Review and specifications
2012 Acura TSX
The second-generation TSX delivers enough sportiness to be enjoyable while maintaining solid credentials as a well-rounded and capable car. A smooth and economical four-cylinder engine delivers responsive performance, the front seats are excellent and the interior is well appointed. But in some ways the TSX feels ordinary. The ride is nervous and handling, though agile, is let down by steering that is short on feedback. The tight rear seat is another shortcoming. A wagon model is also available. Later years have a backup camera included with the optional navigation system. The TSX was discontinued after the 2014 model year.
- Market value
- $8,350
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 5-speed
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2009
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $8,350
- Retail value range
- $7,675 - $8,975
- Original MSRP range
- $30,010 - $38,650
- Trade-in range
- $4,295 - $5,515
Ratings
- Road test score
- 78/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 74%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 22 MPG
- EPA highway
- 31 MPG
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 35 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,930
- Cruising range
- 465 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 138 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 186 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 57 in
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Weight
- 3,440 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 40.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 26.5 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Brand context
About Acura
Most Acuras are more luxurious and higher-priced versions of vehicles made by Honda, its parent company, similar to Lexus and Toyota or Infiniti and Nissan. In Acura’s case, the formula usually works well. Its sedans and SUVs have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendations for cabin comfort, handling, above-average reliability, and engines with smooth power delivery. Like Honda, Acura’s lineup is mainly SUVs, but includes some sedans. The Integra is an upgraded version of the Honda Civic, and competes with the most affordable vehicles from manufacturers like Audi and BMW. The TLX is similar, but slightly larger and more expensive. Acura’s SUVs range from midsized and three-row down to compact and two-row. Across the lineup, fuel economy is usually average. Despite Honda’s success with the technology, Acura sells no hybrids. For both new and used, reliability can vary between models, but the better options often near the top of our rankings.
Vehicle ID: 6541 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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