Acura Announces Pricing For 2004 TSX Sports Sedan

The 2004 Acura TSX sports sedan will be priced at $26,490 for both the 6-speed manual model and the 5-speed automatic model, when it goes on sale today at Acura dealers nationwide. The Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition is the only available factory-installed option and is priced at $2,000.

The all-new Acura TSX sports sedan combines a 2.4-liter, 200-horsepower engine, drive-by-wire throttle control system and race-bred suspension with an ergonomic interior filled with the latest technology to deliver performance, refinement and style. Slotted in the Acura lineup between the RSX sports coupe and the 3.2 TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX is designed to compete with other premium sports sedans from Europe and Japan.

The body of the TSX offers best-in-class aerodynamics and crisp sports sedan lines. The interior is sporty yet refined with modern LED-illuminated instrumentation, intuitive controls, and a long list of standard luxury amenities including perforated leather seating, leather-wrapped three-spoke sport steering wheel with integrated audio and cruise control switches, dual-zone automatic climate control, power moonroof, 360-watt Acura 8-speaker Premium Sound System with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, power windows and door locks and keyless entry.

2004 Acura TSX Highlights:

Powertrain

• 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC aluminum alloy 4-cylinder engine
• 200-horsepower at 6800 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm
• Drive-by-wire throttle system
• Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
• Choice of 6-speed manual transmission with magnesium housing or 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift
• LEV-2 exhaust emission control system
• 110,000-mile tune-up interval

Chassis

• 4-wheel-independent double-wishbone suspension with multi-link rear
• Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system
• 17-inch alloy wheels with V-rated all-season performance tires
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control
• 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Features

• Dual-zone automatic climate control system
• Perforated leather seating
• Power moonroof
• Heated front seats
• 8-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support
• 360-watt 8-speaker Acura Premium Sound System
• Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise control switches
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Keyless entry system with window controls and panic button
• High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
• Optional Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition