Skyhawk

Please explain the difference between "doesn't have" and "not available" since we all know that options on the TSX are limited to exterior color, possibly interior, transmission, and navigation system.


There IS a difference. You should know that the TSX has standard front seat side torso airbags, in addition to the sidecurtain head airbags that also cover the front seat. In the TSX the rear only gets the head/curtain. In other cars (like Audi A4), rear seat side airbags (torso) are optional.

EDIT: Jason/ Bear Trap:
The Automobile article says "Not Available", not "N/A" (which could be construed as "Not Applicable"); "Not Available" means "Not Available". They have a separate notation for "Standard", as well.

Bear Trap

Thanks for the clarification, but that table is misleading. If I didn't know better, I would look at it and think the TSX doesn't have any rear seat protection other than seatbelts.

Johns

I am planning on doing a long post on my observations between the Mercedes C230 K, VW Passat, and the TSX. But, I will say that the quality of the plastic in the TSX is not up to par campared to the other two cars. The doors close with a slap, not the solid feel of both other cars. There are many more things that I will list in my post, but that being said, My wife and I both love the TSX and feel it is a well thought out car.

dabuda

i went to borders last nite just to read this article in Automobile but they don't even stock this mag...good thing i cancelled my suscription