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2011 Acura TSX Sport WagonAcura’s Nimble TSX Picks Up a Wagon OptionFrom the March, 2010 issue of Motor TrendLet’s say Acura does as well as the premium wagon market leader, and 10 percent of its 2011 TSX sales are of its new 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, which is making its debut at the 2010 New York auto show. That’s little more than 3,000 units per year in the U.S., figuring that TSX sales next year will be closer to 2008’s 32,000 than ’09’s 28,650. In many cities, chances are you’ll go months after launch without seeing one.Yes, we know, the average Motor Trend reader would rather have a wagon than a crossover sport/utility, just like you’d rather have a turbodiesel than a hybrid. How many of you have a Cadillac CTS SportWagon in your driveway? Thought so.Like the Audi A4 Avant, which in a good year sells about 4,000 units in the U.S., and the CTS SportWagon, the TSX is a five-passenger model made more for golfers and weekend road trippers than the kind of growing families who bought wagons by the truckload in the ’60s and ’70s. The cargo space features a removable side panel to make room for wider items.Like the TSX sedan, the SportWagon is essentially a well-equipped version of the European Honda Accord wagon rolling on special 17-inch, five-spoke rims. In North American trim, it’s 3.3 inches longer than the sedan, but otherwise identical in dimensions. Special features aren’t specific to bodystyles, either; including power glass moonroof, dual-zone climate control, leather seats, Bluetooth capability, USB and auxiliary jack connections, and the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure.A hard-drive based navigation system with real-time traffic and weather, and Acura’s impressive ELS Surround Premium Audio System are optional.Unlike the TSX sedan, but like the A4 Avant, the TSX Sport Wagon will be available here with only one powertrain, the 2.4-liter, 201-horsepower, 172 pound-foot twin-cam inline four mated to a five-speed automatic with paddle shifters (the A4 Avant also is four-cylinder/automatic only, but with a TFSI turbo). EPA fuel economy should be unchanged from the four-cylinder/automatic sedan’s 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway numbers. Whether the TSX Sport Wagon can generate big sales numbers for Acura is another question. American consumers who shop Acura wagons are much more likely to stick with the RDX and MDX.2011 Acura TSX Sport WagonBase price $32,000 (MT est)Vehicle layout Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door wagonEngine 2.4L/201-hp/172-lb-ft DOHC I-4Transmission 5-speed automaticCurb weight 3650 lbs (MT est)Wheelbase 106.5 inLength x width x height 189.4 x 72.4 x 57.9 in0-60 mph 9.4 sec (MT est)On sale in U.S. Fall 2010Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/new_york/2010/1003_112_2011_acura_tsx_sport_wagon/index.html#ixzz12BXepyndwww.pikespeakacura.com is main website for Pikes Peak Acura (Colorado Springs, CO 80905)…Nestled near Colorado Springs’ famous Broadmoor Resort, Pikes Peak Acura has grown from one flagship store to three unique destinations. 655 Automotive Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80905 is the new, state of the art, Acura Dealership. Customer Service Satisfaction scores are scrupulously analyzed and all staff are held to the highest standards. Visit our new Acura inventory as well as the eagerly sought after Acura Certifed vehicles. 907 Motor City Drive was the original store and has now been redeveloped and renamed ‘The Truck Stop,’ hosting light Toyota Tacomas to the most serious 3500’s. Diesel or regular, there are trucking enthusiasts staffed here. 103 Motor Way holds the majority of our pre-owned offerings. From Grande Toyota Land Cruisers to petite Mazda Miatas, 103 relishes the fast, furious, and cool…and if you’re in the market for an Acura pre-owned- there’s no place else in town offering such delicious Integras, Cls, CL-S, RSX, RSX-S, TL, TL-S, RDX, RL, and MDX…Certifiably Stunning….Acura 2008 TSX ReviewOur 2008 Acura TSXs: http://1578.ecarlist.com/web/inventory/2008/Acura/TSX/Sedans/Preowned/’Acura’s not-so-entry-level sedan is poised and ready to take on all competitors. This vehicle has modern styling, HID headlights, heated leather seats, and a killer sound system for you up-and coming professionals looking to impress your friends and boss. It also has XM radio, voice activated navigation, Bluetooth cell phone technology, and ipod hook-up for all the tech-heads out there. For you performance junkies, the TSX is powered by Honda’s K24 iVTEC engine delivering 205 horsepower to either a close ratio 6 speed transmission or a 5 speed automatic with sportshift technology. The TSX also has a double wishbone suspension and front strut bar to give you superior handling. The practical and economical ones in this group will be astounded with 30 miles per gallon on the highway, 13.2 cubic feet of cargo volume, 5 star safety ratings, dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags. But whoever you are you can’t go wrong with dual power seats, memory seats, a 6 disc in-dash CD changer, and dual-zone climate control. All of this, and more can be obtained for around 30,000. So no matter who you are, and what you are looking for, the Acura TSX will satisfy all your wants and needs. Finally, a car your friends and parents will approve of.’Rich Kedra |
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| Log In Sign Up SquidLinks What’s Squidoo? SquidU SquidBlogs Top Lenses Connect Facebook Twitter Gmail Go! Create Your Own Lens Go Squidoo Close Acura TSX loading 0 RSS Ranked #472 in Autos, #43,836 overall 2011 Acura Wagons are coming! (Motor Trend’s write up) 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Acura’s Nimble TSX Picks Up a Wagon Option From the March, 2010 issue of Motor Trend Let’s say Acura does as well as the premium wagon market leader, and 10 percent of its 2011 TSX sales are of its new 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, which is making its debut at the 2010 New York auto show. That’s little more than 3,000 units per year in the U.S., figuring that TSX sales next year will be closer to 2008’s 32,000 than ’09’s 28,650. In many cities, chances are you’ll go months after launch without seeing one. Yes, we know, the average Motor Trend reader would rather have a wagon than a crossover sport/utility, just like you’d rather have a turbodiesel than a hybrid. How many of you have a Cadillac CTS SportWagon in your driveway? Thought so. Like the Audi A4 Avant, which in a good year sells about 4,000 units in the U.S., and the CTS SportWagon, the TSX is a five-passenger model made more for golfers and weekend road trippers than the kind of growing families who bought wagons by the truckload in the ’60s and ’70s. The cargo space features a |
