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Review of the 2009 Acura TSX: Price under $30,000

The 2007 Acura TSX was a great car and as a result got some great reviews from both the media and also owners as well. Ok so we know that the first generation Acura TSX was a little on the boring side when it came to its styling, and the engines in the range lacked power. However the engine gave you a smooth response and the overall car handled well.

Well now it is time for the 2009 Acura TSX to show what it is made of, and the first thing that you will want to know is the cost. Well the price of these sedans start at just under $30,000. When you take your first look at the new Acura TSX you will notice that it is larger than the previous model, well 2.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches longer. However the overall height is 0.6 inches lower, so looking at the vehicle straight on the car has a more aggressive stance.

The ride is very comfortable thanks to it being wider and sitting a little lower, the direction turn is very quick and responsive. The steering is very precise thanks to it being perfectly weighted, so overall handling is great. However the power response from the engine still lacks a little something, ok the 2.4 liter engine is more than enough for everyday use, but it just lacks that little bit of power that you would sometimes want to call on.

It seems as if Acura knew that the engine lacked a bit of power, which is why the engineers have played around with the valve timing, this gives greater compression and more intake and exhaust flow. However no matter what they do, the 2.4 liter engine still is not a great option, you should choose a larger one which are more refined.

The 2009 Acura TSX does come with some nice gadgets in the interior like the XM satellite radio with six-disc CD/DVD changer which is linked to a ten-speaker system, also the navigation system with its real-time traffic and weather is a great piece of technology. Also included in the entertainment system is the standard Bluetooth and USB port interface, so you will never run out of music on your journey.

To sum up the TSX, it is a sedan that gets the job done, ok so you are never going to stand out in a crowd and shout out “I have a 2009 Acura TSX.” However for a car that costs just under $30,000, it is a cheap luxury option for those who can’t stretch their budget to a BMW or Mercedes.

Source - AutoBlog

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