Acura TSX

Name: 2005 Acura TSX
Brand: Acura

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Road Test

A well-rounded package providing a good mix of performance, sportiness, and luxurious amenities, the Acura TSX, while not as exciting to drive as the best sports sedans, is agile and adequately roomy. The powertrain is very smooth and the four-cylinder engine provides good fuel economy. Intuitive controls and impressive fit and finish are positives, but the ride is a bit too firm for some.

2005 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

No Data Available

Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2005 Luxury compact cars Ratings

2005 Acura TSX

$5,475 - $5,525

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$3,225 - $5,775

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$4,400 - $5,775

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2005 Infiniti G

$4,850 - $5,625

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$ NA

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$3,650 - $6,950

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2005 Saab 9-3

$3,200 - $4,875

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2005 Volvo S60

$3,950 - $5,375

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

Front

Warranty

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sedan

5-speed Automatic
6-speed Manual

2.4-liter 4 (200 hp)

Model History

2009-

Current Generation

The second-generation TSX delivers enough sportiness to be enjoyable while maintaining solid credentials as a well-rounded and capable car. A smooth and economical four-cylinder engine delivers responsive performance, the front seats are excellent and the interior is well appointed. But in some ways the TSX feels ordinary. The ride is nervous and handling, though agile, is let down by steering that is short on feedback. The tight rear seat is another shortcoming. A wagon model is also available. Later years have a backup camera included with the optional navigation system. The TSX was discontinued after the 2014 model year.

2004-2008

2004 Redesign Year

Straddling the family- and upscale-sedan categories, the TSX is based on the smaller European-sold version of the Honda Accord. Modest power keeps it from being as exciting to drive as the best sports sedans, but agile handling and a slick manual gearbox help. Our major beef is the stiff ride. Fuel economy is good at 23 mpg with the smooth five-speed automatic, but the car requires premium fuel. Interior fit and finish are impressive, but the cabin is relatively snug. Controls are logically arranged, including the optional touchscreen navigation system. Stability control is standard, which is impressive for the time. Comprehensive standard equipment includes leather and a sunroof.