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2008 Acura TSX Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

all-disc antilock brakes are standard
Cars.com

a long list of standard safety equipment
Edmunds

Five stars, front impact protection; four stars, side impact protection
NHTSA

TheCarConnection.com gives this 2008 Acura TSX above-average marks for safety.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2008 Acura TSX five stars for front-impact protection and four stars for side-impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives this 2008 Acura all around marks of "good" for injury protection except in the case of driver "Pelvis/leg" injuries, which receive a rating of "marginal."

Edmunds reports that "the 2008 Acura TSX boasts a long list of standard safety equipment including antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, side airbags for front passengers, and front and rear side-curtain airbags." Cars.com reports that the "side curtain airbags and all-disc antilock brakes are standard," and that "side-impact airbags include a passenger-sensing system" on this year's Acura TSX.

Additional safety equipment available for this 2008 Acura according to ConsumerGuide includes traction control and an antiskid system. Kelley Blue Book says that the Acura TSX's "comprehensive stability and traction control system known as Vehicle Stability Assist, or VSA...will provide you with peace of mind" as well. ConsumerGuide also reports that "all-around visibility is good" in the Acura TSX.

Conclusion

Drivers will have little to complain about when it comes to safety issues on the 2008 Acura TSX.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:all-disc antilock brakes are standardCars.coma long list of standard safety equipmentEdmundsFive stars, front impact protection; four stars, side impact protectionNHTSA TheCarConnection.com gives this 2008 Acura TSX above-average marks for safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2008 Acura TSX five stars for front-impact protection and four stars for side-impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives this 2008 Acura all around marks of "good" for injury protection except in the case of driver "Pelvis/leg" injuries, which receive a rating of "marginal." Edmunds reports that "the 2008 Acura TSX boasts a long list of standard safety equipment including antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, side airbags for front passengers, and front and rear side-curtain airbags." Cars.com reports that the "side curtain airbags and all-disc antilock brakes are standard," and that "side-impact airbags include a passenger-sensing system" on this year's Acura TSX. Additional safety equipment available for this 2008 Acura according to ConsumerGuide includes traction control and an antiskid system. Kelley Blue Book says that the Acura TSX's "comprehensive stability and traction control system known as Vehicle Stability Assist, or VSA...will provide you with peace of mind" as well. ConsumerGuide also reports that "all-around visibility is good" in the Acura TSX. ConclusionDrivers will have little to complain about when it comes to safety issues on the 2008 Acura TSX.  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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