- station wagon 86,467
- 15,999 high price
- Bakersfield, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- station wagon 86,467 grey
2011 acura tsx review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New wagon joins updated sedan lineup. introductionthe sharply creased acura tsx is something like the swiss army knife among smaller, near-luxury sedans, and now among wagons, too. It does a lot of jobs well. If it's not the best car in its class by any particular measure, the tsx is good by many measures. It's very easy to live with in all locales and loaded with relative value. for 2011, the acura tsx sedan gets a slight facelift. There are also subtle interior updates for the 2011 tsx sedans, along with aerodynamic improvements and engine efficiencies that raise epa mileage ratings by 1 mpg across the board. yet the big development is the new 2011 tsx sport wagon. With more than 60 cubic feet of easily accessed cargo space, the wagon makes a nice, quieter alternative to a small suv or crossover. It delivers almost as much utility, better reflexes and better fuel economy than just about any suv extant. the 2011 acura tsx comes standard with heated leather-trimmed seats, power everything, dual-zone climate control, a great sounding high-watt stereo, electronic stability control and a full array of airbags. It scores well in government and insurance industry crash tests. The acura tsx competes primarily with the audi a4, bmw 3 series, and lexus is, and to a lesser extent with the mercedes-benz c-class, saab 9-3 and volkswagen cc. the tsx uses front-wheel drive, whereas true sports sedans and many of its competitors are rear-wheel drive. Regardless, this acura remains one of the better-handling front-drive sedans available. It's grown bigger, heavier and more luxurious over the last few years, and as a result it plods a bit more than it once did. It's rated at 201 horsepower, but it revs happily and, with the 6-speed manual, it's the most fun tsx to drive. It also gets great fuel economy, delivering up to 22 mpg city, 31 highway, according to the epa. It's never crude or rough. the tsx sedan is also available with 3. 5-liter v6, delivering substantially more power and torque, with a 3 mpg mileage penalty. It's more substantial, perhaps, and heavier, with character more in tune with the luxury class. technology has always been a big part of the tsx's appeal, and this extends beyond the drivetrain and chassis. Updated for 2011, acura's superb navigation system is the equal of anything in the class. It displays real-time traffic with congestion re-routing and local and national weather. The top-line audio system sets a standard for the class, too, with superbly crisp surround sound. Like the other features, voice command and hands-free bluetooth cell phone architecture are cleanly integrated with the car's electronics. The tsx delivers acura's hallmark traits of smooth mechanicals, a feature-rich cabin and distinctive, if not necessarily pretty design. If it isn't a true sports sedan, it's very good being what it is: a stylish, efficient premium compact sedan with a sporty tilt. Options are limited. the tsx sedan 29,610) is powered by a 2. 4-liter inline-4, delivering 201 horsepower and up to 172 pound feet of torque. Either a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission is available for the price, with 17-inch alloy wheels. It comes standard with the same features as the sedan, with a few wagon-only items such as a rear cargo cover. the tsx v6 sedan 35,150) upgrades with a 3. 5-liter v6 generating 280 horsepower and 254 pound-feet. The package also adds premium els audio with more power, 10 speakers, a cd changer and a 15-gb storage drive, and a back-up camera. On the wagon, it includes a power liftgate. The window sticker will list tsxs with this package as separate technology models. The tsx does offer a number of dealer installed options, including a remote starter, exterior racks and spoilers and interior trim kits. safety features include the required complement of airbags: front-impact airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for outboard passengers front and rear. There are active head restraints for front passengers and anchors for child safety seats (latch) in back. Active safety features include electronic stability control (esc) and anti-lock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist. A tire pressure monitor is required by federal law. walkaroundthe tsx applies what acura calls its keen edge design theme. Like it or not, the hard creases and prominent bulges stand out more explicitly than those on acuras past. There is a consistency to acura's styling that ties its current models together, starting with the prominent, stylized caliper logo, and there is no mistaking the tsx as anything other than a vehicle from honda's luxury brand. what stands out for 2011 is the newly introduced tsx sport wagon. It's more than seven inches longer than a bmw 3 series and five inches longer than a lexus if, and it's wider than both. there's no deceit in the tsx wagon, with nothing meant to imply that it is some truck-style, suv or crossover. Its aesthetics rest in its utility. We like that, even if the large rear hatch and bulging rear bumper create a big rear end. for 2011, all tsx models get a mild facelift: the chin spoiler in front has been revised. There's a new grille and new, bright garnishes below the front bumper around the fog lights. In back, the taillights and license-plate trim have been updated. the 2011 tsx styling tweaks come with new underbody panels intended to improve aerodynamics. These plastic sheets essentially fare-in many mechanical components, smoothing airflow underneath the car and minimizing the aural disturbance it creates. In its quest to reduce noise inside the tsx, acura has also improved the glass. The windshield now has a sheet of sound-deadening acoustic laminate between layers of glass, and the side windows are nearly 25 percent thicker than before. the tsx's front end blends elements from acura's other two sedans, the sporty tl and the more serious rl, and from the mdx sport utility. Its side view departs a bit more from the acura family look, but keeps just enough of the cues to stay true to its keen edge design dna. Any rear angle is more than a bit busy, and suggests recent toyota camrys more than the previous tsx. The five spokes now have a beveled lip, giving them a little more visual depth. The split five-spoke 18-inch wheels that identify the tsx v6 are unchanged. The six-cylinder is also distinguished by a v6 badge on the trunk and slightly larger lower grille inlets. interiorthe 2011 acura tsx benefits from a range of updates inside, beginning with minor appearance items like chrome door releases and contrasting stitching on the standard leather seats. There is also more sound insulation throughout. This all goes along with the introduction of the new tsx sport wagon. two other functional improvements stand out for 2011. The center-console storage box is now cooled by the air conditioning, keeping candy bars, snacks or even a canned soft drink fit for consumption on the hottest days. And the navigation system, already quite effective, has been updated with a full vga monitor that greatly enhances resolution. it's easy to like the tsx interior. The cabin is comfortable without being plush, and sporty without being sparse. Communication between driver and car is, for the most part, open, easy and unabridged. the decorative trim is a dark gray metallic plastic, and everything else inside the wagon we tested was black, except for the trim around the main gauges and a couple of buttons. The effect is somber, dark, dense and boring. With the tsx's conventional stick key, which is increasingly rare in this class of sedans, it almost made the car feel dated. (however, some of us prefer traditional keys.) the tsx is anything but dated. We'd choose one with a two-tone interior schemes. The lighter color below the trim line makes the tsx cabin much more appealing. the front seats are supportive, with enough side bolstering for reasonably rambunctious motoring on twisty roads. The bottom cushion could be deeper. CD Changer✔ Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats✔ Bluetooth✔ Backup Camera✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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