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2004 Acura TSX
Date Published: 3/26/08

2004 Acura TSX
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MSRP:
$26,490 - 28,490

Invoice:
$24,147 - 25,967

Class:
Premium Compact Car
2004 Acura TSX
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base w/nav. sys., man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Compact Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.1
Fuel Economy 6 5.2
Ride Quality 6 6.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 8 7.1
Quietness 6 6.2
Controls 8 6.6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 6.3
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 3.9
Cargo Room 3 3.9
Value within Class 7 5.1
Total Score: 62 56.8
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2004 Acura TSX Review
This newcomer to Honda's upscale Acura division targets the Audi A4, Infiniti G35, and other sporty near-luxury sedans. In size and price, the TL fits between Acura's smaller RSX coupe and its larger TL sedan. The only engine is 200-hp 2.4-liter 4 cyl. Transmissions are a 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid/traction control, and 17-inch alloy wheels are standard. So are head-protecting curtain side airbags, front torso side airbags, leather upholstery, sunroof, automatic climate control, tilt/telescope steering wheel, in-dash CD changer, and xenon headlamps. There are no options, though a second model adds a navigation system with voice recognition for some navigation, audio, and climate functions.
News
TSX sees no major near-term changes, but should soon follow big-sister TL by offering factory-developed "A-Spec" performance options. Acura hasn't confirmed this yet, but it wants stronger "street cred" with America's youth, so it seems only a matter of time before dealers will be selling TSX upgrades like stiff springs and shock absorbers, bigger wheels and tires, and "aero" body add-ons. As with the TL, TSX equipment will be sold separately and in various packages to suit owner budgets and needs. Unlike similar items available on the "aftermarket," installation would not affect the regular new-vehicle warranty, provided an authorized Acura dealer does the work.
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