Can a vehicle be sporty and an affordable luxury car at the same time? It can if you are looking at the 2013 Acura TSX Sedan or Sport Wagon! The vehicle features a number of items that are considered “upscale” in the world of cars, but are offered as standard options on the base model (and for no additional cost). If you want to see what all the fuss is about, stop by our Tampa Bay area Acura dealership and take the Acura TSX Sedan or Wagon for a test drive:
Standard Features of the Base Model
There are a list of things that come standard with the 2013 Acura TSX Sedan and Sport Wagon. The base engine is a 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder with automatic transmission. The car includes:
- Satellite radio, 7 speaker audio system, cd player
- Bluetooth connectivity
- iPod input, USB input
- Navigational system
- Traction and Stability control
- Side/curtain airbags
- Xenon headlights
- Foglights
- Heated front seats and leather upholstery
- 17” alloy wheels
- Heated outside mirrors
- Sunroof
- Keyless entry
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 8-way power driver seat with memory settings
- 4-way power passenger seat
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks.
The base model receives 22 miles per gallon fuel efficiency in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
Upgrade Options and Additional Features
If you go with the Sedan, you can choose the V6 engine instead of a 4-cylinder. This upgrade also provides a firmer suspension, 18” alloy wheels, and the audio system has road-noise-cancelling.
The Special Edition package is available as an appearance upgrade for the 4-cylinder sedan, and contains faux-sued seats, red light cabin illumination, a unique rear bumper, side sills and wheel treatments, and a more aggressive appearance front spoiler.
You might also upgrade to the Technology package to receive a navigation system, rearview camera, voice recognition and a more advanced surround sound audio system with 10 speakers. If you get the technology package with the Sport Wagon, you’ll receive a power lift gate.
Power and Performance
On the 2.4 liter, 4-cylinder engine, you will experience 201 horsepower and 170 lb/ft of torque. With a manual transmission, you’ll increase torque to 172 lb-ft. The 3.5 liter V6 engine creates 280 horsepower and 254 lb-ft torque.
The Acura TSX Sport Wagon does not have a V6 engine option. The 4-cylinder sedan provides an additional option of either a 5-speed automatic transmission with sport shift paddles or a 6-speed manual transmission.
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