Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Acura Announces Pricing For 2004 TSX Sports Sedan

04/03/2003 -- 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

Pricing for 2004 Acura TSX

TSX with 6-speed manual transmission $26,490

TSX with 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift(R) $26,490

Acura Navigation System $2,000

Destination and handling charge $500