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2012 Acura TSX consumer reviews

$30,010 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 TSX Acura
(51 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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Great car to drive for commuting.

Very comfortable car. Very nice features in both exterior & interior. However, 4 cylinder (201HP) is not enough.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Lovin' it!

Fifth Acura. Nice comfortable car with outstanding features and a top notch safety rating. Very good road feel and just plain fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A perfect combination of luxury and sport

I purchased the special edition model that comes with an aggressive body style, and luxurious interior. The car has a 4 cylinder, but has plenty of pickup for the small engine size. Fuel economy is quite nice and there's plenty of room up front. I wouldn't recommend this car to anyone though that plans to drive around a family of 4+ because the space in the backseats is a little smaller.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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wagon is the way to go

Zero issues in 3 years I had it so far, lots of storage since it's a wagon, wish they made these all wheel drive with manual trans for more fun driving experience, rear seats leg room might bit little tight for tall passengers, great on gas does not require premium fuel

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Solid, sound,stylish/ a beautiful car all-around

Best car I've owned. Mostly hwy miles. Great tech amenities, economical, yet powerful engine. A pleasure to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, stylish, performance & worth the money

It had all the options where shift pedals for manual lovers w/ automatic, acceleration to the needs with 4 cyl, perfect sound system and good manufacturer follow up etc

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Underrated Gem

I bought this car last month with 38000 miles, and so far so good. I bought it primarily on the strength of the Honda/Acura brand, and also because it looked more like the 2004-08 generation of Acura TLs (that I've always lusted after) than the 2009-14 generations which I think are rather hard on the eyes. It was also much cheaper that the TLXs of similar mileage ... so for a car I seemingly settled on, I am very pleased with the comfort, driving as well as interior stylings. I've been getting an average of 27 mpg combined (got 31 driving from LA to the Bay Area), which is slightly better than my old 200 C230 Kompressor. My wife drives a 2007 Honda CRV, and the Acura seats are much more comfortable over a long drive. Once I replaced the original Michelin tires with some Kumho tires that were half the price but better reviewed, the ride also got a lot quieter. On a down side, there were a lot of bass rattles in the trunk, but I took care of them at no cost by stuffing extra fluffy material in every nook and cranny I could reach. The car came with 7 speakers (none on the rear doors, until I had some installed), and the stereo's subwoofer control didn't seem to get a response. I always get an aftermarket stereo installed anyways, so I figure I'll take care of that issue soon enough. Other than that, I anticipate enjoying this car for the next 5 years and 100000 miles, if not more.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Accord on Roids

Manual transmission is smooth as butter! Solid suspension, sporty interior/exterior. Decent MPG. Overall solid car. And don't forget the Honda reliability!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I Own

I've had this car for a while now and i still love it. It drives so smoothly and it's just a beautiful car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car!!

It's a great car to drive in city and on highway. I recomend it for everyone. There were a handful of changes made to the original Acura TSX during its production run. Satellite radio, heated exterior mirrors and a power passenger seat were added in 2005. The 2006 TSX featured engine, feature and styling updates -- the four-cylinder engine was modified to produce 205 hp and 164 lb-ft of torque, and the navigation system gained faster processing and additional points of interest. Bluetooth, driver seat memory and the MP3 auxiliary jack were also new. Exterior enhancements included redesigned front and rear fascias, new side sills, foglamps and new alloy wheels. The following year saw a tire-pressure monitor fitted as standard, while 2008, the last year of this generation, saw no changes of note.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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