The Acura TSX is a lux’ed-up, Euro-spec Honda Accord, re-badged as an Acura and aimed at America’s young and upwardly mobile petit-bourgeoisie, assuming we have any left. -- Dan Neil (Richard Hartog/ Los Angeles Times)
The Acura TSX is packed with all the expected power and sparkle, but it lacks charisma.
Does the Acura TSX drive well? Absolutely. If you are benchmarking front-wheel-drive, 3,419-pound sedans with 201-hp four-cylinder engines, it drives beautifully. (Richard Hartog/ Los Angeles Times)
Push the Acura TSX a little harder into turns and, yes, you’ll wish you had more steering feel -- or some -- and you’ll eventually invoke the disapproval of the stability control system. But the TSX has its shoes laced up tight. Lots of traction, plenty of agility and a willingness to do as it’s told that borders on slavishness. -- Dan Neil (Richard Hartog/ Los Angeles Times)
Acura has always employed the irresistible logic of more is better. The TSX (starting at $28,960) comes standard with a big, beautiful navigation system, heated leather seats, a moonroof and plenty of other upmarket swirlies. -- Dan Neil (Richard Hartog/ Los Angeles Times)
This an excellent car and well worth the money. But when it comes to charisma, compared to the likes of the Mercedes-Benz C300, the Audi A4, the BMW 328i, the Acura TSX surrenders like Lee at Appomattox. -- Dan Neil (Richard Hartog/ Los Angeles Times)
