2012 Acura TSX Trims and Specs

The Acura TSX Base sport sedan remains unchanged for 2012. Power for the front-wheel-drive TSX comes from Acura's 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, which generates 201 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. When mated with a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic, which comes standard, the engine posts fuel economy numbers of 21/31 mpg. The automatic includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for fingertip manual shifting and an S mode, which reconfigures shift points for higher revving. For a sportier driving experience, owners can opt for an available 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter, which drops fuel economy numbers slightly, to 21/29 mpg. Standard safety features include a Vehicle Stability Assist system, which incorporates electronic stability control and traction control, as well as 6 airbags and antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

Inside, the TSX Base comes standard with perforated leather upholstery and dual-level heated front seats, with 8-way power adjustment for the driver and 4-way power adjustment for the passenger. The leather-wrapped, 3-spoke steering wheel includes audio and cruise controls, as well as controls for the multi-information display and Bluetooth. Tech features include a 7-speaker, 360-watt audio system with a 6-CD changer, SiriusXM satellite radio, USB interface and MP3 input jack, as well as a subwoofer and a readout that displays audio information. Other standard features include dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control, a power moonroof, power windows and door locks, and a remote keyless entry system that also operates the moonroof and windows. Outside, the TSX retains its contemporary styling, with a double-plenum front grille, black mesh lower front air intake, HID headlights and integrated front foglights. The TSX Base rides on 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with high-performance all-season tires.

New for 2012, the Acura TSX Special Edition comes with a number of unique features not found on other TSX trims, including a more prominent front spoiler, a redesigned rear bumper, unique side sills and unique 17-inch aluminum wheels with a polished finish. Other standard exterior features include a HID headlights and integrated front foglights. Inside, the TSX Special Edition comes equipped with perforated black Lux Suede upholstery with red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and shift knob, as well as red lighting for the instrument gauges, overhead lighting and footwell lighting. It also receives aluminum pedal covers, black headliner material and bright silver plating on the steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The dual-level heated front sport seats feature 8-way power adjustment for the driver and 4-way power adjustment for the passenger, while the leather-wrapped steering wheel includes controls for audio, cruise and Bluetooth. A standard 7-speaker, 360-watt audio system includes a 6-CD changer, SiriusXM satellite radio, USB interface, an MP3 input jack and subwoofer. Other standard features for the TSX Special Edition include a power moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks.

Power for the front-wheel-drive TSX Special Edition comes from a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, which produces 201 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. It links to a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The transmission also includes an S mode, which reconfigures shift points for sportier driving. Fuel economy numbers check in at 21/31 mpg. Owners can opt for an available 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter, which drops fuel economy numbers to 21/29 mpg. Standard safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist system, which incorporates electronic stability control and traction control, as well as 6 airbags and antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

The 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, which receives no new updates for 2012, delivers a comfortable, upscale ride, with plenty of cargo space and good performance, thanks to its well-reviewed V6 engine. The 3.5-liter VTEC aluminum-alloy powerplant, which drives the Wagon through the front wheels, generates 280 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. It mates to a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. In addition, an S mode reconfigures transmission shift points for a sportier driving experience. Fuel economy numbers check in at 19/28 mpg. Standard safety features include the Vehicle Stability Assist system, which incorporates electronic stability control and traction control, as well as 6 airbags and antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

The TSX Sport Wagon offers 31.5 cubic feet of cargo space in the rear trunk area with the 60/40-split rear seatbacks up and in place, and 66.2 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded down. Perforated leather upholstery comes standard, along with dual-level heated front sport seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls. The driver's seat features 8-way power adjustment, while the passenger seat gets 4-way power adjustment. The standard 7-speaker, 360-watt audio system includes a 6-CD changer, SiriusXM satellite radio, USB interface, an MP3 input jack and a subwoofer. Other standard features include a power moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks. Outside, the TSX Sport Wagon displays such features as a double-plenum front grille, a black mesh lower front air intake, HID headlights, integrated front foglights, roof rails and a power liftgate. It also receives 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with high-performance all-season tires.

The 2012 Acura TSX Base sedan with the Techonology Package comes equipped with a number of upscale features not found on the TSX Base trim, including a navigation system with a rear-view camera and voice recognition, and an Acura/ELS 10-speaker, 460-watt Surround Sound audio system with a 15GB hard disc drive and SiriusXM satellite radio. The TSX Base with the Technology Package also includes a GPS-linked, solar-sensing climate control system. Perforated leather upholstery comes standard throughout the cabin. Dual-level heated front seats feature 8-way power adjustment for the driver and 4-way power adjustment for the passenger, while the leather-wrapped steering wheel includes audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls. A power moonroof, remote keyless entry, 6 airbags and power windows and door locks are among the other standard features.

Power for the front-wheel-drive TSX Base comes from a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, which produces 201 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. When paired with a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic, which comes standard, the engine posts fuel economy numbers of 21/31 mpg. The automatic includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for fingertip manual shifting, and an S mode for higher revving. Owners can opt for an available 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter, which drops fuel economy numbers to 21/29 mpg. Standard safety features include a Vehicle Stability Assist system, which incorporates electronic stability control and traction control, as well as antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. Outside, the TSX displays a double-plenum front grille, black mesh lower front air intake, HID headlights and integrated front foglights. The TSX Base with the Technology Package rides on 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with high-performance all-season tires.

The 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon with the Technology Package combines expansive cargo space and top performance with cutting-edge tech features, including a navigation system with voice recognition and a rear-view camera, and a 10-speaker, 460-watt Surround Sound audio system with a 15GB hard drive and SiriusXM satellite radio. The Technology Package also adds a GPS-linked, solar-sensing climate-control system, which automatically adjusts the cabin temperature depending on the sun's intensity. Perforated leather upholstery comes standard, along with dual-level heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls. The driver's seat features 8-way power adjustment, while the passenger seat gets 4-way power adjustment. Other standard features include a power moonroof, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks. With the 60/40-split rear seatbacks up, cargo space in the rear trunk area measures 31.5 cubic feet. That expands to 66.2 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded down.

Power for the front-wheel-drive TSX Sport Wagon with the Technology Package comes from a 3.5-liter VTEC aluminum-alloy V6 engine, which pumps out 280 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. It links to a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and an S driving mode, which reconfigures shift points for sportier performance. The V6 posts fuel economy numbers of 19/28 mpg. Standard safety features include the Vehicle Stability Assist system, which incorporates electronic stability control and traction control, as well as 6 airbags and antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. Outside, the TSX Sport Wagon with the Technology Package displays such exterior features as a double-plenum front grille, a black mesh lower front air intake, HID headlights, integrated front foglights, roof rails and a power liftgate. It rides on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with high-performance all-season tires.

The 2012 Acura TSX V6 delivers a sport-oriented driving experience, thanks to its 3.5-liter VTEC aluminum-alloy V6 engine, which produces 280 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. The V6, which drives the sedan through the front wheels, links to a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and an S mode for a sportier driving experience. Fuel economy numbers check in at 19/28 mpg. Standard safety features include a Vehicle Stability Assist system, which incorporates electronic stability control and traction control, as well as 6 airbags and antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

Outside, the TSX V6 displays such exterior features as a double-plenum front grille, black mesh lower front air intake, HID headlights and integrated front foglights, as well as 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels with high-performance all-season tires. Inside, the TSX V6 comes well-equipped with such upscale features as perforated leather upholstery, dual-level heated front sport seats and a leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel with audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls. The driver's seat features 8-way power adjustment, while the passenger seat gets 4-way power adjustment. Tech features include a 7-speaker, 360-watt audio system with a 6-CD changer, SiriusXM satellite radio, USB interface, an MP3 input jack and a subwoofer. Other standard features for the TSX V6 include a power moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks.

The 2012 Acura TSX V6 with the Technology Package adds a number of tech features not found on the standard TSX V6 trim, including a navigation system with a rear-view camera and voice recognition, and a 10-speaker, 460-watt Surround Sound audio system with a 15GB hard disc drive and SiriusXM satellite radio. The Technology Package also adds a GPS-linked, solar-sensing climate control system. The TSX V6's well-equipped cabin includes such standard upscale features as perforated leather upholstery, dual-level heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls. The driver's seat features 8-way power adjustment, while the passenger seat gets 4-way power adjustment. Other standard features include a power moonroof, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks.

For power, the front-wheel-drive TSX V6 comes equipped with a 3.5-liter VTEC aluminum-alloy V6 engine, which generates 280 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. Acura pairs the engine with a 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and an S mode, which reconfigures shift points for higher revving. Fuel economy numbers check in at 19/28 mpg. Standard safety features include the Vehicle Stability Assist system, which incorporates electronic stability control and traction control, as well as 6 airbags and antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. Outside, the TSX V6 with the Technology Package displays such exterior features as a double-plenum front grille, black mesh lower front air intake, HID headlights and integrated front foglights. It rides on 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels with high-performance all-season tires.