- sedan 95,083
- 9,995 high price
- Honolulu, HI
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- sedan 95,083 gasoline grey automatic
2006 acura tsx review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The result is immediate throttle response followed by a rapid acquisition of speed. That throttle is actually a drive-by-wire accelerator. The six-speed manual gearbox is notably sweet, smooth and quick. The alternative is a five-speed automatic with sequential sport shift. the tsx is front-wheel drive, but it's tight and fun to drive. The suspension dances to the tune of a european sports sedan. A navigation system is optional 2,000), and has been revised for 2006. standard equipment includes perforated leather seating, moonroof, hid headlights, and a 360-watt acura premium audio system with six-disc cd changer and eight speakers. Xm satellite radio hardware is standard, but requires a subscription. Standard 17-inch nine-spoke alloy wheels come with v-rated performance tires safety features include vehicle stability assist (vsa) with traction control and side curtain airbags. the optional a-spec package 4,330) adds high-performance shocks and springs, lightweight 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped with michelin pilot all-season performance tires, and an aero kit featuring an air dam, chin spoiler, side skirts and a choice of deck lid or wing spoiler. The kit is installed by dealerships. The suspension is available separately 800). walkaroundfor 2006, the acura tsx gets a revised grille, bumper fascia, headlights and foglights. Styling cues add to the sporty looks. The nose is clean and sharp. The headlights are narrow, horizontal slits that wrap around the fenders. It shares most of its sheet metal with the european-market honda accord (which is different from the accord sold in the u. True to its intent as a sports sedan, the tsx features shorter overhangs than the accord, featuring a relatively long wheelbase given its length. (the overhang is the part of the car that extends past the wheels.) to get a picture of the scale, the tsx is 183 inches long with a wheelbase of 105 inches; the honda accord is 187. 6 inches long but also with a wheelbase of 105 inches. The rsx coupe is 172 inches long with a wheelbase of 101 inches. invisible to the eye are aerodynamic undertrays, strategic bellypans that help bring the coefficient of drag down to an impressive 0. 27 for the tsx. The backlight (rear window) slopes to meet a short trunk lid, which helps air separate cleanly off the back of the car at speed. the nine-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels complement the clean lines, and the p215/50r17 tires are low-profile but not radical. Discreet business-like chrome exhaust tips are tucked under the redesigned rear fascia at each edge and give the car attitude. The seat fits great and there's good legroom. The 8000-rpm tachometer is as big as the 160-mph speedometer because the tsx is all about using the tach. The faces of the gauges have been revised faces for 2006. The bright red needles give it just the right neon touch. There's a tidy three-spoke steering wheel, wrapped skin-tight in perforated leather, just small enough. The shift knob is right, blending function and style with leather and polished aluminum, without compromising the function. A fingertip away is a 360-watt sound system with a six-cd player, with a new audio-in port for portable music players (think ipod). The tsx receives an improved system for 2006, with bigger buttons, a faster processor, more voice recognition commands and a larger points of interest database. It's easy to program, and gives clear, accurate instructions visibly and audibly. The display is big and crisp. The system uses a combination of hard buttons and context-sensitive on-screen menus. The system also takes voice commands. Larger intake valves, increased valve timing and lift, increased intake and exhaust flow and reduced pumping losses combine for a healthy horsepower increase to 205 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 164 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm. This is actually a larger horsepower increase than it looks like on paper, thanks to the society of automotive engineer's new horsepower rating system. And despite the smaller number it's an increase in torque as well. Third gear feels good from 3600 rpm at 40 mph all the way up to about 75 mph. It's a sweet, slick-shifting six speed that makes shifting a pleasure, not a chore. The acceleration is linear from the drop of the gas pedal, without strain or surge. But smooth power delivery comes mostly from the i-vtec engine, using honda's latest variable valve timing and lift system. it's a wonderfully tuned engine. Never got the good cars. European drivers appreciated good handing more than we did, so they got the cars with the tightest suspensions, at the least. They got more powerful engines too, often because of lower environmental standards. But nowadays that's much less true. The tsx is a superb sports sedan. Double a-arms support the front, with a multi-link system in the rear. It's heavy for its size, but it's delicate to handle. It's sweet, but not touchy. We would have liked some aural attitude commensurate with the engine's capability and the tailpipes' promise. the suspension says no sweat to patchy roads. It swallows the worst of it with no bouncing or tipping or jolting. It usually takes a softer suspension to deliver a comfortable ride on roads like this. The suspension's combination of firm for the curves and comfortable on the street is exceptional. It can get a little twitchy on uneven surfaces at very high speeds, though. We pushed the tsx through some curves, and it came out the other end flying its colors. Understeer is minimal. The broad range of third gear again was useful, tremendous, even. Tachometer✔ Heated Seats✔ CD Changer✔ CD Player✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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