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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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Fun reliable car!

The acura tsx has great styling, along with great performance. The car is pretty quick for a 4-cylinder, but still gets great gas millage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car

I've had many cars over the years but this one has impressed me the best with its durability. It is by far the best car I've ever owned. I haven't been to the shop other than to get oil changes, or tires. This is just an amazing car that would fit your needs if you are shopping around.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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almost like new

even though this car is used, i really feel like im driving a new car! Condition is great, i love my new car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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acura wagon is great

love this car....super rare to find since they no longer make it this car has never had a major issue and over 55,000 miles on it

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good value - reliable and economical

Overall, it's been a great car to own. I use it primarily as a family hauler, and 75% of its use is on highways, where it usually averages between 34-35 mpg regularly. Around town, with stop and go traffic, it usually gets 20-22 mpg. It's generally comfortable, though I find the thigh support to be a bit short, and after about 90 minutes behind the wheel, I find that the seat comfort start to wane. My wife, on the other hand, finds the seats very comfortable. It's generally spacious, though a major design flaw is that fact that rear cargo space is compromised because the strut covers jut into the cargo space. This is the biggest disappointment thus far. I had a Volvo V70 wagon prior to that, which had a flat, wide rear cargo space. It drives and handles well, and the interior is quiet. I have the technology package, and it's fine. The GPS is nothing special, though it works well enough. Be aware that you must buy an Acura navigation DVD to keep it up to date ($149) if you so choose. The radio works well, and the sound is fine and greatly helped by the sub-woofer. Though it affords a USB link for, say, an iPod, the link is very rudimentary and the voice commands are mostly useless. So far it's been very reliable, and the 2 minor issues I had were covered under warranty (broken sub-woofer speaker and right side view mirror actuator). So far I am happy with the car. It would make a great, reliable second or alternate car should you need a station wagon for carrying kids and or other stuff around.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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GREAT VALUE

TSX has 4 cyl engine, and even though it uses premium the average MPG in the city is 25.0 and on a recent trip it was 33.0. Car is very solid feeling while driving. It has all the extras as standard. Very satisfied with the car. I question myself why I never tried an ACURA before.

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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Awesome!

We traded a Volvo S80 for this car. Obviously the S80 was bigger and more powerful. But this car is fun and nimble. It is a beautiful car. We bought a demo and saved a good chunk of change. The thing I like best is the MPG. We are averaging about 30 mpgs. And we also use regular gas. For a 4 cyl car this car has some pickup. The back seat is a little tight, but for the most part it is just me and the wife driving, so occasionally putting someone in the back seat works out fine. We have the technology package and it is very nice. The stereo is awwesome and the GPS is second to none. We love the TSX. It's an awesome car!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Quality / Honors Japanese tradition

I purchased 5 months ago the Wagon with Tech package. The car is nimble great in cornering, you do not realize you are driving a wagon. Much better in curves than my coupe and previous sedan. Its performance lacks the torque in low RPMs, but that's not its main goal. Strengths: Interior, confortable, fuel eficiente. Weakness: Performance and its confusing navigation system, without touchscreen feature. I miss my Garmin! Voice recognition is also complicated!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my 2012 TSX!

I had a 2010 TSX but it was totaled in a car accident so I purchased a 2012 TSX about a month ago. I love the luxury features that come standard in the base model 4 cylinder TSX. It's gets great gas mileage and picks up speed quickly! The ride is smooth and the backseat is large enough for 2 adults to ride comfortably if necessary. I was deciding between a Lexus IS250 and the TSX and am so pleased that I decided on another Acura.

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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Worst riding car ever.

I traded in a 2007 Infiniti G35x for a 2009 TSX. This was the worst mistake ever. I have only owned car 3 weeks and getting ready to trade. I'm hearing all kind of weird noises and the ride is so bumpy. You can feel every bump in the road. It seems like car is coming apart. This is one of the worst riding cars I have ever driven.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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