The 2006 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 Honda.

2006 Acura TSX Base Specs

The restyled TSX Base is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2005 version.

The fuel system for the 2006 TSX is a PGM-FI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The TSX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the TSX Base are 69.40 inches wide by 183.40 inches long. It sits 57.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 105.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,890 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $26,051. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the TSX is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 TSX gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

The 2006 model year was very successful for the Acura TSX. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Acura TSX, Base, Sedan, United States market

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