First Impressions of the Acura CSX for 2008
The Acura CSX is a 4-door car available at your Acura dealer. The CSX came in configurations: Type-S and Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 20 highway miles and 15 city. The CSX competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Under the Hood
The CSX Base is equipped with a Honda 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The CSX comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the CSX Base are 78.50 inches wide by 190.70 inches long. It sits 69.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard seven passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 108.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $40,195 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,514. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 CSX is a traditional PGM-FI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 21.00 gallons.
The CSX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2008 model year was telling year for the Acura CSX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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