine gets a higher compression ratio, revised valve timing and improved intake and exhaust gas flow.
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Like before, transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic with manual mode and wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Among other improvements, the 2009 TSX gets a stiffer body structure, improved underbody aerodynamics and better sound insulation. The A-pillars have been slimmed down to improve visibility, and the new car grows in width, track width, wheelbase and overall length.
Inside, Acura's sport sedan gets a makeover which richer materials. As with the previous model, convenience and technology features abound, including Bluetooth wireless connectivity, power seats, a premium sound system with XM radio and a USB port. A navigation system with voice recognition is optional, as is a DVD-Audio surround system with 10 speakers.
Pricing will be announced prior to its availability, which should be early next summer.
photo:Honda