03/06/2003 -
INTRODUCTION
With the new TSX, Acura expands its sedan line-up to
complement the
sporty 3.2 TL and luxurious 3.5 RL. The TSX is positioned as a
stepping stone to these established nameplates, providing
luxury
sedan buyers with a new en...
03/06/2003 -
INTRODUCTION
The TSX is a precisely engineered sports sedan that blends agility
and handling with 5-passenger comfort. That delicate balance of
attributes drove every aspect of development, including the selection
of the powertrain. When...
03/06/2003 -
PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION (PGM-FI)
The i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine features Programmed Fuel
Injection
(PGM-FI), which relies on an array of sensors to constantly
monitor a
number of critical operating variables. The system tracks throttle...
03/06/2003 -
INTRODUCTION (BODY)
The exterior styling of the all-new TSX sets a course that will be
reflected in future Acura sedans. Familiar Acura cues are echoed
in
the TSX sheet metal, but in an emotional, evocative way that
gives
the TSX an ag...
03/06/2003 -
INTRODUCTION (CHASSIS)
The new Acura TSX is more than Acura's entry sedan. It is a
responsive, balanced, sharp-handling sports sedan that is
designed to
compete on equal terms with Europe's best -whether front-drive,
rear-drive or all-w...
03/06/2003 -
INTRODUCTION
Slide into the TSX driver's seat, and the purposeful nature of the
cockpit immediately becomes apparent. This is a driver's car.
Benchmarked throughout its development against some of the
world's
best sports sedans, the TSX...
03/06/2003 -
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE ITEMS
Throughout the TSX interior you'll find useful comfort and
convenience features that make day to day driving more pleasant.
Front and rear cup holders accommodate even large drinks, and
numerous convenient s...
03/06/2003 -
INTRODUCTION
The TSX uses the latest technologies to offer substantial gains
in
overall safety. But safety begins with the dynamic traits of the
vehicle-in other words, how the vehicle can help its driver avoid
an
accident. In the TSX,...
03/06/2003 -
ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY
One of the engineering goals for the Acura TSX program was to
help
protect the environment. Appropriately, in engineering and
building
the TSX, engineers sought various methods to make the vehicle
more
effici...
03/05/2003 -
OVERVIEW
As the flagship sedan in the Acura lineup, the 2004 RL boasts
impressive levels of power, handling and luxury, allowing it to
compete easily with the Mercedes E320, BMW 530i, Audi A6, and
Lexus
GS 300.
The 3.5 RL comes fully e...
03/05/2003 -
OVERVIEW
The 3.5 RL is powered by an all-aluminum, 3.5-liter,
single-overhead-camshaft, 90-degree V-6 engine that produces
225
horsepower at 5200 rpm and 231 lb.-ft. of torque at 4700 rpm.
Four-valves-per-cylinder, a three-stage variabl...
03/05/2003 -
OVERVIEW The 3.5 RL is equipped with 4-wheel, independent double-wishbone suspension with coil springs, 4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front rotors, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and stabilizer bars at both front and rear.
Furt...
03/05/2003 -
OVERVIEW
The 3.5 RL has a stamped-sheet-steel unit-body structure that
contributes greatly to an overall feeling of solidity and poise.
Created with the same NASTRAN stress-analysis software used
to design
the space shuttle, this lightw...
03/05/2003 -
OVERVIEW
The 3.5 RL body design displays a muscular stance and
dynamic
appearance while maintaining an enduring elegance and
sophistication.
It provides generous interior space and headroom, especially in
the
rear seats, coupled with ...
03/05/2003 -
OVERVIEW
The RL's interior was carefully designed to deliver the highest
levels of luxury, cutting edge technology, and superior
performance
and functionality. This concept is evident throughout the car,
encompassing everything from the...
03/05/2003 -
SPEED-SENSITIVE INTERMITTENT WIPERS
The RL is equipped with an automatic, speed-sensitive intermittent
wiper system that slows down the wipers when the RL is stopped or
moving slowly and increases their speed when vehicle velocity
in...
03/05/2003 -
OVERVIEW Advances in strength and rigidity of the unit-body structure, as well as innovations in side-impact protection and air bag technology, make the 3.5 RL as safe and secure as it is comfortable and gratifying to drive. For increase...
03/05/2003 -
The all-new Acura TSX
sports sedan combines a powerful engine, choice of 6-speed
manual or
5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission,
drive-by-wire
throttle control system and race-bred suspension with an
ergonomic
i...
03/05/2003 -
The 2004 3.5 RL luxury
sedan will be priced at $45,600 when it goes on sale today at Acura
dealers nationwide. This price represents a $450 increase compared to
a 2003 model equipped with the Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation
System'...
03/03/2003 -
February sales of Acura vehicles totaled 11,323, up 12.2 percent
compared to last month, Acura announced today.
Demand continued to be strong for the MDX luxury SUV with
record sales of 4,514, up 3.4 percent compared to February
2002...
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