Consumer Reports First Look: Acura TSX
02-06-2004 | 08:01 PM
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Consumer Reports First Look: Acura TSX
Just got my March, 2004 issue of Consumer Reports and under First Look section, saw the Acura TSX being reviewed. Here's what's been said.
Product: Acura TSX sedan
Full Report: September 2004
ACURA TSX
When Acura dropped the Integra in 2001, it replaced the car with the sporty two-door RSX. Last spring Acura introduced a new four-door sedan, the TSX, based on the Honda Accord that is sold in Europe, Japan, and elsewhere outside the U.S.
The TSX, designed to be sportier than the typical family sedan, has a 200-hp, 2.4-liter Four. For about $27,000, it comes well equipped with heated leather seats, stability control, and side-curtain air bags. Its main competitor is the Audi A4 1.8T, about $30,000.
In our preliminary driving, the TSX has been very pleasant. The smoth, quiet engine is coupled to either a 6-speed namual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The stick shift is a delight; the automatic, very smooth and responsive. The TSX is fairly agile, with responsive steering and good tire grip. The ride is quite firm though well controlled. The cabin is quiet, the seats are comfortable, and the fit and finish are impressive.
Most controls are easy to use. The standard low-beam HID headlights have good intensity, but they also have a sharp cutoff that can distract oncoming drivers on undulating roads.
Product: Acura TSX sedan
Full Report: September 2004
ACURA TSX
When Acura dropped the Integra in 2001, it replaced the car with the sporty two-door RSX. Last spring Acura introduced a new four-door sedan, the TSX, based on the Honda Accord that is sold in Europe, Japan, and elsewhere outside the U.S.
The TSX, designed to be sportier than the typical family sedan, has a 200-hp, 2.4-liter Four. For about $27,000, it comes well equipped with heated leather seats, stability control, and side-curtain air bags. Its main competitor is the Audi A4 1.8T, about $30,000.
In our preliminary driving, the TSX has been very pleasant. The smoth, quiet engine is coupled to either a 6-speed namual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The stick shift is a delight; the automatic, very smooth and responsive. The TSX is fairly agile, with responsive steering and good tire grip. The ride is quite firm though well controlled. The cabin is quiet, the seats are comfortable, and the fit and finish are impressive.
Most controls are easy to use. The standard low-beam HID headlights have good intensity, but they also have a sharp cutoff that can distract oncoming drivers on undulating roads.
02-06-2004 | 08:29 PM
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Re: Consumer Reports First Look: Acura TSX
Originally posted by Whatchamacallit
The standard low-beam HID headlights have good intensity, but they also have a sharp cutoff that can distract oncoming drivers on undulating roads.
The standard low-beam HID headlights have good intensity, but they also have a sharp cutoff that can distract oncoming drivers on undulating roads.
Anyway, it sounds like CR LIKES it!
02-06-2004 | 09:46 PM
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I am guessing what CR means is, if we hit a bump and the nose drops a bit and come back up, the oncoming driver will see our bright HID flash really fast and that prob would be annoying to them.
I, as the driver, am not too bothered with the sharp cut-off. I think the cut-off does good job of lighting the road and the mid-to-lower portion of the car infront of me. I also find that the cut-off saves the HIDs from flashing it into the rear-view mirror of the car infront of me.
Pretty much all positive comments and since their only complaint was the HID cut-off, so far so good. Can't wait for the full review in September 2004 though.
I, as the driver, am not too bothered with the sharp cut-off. I think the cut-off does good job of lighting the road and the mid-to-lower portion of the car infront of me. I also find that the cut-off saves the HIDs from flashing it into the rear-view mirror of the car infront of me.
Pretty much all positive comments and since their only complaint was the HID cut-off, so far so good. Can't wait for the full review in September 2004 though.
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