The 2008 Acura TSX Base with Nav adds a DVD-based voice-activated navigation system to its standard equipment. The system features real-time traffic information and a Zagat restaurant guide. Otherwise, this front-wheel-drive sports sedan is identical to the regular base. A 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC inline four sits under the hood, putting out 205 hp and 166 ft-lbs of torque. It is paired with a 5-speed sport-shift automatic, with sequential shift and adaptive features.

Full power features include heated mirrors, a sunroof, a garage opener, and an 8-way driver's and 4-way front passenger seats. The driver's seat comes with memory settings. Tilt and telescopic steering, intermittent wipers, Bluetooth, two front power outlets, four cupholders, a trip computer, and a dash with a tachometer, compass, and temperature readout are all standard. Leather and wood accents go along with the leather upholstery. Front sport seats are heated, while the rear seats split-fold 60/40 onto a 13-cubic-foot trunk. A cargo net costs extra. Both cruise and audio controls are located on the three-spoke steering wheel. A 6-CD changer spins out tunes, along with an MP3 jack and satellite radio.

The 2008 TSX Base with Nav earns five stars in all crash tests, except for rear side impact and rollovers, in which it earns four. Traction and stability control, dual front-side and side curtain airbags for all rows, and 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes with electronic brake assist and brakeforce distribution are all standard. A tire monitor comes with the 17-inch alloy wheels and all-season tires (18-inch wheels can be added through the dealer). Completing the list of safety features are automatic headlights, xenon lamps, foglights, mirrors with turn signals, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.