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2007 Acura TSX Safety Review

December 20, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The 2007 Acura TSX boasts a long list of standard safety features
Edmunds

Five stars, frontal impact protection; five stars, side impact protection (four stars for rear side impacts)
NHTSA

Good," frontal impact; "acceptable," side impact
IIHS

The 2007 Acura TSX doesn’t have some of the bells and whistles that might come with a higher-end car, such as swiveling headlamps and laser cruise control, but it provides good active and passive safety.

Cars.com points out that "side curtain airbags and all-disc antilock brakes are standard. Side-impact airbags include a passenger-sensing system. An electronic stability system is also included." ForbesAutos has more or less the same information, choosing to call out that "antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control systems, and front side and side-curtain airbags are standard." ConsumerGuide also offers that the 2007 Acura has "good all-around visibility."

Edmunds focuses on the basic safety features offered in the 2007 Acura TSX. "The 2007 Acura TSX boasts a long list of standard safety equipment including four-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist, traction control, side airbags for front passengers, front and rear side-curtain airbags and a tire-pressure monitoring system."

Crash-test scores are mixed. The 2007 Acura TSX receives the top score from the IIHS in its frontal offset crash test, but the organization rates the TSX only "acceptable" in side impact. NHTSA testing tells a similar story, with the TSX earning a perfect five-star rating on all counts except for rear side impacts, where it receives four stars.

Conclusion

The 2007 Acura TSX doesn’t stand at the top of its class, yet it offers a lot of standard safety features.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:The 2007 Acura TSX boasts a long list of standard safety featuresEdmundsFive stars, frontal impact protection; five stars, side impact protection (four stars for rear side impacts)NHTSAGood," frontal impact; "acceptable," side impactIIHS The 2007 Acura TSX doesn’t have some of the bells and whistles that might come with a higher-end car, such as swiveling headlamps and laser cruise control, but it provides good active and passive safety. Cars.com points out that "side curtain airbags and all-disc antilock brakes are standard. Side-impact airbags include a passenger-sensing system. An electronic stability system is also included." ForbesAutos has more or less the same information, choosing to call out that "antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control systems, and front side and side-curtain airbags are standard." ConsumerGuide also offers that the 2007 Acura has "good all-around visibility." Edmunds focuses on the basic safety features offered in the 2007 Acura TSX. "The 2007 Acura TSX boasts a long list of standard safety equipment including four-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist, traction control, side airbags for front passengers, front and rear side-curtain airbags and a tire-pressure monitoring system." Crash-test scores are mixed. The 2007 Acura TSX receives the top score from the IIHS in its frontal offset crash test, but the organization rates the TSX only "acceptable" in side impact. NHTSA testing tells a similar story, with the TSX earning a perfect five-star rating on all counts except for rear side impacts, where it receives four stars. ConclusionThe 2007 Acura TSX doesn’t stand at the top of its class, yet it offers a lot of standard safety features.  2007 ACURA TSX STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "has the capability to serve as a business vehicle on the weekdays and a driving enthusiast's dream on the weekends" Edmunds: "like a sports coupe in a tuxedo" Autoblog: "maybe the use of the word 'styling' is a bit liberal" ...

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Other Choices:

The key features that draw most buyers to the 2007 Acura TSX are price and the positive associations of the Acura name itself. The TSX is also a front-wheel-drive sedan in a category that includes many all- and rear-wheel-drive models. The BMW 3 Series and Infiniti G35, for example, have rear-wheel drive and will probably feel different to drivers who like the ride of the TSX. One good option might be the Saab 9-3, which has a base price close to that of the 2007 TSX. Horsepower is similar (210 hp in the Saab), the manual transmission is a good match, and the cabin design is very much the same, with spacious front seats and a tight backseat. Another option might be the Audi A4 2.0T, which has a 200-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The Audi comes with a turbocharged, direct-injection four-cylinder that feels a bit more powerful than rivals while offering better fuel economy. Drivers might also consider the larger, roomier Maxima if they want something with a sporty feel like the TSX but with more backseat space. The engine is bigger (V-6 with 255 hp). Last but not least, drivers might consider the Subaru Legacy GT, which adds a more powerful engine (250 hp turbocharged flat-four), but lower gas mileage. The GT throws in the bonus of all-wheel drive.

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