Summary

The Acura TSX is an amazingly refined and sporty four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive sedan with a powerful and responsive engine, flawless suspension, seductive shifting and a classy leather interior.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed the original report from Washington's Columbia River Valley; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.

Model Line Overview

Model lineup:Acura TSX ($27,890)

Engines:205-hp 2.4-liter inline-4

Transmissions:6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic

Safety equipment (standard):front and side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, ABS, trunk anti-trap device; traction control, electronic brake force distribution

Basic warranty:4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled in:Japan