For more information or to design your own TSX, visit acura.ca. 2010 Advanced beyond engineering, Acura brochures are printed with the planet’s future in mind. A new generation, defined. The 2010 Acura TSX. From its acrobatic agility and race-inspired engineering to its breakthrough exterior style, the TSX is an aggressive sport sedan designed to empower a new generation of Acura drivers. It’s a new age of automotive advancement and a new form of confidence. HANDLING Arrive and shine. TRACK-TUNED SUSPENSION ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA®) The TSX’s razor-sharp handling and fluid When it comes to agility and uncompromising Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction ride come from its 4-wheel independent control, the Electronic Power Steering system Control provides you with added stability suspension with front double-wishbone in the TSX proves it is possible to improve on and control during acceleration, braking and and rear multi-link design. The suspension perfection. From the stable, on-centre feel cornering. The VSA system detects and corrects is track tuned to reduce overall vehicle lift, at highway speeds to the precise, responsive understeer and oversteer situations and, dive and body roll during spirited driving handling in curves, EPS lets you rewrite the in an instant, electronically reduces throttle conditions, enhancing the vehicle’s agility rules of the road one corner, curve or turn or applies braking to individual wheels to and virtually intuitive responsiveness. at a time. compensate based on actual driving conditions. TSX V-6 model shown. Power TSX to the tune of 6 cylinders. i-VTEC® ENGINE 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION Harness all the horsepower you can handle Drivers will marvel at the short-throwing with the TSX’s intelligent Variable Valve control of the close-ratio 6-speed manual Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) transmission. A masterful accomplishment, engine. Race-inspired to its innovative core, this track-tuned transmission was developed the advanced i-VTEC engine features a with precisely spaced gear ratios, allowing dual-cam profile on a single shaft to you to perform ultra-quick shifting. electronically regulate the cam profiles, valve lifts and opening durations for maximum engine response and fuel 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH PADDLE SHIFTERS efficiency. In short, it’s aggressive low-end torque, inspiring high-speed horsepower Standard on V-6 models, and available on and excitement all round. other TSX trim levels, is the thrill of real race-inspired paddle-shifting control. Conveniently mounted just behind the HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE leather-wrapped steering wheel, you’ll find paddle-shifting transmission controls. Add Inside the compact 2.4-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, a touch of high performance to the already i-VTEC engine, you’ll discover more than just exciting 5-speed automatic and take charge 201 horsepower and experience more than of the up-and-down gear shifting yourself. just 172 lb.-ft. of robust torque. You’ll learn how driving a low-emission vehicle with a Tier 2 Bin 5 rating doesn’t have to come at DRIVE-BY-WIRE THROTTLE SYSTEM™ the expense of horsepower. And you’ll feel the kind of exhilaration that comes from lap The Drive-by-Wire Throttle System utilizes after lap of engineering achievement through highly sophisticated and efficient electronic competitive motorsport racing. sensors to ensure continuous engine power. Based on your driving demands, the system measures acceleration, engine rpm and road V-6 ENGINE speed to ensure the optimal engine throttle opening. The result is smoother, more New to the 2010 TSX is the introduction of a powerful engine response when and where powerful, yet remarkably efficient, six-cylinder you need it. engine. Available with the TSX V-6 Package, the 3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC® V-6 engine rewards you with 280 horsepower @ 6200 rpm, 252 lb.-ft. of torque @ 5000 rpm and the kind of driving performance that leaves your imagination in the dust. The lightweight all-aluminum VTEC® and i-VTEC® engines are the source of the TSX’s exceptional power-to-weight ratio and force behind its acrobat-like agility. EXTERIOR One quick look, flawlessly executed. STYLE Next-generation aerodynamics, design and style meet everything the new generation of sedan drivers want. Smooth-sculpted exterior. Flawlessly chiselled lines. Sleek front and rear bumper treatments. And a modern street style that leaves even the busiest, most sophisticated cities feeling a little intimidated. HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLIGHTS See the city in a brilliant new light with the TSX’s available High-Intensity Discharge low-beam headlights. Not only do HID headlights cast a brighter light than conventional headlights, but the lenses are also designed to produce a more precise, focused beam to increase your ability to see what lies ahead. AVAILABLE 18-INCH WHEELS For performance with presence, TSX V-6 models prowl on large 18-inch aluminum- alloy wheels that have been specifically designed to complement its aggressive exterior and ultra-sharp street style. And if there’s any doubt as to what size wheel you’re rolling on or how many cylinders are under your hood, V-6 models proudly sport their own unique V-6 badging. But for standards that are anything but, the TSX also offers standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels that do an equally impressive job of reinforcing the TSX’s sculpted body style and modern aerodynamic stance. DUAL-OUTLET CHROME EXHAUST At a glance, the integrated dual-outlet exhausts with chrome-tipped finishers add a stylish measure of curb appeal to the TSX’s performance design and sculpted body style. By ear, it amplifies the kind of throaty engine sound that keeps other sedans awake at night. ENTERTAINMENT Sounds about perfect. BLUETOOTH® AUDIO INTERFACE Standard in a TSX, but virtually unheard of in other sedans, is the Bluetooth-enabled audio interface. Now you can bring all your favourite tracks along for the ride and leave all your wires at home. It’s the ultimate in wireless connectivity and an exciting new technology for a new generation of Acura drivers. MP3/USB* AUDIO PLAYBACK AVAILABLE ACURA ELS® PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM Conveniently located next to the 12-volt Grammy® Award-winning sound engineer and producer power outlet in the centre console, the Elliot Scheiner, together with Acura’s engineers, developed USB device connector lets you plug in any the Acura ELS Premium Audio System specifically for the TSX. number of compatible MP3 portable audio After measuring the acoustic architecture inside the cabin, players, like an iPod®. Plus, you can control 10 strategically positioned speakers were placed inside the TSX the playback volume and track selection to maximize the power of the ELS Premium Audio System† with from your steering wheel-mounted controls. AM/FM/XM® Satellite Radio,*,‡ MP3/WMA capability and a 6-disc in-dash DVD-Audio changer. The result is sound quality and clarity unlike anything you’ve ever heard, until now. Technology Package shown. *Available with the Premium, Technology and V-6 Packages. †Available with the Technology Package. ‡Includes a no-charge trial for 3 months, beyond which service fees apply. Available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous U.S. states. See terms and conditions at www.xmradio.ca. T E C H N O L O G Y Speak up, out and freely. Inside the 2010 TSX, available voice-activated satellite navigation, climate control and standard Bluetooth® technology provides you with the kind of confidence that extends beyond command and control to a world where you and technology become one. HANDSFREELINK™ CONNECTIVITY ACURA SATELLITE-LINKED NAVIGATION VOICE-ACTIVATED CONTROL Stay in touch without losing your grip on the wheel. Available with the Technology Package, this Most of the functions and features that Program and link your Bluetooth-enabled wireless advanced satellite-linked navigation system can are part of the available Technology device to the HandsFreeLink interface to make, pinpoint your location almost anywhere in North Package can be controlled just by the receive and transfer calls from your mobile phone America or provide driving directions to those sound of your voice. Press the steering without interruption. Provided your mobile phone is hard-to-find places. Recognizing up to 600 verbal wheel-mounted voice control button to located inside the cabin, calling numbers will be commands, the system is equipped with bilingual set, or adjust, the dual-zone automatic displayed, your phone will respond to voice activation voice recognition software and features real-time climate control system or explore the and you will hear the caller’s voice over the vehicle’s directions by voice or moving-map display. Simply world of convenience offered through audio system. Plus, the system operates in English or ask the system to show you the most direct route your navigation system. French and is capable of integrating up to six different to your destination, offer a different route or, compatible mobile phones, turning your TSX with the Zagat® Survey ratings, help you find a into a hub of connectivity. restaurant based on your choice of cuisine. INTERIOR ADVANCED SEATING The moment you ease into the heated, tightly bolstered front seats it’s obvious the TSX was designed with your comfort in mind. For drivers, finding the ideal seating position happens at the push of a button, using the 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and available 2-position memory system. For the front passenger, there’s a 4-way power-adjustable seat. And for everyone’s convenience there’s a 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback for functional storage of larger items or whatever your weekend has in store.