2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon

2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Review
2011 Acura TSX to continue in his role as a bridge in a model of Honda's premium brand, a constant, if unusual topping performer in four-cylinder sedan and a sport sedan more exciting when it is available with the V6. But the biggest news for TSX-bar, in 2011, is the addition of a model truck. Offers more cargo space than most competitors, storage and a flat floor that can hold objects close to 70 inches long, TSX Sportwagon adds to the versatility of welcome and elegance to a model that were frankly less interest each year.
 

The Sport Wagon comes standard with the TSX 201 horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and five-speed automatic transmission. While fans would prefer the new Acura car will be a rival in front sports car Audi A4 and BMW 328i by combining a V6, manual transmission and AWD, the reality is that the TSX offers a balanced performance Sport Wagon the dynamics of almost all categories and superior fuel economy. Acura plans to offer only 4,000 units in North America, a temporarily take the temperature of American enthusiasm for a luxury car in Japan, so be on the list if you wish.

Sportwagon adds a new perspective to design the Toronto Stock Exchange, as the roofline tapering and pointed, the future shock angles gives the vehicle an image of speed, even at rest. Acura TSX has also tamed the beak, the design of gate bias before and fascia, which has undermined what is otherwise a solid car under the metal plates. The front end of the 2011 Acura TSX still looks great and techno, but exceeded its metal was considerably reduced.

Overall, the TSX offers an excellent way to drive daily, comfortable, large amount of standard equipment, plus a state-of-the-art navigation system and entertainment. In a four-cylinder under the pretext of driving experience can be a bit 'bland - the A4 and 3 Series are just more fun to drive. It might be useful to examine the downloadable versions of the Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima and Volkswagen CC as well. With the V6 and sports suspension and steering, however, the TSX gains more dynamic personality. In both cases, the TSX should be examined, and it is certainly one of the best luxury sedans and wagon market values.
 

Body styles, trim levels and options

2011 Acura TSX is a compact entry-level luxury sedan available in base, wagons, and V6 trim levels. Base the TSX and TSX Sportwagon offers a standard equipment, which includes 17-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, fog lights, sunroof, keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, tilt and telescopic steering column, eight-part driving seat with memory, four-way power passenger seat, leather upholstery, heated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror and the rear seat 60/40-split-folding. Standard with Bluetooth and a seven-speaker audio CD player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and a USB port. In addition, more power and displacement, the V6 adds firmer suspension, 18-inch wheels, and noise-canceling audio system features.

Optional Technology Package adds a rearview camera, hard drive navigation system, voice recognition, real-time reporting of traffic and weather, a 10-speaker Acura / ELS Surround sound system with single CD player, storage digital music and for the car, a power liftgate.

Engines and performance

The TSX front wheel is available with a choice of two engines. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine gets 201 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque (172 pound-feet when equipped with a manual transmission) while the 3.5-liter V6 generates 280 horsepower and 254 lb -ft. A five-speed automatic transmission with sport shift paddles is standard on all models, although a six-speed manual is available for the four-cylinder sedan only.

The test oped a manual TSX sedan four-cylinder 60 km / h stop in an ordinary 7.7 seconds. The sedan and Sportwagon automatic once crossed the lights around a second slower. V6, on the other hand, posted a competitive time of 6.4 seconds 00-60.

Estimated fuel economy estimate for the TSX sedan four-cylinder automatic is 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 26 combined, the manual version is reduced to 21/29/24. The car is 22/30/25, while the V6 comes to 19/28/23.

Security


Standard safety equipment on the 2011 TSX include antilock brakes (with brake assist), stability control, traction control, active head restraints, front airbags seat side and full length side curtain airbags. In brake tests , has both versions four and six cylinders of the TSX 133 feet to stop from 60 mph. It is at least 10-15 yards longer than we expect a sport sedan-like. Sportwagon came to stand in 127 feet.

For 2011 Acura TSX has not been evaluated by the new government, more grueling 2011 crash test procedures. For 2010, the ratings of the sedan (which is not comparable to the test in 2011) resulted in five-out-of-five stars for all tests of frontal and side impact. It also earned Insurance Institute for Highway Safety top note of "good" in both frontal and side-offset crash tests.
 

Interior Design and Special Features

Although a little 'attenuated its predecessor, the 2011 Acura TSX is still quite dense, with buttons and switches, especially in the center console. Most of the checks and controls are fairly intuitive and logical, however. Equipped with a package of technology, the TSX offers an excellent navigation system (now based on the hard drive in 2011), with a voice command, real-time traffic, weather, and a large LCD screen, a control knob secondary. Involved in the Acura / ELS surround sound system is certainly enough to justify the extra cost.

New heating / cooling vents in the rear center console to provide greater comfort for rear passengers. Load center console box is now also temperature controlled to keep making better launch McDonald's cold or hot. Interior space is good for the sedan, with a slightly lower than the greats of the TL, and much more than competitors like the Lexus IS 250. The trunk measures 12.6 cubic feet. The Sport Wagon is opened further, providing nearly 61 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats folded. This improves both the Audi A4 and BMW 3 series.

Driving Impressions

For 2011 Acura TSX rides quietly at highway speeds, thanks to thicker glass and better insulation. The power of four-cylinder engine is adequate, but compared to other luxury cars, entry-level to leave the Toronto Stock Exchange with a bit dull to drive character. The V6 Sportwagon is more alive with its sports suspension and in the case of V6, bolder acceleration. Both disks work well, the manual is easy to work with a short trip and coupling of the linear accelerator tip-in, while changes automatically provides smooth comfort.

Price $ 30.960