The type of engine used in TSX is known as K24A2 that relates with some other cars namely Honda CR-V, Honda Accord and Honda Element. This special type of engine is facilitated with a brand new technology named as I-VTEC that is capable of producing a power limit up to 205 hp. In one of the test conducted in United States named Insurance Institute For Highway Safety, TSX got a good overall response. The second generation TSX model was launched for the first time in one of the show, New York International Auto Show in the year 2008. The four cylinder engine was used in this model that raised the engine power up to 201 hp and torque up to 233 N-M. Talking about the size, it has larger space than its predecessors with a length of 76 mm and width up to 66 mm.
Various facilities added in this model include Xenon Head Lights, Dual Zone Climate Control, and USB port music interface along with a music system equipped with 10 speaker and DVD-audio capabilities to give a simply fascinating experience. The brand new Acura TSX got "Wheels Car of the Year Award" for the year 2008.
What's more, the "Motor Trend car Of The Year" finalist award in 2009 is also is also bagged by the latest generation Acura TSX. In one of the crash tests organized by NHTSA, it is awarded as Frontal Five Star Rating. So, undeniably it is one of the best in the current line-up of Acura, and possibly only the upcoming cross-over SUVs will be able to surpass its capabilities.
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