January 6, 2003

Acura debuts new TSX sedan

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Detroit, Michigan - The new 2004 Acura TSX luxury sport sedan made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday. The TSX is a new model positioned between the RSX and 3.2 TL. It is the first Acura to offer side curtain airbags in Canada.

"The TSX is designed to compete head on with other premium sport sedans from Europe and Japan," said Dick Colliver, Acura executive vice president, sales. "With 200 horsepower, a 6-speed manual transmission, race-bred suspension and an abundance of features, the TSX has what it takes to be a success in this hotly contested segment."

The TSX features a 2.4-liter DOHC, i-VTEC engine that generates 200 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm. It comes with either a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission or a performance-oriented 5-speed Sequential SportShift' automatic transmission.

The TSX utilizes a rigid unit body structure, a race-bred, 4-wheel-independent double-wishbone suspension, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), 17-inch alloy wheels and P215/50R17 all-season performance tires.

The cockpit of the TSX is comprehensively equipped with deeply-bolstered perforated leather seating, a power moonroof, a leather-wrapped three-spoke sport steering wheel with integrated audio and cruise controls, dual-zone automatic climate control, an Acura premium audio system, power windows and door locks and keyless entry.

The Acura TSX sport sedan will go on sale at Acura dealerships in April, 2003.

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