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Article: 2004 Acura TSX. (New Cars).(Brief Article)
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- Popular Mechanics
- Article date:
- May 1, 2003
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Honda's other division is fleshing out its product line with a new sedan, the TSX. Based on the European Honda Accord, the car is smaller than the Accord that the company sells here. The Acura TSX slots between the RSX coupe and TL sedan, in both size and price. Power is from a 200-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that cranks out 166 ft.-lb. of torque and willingly runs up to its 7100-rpm redline. The engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed manually shiftable SportShift automatic. All four low-profile 17-in. tires are planted on the pavement independently. Acura's VSA stability and traction control system helps keep the tires there, and the 4-wheel disc ABS slows ...
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Article: Acura TSX is tops.(Mundo Latino)(Brief ...
Latino Leaders;
December 1, 2004 ;
585 words
...Consumer Reports has named the Acura TSX best overall in tests of four mid ... the $40 functions on five. The TSX, the A4, and the $40 sport rear ... CS's director of testing, "The Acura TSX and the Subaru Legacy GT are better ...
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