The TSX employs front-wheel-drive and uses Acura's signature trapezoidal grille. Recent concepts from Acura show increased emphasis of this grille, suggesting that a next generation of the TSX would enhance the look.
The TSX relies on a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 205 horsepower. It's an adequate engine to get the TSX around, but it doesn't deliver exciting acceleration.
The cabin material fit and finish is good in the TSX. The main option in the car, which is presented as a trim level, is navigation, a worthwhile option.
Our main complaint with the steering wheel buttons is that it needs one set for voice command of the phone system and another set for voice command of navigation and other car functions.
The TSX navigation system uses a premium points-of-interest database, accessible through the button labeled Places. This database includes Zagat ratings for restaurants.
The six-disc changer is nice, but lack of support for MP3 CDs is inconvenient and baffling. The stereo system itself only produces average sound quality.
Quite a bit of help is available on the car's LCD, showing you how to use things like the voice command system and the Bluetooth cell phone integration.
