Posted on 06.17.2013 17:00
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Tom Burkart
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Acura | sedan | Acura TSX | luxury cars | Cars | Car Reviews | Acura
The TSX is one of Acura’s sportiest models with European suspension tu...
Posted on 06.17.2013 17:00
by
Tom Burkart
Filed under:
Acura | sedan | Acura TSX | luxury cars | Cars | Car Reviews | Acura
The TSX is one of Acura’s sportiest models with European suspension tunes keeping the front-drive sedan interesting to drive. It competes with low-spec Lexus IS models, base Audi A4s, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA250, as well as numerous mid-size cars, like the Hyundai Sonata Turbo.The big news for the model is that last year’s Special Edition model continues into 2013 packing a deeper front bumper, some tasteful side skirts and a new rear bumper that emphasizes the TSX’s dual exhaust pipes. The SE is one of the cheapest trims and is offered on the four-cylinder models only. Coming with either a six-speed manual or no-cost automatic transmission, the Special Edition also dresses up the interior with unique lighting, red stitching and some great-looking aluminum pedals.The TSX has been Acura’s cheapest model since its 2003 introduction, but the bottom rung is now occupied by the Civic-based ILX sedan. The TSX is not much larger inside than the ILX but packs more refined driving manners, better handling, and an optional V-6 that dramatically improves performance, but it comes with some drawbacks versus the high-revving four that powers most TSX’s.Refreshed in 2011, the TSX is looking very familiar and tired in standard trims, making the Special Edition more desirable than ever. The TSX’s primarily German competitors have all moved up a size and price class in the 10 years since the TSX debuted, soon to be replaced by future compact sedans from Audi and BMW.Click past the jump for the full review of the Acura TSX Special Edition. Acura TSX originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 17 June 2013 17:00 EST. read more