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Note: This performance review was created when the 2011 Acura TSX was new.
Performance: | 7.6 |
The 2011 Acura TSX starts to lose points in the performance arena. It isn’t a bad car by any means, but reviewers gripe about understeer and a lack of power, especially with the TSX’s four-cylinder engine. The V6 engine, however, is definitely the press favorite. It’s powerful, and the extra weight increases steering precision.
The 2011 Acura TSX sedan is quick and fun to drive, especially with the V6 engine. While the V6 is fun to drive, reviewers complain that it’s only available with an automatic transmission.
The TSX's base four-cylinder engine makes 201 horsepower, which most reviewers say doesn't provide a lot of oomph. The other option is a new 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 280 horsepower.
The EPA hasn’t released fuel economy data for the 2011 TSX, but information for the 2010 sedan is available. The 2010 TSX with the four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission nets 21/30 mpg city/highway. The manual transmission yeilds 20/28 mpg. Meanwhile, the new V6 engine gets a rating of 18/27 mpg.
Most reviewers feel that the 2011 Acura TSX handles well, especially with the additional weight the V6 engine provides. One common complaint is understeer, which makes driving on winding roads difficult. The brakes, on the other hand, perform well. They deliver short and controlled stops.
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