Getting 30 Miles a Gallon: The Acura TSX for 2005
There have been several award-winning cars from Acura over the years, including the Acura TSX of 2005. There are one trim levels to the TSX, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2004 the popular 2.4 liter VTEC has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.
Under the Hood
Standard equipment in the TSX for 2004 and 2005 includes the 2.4 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the VTEC engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the TSX.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The TSX uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the TSX Base are 69.40 inches wide by 183.30 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 listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $27,190, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,784. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 TSX is a PGM-FI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 17.10 gallons.
The TSX Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty one in-city driving and thirty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Acura TSX
The 2004 model began the promise of the Acura TSX. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Acura hopes that the TSX Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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