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The 2008 Acura TSX is a luxury sports sedan with a single trim level and an
energetic 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine. The unique feature of the i-VTEC engine is
that its valves open for a longer period of time and at a wider aperture above
4500rpm to let in more air. This enhances acceleration and improves fuel
economy. Another improvement in the engine's performance comes from Variable
Timing Control which, as the name implies, advances or delays the timing to
decrease emissions and improve gas mileage.
As an entry-level luxury sedan, most people will be really pleased with the
generous list of standard equipment. Relax in the comfort of the TSX's fully
adjustable seats, dual zone climate control with air filtration, and steering
wheel controls for Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. Voice activation is also available
for phone, air conditioning, and navigation.
The interior of the Acura TSX is outfitted with luxurious seating surfaces,
eye-appealing textured dashboard and steering wheel, and ambience lighting that
is both calming and illuminating at the same time. Storage of gloves, maps, and
other necessities is accomplished with clever bins and nooks throughout the
cabin. Visibility through the windows and windshield is nearly panoramic with
minimal blind spots.
While the 2008 Acura TSX offers all of the performance of a sports sedan, it
plays a dual role in that it is also a fuel efficient vehicle, with 19mpg city
and 28mpg highway for the models with the manual transmission. Even better fuel
efficiency comes for the models with the automatic transmission, in the vicinity
of 20mpg city and 28mpg highway.The TSX handles the road skillfully with
excellent cornering and respectable acceleration, especially at higher rpms.
For those who are looking for an exciting yet affordable way to enter the luxury
sport sedan segment, the 2008 Acura TSX is every bit a contender. There may be
luxury sport sedans out there who jump off the starting line a bit faster, but
this one gives you loads of standard features and the quality you are looking
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