Acura TSX Performance Sedan 2012
The 2012 Acura TSX. From its acrobatic agility and race-inspired engineering to its breakthrough exterior style, the TSX is an aggressive sport sedan designed to empower a new generation of Acura drivers. It's a new age of automotive advancement and a new form of confidence.
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Engine 2.4-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder |
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Horsepower 201 hp @ 7000 rpm |
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Torque – automatic transmission (AT) (Optional) 170 lb.-ft. @ 4300–4500 rpm |
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Torque – manual transmission (MT) 172 lb.-ft. @ 4300–4400 rpm |
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Displacement 2354 cc |
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Bore and stroke 87 x 99 mm |
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Compression ratio 11.0:1 |
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3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC® 6-cylinder engine |
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Horsepower: 280 hp @ 6200 rpm |
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Torque: 252 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm |
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Displacement: 3471 cc |
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Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI®) |
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Recommended fuel |
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Horsepower & Torque (SAE net, Rev. 08/04, SAE J1349) |
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Electronic direct ignition system |
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5-speed automatic transmission (AT) with paddle shifters, Grade Logic Control and lockup torque converter (Optional) |
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5-speed automatic transmission (AT) with paddle shifters, Grade Logic Control and lockup torque converter (standard) |
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Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (MT) with magnesium case |
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Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ |
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Front-wheel drive |
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17 inch aluminum-alloy wheels |
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4-wheel independent double-wishbone front suspension with multi-link rear suspension |
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Electronic Power Steering (EPS) |
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Hydraulic gas-pressurized shock absorbers |
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Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes |
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Tires: P225/50 R17 all-season |
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18 inch aluminum-alloy wheels |
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Tires: P235/45 R18 all-season |
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Body-coloured heated power side mirrors with integrated turn indicators |
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Chrome door handles |
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Fog lights |
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Front splash guards |
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Halogen low-beam headlights |
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Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass |
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Integrated dual-outlet exhaust with chrome-tipped finishers |
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Power moonroof with tilt feature, privacy glass and sliding shade |
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Rear window defroster with timer |
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High-Intensity Discharge (HID) low-beam headlights |
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V-6 badging |
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Cargo volume |
396 litres | |||
Fuel tank capacity |
70 litres | |||
Passenger volume |
2677 litres | |||
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3-point height-adjustable seat belts with front pretensioners |
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3-point seat belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) |
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3-point seat belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) |
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4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
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Active head restraints |
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Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure |
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Brake Assist |
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Childproof rear door locks |
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Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) |
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Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) |
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) child-seat mounting system |
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Security and ECU Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent systems |
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Side curtain airbags |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control |
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Automatic day/night rearview mirror |
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Automatic headlights |
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Blue ambient cabin lighting |
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Centre console armrest with storage |
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Compass |
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Driver’s and front passenger’s illuminated vanity mirrors |
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Driver’s and front passenger’s seatback pockets |
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Dual-zone automatic climate control with air-filtration system |
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Exterior temperature indicator |
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Glove-compartment light |
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HandsFreeLink™-bilingual Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone interface with steering wheel-mounted controls |
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HomeLink® remote system |
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Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls |
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Maintenance Minder system |
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Map lights |
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Multi-Information Display (MID) |
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Power door locks with key-operated windows up/down feature |
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Power windows with driver’s and front passenger’s auto-up/down |
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Rear-seat centre armrest with dual beverage holders |
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Remote entry system with panic and trunk-open features |
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Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers |
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Tilt and telescopic steering column |
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Rear vents |
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60 GB hard disk drive (HDD) Acura Navigation System with trilingual Voice Recognition™, rearview camera,‡ wallpaper function and illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls |
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15 GB hard disk drive (HDD) storage (navigation and audio) |
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Acura Premium Sound System with AM/FM/XM®* stereo, MP3/Windows Media® Audio capability, CD player and 7 speakers |
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Audio anti-theft feature |
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Bluetooth® Audio |
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MP3/auxiliary input jack |
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USB device connector |
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Acura ELS® Premium Audio System with AM/FM/XM®* stereo, MP3/Windows Media® Audio capability, 1-disc CD, DVD-Audio and DTS® and 10 speakers |
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4-way power adjustment passenger’s seat |
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8-way power adjustment driver’s seat with manual lumbar support |
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60/40 split fold-down rear seatback |
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Aluminum shift knob (MT) |
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Floor mats |
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Heated front seats |
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob |
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Premium cloth seats |
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2-position driver’s seat memory |
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Perforated leather-trimmed interior |
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Automatic transmission(City/Hwy/Combined) |
9.3/6.2/7.9 litres/100 km† | |||
Manual transmission(City/Hwy/Combined) |
9.9/6.8/8.5 litres/100 km† | |||
Fuel economy (City/Hwy/Combined): 10.7/7.0/9.0 litres/100 km† |
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Curb weight – AT/MT |
1574/1542 kg | |||
Height |
1440 mm | |||
Length |
4715 mm | |||
Track – front/rear |
1580/1580 mm | |||
Wheelbase |
2705 mm | |||
Width |
1840 mm | |||
Curb weight – AT/MT: 1580/1549 kg |
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Curb weight: 1587 kg |
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Curb weight: 1672 kg |
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Headroom – front/rear |
955/941 mm | |||
Hip room – front/rear |
1411/1377 mm | |||
Legroom – front/rear |
1078/872 mm | |||
Shoulder room – front/rear |
1468/1426 mm | |||
Seating capacity |
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