2010 Acura TSX: More Power, Slightly Less Sport

The 2010 Acura TSX has received a number of updates, but the biggest update is the availability of a powerful V6 engine for the first time. Acura’s TSX is an entry level, sporty compact that previously had been powered by a high-revving four cylinder engine. When it was last redesigned, the TSX got larger, but didn’t receive a boost in power which hampered the car’s performance qualities until now.

With the V6 engine, the 2010 Acura TSX is quicker and delivers ample midrange torque. Although the car is heavier than the base model, it hasn’t lost nimbleness say test drivers at a Missouri Acura dealer  thanks to updated suspension. Overall, some among Pittsburgh Used Acura dealers say the balance is excellent with only moderate understeer characteristic of front-wheel drive cars.

The interior of the 2010 Acura TSX V6 is familiar, but it remains packed with technology and sporty, firm leather. The automatic transmission with the TSX also comes with paddle shifters which completes the sport feel according to some shopping for a new Acura Washington DC. The only negative in regards to the interior may be the rear seating accommodations, which drivers have noted are a bit cramped.

More power is usually a great idea for any premium sport sedan. With a 280 horsepower V6 engine under the hood, the Acura TSX can really move with the best of them. But combining the additional weight with the occasional understeer could make the TSX feel a little less performance oriented than many of its German counterparts. Nonetheless, in the world of compact premium sedans, the 2010 Acura TSX remains a great value.

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Acura TL Adds Sportiness With Manual Transmission

The Acura brand has been attempting to radically change its image with consumers by moving up market and by increasing its sportiness quotient to more comfortably be associated with the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus. With the new Acura TL, Acura has intended to standout from the crowd with its bold styling, and has improved performance thanks to a powerful V6 engine and the availability of a six-speed manual transmission.

The manual transmission is an all-new unit that Acura hopes will improve the TL’s performance pedigree. According to sources at Middletown Acura, the gearbox is designed to provide effortless shifting, and is ideally suited for the torquey 3.7-liter V6 that powers the TL.

The addition of a manual transmission shaves about 110 pounds off the Acura TL’s curb weight. Virginia Acura dealers say the new TL will also feature sportier handling suspension, a Hill-Start Assist program, and even stronger bushings to bolster the engine and transmission, preventing any movement during spirited driving. Despite all-wheel drive and an engine that produces over 300 horsepower, Used Acura Trenton stresses that the TL still manages a respectable 18 miles per gallon city and 26 miles per gallon highway.

Acura TL buyers can opt for the available technology package which adds satellite navigation, a 10-speaker audio system, and other tech features. Other options include either 18-inch or 19-inch wheels with performance tires. Priced from $35,105, some drivers may not feel as though the Acura has become the luxury car leader just yet in terms of panache, but it’s clear that the TL should provide a competitive value.

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