Full Test: 2009 Acura TSX

Ach · 05-16-2008, 08:09 AM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do....photopanel..1.*

What Works:
Superb front seats; integration of in-car technology into a simple interface.
What Needs Work:
Un-Honda feel to the electric steering; poor braking performance; unimpressive driving dynamics; not much engine torque.
Bottom Line:
A more relaxed and sophisticated commuter device than the original TSX, but it no longer makes the cut as a driver's car.

oldskls10 · 05-16-2008, 08:00 PM

Great. First they do something to piss off the designers, and we get the abomination that is the new car, then they go and "American-ize" all the good stuff from the last car right out of the thing. I still like the 1st gen TSX really well and wouldn't mind picking up a slightly used one in a few years. Acura and Honda both have got to wake up their designers. Everything they've been coming up with lately is pathetic. They still do exceptional interiors, at least.

void.crusader · 05-16-2008, 08:17 PM

Honda thinks that techno gadgets can replace a car. WRONG. They will learn it hard way.

big swede · 05-16-2008, 08:37 PM

The "what needs work part" is what is the most important part of the car to me. I guess I don't need to waste any time looking at one of these. And to think I have complimented this car in the past.

05-16-2008, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ach 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2006 Drives: Ford SVT Contour BMW 635CSi Posts: 1,258	Full Test: 2009 Acura TSX http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do....photopanel..1.* What Works: Superb front seats; integration of in-car technology into a simple interface. What Needs Work: Un-Honda feel to the electric steering; poor braking performance; unimpressive driving dynamics; not much engine torque. Bottom Line: A more relaxed and sophisticated commuter device than the original TSX, but it no longer makes the cut as a driver's car. __________________ The Fleet: 2007 Lincoln MKZ 2000 Ford SVT Contour 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1985 BMW 635CSi The Past: 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 1995 BMW 530i 1998 Olds Aurora 1994 Infiniti Q45t 1988 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 1989 Acura Legend Coupe L 1989 Olds Eighty Eight Royale

05-16-2008, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
oldskls10 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: H-Ville, TN Posts: 249	Re: Full Test: 2009 Acura TSX Great. First they do something to piss off the designers, and we get the abomination that is the new car, then they go and "American-ize" all the good stuff from the last car right out of the thing. I still like the 1st gen TSX really well and wouldn't mind picking up a slightly used one in a few years. Acura and Honda both have got to wake up their designers. Everything they've been coming up with lately is pathetic. They still do exceptional interiors, at least.

05-16-2008, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
void.crusader 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 162	Re: Full Test: 2009 Acura TSX Honda thinks that techno gadgets can replace a car. WRONG. They will learn it hard way.

05-16-2008, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
big swede 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midwest Drives: 07' Monte Carlo SS Posts: 3,804	Re: Full Test: 2009 Acura TSX The "what needs work part" is what is the most important part of the car to me. I guess I don't need to waste any time looking at one of these. And to think I have complimented this car in the past. __________________ 07' SS Monte

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