Vital Statistics: 2008 Acura TSX
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 2008 TSX is manufactured in JAPAN for Acura. It is Acura's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $28,190 USD in 2008.
TSX Dimensions
The 2008 TSX has standard length of 183.40 inches and a width of 69.40 inches. The TSX rides 57.30 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.10 inches. Front headroom is 37.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the TSX a radius of 40.00 inches. It uses 215/50R17 tires with a wheelbase of 105.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The TSX comes standard with a 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3257 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The TSX's generous 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 19 miles/gallon city driving with a 17.10 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The TSX retails for $28,190 USD with a invoice price of $25,915 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $715 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Leading optional equipment includes Cassette Player, Cargo Net, Rear Spoiler, Splash Guards.
Exterior color choices include Alabaster Silver Metallic, Arctic Blue Pearl, Carbon Gray Pearl, Deep Green Pearl, Glacier Blue Metallic, Milano Red, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Premium White Pearl, Royal Blue Pearl with interior choices of Ebony Leather Interior, Parchment Leather Interior, Quartz Leather Interior. The TSX seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Acura Warranty
The regular warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 72 month/70,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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