If you think that the Honda Accord is a reliable car, then meet its upscale cousin the Acura TSX. A tad smaller and better handling, this car rocks in four cylinder four door style compared to the staid Accord. That being stated, if you put it up against V6 Accord the Accord will beat out the Acura in a straight line. The TSX is no slouch either. Yes, the styling is forgettable. But, no, the TSX will not be quickly forgotten. Especially after a few spins in this sub-$30,000 vehicle. With that typical Honda four-cylinder engine that loves to rev, and sounds very good doing it, the TSX offers the wonderful blend of sharp handling, an upscale (again, understated) interior, a laundry list of standard equipment and even a navigation system that is one of the easiest I’ve ever used (should you need such a thing). It’s fun, fuel-efficient and even somewhat affordable – not to mention Honda reliable. But how could a “four-banger” ever earn a key into the sport sedan room, you ask? To which I say: Have you ever driven Honda’s four-bangers? Have you? The 2.4-liter, 200 horsepower, double-overhead cam i-VTEC motor actually doesn’t find its stride until you’re at about 6,800 rpm (that’s past red-line levels for us domestic folks). That means the TSX, with either its six-speed manual or five-speed automatic with Sportshift feature, finds its peak power, torque and acceleration when it is revving the most, not at the typically domestic low levels. Fun quotient just moved up a notch, or 10.

Again, this car has a lot of great pros. It is a luxury car and really does feel that way. It has a great exterior, power everything, heated seats. Gas mileage is still good but wish it was better. Reliable and great car overall.

It is a great car, I really like the sporty feel it has. It gets excellent gas mileage. It looks very sporty, and it has been a very reliable car. No major problems other then chronic brake squeaks. A really nice car.

Quick start for an I-4 engine. Powerful braking. Amazing handling and rockets through turns. Blew a fuse that regulate power to the electric outlets, and had problems with the power locks; nothing the warranty cant fix. Looks amazingly stylish on the outside, beautiful leather and silver trimming. Great gas mileage. Have paid nothing in repair costs thanks to warranty. A blast to drive, especially on small roads with lots of turns.

Performance: great acceleration, brakes are amazing, handles pretty well Build: never any repairs needed Appearence: interior insturments are perfectly placed and quality materials used. Exterior is nicely designed with great lines and shape. Cost: 2.5l i-vtec/ 500km's/full tank Fun: Very fun to drive