2010 Acura TSX Base w/ Tech Pkg

Equipped with the popular Technology Package, the 2010 Acura Base luxury sedan includes such high-tech gadgets as a navigation system with an 8-inch screen and a DVD-based database. The system provides drivers with real-time traffic and weather information, which is continuously updated, as well as Zagat Surveys restaurant reviews. It also includes voice recognition capabilities. The TSX Base trim with the Technology Package also includes a rearview camera, a GPS-linked and solar-sensing climate control system, and a 415-watt, 10-speaker premium audio system with a 6-CD changer, a USB interface, iPod integration, XM satellite radio, and an MP3 input jack. It also features an 8-inch subwoofer. The navigation screen displays detailed audio information. Perforated-leather seats, heated and power-adjustable front sport seats, a power moonroof, Bluetooth wireless technology, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls are among the TSX Base's other standard features.

For power, the 2010 TSX Base with Technology Package comes equipped with a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder engine, which generates 201 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a five-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, so drivers can shift manually using their fingertips. Traction and stability control come standard. Four-wheel antilock brakes are supplemented by brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution, which help drivers maintain control of the vehicle in slippery road conditions or when making emergency maneuvers. The TSX rides on 17-inch wheels with high-performance all-season tires.

By R. Feeman