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{{Short description|Compact executive car by Acura (2004-2014)}}
{{About|the North American model|the Japan/Euro-spec model|Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation)|and|Honda Accord (Japan and Europe eighth generation)}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| image = 2010 Acura TSX -- 03-15-2010.jpg
| caption = 2009–2014 Acura TSX
| name = Acura TSX
| aka = [[Honda Accord]] (Japan and Europe)<br/>[[Honda Accord Euro]] (Australia and New Zealand)
| manufacturer = [[Honda]]
| production = 2003–2014
| model_years = 2004–2014
| class = [[Compact executive car]] ([[D-segment|D]])
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout|FF layout]]
| predecessor = [[Acura Integra]] (sedan, US only)
| successor = [[Acura TLX]]<br />[[Acura ILX]] (as entry-level in the US)<br />[[Acura RDX]] (for station wagon)
}}

The '''Acura TSX''' is a [[compact executive car]] manufactured by [[Honda]] and sold through its [[Acura]] division from the 2004 to 2014 model years. The TSX spanned two generations, both derived from the corresponding Japanese/European versions of the [[Honda Accord]], which were more compact and sporting-oriented than their larger North American counterpart. The latter Accord platform was also used for the [[Acura TL]], which slotted above the TSX in Acura's lineup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autorivals.net/luxurycars/2011regalvs2010tsx/2011regalvs2010tsx.htm|title=2011 Buick Regal vs 2010 Acura TSX|publisher=Auto Rivals}}</ref> All TSXs were built in [[Sayama]], [[Saitama Prefecture|Saitama]], [[Japan]].

The first-generation TSX was introduced in April 2003 as a 2004 model,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/ |title=Acura TSX Reviews & News|access-date=April 3, 2011|publisher=JB car pages}}</ref> as a [[rebadging|rebadged]] version of the [[Japanese domestic market|Japanese domestic market (JDM)]] [[Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation)|Honda Accord 2.4 Type-S]], with the exception of its interior, borrowed from the JDM [[Honda Inspire#Fourth generation series UC1 (2003–2007)|fourth-generation Honda Inspire]]. It was succeeded by the second-generation TSX, introduced in March 2008 as a 2009 model and based on the [[Honda Accord (Japan and Europe eighth generation)|eighth-generation JDM Accord]]. Notably, the final generation of the TSX would introduce a V6 option for the 2010 model, and a wagon for the 2011 model year.

It was sold in North America under the [[Acura]] luxury marque as the replacement for the [[Acura Integra|Integra]] sedan which was discontinued in 2001 (1996 in [[Canada]] since the [[Acura EL|EL]] was the Integra sedan's replacement there), and would become Acura's entry-level vehicle after the [[Honda Integra (fourth generation)|Acura RSX]] got discontinued in 2006. From the 2007 model year until 2012, the TSX was the smallest vehicle in the Acura model line, other than the [[Honda Civic|Civic]]-based [[Acura CSX|CSX]] and the preceding [[Acura EL|Acura 1.6 and 1.7 EL]] sold only in Canada. In 2013, the smaller [[Acura ILX|ILX]] was introduced in both the United States and Canada, based upon the [[Honda Civic|Civic]] platform (replacing the [[Acura CSX|CSX]] in Canada).

Honda discontinued the TSX and the larger TL in 2014 with the introduction of the [[Acura TLX|TLX]], which replaced both vehicles, although the TLX is close in size to the TL. The ILX, introduced for the 2012 model year, succeeded the TSX as Acura's entry-level offering.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-headlines/releases/2015-acura-tlx-prototype-to-debut-at-the-2014-north-american-international-auto-show |title=Acura Media Newsroom - Headlines - 2015 Acura TLX Prototype to Debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show |access-date=October 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220013547/http://acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-headlines/releases/2015-acura-tlx-prototype-to-debut-at-the-2014-north-american-international-auto-show |archive-date=December 20, 2013 }}</ref>

== {{anchor|CL9|2004|first}} First generation (CL9; 2004) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Acura_TSX.jpg
| caption = 2006–2008 Acura TSX
| name = First generation
| aka = [[Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation)|Honda Accord (Japan and Europe)]]
| production = March 2003 – January 2008
| model_years = 2004–2008
| assembly = [[Sayama]], [[Japan]]
| designer = Kunihiko Tachibana, Hiroshi Ishibani (2000)<ref>{{cite web |title=Automobile |url=https://patents.google.com/patent/USD474424S1}}</ref>
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| engine = [[Honda K engine#K24A2|K24A2]] 200-205 hp <ref>{{cite web|title=2008 Acura TSX Base Sedan|url=http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tsx/2008/features-specs.html|access-date=April 24, 2011}}</ref> (153 kW) at 6800-7000 rpm and {{convert|164|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 4500 rpm [[Inline-four engine|I4]]
| transmission = 5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />6-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|105.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|3318|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|183.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|69.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|57.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| model_code = CL9
}}

{{see also|Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation)}}

===Overview===
The Acura TSX was introduced at the [[North American International Auto Show#2003|2003 North American International Auto Show]] as a production model. The 2004 [[model year]] TSX's powertrain consisted of a 2.4-[[liter]] inline four-cylinder [[List of Honda engines|K24A2]] engine which produced 200 horsepower, a six-speed [[manual transmission]] (which featured a magnesium casing, to reduce weight), and a [[front wheel drive]] layout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/2004/ |title=2004 Acura TSX Review|access-date=April 3, 2011|publisher=JB car pages}}</ref> A five-speed automatic transmission was a no-cost option in the [[United States|U.S.]] based on [[suggested retail price|MSRP]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acura.com/ |title=Acura web site |publisher=Acura.com |access-date=October 3, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101005115845/http://www.acura.com/| archive-date= October 5, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> however, such was not the case in Canada.

2005 was the second model year of the TSX and Acura updated it with [[XM Satellite Radio]], a four-way power passenger seat and illuminated the steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.<ref>{{cite web |title=2005 Acura TSX Review |url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/2005/ |access-date=April 3, 2011 |publisher=JB car pages}}</ref> Along with the slight tweaks to the engine in 2006, interior tech features were also added, including a Multi-information Display (MID) in the instrument panel, and luxury features such as a two-position memory for the driver's seat adjustments which adjusted according to which of two keys were being used, auxiliary MP3 player input and [[Bluetooth]]-compatible ''HandsFreeLink'' (for cellular phones).<ref>{{cite web |title=2006 Acura Lineup Summary of Changes |url=http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=384913 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930194258/http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=384913 |archive-date=September 30, 2007 |access-date=August 22, 2007 |publisher=Temple of VTEC}}</ref> The Bluetooth ''HandsFreeLink'' system operates through voice control, where the user speaks when the HandsFreeLink button is pressed. Six different phones can be paired up to the HandsFreeLink system.<ref name="2008 TSX interor">{{cite web |title=2008 Acura TSX Interior |url=http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Acura_TSX/2008/Interior/ |access-date=September 27, 2016 |website=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref>

For the 2006 model year, the TSX was updated with slight tweaks to the engine (adding 5&nbsp;hp with an increase from 200&nbsp;hp to 205&nbsp;hp); a sportier exterior styling featuring a slightly new front and rear treatment,  standard side skirts, and standard, integral fog lights; and restyled wheels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/2006/ |title=2006 Acura TSX Review|access-date=April 3, 2011|publisher=JB car pages}}</ref>

For the 2007 model year, [[Tire Pressure Monitoring System]] and an improved electronic rear view mirror were added, while the 2008 model year brought a new color option.<gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:2005 Acura TSX, front left (Mineola).jpg|2004-05 TSX
File:2005 Acura TSX, rear left (Mineola).jpg|Rear view (2004-05 model)
</gallery>

===Safety===
In testing conducted by the United States-based [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]] (IIHS), the Acura TSX received an overall rating of "Good" for frontal offset testing,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=195 |title=IIHS ratings |publisher=Iihs.org |date=October 24, 2007 |access-date=October 3, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101106214617/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=195| archive-date= November 6, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> an overall rating of "Poor" rear crash protection,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/head_restraints/headrestraints.aspx?acura |title=Head restraints: Acura |publisher=Iihs.org |access-date=October 9, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101104181513/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/head_restraints/headrestraints.aspx?acura |archive-date=November 4, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and an overall rating of "Acceptable" for side impact testing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=554 |title=IIHS ratings |publisher=Iihs.org |date=October 24, 2007 |access-date=October 3, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101106214714/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=554| archive-date= November 6, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>

===Engine===
The [[Honda K engine#K24A2|K24A2]] engine used in the TSX was related to the engine in the [[Honda Accord (North America seventh generation)|Honda Accord (7th generation)]], the [[Honda CR-V]], and the [[Honda Element]]. The K24A2 featured intelligent variable valve timing ([[i-VTEC]]) and produced {{Convert|200|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} in this iteration. Another feature of the i-VTEC system on the TSX and [[Honda Integra (fourth generation)|RSX]]-s was that, unlike other Honda K-series motors, variable timing was used on both the intake and exhaust cams in its three rocker design.

In 2005, for the 2006 model year, the [[Honda K engine#K24A2|K24A2]] was updated to produce 205&nbsp;hp (153&nbsp;kW). The diameter of the throttle body and intake valves were slightly increased, along with the cam duration and valve lift.
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== {{anchor|CU2|2008|second}} Second generation (CU2; 2009) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2nd Acura TSX -- 08-28-2009.jpg
| caption = 2009 Acura TSX
| production = 2008–2014
| model_years = 2009–2014
| assembly = [[Sayama]], [[Japan]]
| designer = Jarad Hall (2006)
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]<br />5-door [[station wagon]]
| related = [[Honda Accord (North America eighth generation)|Honda Accord (North America)]]<br />[[Acura TL]]
| engine = 2.4 L [[Honda K engine#K24Z3|K24Z3]] 201 hp (150 kW) and {{convert|172|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} [[Inline-four engine|I4]] <br /> 3.5 L [[Honda J engine#J35Z|J35Z6]] 280 hp [[V6 engine|V6]] (2010-2014) CU4 chassis code
| transmission = 5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />6-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|106.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = Sedan: {{convert|185.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />Wagon: {{convert|189.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|72.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = Sedan: {{convert|56.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />Wagon: {{convert|57.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|3470|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} [[automatic transmission|AT]]<br />{{convert|3400|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} [[manual transmission|MT]]
| aka = [[Honda Accord (Japan and Europe eighth generation)|Honda Accord (Japan and Europe)]]<br />[[Honda Spirior#First generation (2009–2014)|Honda Spirior (first generation)]]
| model_code = CU2<br/>CU4 (V6 model)<br/>CW2 (Sport Wagon)
}}

{{see also|Honda Accord (Japan and Europe eighth generation)}}

===Overview===
[[File:2011 Acura TSX 2.4L rear 1.19.19.jpg|thumb|left|2011 Acura TSX 2.4L sedan]]

The second-generation TSX made its debut at the [[New York International Auto Show]] on March 20, 2008, before going on sale on April 24, 2008 for the 2009 model year.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/20/automobiles/autoshow/NY-Acura-TSX.html | work=The New York Times | first=Jerry | last=Garrett | title=A Techno-Nerd's Dream Come True | date=March 20, 2008}}</ref> In terms of size, the TSX was larger than its predecessor with {{convert|3.0|in|mm|adj=on}} greater width, a {{convert|2.6|in|mm|adj=on}} wider track and a {{convert|1.3|in|mm|adj=on}} longer wheelbase, and the length grew by {{convert|2.4|in|mm}}. Curb weight increased by approximately {{convert|100|to|150|lb|kg|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/2009/specs/ |title=2009 Acura TSX Specs & Features|access-date=April 3, 2011|publisher=JB car pages}}</ref>

Making its debut on the new TSX was Honda's [[Advanced Compatibility Engineering]] body structure, which was designed to reduce accident impact on occupants. In the United States, the TSX came standard with luxury features like leather seat upholstery, dual-zone climate control, power driver's seat with memory, sunroof, [[Xenon]] headlights, and added a [[USB]] port music interface;<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/2009/
 |title=2009 Acura TSX Review
 |access-date=June 12, 2008
|publisher=JB car pages
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705173201/http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/2009/
 |archive-date=July 5, 2008 |url-status=dead
}}</ref> in Canada this configuration was known as the "Premium Package" as there was a base trim available with the four-cylinder TSX that has cloth seats and halogen headlights, and without the USB connector, memory seat function, and fog lamps. The TSX had an optional technology package, which included a navigation system, real-time traffic and weather, and a 10-speaker premium sound system with [[DVD-audio]] capabilities.

For the United States, Acura also added a "Sport Wagon" body style of the TSX in late 2010 for the 2011 model year.<ref name="blogs.insideline.com">{{cite web|last=Hellwig |first=Ed |url=http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2009/10/2011-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-to-join-lineup-next-fall.html |title=2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon To Join Lineup Next Fall |publisher=Blogs.insideline.com |date=October 28, 2009 |access-date=November 27, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091129164040/http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2009/10/2011-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-to-join-lineup-next-fall.html |archive-date=November 29, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The wagon was available with the I4 engine and 5-speed automatic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/news/2010/12/07/2011-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-priced-from-30960/ |title=Car News: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Priced from $30,960 |access-date=April 3, 2011 |publisher=JB car pages |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530225122/http://www.jbcarpages.com/news/2010/12/07/2011-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-priced-from-30960/ |archive-date=May 30, 2011 }}</ref>

In 2009, the 2010 model year TSX added an optional 3.5L 280&nbsp;hp V6 engine, shared with the [[Acura TL]], and which was not available for the CL-series Accord sold in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/2010/ |title=2010 Acura TSX Review|access-date=April 3, 2011|publisher=JB car pages}}</ref> It came standard with the five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and 18-inch alloy wheels, and was available in either Premium or Technology trims.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/10q4/2010_acura_tsx_v6_vs._2011_buick_regal_cxl_turbo_2010_volkswagen_cc_2.0t_r-line-comparison_tests/2010_acura_tsx_v6_page_3|title=2010 Acura TSX V6 vs. 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo, 2010 Volkswagen CC 2.0T R-Line - Comparison Testspublisher=JB car pages}}</ref>

In 2010, for the 2011 model year, the TSX received a facelifted upper grille with horizontal slots, a thin chrome molding surround replaced the wide silver surround, a redesigned front bumper cover with body-colored sections between the upper grille and each headlight, wider body-colored "verticals" in the lower grille separating revised foglamp areas, and a chrome trim piece added to the trunk lid between updated taillights. Inside included more LED lighting, new LED/VGA navigation screen and system functions with Technology Package, center console HVAC vents for rear occupants, and new trim colors, woodgrain, and metal finishes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/release-74734b5c8ca1402b8c53e9e4db2723c0-2011-acura-tsx-introduction|title=2011 Acura TSX Press Kit|publisher=acuranews.com|date=November 15, 2010}}</ref>

In 2011, for the 2012 model year, Acura introduced an all new Special Edition model. The exterior featured a more aggressive front spoiler giving it a sporty look, reminiscent of their old sports coupe, the RSX. Other cosmetic upgrades included a rear bumper fascia, side sills, and a "Special Edition" badge on the trunk lid. In the interior, Acura made sport-minded appointments including synthetic suede seat inserts with red backing. There was red stitching on the shift knob, seats, and steering wheel, along with red ambient lighting featured on the gauge cluster, overhead lighting, and footwell lighting. The pedals were also upgraded to aluminum.

In late 2013, Honda announced that the TSX would be replaced with the [[Acura TLX]] sedan and that they would discontinue sales of the TSX model in 2014.<ref>[http://acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-headlines/releases/2015-acura-tlx-prototype-to-debut-at-the-2014-north-american-international-auto-show 2015 Acura TLX Prototype to Debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220013547/http://acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-headlines/releases/2015-acura-tlx-prototype-to-debut-at-the-2014-north-american-international-auto-show |date=December 20, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/19/2015-acura-tlx-detroit-tsx-discontinued-official/|title=2015 Acura TLX prototype to debut in Detroit, TSX to be discontinued|author=Steven J. Ewing|work=Autoblog|date=December 19, 2013 }}</ref>

===Engine===
The second-generation TSX uses a base engine similar to that of the first-generation TSX. The engine is a 2.4-liter [[Inline-four engine|in-line 4-cylinder]] [[internal combustion engine|engine]] reaching 201&nbsp;hp (150&nbsp;kW) and {{convert|172|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} torque.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hondanews.com/categories/740/releases/4419 |title=All-new 2009 TSX |access-date=February 23, 2008 |publisher=Acura Media Newsroom |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206221208/http://www.hondanews.com/categories/740/releases/4419 |archive-date=February 6, 2009 }}</ref> While the rated power of the new TSX engine is {{convert|4|hp|abbr=on}} lower than that of the 2008 model, Acura says the new engine distributes power across a much wider rpm range, which along with the increased torque, provides an increased feeling of power for the driver. The transmission choices remain 5-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] and 6-speed manual, though the automatic version became equipped with steering-wheel paddle shifters for optional manual shifting.

In February 2009, for the 2010 model year, the Acura TSX has an optional 280&nbsp;hp 3.5-liter [[V6 engine|V6]], shared with the larger [[Acura TL]], and which was not available for the CL-series Accord sold in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|last=Korzeniewski |first=Jeremy |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2008-acura-unveils-tsx-v6-for-2010 |title=Chicago 2009: Acura unveils TSX V6 for 2010 — Autoblog |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=February 11, 2009 |access-date=November 27, 2009}}</ref> The V6 engine is only available with the 5-speed [[automatic transmission]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4303282.html |title=2010 Acura TSX V6: 2009 Chicago Auto—Modern Muscle, 280 HP in Acura's Smallest Sedan |publisher=Popular Mechanics |date=February 11, 2009 |access-date=November 27, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117133404/http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4303282.html |archive-date=January 17, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The Acura TSX was slated to receive a high-performance 2.2-liter i-DTEC clean [[turbodiesel]] engine in the 2010 model year, after having already offered it for the CL-series Accord sold in Europe. However, it was later announced that Honda had abandoned its plans to bring diesel engines to the U.S. and Japan in favor of [[hybrid vehicle|hybrid]] gasoline-electric powertrains.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-abandons-diesels-in-favor-of-hybrids.html |title=Honda abandons diesels in favor of hybrids |publisher=Leftlanenews.com |access-date=November 27, 2009 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===TSX Sport Wagon (2011)===
[[File:2011 Acura TSX Wagon.jpg|thumb|left|Acura TSX Sport Wagon]]

The Acura TSX Sport Wagon is a badge-engineered version of the CW-series Honda Accord Tourer station wagon.<ref name="jalopnik.com">{{Cite web | url=https://jalopnik.com/how-acura-ruined-the-tsx-sport-wagon-5506681 |title = How Acura Ruined the TSX Sport Wagon| date=March 31, 2010 }}</ref> The Sport Wagon was unveiled in the [[New York Auto Show#2010|2010 New York Auto Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acura.com/PressReleaseArticle.aspx?category=general&year=2010&id=5390-en |title=All-New Acura TSX Sport Wagon to Debut at New York International Auto Show |publisher=Acura.com |date=March 31, 2010 |access-date=October 3, 2010}}</ref>  The TSX Sport Wagon is mechanically identical to the TSX sedan, sharing the 201-horsepower [[Honda K engine]] 2.4L [[DOHC]] inline four-cylinder engine, Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel independent sports suspension. Unlike the sedan, the Sport Wagon is not offered with the 6-speed manual transmission nor the V6 engine.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.autotrader.com/auto-show/remember-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-260777.xhtml |title = Autotrader - page unavailable}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.automoblog.net/2010/12/08/acura-prices-2011-tsx-sport-wagon/ |title=Acura Prices 2011 TSX Sport Wagon |publisher=Automoblog.net |date=December 8, 2010 |access-date=December 8, 2010}}</ref> The Sport Wagon offers 60.5 cu-ft of rear cargo area (with rear seats folded down; 25.8 cu-ft with the seats up), rear seats with 60/40 fold-down design.

For the United States market, the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon went on sale on December 21, 2010 for the 2011 model year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-12-08 |title=Acura TSX Receives Numerous Updates and All-New Sport Wagon Model for 2011 |url=http://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/acura-tsx-receives-numerous-updates-and-all-new-sport-wagon-model-for |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Acura Newsroom |language=en}}</ref> Acura Canada said that they would eventually sell the TSX Sport Wagon, citing market conditions as the reason for the delay, but ultimately was never marketed in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.auto123.com/en/news/car-news/tsx-wagon-will-not-be-coming-to-town?model=tsx&carid=1100102000&artid=123820 |title=TSX wagon will not be coming to town |publisher=auto123.com |date=October 18, 2010 |access-date=December 24, 2010}}</ref> While the CW-series Honda Accord Tourer was quite successful in its market of Europe, station wagons were less popular in the United States. The competing [[Volkswagen Passat]] wagon and [[Mercedes C-Class]] wagons were withdrawn around the same time the TSX Sport Wagon was unveiled, leaving the [[BMW 3 Series]] Touring as the only wagon available in the entry-level luxury car category.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/acura/tsx/2011/2011-acura-tsx-wagon-long-term-verdict/ |title = 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Long Term Verdict - Motor Trend|date = April 12, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/06/review-2012-acura-tsx-sport-wagon/| title = Review: 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon - The Truth About Cars| date = June 18, 2012}}</ref><ref name="jalopnik.com"/>

In September 2011, for the 2012 model year, the TSX Sport Wagon received a new compact tire repair kit allowed for a significantly larger underfloor storage area.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-09-16 |title=Acura Announces Pricing for 2012 TSX Sports Sedan and Sport Wagon |url=http://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/acura-announces-pricing-for-2012-tsx-sports-sedan-and-sport-wagon |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Honda Newsroom |language=en}}</ref>
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===2012 TSX Special Edition===
The 2012 TSX Special Edition is a version of the TSX commemorating the 25th anniversary of Acura, with a 6-speed manual or Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission, a more aggressive front spoiler, rear bumper fascia and side sills, 17x7.5-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels with a dark grey finish, a "Special Edition" badge on the trunklid, perforated black synthetic suede inserts and red backing upholstery, unique red stitching and red-lighting throughout the interior, aluminum pedal covers and a black headliner material replaces the standard grey headliner used on other TSX models.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acura.com/PressReleaseArticle.aspx?category=general&year=2011&id=6184-en%7ctitle=Acura%7cwork=Acura.com|title=Acura|work=Acura.com|access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref>

The Technology package includes ELS audio system and hard-drive based navigation system.

The TSX Special Edition was unveiled in 2011 Orange County International Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acura.com/PressReleaseArticle.aspx?category=general&year=2011&id=6204-en%7ctitle=Acura%7cwork=Acura.com|title=Acura|work=Acura.com|access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref>

In Canada, a very similar model to the US model SE called the A-Spec was also released, sharing the same features as the American model. It had an A-Spec badge on each fender, and came with unique 18” multi spoke alloy wheels which were both silver and dark grey.

===Safety===
The [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]] (IIHS) found the 2009-11 TSX to have an overall driver death of 7 deaths per million registered years, the 2nd lowest of midsize four-door cars, and both single-vehicle crash death rate and rollover death rate of 0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/iihs/sr/statusreport/article/50/1/1|title=Death rates fall as vehicles improve|access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/driver-death-rates|title=Driver death rates|access-date=July 14, 2015}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+IIHS scores<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/acura/tsx/2013|title=Vehicle details|work=iihs.org}}</ref>
|-
|Moderate overlap frontal offset
|style="background: green"|Good
|-
|Small overlap frontal offset
|style="background: orange"|Marginal
|-
|Side impact
|style="background: green"|Good
|-
|Roof strength <small>(2012–14)</small>
|style="background: green"|Good
|}

==Awards and recognition==
* 2008 ''Wheels'' Car of the Year award winner.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_111145/title_Honda-Accord-Euro-is-2008-Wheels-Car-of-the-Year/newsarticle.html |title=AutoWeb article on Euro 2008 |publisher=Autoweb.com.au |access-date=October 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100913103903/http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_111145/title_Honda-Accord-Euro-is-2008-Wheels-Car-of-the-Year/newsarticle.html |archive-date=September 13, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/honda.com.au/home/about+honda/news/honda+accord+euro+is+2008+wheels+car+of+the+year |title=article on 2008 Car of the Year award |publisher=Honda.com.au |date=September 28, 2010 |access-date=October 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100201071556/http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/honda.com.au/home/about+honda/news/honda+accord+euro+is+2008+wheels+car+of+the+year |archive-date=February 1, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 2009 Car of the Year Finalist, ''[[Motor Trend]]''.<ref name="2009MTCOTYfinalist">{{cite web |url=http://blogs.motortrend.com/6301350/car-of-the-year/2009-motor-trend-car-of-the-year-the-contenders-are-revealed-whats-your-pick/index.html |title=2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year: The Contenders are revealed, what's your pick? |access-date=October 1, 2008 |date=September 25, 2008 |work=Motor Trend Blog |publisher=[[Motor Trend]] | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080929070632/http://blogs.motortrend.com/6301350/car-of-the-year/2009-motor-trend-car-of-the-year-the-contenders-are-revealed-whats-your-pick/index.html| archive-date= September 29, 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref>
* Ranked best resale value in the Sedan category in [[CNN]]'s "Best Resale Value Cars" article on November 29, 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/2006/11/27/autos/kbb_best_resale_value/index.htm |title=Best resale value cars |publisher=Money.cnn.com |date=November 29, 2006 |access-date=October 3, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101029053029/https://money.cnn.com/2006/11/27/autos/kbb_best_resale_value/index.htm| archive-date= October 29, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>
* The Acura TSX was on ''[[Car and Driver]]''{{'}}s [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Ten Best list]] in its first three years of production (2004–2006).
* Top-Value Car of 2004 in the Category: Sedan under $35,000 from [[SmartMoney]].com.
* It has received the "Frontal Five Star Rating" from the U.S. [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]]'s frontal crash tests.
* "Best Pick" in a Frontal Impact from the [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]].
* In November 2004, the TSX earned ''[[Consumer Reports]]''{{'}} "Recommended" mark; in addition they named the car "Best Overall" in tests of four sporty sedans.<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cu-press-room/pressroom/archive/2004/11/eng0411car.htm?resultPageIndex=1&resultIndex=4&searchTerm=acura%20tsx
 |title=''Consumer Reports'' rates ''Acura TSX'' Best Overall In Tests of Four Sport Sedans
 |access-date=August 6, 2007
|date=October 2004
 |publisher=Consumer Reports
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018062026/http://consumerreports.org/cro/cu-press-room/pressroom/archive/2004/11/eng0411car.htm?resultPageIndex=1&resultIndex=4&searchTerm=acura+tsx
 |archive-date=October 18, 2007
|url-status=live
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/past-road-test/sporty-sedans-1104/overview/index.htm
|title = Family Cars With Zoom
|access-date = August 6, 2007
|date=November 2004
|publisher = Consumer Reports
}} (may require online subscription)</ref> In April 2007, the magazine rated the used TSX a "Good Bet."
* In the [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety|IIHS]] crash tests, the 2nd generation TSX received ''Good'' overall marks in both front and side impact crash tests and the ''Good'' score in all 14 measured categories.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=980 |title=Iihs-Hldi: Acura Tsx |publisher=Iihs.org |date=November 18, 2009 |access-date=November 27, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091123102016/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=980| archive-date= November 23, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=981 |title=Iihs-Hldi: Acura Tsx |publisher=Iihs.org |date=November 18, 2009 |access-date=November 27, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091123102031/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=981| archive-date= November 23, 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref> The IIHS gave the TSX its "Best Pick" accolade.
* Best upscale small car for families 2011, ''U.S. News & World Report''.
* AutoPacific's most ideal midsized luxury car, 2012

==Racing==
[[Realtime Racing]] prepares a factory TSX to compete in the [[SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge]] GTS class. The factory TSX is refashioned to be stiffer and lighter, and includes motor work with raised compression, and a custom built sequential transmission.
Acura won the Manufacturer's Championship for the Touring class in 2005 with the RTR TSX, as well as the Driver's Championship for Peter Cunningham. Acura returned in 2006 and won the Manufacturers' Championship of the [[Speed World Challenge]] Touring Car class for the second year in a row, running both [[Honda Integra (fourth generation)|RSXs]] and TSXs. TSX drivers finished in 3rd and 4th in the Drivers' Championship.<ref>[http://www.laguna-seca.com/pressreleases/index.cfm?ID=277 Laguna Seca press release] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928022708/http://www.laguna-seca.com/pressreleases/index.cfm?ID=277 |date=September 28, 2007 }}</ref>
More success followed as Pierre Kleinubing won the Championship in 2007, and Peter Cunningham took it in 2008.
Driving for RTR in 2009 was Peter Cunningham, Pierre Kleinubing, Toby Grahovic, Kuno Wittmer, and Jeff Courtney.<ref>[http://www.world-challenge.com/events/entrylist.php?event=09WC_seb&class=TC&base=74 2009 57th Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring Entry List] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090324021336/http://www.world-challenge.com/events/entrylist.php?event=09WC_seb&class=TC&base=74 |date=March 24, 2009 }}</ref>

==Sales==
{| class=wikitable style="font-size:97%"
! Calendar year
! US sales (sedan)
! US sales (wagon)
|-
| 2003
| 18,932<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hondanews.com/categories/1090/releases/2406 |title=Honda Media Newsroom Release: American Honda Sets New All-Time Sales Record |publisher=Hondanews.com |access-date=November 27, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721112030/http://hondanews.com/categories/1090/releases/2406 |archive-date=July 21, 2009 }}</ref>
| N/A
|-
| 2004
| 30,365
| N/A
|-
| 2005
| 34,856<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hondanews.com/categories/1090/releases/3865 |title=Honda Media Newsroom Release: American Honda Posts 10th Consecutive Year of Record Sales in 2006 |publisher=Hondanews.com |access-date=November 27, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721112058/http://hondanews.com/categories/1090/releases/3865 |archive-date=July 21, 2009 }}</ref>
| N/A
|-
| 2006
| 38,035
| N/A
|-
| 2007
| 33,037<ref name="hondanews1">{{cite web|url=http://hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4898 |title=Honda Media Newsroom Release: American Honda Reports 2008 Annual and December Monthly Sales |publisher=Hondanews.com |access-date=November 27, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106172710/http://hondanews.com/categories/1097/releases/4898 |archive-date=January 6, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| N/A
|-
| 2008
| 31,998<ref name="hondanews1"/>
| N/A
|-
| 2009
| 28,650
| N/A
|-
| 2010
| 31,950
| 126<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/acura-announces-december-and-year-end-sales-results-112886544.html |title=Acura Announces December and Year-End Sales Results - TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ |location=California |publisher=Prnewswire.com |access-date=April 3, 2011}}</ref>
|-
| 2011
| 27,725
| 3,210
|-
| 2012
| 24,631
| 4,234<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acuraconnected.com/tag/acura-sales-2012/|title=Acura Sales 2012 - Acura Connected|work=acuraconnected.com|date=January 3, 2013 }}</ref>
|-
| 2013
| 15,508
| 1,976<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hondanews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-headlines/releases/honda-sets-all-time-december-sales-record-to-earn-2nd-best-annual-sales-total-for-american-honda-acura-light-trucks-post-best-year-in-brand-history |title=Acura Media Newsroom - Headlines - Honda Sets All-Time December Sales Record to Earn 2nd Best Annual Sales Total for American Honda; Acura Light Trucks Post Best Year in Brand History |access-date=April 4, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407082305/http://www.hondanews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-headlines/releases/honda-sets-all-time-december-sales-record-to-earn-2nd-best-annual-sales-total-for-american-honda-acura-light-trucks-post-best-year-in-brand-history |archive-date=April 7, 2014 }}</ref>
|-
| 2014
| 5,647
| 640<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hondanews.com/releases/honda-division-breaks-annual-auto-sales-record-as-honda-and-acura-brands-set-numerous-new-sales-marks|title=Honda Division Breaks Annual Auto Sales Record as Honda and Acura Brands Set Numerous New Sales Marks|work=Honda Newsroom|date=January 5, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| 2015
| 33
| 2<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hondanews.com/channels/corporate-sales/releases/american-honda-sets-new-all-time-annual-sales-record|title=American Honda Sets New All-Time Annual Sales Record|access-date=January 13, 2017|archive-date=January 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116153353/http://hondanews.com/channels/corporate-sales/releases/american-honda-sets-new-all-time-annual-sales-record|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|}

==References and footnotes==
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* {{cite web
|url = http://www.automotive.com/reviews/12/2004/acura/tsx/summary-specification/
|title = 2004 Acura TSX Summary & Specs
|access-date = December 20, 2003
|publisher = Automotive.com
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* {{cite web |url = http://www.jbcarpages.com/acura/tsx/|title = Acura TSX Reviews & News|access-date = June 12, 2008|publisher = JB car pages}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?initPath=TSX Official American site]
* [http://www.tsxclub.com TSXClub is dedicated to Acura TSX Sport Sedan]

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