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2008 Acura TSX Features Review

July 28, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

loaded with luxury features
Car and Driver

controls are straightforward and easy to use
ConsumerGuide

voice-activated navigation is one of the best in the industry
Kelley Blue Book

TheCarConnection.com finds that the 2008 Acura TSX has plenty of standard and optional features for the discerning driver.

According to Cars.com, standard features for the Acura TSX features "dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and keyless entry."
In fact, Cars.com reports that the Acura TSX for 2008 is "loaded with luxury features" that are user-friendly and ergonomic in design. These 2008 Acura TSX controls are "are straightforward and easy to use, even when equipped with the optional navigation system."

According to Kelley Blue Book, this optional equipment is remarkably simple to operate: "[the 2008] Acura's voice-activated navigation is one of the best in the industry. Not only is it relatively simple to operate, you can vocally ask it to find landmarks, restaurants or gas stations."

Motor Trend reports that the Acura TSX also comes with "sport suspension, power everything, leather, sunroof, primo audio, and dual-zone A/C." The 2008 Acura's "primo audio" as described by Cars.com consists of an "eight-speaker 360-watt premium audio system [that] includes a six-CD changer."

Conclusion

The 2008 Acura TSX has enough standard features to satisfy the most demanding drivers; the voice-activated navigation system is especially good.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:loaded with luxury featuresCar and Drivercontrols are straightforward and easy to useConsumerGuidevoice-activated navigation is one of the best in the industryKelley Blue Book TheCarConnection.com finds that the 2008 Acura TSX has plenty of standard and optional features for the discerning driver. According to Cars.com, standard features for the Acura TSX features "dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and keyless entry." In fact, Cars.com reports that the Acura TSX for 2008 is "loaded with luxury features" that are user-friendly and ergonomic in design. These 2008 Acura TSX controls are "are straightforward and easy to use, even when equipped with the optional navigation system." According to Kelley Blue Book, this optional equipment is remarkably simple to operate: "[the 2008] Acura's voice-activated navigation is one of the best in the industry. Not only is it relatively simple to operate, you can vocally ask it to find landmarks, restaurants or gas stations." Motor Trend reports that the Acura TSX also comes with "sport suspension, power everything, leather, sunroof, primo audio, and dual-zone A/C." The 2008 Acura's "primo audio" as described by Cars.com consists of an "eight-speaker 360-watt premium audio system [that] includes a six-CD changer." ConclusionThe 2008 Acura TSX has enough standard features to satisfy the most demanding drivers; the voice-activated navigation system is especially good.  2008 ACURA TSX STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Driver-oriented cockpit" Edmunds: "attractive and well-made" Kelley Blue Book: "sharp lines and clean appearance" While the 2008 Acura TSX may put off those who appreciate tradition, its contemporary styling will appeal to ...

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The 2008 Acura TSX is in a tight size and price bracket, in which people are looking for front-wheel-drive models--possibly with all-wheel drive--and probably rule out the more expensive yet less practical rear-wheel-drive sport sedans like the BMW 3-Series and Infiniti G35. The Audi A4 2.0T is a close rival to the TSX; its 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is close in output to the TSX's engine, but the Audi's advantage in torque makes it feel faster in most real-world driving. The Audi gets better fuel economy, too, of up to 31 mpg, but it doesn't have handling that's as light and nimble as the TSX. The Saab 9-3 is another close rival, with the base model priced closely to the TSX, with similar power from its 210-horsepower engine, a standard manual transmission, and a similar cabin: spacious in front, with great seats, but rather small in back. The Subaru Legacy GT has the all-weather advantage of all-wheel drive, and a bit more power from a 250-horsepower, turbocharged flat-four engine; it doesn't get the gas mileage of the TSX, 9-3, or A4, though. The Maxima is another alternative; it's larger and roomier--the choice for those who want more backseat space--and it has a smooth and powerful 255-horsepower V-6 engine. Acura dealership service is another selling point in itself.

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