A subsidiary of the Honda concern, Acura, launches the Acura TSX luxury car. The model is a modified version of the European Honda Accord and was introduced to the global automotive community in 2011 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Exterior
The restyled version of the Acura TSX 2004 has not changed much in appearance - you can notice only the appearance of the updated front bumper, fog lights and a modified spoiler. Fog lights are integrated in the bumper. A more accurate and “calm” design was the radiator grill.
Engineers of the Korean auto concern were restyling the front of the body in order to improve the aerodynamic performance of Acura TSX. The chrome trim of the sedan windows gives it sophistication. A similar finish was used in the design of the exhaust pipes, alloy wheels, door handles and sunroof. Modification of the sedan with the V6 engine is equipped with 18-inch wheels.
Interior
Unlike the exterior, the Acura TSX has undergone significant changes. Adjustments were made to the design of the center console and interior decoration, the set of control keys on the steering wheel has expanded. The upholstery of the seats is made of contrasting genuine leather, as are the door armrests. Air duct control unit significantly increases the level of comfort and convenience of rear passengers.
Acura TSX navigation system is equipped with a VGA-display with an increase of 400%, compared with the previous model, resolution and 60 GB hard drive, with 15 GB allocated for music.
The engineers of the concern significantly improved the sound insulation of the cabin through the use of side windows of increased thickness, a specialized windshield and high-quality finishing materials.
The Acura TSX option package is quite rich. It includes a servo and heated rear-view mirrors, adjustable and heated seats, power windows, a servo sunroof. The luggage compartment, hood and fuel tank open from the passenger compartment. The seats have good lateral and lumbar support. There is enough free space on the back sofa for a comfortable accommodation of two passengers, however, if desired, three people can also sit there. The luggage compartment is 374 liters, which is the average for a sedan.
Specifications
Acura TSX is equipped with a four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine with 201 horsepower and a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 horsepower. The transmission is represented by a six-speed manual and automatic transmission. The front suspension is independent McPherson, the rear - independent multi-link design.
Options and prices
The average cost of Acura TSX is 2 million rubles. The basic equipment of the sedan is equipped with EBD and ABS systems, airbags, full power accessories, leather trim, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, an audio system with eight speakers, a multimedia system with an advanced display and a navigation system with a 60 GB hard drive.
Summary
The brainchild of a subsidiary of the Honda concern, the Acura TSX sedan in the restyled version received many changes that affected both the exterior of the car and the interior, together with technical equipment. For interior trim is used primarily genuine high-quality leather.
The company's engineers made significant changes to the design of the power unit: they were able to reduce the level of friction in the cylinders, which allowed to reduce fuel consumption. Acura TSX is notable for its good dynamism, excellent maneuverability and controllability provided by powerful engines.