2007 Acura TSX Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

Our road test for the 2007 Acura TSX includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Acura TSX from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Acura TSX, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Acura TSX help you decide if a 2007 Acura TSX is right for you.

2007 Acura TSX Road Test

Pros	Cons

Steering/handling	Navigation-system controls

Instruments/controls

Build quality

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
6	5	6	6.6

Test manual-transmission TSX did 7.9 sec 0-60 mph, delighted with light, precise shift/clutch action. Modest power below 3000 rpm, so highway passing or merging demands the "right" gear. Automatic transmission dulls off-the-line snap, but alert throttle response means good highway punch.

Fuel Economy

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
7	7	7	5.4

Test manual-transmission TSXs averaged 22.6-30.2 mpg, test automatic 26.4. Premium-grade fuel required.

Ride Quality

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
6	6	6	5.9

Firm but never jarring, even on badly cratered pavement. Body motions well-controlled.

Steering/Handling/Braking

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
8	8	8	7.3

Impressively agile on challenging mountain roads, with assured grip, minimal body lean. Quick, responsive steering adds to the fun. Powerful brakes have excellent pedal feel.

Quietness

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
6	6	6	6.2

Refined for a small sports sedan, though not luxury-class hushed. Revvy, ultrasmooth 4-cyl engine audible but not unpleasant at high rpm. Tire noise intrudes some on coarse pavement, but isn't irksome. Wind rush minimal.

Controls

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
8	8	7	7.2

Simple and smart, though available navigation system takes learning. It absorbs some climate and audio functions, which can frustrate simple adjustments, and its voice recognition understands only clearly spoken, precisely worded commands. Ingot-solid on-road feel, good detail finish, classy cabin materials.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
7	7	7	6.9

Cozy feel, but spacious enough. Firm, supportive seats bolstered to keep occupants secure in exuberant cornering. Standard tilt/telescope steering wheel and power seat help tailor a sound basic driving stance. Good all-around visibility.

Room/Comfort (rear)

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
4	4	4	3.7

Head room tight for six-footers, but surprisingly good leg and toe space even with front seats fully aft. Short seat cushion shy on leg support. Entry/exit slightly constricted by narrowish floor passages.

Cargo Room

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
3	3	3	4.2

Not bountiful, but good for a compact, and most all the space is usable. Trunklid hinges don't intrude much and are designed so as not to crush packages. Standard split folding rear seatback has interior keylock, in-trunk releases. Cabin storage just adequate.

Value within Class

Base, man.	Base, auto.	Base w/nav. sys., man.	Class Average
8	7	7	6.3

TSX delivers the same solid quality and high features-per-dollar quotient as Acura's larger TL, but ups the fun-to-drive factor with a trimmer, lighter package. Automatic transmission steals some scoot, and the engine can feel lazy at low speeds, but those are minor blemishes to what is a strong Recommended pick among premium compact cars.

Total Score