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2008 Acura TSX Quality Review

July 28, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

a model of precise assembly
Car and Driver

seats offer excellent support, and the bright gauges are easy to read
Cars.com

quite refined
ConsumerGuide

plenty roomy
Edmunds

clad in the finest materials
Kelley Blue Book

TheCarConnection.com sees few complaints about the 2008 Acura TSX's comfort and quality.

Cars.com is quite enthusiastic about this year's Acura TSX's "deeply bolstered seats that are upholstered in perforated leather...[offering] excellent support." ConsumerGuide is in accord, praising this 2008 Acura's "firm, supportive seats...bolstered to keep occupants secure in spirited driving," but noting that back-row "leg support is lacking due to a short seat cushion."

Edmunds assures potential buyers that the 2008 Acura's "interior is...plenty roomy, offering almost the same amount of front and rear-seat legroom as the uplevel TL" and says it offers "comfortable seating for four passengers." ConsumerGuide, however, notes that the 2008 Acura TSX's "back row headroom is tight for six-footers," although "there's surprisingly good leg and toe space even with the front seats fully aft."

Cargo space is apparently nothing to shout about aboard this 2008 Acura; ConsumerGuide reports that it is "not bountiful, but good for a compact, and most all the space is usable...cabin storage is just adequate." Edmunds reports that the Acura TSX's "trunk space measures 13.2 cubic feet, a bit below average for this type of car."

Overall, Kelley Blue Book is highly impressed with the quality of the interior, declaring that it is "where the magic begins. The 2008 Acura TSX's interior is clad in the finest materials, far superior to anything in its price range," while ConsumerGuide describes it simply as "quite refined."

Noise levels inside the Acura TSX are minimal; according to ConsumerGuide, "Tire noise intrudes some on coarse pavement but isn't enough to be bothersome. Wind rush is minimal."

Conclusion

The 2008 Acura TSX has a high-quality interior with ample room for adults.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:a model of precise assemblyCar and Driverseats offer excellent support, and the bright gauges are easy to readCars.comquite refinedConsumerGuideplenty roomyEdmundsclad in the finest materialsKelley Blue Book TheCarConnection.com sees few complaints about the 2008 Acura TSX's comfort and quality. Cars.com is quite enthusiastic about this year's Acura TSX's "deeply bolstered seats that are upholstered in perforated leather...[offering] excellent support." ConsumerGuide is in accord, praising this 2008 Acura's "firm, supportive seats...bolstered to keep occupants secure in spirited driving," but noting that back-row "leg support is lacking due to a short seat cushion." Edmunds assures potential buyers that the 2008 Acura's "interior is...plenty roomy, offering almost the same amount of front and rear-seat legroom as the uplevel TL" and says it offers "comfortable seating for four passengers." ConsumerGuide, however, notes that the 2008 Acura TSX's "back row headroom is tight for six-footers," although "there's surprisingly good leg and toe space even with the front seats fully aft." Cargo space is apparently nothing to shout about aboard this 2008 Acura; ConsumerGuide reports that it is "not bountiful, but good for a compact, and most all the space is usable...cabin storage is just adequate." Edmunds reports that the Acura TSX's "trunk space measures 13.2 cubic feet, a bit below average for this type of car." Overall, Kelley Blue Book is highly impressed with the quality of the interior, declaring that it is "where the magic begins. The 2008 Acura TSX's interior is clad in the finest materials, far superior to anything in its price range," while ConsumerGuide describes it simply as "quite refined." Noise levels inside the Acura TSX are minimal; according to ConsumerGuide, "Tire noise intrudes some on coarse pavement but isn't enough to be bothersome. Wind rush is minimal." ConclusionThe 2008 Acura TSX has a high-quality interior with ample room for adults.  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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Other Choices:

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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