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The 2008 Acura TL Type-S provides a blend of comfort, convenience, and sportiness, at a reasonable price. The TL has a 6-Speed Manual Transmission with Performance Tires, 3.5L V6, 286-horsepower engine, an updated vehicle security immobilizer system, two new exterior colors and expansion to 76 metropolitan areas for the AcuraLink real-time traffic system.

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02/10/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
Acura announced today it will debut the all-new 2009 Acura TSX sports sedan at the 2008 New York International Auto Show and released an exterior photo of the new model. Scheduled to go on-sale in the spring, the 2009 Acura TSX will be the second generation of Acura’s popular entry level sedan and feature numerous advancements in performance, styling, technology and safety.

“The new 2009 TSX speaks clearly to the direction we are taking our Acura sedans in the future,” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president auto sales, “The TSX is a significant step in the advancement of our sedan lineup and the continued enhancement of the Acura brand.”

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By Holly R.

Introduction:
If you have self-control issues, you do *not* want this car. You won’t be able to afford to keep it after all the tickets you’ll get. With that said, this was my first car for a review. Wow, what a car! I was thrilled to drive it, to say the least.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Super-stiff suspension (a sedan that drives like a sports car)
• Easy to read gauges and controls
• Super-comfortable seats
• Superb acceleration

Cons:

• Headlamp beam pattern is not good (dark, curvy roads using the low beam setting was downright scary)
• Bluetooth® was too hard to program (of course, I still haven’t been able to program my portable one, so take this criticism with a grain of salt)
• The windows didn’t roll down or up smoothly and it would be hard and frustrating to just crack the window open for some ventilation

Driving Impressions:
I was actually a bit terrified to drive this car. A 6-speed manual transmission! I’ve not driven a stick in almost 10 years! What started off as a somewhat shaky experience, turned into a comfortable ride within just a few miles. Once I hit the freeway, I’d bonded with the car. The car is just plain FUN TO DRIVE! Read the rest of this entry »

Overview Acura TSX Full Review Consumer Reviews of TSX Acura TSX Photo Gallery Acura TSX Specs

The 2008 Acura TSX is a popular entry-level luxury sedan that is fun to drive, has great fuel economy, precise steering, a smooth shifter, many high tech features, a luxurious interior, is really safe, and might just be the perfect all around vehicle. The TSX is equipped with a 2.4 liter, 16 valve i-VTEC four-cylinder engine, puts out 205 horsepower, 165 lb-ft of torque and does a 0-60-mph in 7 seconds. It has a ton of technological features that include heated leather seats, a sunroof, climate control and an optional navigational system with voice recognition so you can control the stereo and heating controls by voice. The 2008 Acura TSX earned a 5-star crash test rating from the NHTSA for driver side and frontal impact and 4-stars for its passenger and rear impact. Overall, the TSX is a great buy. Watch the video review as Kurt sums up the character of this extremely sporty, high tech, entry-level luxury sedan.

 

 

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By Kurt Gensheimer

Blings:

• Shifter feels like it’s greased with Crisco
• Excellent fuel economy
• High fun-to-drive factor
• Luxurious and high tech interior
• Comes standard with everything but navigation

Dings:

• Vague clutch pickup in first gear
• Four cylinder is a little lacking in grunt

Verdict: The car that Mr. Miyagi would drive until the end of time. Read the rest of this entry »

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by Twain Mein

Introduction

This is the upgrade to the very popular mid/full-sized SUV, the Acura MDX. This SUV slots between the Toyota Highlander and Chevrolet Tahoe in size and offers 3^rd row seating. Equipped with lots of features, 300 horsepower, and bold new styling, its no mystery why the MDX is already Acura’s best selling model.

Pros:

• An SUV that handles well
• Every electronic gadget you could imagine
• Luxurious interior
• Real 3^rd row seating

Cons:

• Modest acceleration
• Mediocre gas mileage
• Electronics overload

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by Alex Kramer

Pros:

• Truly inspired handling
• Bold interior and exterior styling
• Smooth, refined drivetrain
• Awesome DVD based multi-channel audio/video system

Cons:

• Acceleration could use a little more “oomph”
• Operation of navigation system could be made easier
• 3^rd row seats are for kids only
• Cartoonish front grill

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by John G.

Up and Down

Up:

• Handles like a tall sports car: tight and responsive
• Sneaky fast motor
• Paddle shifters are a hoot
• Seating and driving positions work for both very short and very tall people
• A crossover SUV that’s fun to drive? OMG THE SUN JUST EXPLODED!

Down:

• Computerized audio, climate, and navigation system nearly impossible to learn and use
• No full size spare tire, no engine temperature gauge
• Cargo space, like most compact SUVs, not quite big enough for bicycles

Driving Impressions

There’s something about VTEC that makes you drive like That Guy.

It’s not just the variable valve timing: Toyotas have it, but they don’t make you want to dice freeway merges like you’re on your final qualifying lap. Nissan uses it, but no one feels the urge to drift a Sentra through a yellow light like they’re playing Grand Theft Auto. Ever since the Integra GSR, “VTEC” has been basically synonymous with “Drive it like you stole it.”

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The Acura RDX is designated by the marketing wizards as a luxury urban sports utility vehicle. Powered with a 240 HP turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, this energizer bunny is targeted squarely at the BMW X3, Land Rover LR2 and the soon-to-be-released Infiniti EX35.

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