Used 2012 Acura TSX for sale 

The 2012 Acura TSX Sedan comes in three trims. The first trim is the TSX base trim, which starts at $30,010 for the Inline-4 iteration and the TSX Base with the V6 engine starts at $35,550. The Special Edition trim starts at $31,010 and comes exclusively with the 4-cylinder engine. 

The Technology package starts at $33,110 for the 4-cylinder version while the V6 iteration of the same trim starts at $38,650. Five-speed automatic transmission with sport shift paddles is standard on all models, although a six-speed manual is available for the four-cylinder sedan only.

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The topmost trim that is the TSX with the V6 engine under the hood further equipped with the Technology Package would be the ideal choice as it comes with the more powerful engine and an extensive feature set. It starts at $38,650 and comes with features including an Acura navigation system with voice recognition and rearview camera, Acura/ELS surround 415-watt premium audio system with 10 speakers, Acuralink real-time traffic and weather, traffic rerouting, GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system along with a song by voice and other standard features.

The Acura TSX V6 starts at $35,550 and comes with a 3.5 L V6 engine mated to a 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission churning out 280 hp of maximum power and 254 lb-ft of maximum torque. The Acura TSX takes 7.0 seconds to reach a speed of 60 mph and 15.4 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark. 

The Acura TSX is limited to a top speed of 149 mph. The performance of the TSX with the base 4-cylinder equipped is sufficient but the more powerful V6 engine provides even better performance and acceleration. 

The Acura TSX is the most powerful of the lot outputting 280 hp and 254 lb-ft, followed by the Merc that outputs 228 hp and a better torque of 221 lb-ft, whereas the Infiniti produces 218 hp and 187 lb-ft of power and torque, respectively. The C 300 Sport is the fastest to reach 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, followed by the Acura and G25x in 7.0 and 7.3 seconds, respectively.

The Acura TSX is a comparatively fuel-efficient car delivering an above-average fuel efficiency in the segment. It delivers fuel efficiency of 19 mpg in the city, 28 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 23 mpg. The Acura TSX has a fuel capacity of 18.5 gallons, outputting a range of 352 miles in the city, 518 on the highway, and a combined range of 425 miles. 

In comparison, Acura TSX is the most fuel-efficient, offering an efficiency of 19 in the city, 28 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 23 mpg, followed by the Infiniti and Mercedes offering 22 and 20 mpg of combined efficiency, respectively. 

The Infiniti has the largest fuel capacity of 20.0 gallons, followed by the Acura and the Mercedes with fuel capacities of 18.5 and 17.4 gallons. The Infiniti also delivers the best-combined range of 440 miles, followed by the TSX and Merc delivering 425 and 348 miles, respectively.

The 2012 Acura TSX has a spacious cabin with adequate amounts of space in the front and rear row seats, which are comfortable and supportive. The materials and elements in the interior are of excellent build quality and are on par with the sedans of the segment. The rear seats also offer great support and enough space for large adults.

The Acura TSX offers a cargo capacity of 14.0 cu-ft.

The Infiniti is the most spacious in the front row, having the most legroom. The Mercedes has the lowest amount of legroom in the rear row, while the Acura stands in the middle. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Acura offers more than its rivals measuring 14.0 cu-ft, while the Infiniti and Mercedes offer 13.5 and 12.4 cubic feet, respectively.

Few key features include-

• Dual-zone automatic climate control system with air filtration
• Red contrast stitching on seats, steering wheel, shifter, and armrest 
• Red instrument illumination and ambient cabin lighting 
• Silver-colored Sequential SportShift paddle shifters 
• Aluminum sport pedals 
• Sports seats with perforated leather-trimmed interior and contrast stitching 
• Driver’s and front passenger’s heated, power-adjustable seats 

How intuitive is the 2012 Acura TSX’s infotainment unit?

The Acura TSX features an LCD infotainment screen along with connectivity features. There is also an Acura 360-watt premium sound system as standard with XM Radio, in-dash CD player, and 7 speakers, including subwoofer. The audio system can be further upgraded to an Acura/ELS Surround 415-watt premium audio system with 10 speakers. The infotainment unit comes with a navigation system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and an HD radio. Other major infotainment features include-

• Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition and a rearview camera 
• Acura/ELS Surround 415-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, 
• in-dash CD, DVD-Audio player, and Dolby Pro Logic II 
• AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather
• Traffic Rerouting
• Song By Voice

The Acura TSX looks simple and executive rather than looking sporty as it should be. It doesn’t scream out that it performs superbly and has a sporty nature while depicting from the outside view that it features a decent and quality interior. It is a pretty good-looking sedan in the segment.

The exterior of the Acura TSX features Xenon headlamps, adaptive headlamps, front fog lights, and 17 or 18-inch sporty alloy wheels of different styles.

The Infiniti weighs the most, weighing in at 3,752 lbs, followed by the Mercedes which weighs a slightly lower 3,737 lbs, followed by the Acura that weighs 3,664 lbs. The Infiniti is the longest and highest with a length and height of 187.9 and 57.2 inches, respectively, followed by the Acura and the Mercedes. Compared to the G25x and Mercedes having a ground clearance of 4.9 and 4.1 inches, the Acura has a higher clearance of 5.9 inches. Major exterior features of the sedan are-

• 17/18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
• Auto-on/off xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights 
• Fog lights 
• Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse, and key-off operation
• Heated outside mirrors with passenger reverse gear tilt-down and integrated LED directional signals
• Chrome door handle trim
• Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers 
• Integrated dual-outlet exhaust

The 2012 Acura TSX comes with a lot of standard safety features, which include ABS, dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags. The 2012 Acura TSX has been crash-tested and rated by NHTSA and IIHS and both agencies have awarded it with impressive safety scores of ‘5-Stars’ and ‘Good’, ensuring that it is a safe vehicle. The TSX stops from 60mph at a distance of 133 ft which is not an impressive distance and this is one of the major cons of the vehicle. Major safety features include-

• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure 
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) 
• Traction control 
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) 
• Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) 
• Brake Assist 

The 2012 Acura TSX is a simple-looking machine with a superb and efficient powertrain, impeccable handling, and a well-crafted interior. The TSX is an excellent option in the segment and comes in great packages with two powerful engine options. The TSX for 2012 is among the best driving experiences in the segment, and we recommend that.