2009 Acura TSX Consumer Reviews

TSX is so enjoyable to drive!!!

Written by: TSX123 on 10/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this vehicle three months ago and still I'm in love with it. It's steering and turn radius is great. It's sleek and sexy looking with a sporty feel. It's great for city driving because it's still a smaller sedan, but big enough where you don't get bullied on the road or feel unsafe if you were to get in an accident. The interior is very stylish and although the buttons/navigation system can seem intimidating, it's not difficult to understand how to use it.

Favorite Features

The navigation/advanced sound system package is amazing. The stereo and speakers are not only loud and great quality, but it has amazing surround sound. You can hear everything coming at you from all sides. It's awesome!!!!

Suggested Improvements

The only thing that I think Acura could work on is the road noise. At times it can seem loud, but all the other benefits make up for it.

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9 month update

Written by: Acura_Numbr_2 on 09/19/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)

Review

Have had car for 9 mos. 17.5K miles averaging 29-31 mpg. I change oil every 5K no matter what oil life indicator says. Car runs fine, and fast enough to get a couple of warnings. 6 speed and clutch work fine. Two complaints. 3400 RPM @ 80mph cruising is a little high, my 2000 TL does about 2150RPM at same speed. I still have trouble with headlight pattern, sharp cutoff of light field makes hills exciting when driving in mountain passes.

Favorite Features

Mileage, reliability, driveability.

Suggested Improvements

Little more power, lower RPM at speed, change the headlight pattern.

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Very nice. Fits like a glove!

Written by: BOZZ on 09/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I’ve had my 09 TSX 5A for 2 weeks. The car does NOT feel as underpowered as some reviews suggest (an extra 20HP wouldn’t hurt). Steering is not bad (could use more feel). The car likes to be driven fast (unlike my old 06 TL 6M which suffered from serious torque steer and an unhappiness when driven fast). It is also very comfortable and fits like a glove, everything feels right. Love the features: seats, steering wheel, FI paddle shifters, Bluetooth, USB audio (all cars should have this). HOWEVER, there is excessive dashboard glare that washes out the central display in a lot of driving conditions!! Why on earth would Acura use shiny/tacky material on the dash?

Favorite Features

Everything: features, driving feel, cabin quietness, outstanding fuel economy, looks, expected/anticipated Honda reliability, etc.

Suggested Improvements

Dashboard glare washes out recessed central display all the time. More sporty car behavior in S-setting on paddle shifters (steering, suspension, power delivery, etc.).

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Love My TSX - AWD Would be Fantastic

Written by: KAB on 09/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I most definitely love my car. Outstanding owner experience. Bought it in October 2008 and have logged 17K+ miles to date. No defects at all! I shopped Lexus, BMW etc. and settled on the TSX. Final choices came down to new TSX or used TL (or used BMW 330xi). Former Honda owner so in the end I wanted reliability and sacrificed AWD. The car is a pleasure to drive (quiet, no rattles etc.). For pure fun, I would have bought the BM'r, but did not want to face any downstream reliability or expensive maintenance. The only minor negative is the car is really so-so in the snow (even with snows) ... traction is not great. Everything else meets or beats my expectations!

Favorite Features

Satellite radio, Acura ownership experience (zero issues to date with the car), exterior appearance and very happy with MPG (averaging close to 30 MPG as I do mostly highway driving).

Suggested Improvements

1) I would never own another car if Acura added a model with AWD (the TL is a little too big and pricey). 2) Back seat area is a bit tight - not too bad though.

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It's still new, but...

Written by: Woodlands on 08/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

So after driving some (used) BMWs and Infiniti's, I settled on this as it is brand new and has all the tech features I want. I didn't want to drop another $8-15k for the same things. So far I am very impressed with the performance, although it doesn't match BMW or Infiniti. That's not why I bought it. I do not race cars for a living, I drive near 80 miles per day commuting. I need fun and comfort. This car delivers on these. From the very intuitive voice recognition, to the sat radio and USB interface, there is so much fun to be had here. While it is much maligned by um... "professional" reviewers, I thoroughly love this car. For under $30k it more than meets my needs and wants.

Favorite Features

Nav with real time traffic, USB interface, paddle shifters, button heavy console, all the different features with the nav, comfortable seats.

Suggested Improvements

Add push button start/stop. Can't be that much more cost. Find a way to increase rear visibility.

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No more Beemer

Written by: Love my TSX on 08/24/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I just made the move from BMW 3 series to Acura and I am very happy with the decision. This Acura drives like a dream and I look forward to starting it up every day. The standard features along with the Tech package give you almost every advanced feature imaginable. The performance is almost comparable to the BMW (steering is a bit remote on the highway compared to a BMW) and is much more reliable (also, less expensive to fix - it is a Honda after all). I researched cars for quite some time before buying and could not find another car that combined luxury, performance, tech features, and style as well as the Acura TSX!

Favorite Features

I love the style inside and out. The rear does remind me of BMW styling. Standard and Tech features are amazing. The car does have the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in.

Suggested Improvements

Minor stuff not worth mentioning.

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Overall, I am still happy with the car

Written by: unlv on 08/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Have been driving the car for 8 months now. I found the ride too firm at first, but now I am used to it. The grill-design has grown on me as well. Steering feel is also fine; it is materially better compared to my old car (a 2004 V6 Camry). While not perfect, it is still a very good daily-driver in my opinion.

Favorite Features

Great gas mileage. Large fuel tank. Lots of standard features. Feels very solid and safe. Great handling compared to my old Camry. Very comfortable front seats. Interior materials are first rate. Acceleration is above-average for a 4 cylinder car. Like the overall size (not too big, not too small).

Suggested Improvements

Brakes are average; wish they were above average. Tight rear seat. Disappointed with the occasional engine "bay-rattle" and brake squeal noises I hear. Too much glare on center information display on bright sunny days. Average MPG as calculated by the car's computer is too optimistic.

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Great step-up from the Accord

Written by: howardhonda on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I have only had this car for 10 days. For myself, over the past 25 years I have only purchased Honda Accords (all manual trans.). My last 2 have been EX- L and I have always been happy with them. I was planning since last year to buy myself another EX-L Accord (4- cyl) and just by chance I checked out the TSX. I loved it. It came with everything, factory installed, even options like memory seats, passenger power seats, home-link, and directional signals on outside mirrors that you couldn't even get on a loaded 4cy EX-L Accord. In my opinion, the car is so much more solid & luxurious than the Accord. And the gauges and trip computer are awesome!

Favorite Features

Navigation system, blue-tooth, steering wheel & steering system, paddle shifters, comfortable seats, turn signals on mirrors, gauges, computer system for great feedback info to driver.

Suggested Improvements

None!

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Amazing:)

Written by: lovin my TSX:) on 08/05/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I traded my 2007 Mazda Miata for a 2009 Acura TSX. I thought I would miss the sporty feel the Miata had...but boy was I wrong. I love my TSX. I have only had it about 2 months...but it is amazing:)Plus all the bells & whistles are pretty nice. And the gas mileage is great...I actually got 38.1 mpg on the interstate during an hour and half drive. Usually around town it gets between 28.5-32 mpg. I definitely would recommend this car to anyone.:) Great buy for your money!

Favorite Features

All the upgraded features, excellent gas mileage, and the luxury feel.

Suggested Improvements

Maybe instead of making the trunk so big (which is nice) make the back seat space a little more roomier.

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Never again will I buy a brand new model

Written by: BAG on 08/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I have had so many problems with the interior quality sometimes I think I bought an American car... over the past year I've had two blown audio speakers, loose defroster vent, two trunk rattles, Navi screen control unit failure, loose exterior windshield molding and a rattle coming from the dashboard that the dealer can't seem to locate/fix. The only thing keeping me sane is that the deal provides a loaner car every time I bring in my car for service (which is about once per month).

Favorite Features

Good fuel economy, fun to drive, Xenon headlights and a great sounding audio system (when it works).

Suggested Improvements

NEVER again will I buy a new model when it comes out. I bought this TSX within two weeks of it arriving at the dealership... my suggestion would be to wait a year before buying, this will provide enough time for them to work out the manufacturing kinks.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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