www.autobytel.com The 2012 Acura TSX is a perfect mix of a luxury and sports car. You can trace the roots of the TSX all the way back to the Acura Integra which is a legend in the sport compact car world. But the TSX has grown up and sports 4-doors and tons of luxury features. But make no mistake; the sports car blood line is still present. The 2012 Acura TSX has a base price of 010 with the top of the line sedan version costing 650. The 2012 Acura TSX comes with 2 available engines. The first is a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine with VTECH. This engine makes 201 horsepower and 170 lb-ft. of torque and gets 22 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. This engine is mated to either a 5-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual. There is a lager 3.5 liter V-6 engine available. This motor produces 280 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for this engine is 19 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. The sporty engine is just one of the many attributes that make the 2012 Acura TSX such a great performance sedan. The front suspension is a double-wishbone unit while the rear is a multi-link suspension which improves stability. The steering is very light and precise. There are 11 inch brakes all around that are highly responsive. High-Strength steel is used throughout the underbody which not only keeps weight down, but adds to the rigidiy of the vehicle. This helps with handling but more important aids in helping return a smoother ride. On the inside …
www.autobytel.com The Chrysler 300 is a great American luxury sedan with room for 5 passengers that looks good and drives even better. Well the SRT8 version is a tricked out muscle car that delivers tons of power and performance. SRT stands for Street Racing Team and this division of Chrysler takes a normal car and turn up the heat. Base price on the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is 670. The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is all about power with its giant 6.4 liter HEMI V-8 engine lurking under the hood. This luxury sports sedan produces an huge 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. of torque. That translates into a 0-60 MPH time of less than 5 seconds! The transmission is a 5-speed automatic and the 300 SRT8 comes standard with both traction and stability control in an effort to keep all that power on the road. Fuel economy is not so great at 14 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. On the outside the huge chrome 20-inch wheels with Brembo brakes lurking behind are the first top-off that this 300 SRT8 is something special. Up front the blacked out grille and the LED headlights give this luxury sport sedan an aggressive look. The interior of the 2012 Chrysler SRT8 is a combination of both sport and luxury. The gauges glow with a sexy blue backlighting and the 8.4 inch touch screen display that is integrated into the center stack looks amazing. Integrated into the touch screen navigation is a trick SRT performance screen that lots you track various performance figures like 0-60, g-forces …
Yes it does, but the V6 carries the extra weight to the car and although it smoother and more powerful, I think the 4-cylinder engine will be enough for most driver. The 4-cylinder engine is smooth revving and get very good midrange punch. The 5-speed auto is little dated, but it work well with crisp shift and good response.
Lets’s wait till 2014 to see( I hope ) TSX replacement with 250hp+.
Actually Acura, because of the Acura TL SH-AWD, has a choke hold over similar sedan manufacturers like Lexus, Infinity, Nissan, Toyota, Chevy and most BMW models (5-series inc). It has more power than a Mustang or Challenger V-6 option and it has the most advanced variable torque handling system on the market. Audi, Acura and BMW have the best variable torque handling systems commercially available and due to programming, speed and power distribution differences Acura’s SH-AWD comes out on top.
Yes it does have that option, however I’ve read that some people prefer the v4 vs. v6 because the v4 is less heavier and allows the sedan to be quite zippy and fun to drive standard rather than a v6 with a standard. However, it’s only something I read on a forum, and i’m only relaying this information on here as my view and opinion. Cheers, William (:
doesnt it come in a v6?
what about the lexus is for competitors?
the interior tries to be sporty but at the same time luxury? that’s a negative? every single half decent sports car nowadays tries to achieve both. it’s not like the 1990′s where it was 1 or the other. oh well I only watch these videos to see if he’s learned how to drive stick yet & not great granny shift. the wait continues!
Fire this guy please, he just blables and doesn’t know shit about anythng
you could slap on a couple bolt ons ie headers,full exhaust,intake should add 10-20 HP
This is a great car.
This is just Euro Accord, why so much hype ?
Lexus and Infinity have RWD cars…Acura is a lame choice…unless you opt for the NSX
just pick up 2010, still debating if I should return it and get it brand new, for 9k additional.
When will Acura produce another coupe?
How is this car better than a Audi A4? not bashing, just curious. Someone help me out.
I drove a 2010 TSX 4 cylinder, it’s not slow at all and doesn’t give off that horrible 4 sound.
I still like TSX.Maybe it could be more powerful (4 cylinder ) ,but still way better suspension ( double wishbone and rear multilink) than newest ILX.
Nice to see that red color back on the TSX, not sure it suits this model quite as well as the old one though. Still, a nice color, and a nice car!
just buy a $200 tom tom. honda/acura navi’s are cumbersome and cost $2,000 extra.
that’s what I said as well, and when you can get the 3.5 v6 on the TSX why don’t you just get the TL lol but I still like Honda I got a Silver 2011 Honda Accord 4 door EX-L 2.4 for 27k after everything, almost 300 miles brand new from dealer would had gotten the V6 but gas price kind on the rise in Houston Tx after this car I probably go with Lexus if Acura come out with something that catch my eyes
So what’s the difference between this TSX and the ILX because to me they are both the same cars.
Sucks that the TSX is being discontinued
@Ge0vone Keep the si man. You’ll miss that car. I don’t think the tsx has the same soul.
I’m sorry. I’d love to see Acura achieve here, but they just don’t seem to do it for me the past several years. Mediocre performance, hideous interiors (it looks like George Jetson climbed inside and threw up all over the place)–I couldn’t bring myself to own one. The comparable Buick Regal, which I own, is the more sophisticated of the two (IMO) with it’s German character and styling. Even the Volvo S60 has more going for it. This is just a dressed up Honda. No thanks.
basically, i’m in love with this car!
faggot
Dumb ass!!
Guy sounds like a used car salesman….still a good review
Because it only comes in auto, genius.
Bad wheels
This is great and all, but with 60k including tax , with the same money you could get a e650 amg that gives 600 hp, and its German engineering so it’s a bit more reliable. That’s a big issue with most American cars is that after 3 to 4 years the start to have major issues
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I OWN A SUPERCHARGED SRT8 300c and a Jaguar XJ-L. I thought this was gonna be the next car for me till Hurricane Sandy showed me just how hard things coulbe when you combine $4.50 gas with 10mpg and gas shortages. Now I wnt a Tesla model S. Check my page for the videos.
this is a nice review. I saw this one earlier and thought it was informative, too (haha, “if you like to scare pedestrians, this car makes a great choice”)…it’s on Web2Carz dot com and should come up on the homepage! Really good stuff.
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It’s Naturally aspirated. Your probably comparing it to the cadillac cts-v, Mercedes E63, And Bmw M5 F10. Those cars make almost 100 hp more because they have twin turbo or are supercharged.
Chrysler. PLEASE Turn one of these into a V8 Supercar already and come race us in Australia in 2013..
Most car company’s bullshit 0 to 60 times.
Much rather have an m45. Also, what retard gets that shit in an auto?
its a muscle car, not a supercar.
I’d rather have an M45.
The Engine is very de-tuned and lazy due to emissions. I agree with you the power should be way up.
Size is not all. It’s about many things so as compression etc.
American engineers prefer make bigger cylinders but less hard working.
Walter White’s car =D
actually, a dyno run of 423 rwhp translates to 500hp at the crank…did this on a 92 degree day. A run on a 70 degree day would push out 510+. Definitely under rated from the factory specs.
got 4.6 seconds with my new 300SRT on my 4th try. Did 5.1 seconds on my very first try….practice practice.
The interior looks like cheap ass plastic, why do American car manufacturers make the interiors so cheesy?????????
musclecars are f*** heavy as usual
The only thing the SHO has on the SRTs is gas mileage lol but that’s what you sacrifice with na vs turbocharged. Performance, luxury, looks, and sales all point to SRT
almost every testing magazine has the srt hitting 60 in 4.4-4.6. The last srt was supposed to hit it in 4.7-4.9. it’s not out of the question… lol