Restyled, retooled and reloaded, the 2010 Acura TSX is sleeker, sexier and more powerful than ever before. Step inside and prepare for the most luxurious thrill ride ever engineered.
The all-new 2010 TSX ($29,310 MSRP plus $810 destination and handling) is Acura’s cure for the modern sports sedan. Brilliant styling, incomparable luxury and the latest technology combine with an exceptional new engine to create one of the most unique and pulse-pounding production vehicles ever built by the company.
At the heart of Acura’s newest TSX is an all-new 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine. Capable of generating 201 hp and 172 lb/ft of torque, Acura’s powerplant is controlled by a dynamic five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Lightweight aluminum components not only improve the overall efficiency of the TSX, but also improve strength and smoothness as well.
For 2010, there’s even more excitement in store with the addition of an available 3.5-liter V6 engine. The V6 adds even more sport to the already athletic nature of the popular TSX sedan, generating an incredible 280 hp with improved acceleration and high-end torque. Slated for arrival this summer, the V6 easily satisfies the driving enthusiast’s appetite for an incredibly fun-to-drive, yet refined sports sedan.
Acura’s smooth i-VTEC (intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control) engine may be the most advanced variable valve-timed powerplant in existence. With exceptional low rpm torque and high rpm horsepower, the all-aluminum engine improves front-to-rear weight distribution to drastically enhance handling and agility, all while improving efficiency and emissions. The newest TSX achieves fuel efficiency ratings of up to 30 mpg highway. The intake valves open longer and deeper at about 4,500 rpm to enhance airflow, ensuring a combustion process that’s simply bursting at the seams with oxygen. The result is immediate, exhilarating strength and speed.
Additionally, the TSX’s engine provides smooth, vibration-free operation through a multitude of engine components that are constantly working together to reduce vibration and limit noise production. Dual balance shafts turn in opposite directions at twice the engine speed to offset vibration from piston motion while a rigid aluminum block and head, lightweight pistons and valves and a silent cam chain interact seamlessly to ensure peak efficiency and luxurious smoothness.
Get really visceral with the five-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission. It combines the convenience of precise and intuitive automatic shifting with shift-for-yourself enjoyment. The integrated steering wheel-mounted paddleshifters deliver quick, precise shifts at your fingertips and provide a race-inspired driving experience.
Despite its luxury, no sportscar is complete without an available clutch pedal. The TSX offers a dynamic and exciting six-speed close-ratio manual transmission. The shifter features short throws and precise linkage for quick, confident shifting while the clutch’s low-effort, short pedal movement reduces leg fatigue for faster, more thrilling operation. In short, gear changes are quick, smooth and thoroughly enjoyable.
Handling and control has been re-engineered to be worthy and supportive of such exhilarating power. A double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension system ensures smooth, precise steering with firm resistance and good feel. Dual-mode dampening improves highway performance and high-speed cruising.
Acura’s advanced, electronically assisted rack-and-pinion steering system puts ultimate responsiveness at your fingertips and makes tight cornering precise and unforgettable. Massive ventilated antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution give the newest TSX unrivaled stopping power.
Before setting foot in the new 2010 Acura TSX, ask yourself if your blood pressure can handle it.
