The 2009 TSX is an important vehicle to Acura for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the TSX which include Base. The four-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Acura. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

Performance

The TSX Base is equipped with a Honda 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The i-VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 6-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 TSX has 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.

The fuel system for the 2009 TSX is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

TSX Base Statistics

The TSX is 186.10 inches long, 72.40 inches wide, and 56.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the TSX is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $28,960, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 TSX gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

In 2008 and 2009 the TSX Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

The 2009 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura TSX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 4-Door, Acura TSX, Base, Canada market, Sedan

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