The upcoming 2004 Acura TSX Sports Sedan is posed to go head-to-head with the likes of BMW's 3-series, Audi's A4, and the Lexus IS.
The TSX, which will be based on the Euro-market Accord, will hit U.S. showrooms in April of 2003 as Acura's premium entry level sports saloon.
The base TSX will be equipped with a 2.4L i-VTEC engine putting down 200HP through a 6-speed manual transmission.
Specifications:
2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC, i-VTEC 4-Cylinder Engine
200 Horsepower @ 6800 rpm
166 lbs-ft of Torque @ 4800 rpm
5-Speed Sequential SportShift Automatic Transmission
6-Speed Close-Ration Manual Transmission
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
4-Wheel Independent Double-Wishbone Suspension
VSA with Traction Control
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
17-Inch Alloy Wheels
Front, Side, and Side Curtain Airbags
Xenon Headlights
Voice Activated Navigation System
360 Watt, Eight Speaker Sound System
6-disc-in-dash CD changer