In reviewing the TSX sedan which weighs 115 lbs less than wagon, everybody calls the same 4 cyl engine the perfect match and even say the 6 cyl is an overkill. Add 115 lbs (weight of average girl) and it suddenly becomes underpowered. In other words, when you go out on a date (i.e. add a girl) the TSX sedan is underpowered.
@grahamjefferson4854
8 жыл бұрын
I never see these on the road which is too bad. Acura nailed the styling here in my opinion. Very sleek and looks low and wide with the exaggerated horizontal head and tail lamps. I wish the V6 option carried over!
@CJRdsgn
8 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Here in Kansas City I rarely see them maybe 5 in total since we got ours a few months back. Best car I've ever owned. The kid loves it too.
@elgoogssie3969
7 жыл бұрын
Here in PL You can see it almost everywhere... How come in EU it's a mid end, D class car and in US it's a luxury car to compare with lexus or infinity?
@brichpmr
7 жыл бұрын
In the US, it was an entry level luxo wagon...with the strong points of a Honda, some of the most comfortable leather seats in any car I've driven and a great suspension to match its high compression Civic SI engine....sneaky quick.
@miggyspain3218
4 жыл бұрын
I know this comment old but, I never knew Acura made this till today on my way home from work I would loved to pick one of these up!
@brichpmr
7 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2012 TSX Sport Wagon 6 months ago....it's the best Honda product i have owned going back to my first Prelude in 1983. The Civic SI motor is very good in this wagon, and the build quality is excellent. It's like a Swiss army knife.....lots of utility, fun to drive, good fuel economy and bullet proof. This was the Honda Accord in Europe, designed to compete with Audi and Mercedes wagons.....in my opinion, it's a screaming bargain and I love the feeling of exclusivity....I have seen maybe 6 others since April. I grin every morning when I start this puppy up.
@elgoogssie3969
7 жыл бұрын
Accord in EU is compared with Opel, Toyota, Skoda. It's not premium car like audi or mercedes and the quality is also lower. To claryfy i own honda accord (acura TSX) :)
@brichpmr
7 жыл бұрын
My TSX is not priced like a Mercedes or an Audi either....better bang for the buck, IMHO.
@brichpmr
7 жыл бұрын
Actually the quality and reliability of this Acura/Honda wagon is very high, as confirmed by many of the European auto sites where owners weighed in with their evaluation of this car. Having lived with it, I don't think you could convince me to consider a Skoda or to spend much more for a Mercedes or Audi.
@benwarburton3919
6 жыл бұрын
So how did your fuel economy really come in? I don't like hearing that they are getting 22 all around.
@jodyroper5105
5 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at one now that has low miles 32K , how is yours holding up today if you still have it?
@TerranceHorton
11 жыл бұрын
"22.4 in mixed driving" -- yet you preface your remarks by saying that the majority of your driving was in the city, with only a little bit on the highway, so it is hardly "mixed".
@imzaq7
3 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@HenrySchecker
2 ай бұрын
I have a 13 year old TSX sportwagon. I'm averaging 19.7 mpg in mixed driving. I don't care that its slow, I bought it for reliability and cargo space
@hokieesq
11 жыл бұрын
Great review! I recently had the pleasure of enjoying the TSX Sport Wagon w/ Technology Package for a day as a loaner car when I dropped my RSX Type-S off for service. Really enjoyed the car, and think it's a fantastic value. True, you can get into the Audi Allroad for around $40k, but if you want one with navigation and a rear camera it's going to cost in the mid to upper 40's. I like how Acura doesn't nickel and dime you for various add-ons - they have ONE package, and that's it.
@SSC3034
11 жыл бұрын
The TSX is the Accord Wagon in Japan and Europe
@aquateen77723
11 жыл бұрын
Great review of the sportwagon, Alex & Dave. This would be a no-brainer if Acura offered a 6 speed manual, but it is a solid pick nonetheless.
@shreddagorge
11 жыл бұрын
You've got a lead foot. I get 24+ MPG here in Silicon Valley and there are stoplights (and traffic) everywhere. The first time I drove this from Portland to SF I got nearly 38 MPG highway - much more than the 31 my 2011 was rated for. Great review - you nailed the essence of the car really well. My beef is with the 'pinch point' the rear towers make for my XL bikes, and I do wish I could just wave my foot under the bumper to open the hatch sometimes... :-)
@AzenBerries
5 жыл бұрын
Nobody: Me: WAGONS
@WoodenViking
4 жыл бұрын
Azen Berries youre not alone!
@ScooniePenn10
11 жыл бұрын
Since I've put on 180K with absolutely no issues, I'll continue using regular. Recommended v required. Recommended is the term Acurra uses so that the engine has the most "pep" and performance. If Acura had stated, required, I'd agree with your admonition.
@montognese
11 жыл бұрын
I bought a '12 TSX Sport Wagon. There's no competitor because I wanted a wagon so my Sheltie could sit in the back instead of drooling on and scratching the leather. Plus it will be great for IKEA runs. I did not buy the Tech package as my phone does everything I need with Siri, don't want to pay for updated Nav DVD's and the electric lift gate was not a big deal for me. The upside is that the non-Tech package has some faux wood interior trim that I think looks better than the Tech carbon.
@76carmel
11 жыл бұрын
Alex - I don't think 201 hp isn't underpowered for a naturally aspirated inline-4. (Same as the Civic Si). However, it doesn't have a whole lot of torque.
@everymandriver
11 жыл бұрын
@Andy Jacobs - My shoes in this video are the KSWISS Kwicky-Blade Light in the "Stand Up 2 Cancer" theme - Dave
@morg4620
11 жыл бұрын
Like the way you guys do reviews. Was stationed in Washington while I was in army in the late 80s to early 90s. I see you guys still the same plates. Keep up the good work.
@PartyStud69_Ph.D.
10 жыл бұрын
I think these are cool cars, but for 32k, it should come with that 280 hp engine.
@alexballantine3973
8 жыл бұрын
+clarksc123 yeah but the four cylinder is pretty good with 7.5secs to 100kph/60mph
@CJRdsgn
8 жыл бұрын
Try to pick up a used one. I got a dark grey one for 15k. WORTH
@nicholasbreden850
7 жыл бұрын
snagged mine for 24, basically new, completely worth it. Love this ride
@brichpmr
7 жыл бұрын
The 2.4 inline 4 is lighter, so the wagon has better handling balance.
@kokopuffs5789
11 жыл бұрын
LOL, at 5:08 it sure looked as if Alex was gonna slap Dave's hand for playing around with the center console.
@nmende00
11 жыл бұрын
Great journalism. The steering is "really nice" and the "umm, ride is really good." The most obvious one was when he said "it feels like driving a sedan." YES YES YES! You finally get it. ding ding ding. The reason why wagons are so great is because they offer more cargo carrying versatility without compromising much as far as ride and handling. Bring back the accord wagon Honda and stop selling that overpriced crosstour.The tsx wagon is what the crosstour should have been.
@alexballantine3973
8 жыл бұрын
In New Zealand these are called Honda Accord Euro :D it's so weird to see that weird front grill on an accord! search Honda Accord Euro Wagon and be mind blown
@tungol00
11 жыл бұрын
I wish it had awd or 4wd.
@shreddagorge
11 жыл бұрын
I considered the Sportwagen TDI and it does have way more space in back given the trailing arms instead of rear towers. Drives nicely too. After 330K+ flawless miles on an Integra before a less-than-perfect Audi experience I became biased back towards Japan tho. Your Jetta is a serious competitor to this car, and I think it then boils down to taste (and maybe budget, though I bought my TSX pre-owned for the price of a Sportwagen).
@swissmrkc
4 жыл бұрын
Pre hat Everyman!! Good stuff. Feeling nostalgic for wagons and this feeded the need.
@dcuccia
7 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Miss the duo.
@PhantasMc86
4 жыл бұрын
Just bought one for 15k. It’s a great car
@jorgeclavotrias
11 жыл бұрын
Superbbb review Dave and Alex!
@a32tl
11 жыл бұрын
Nice review on a nice car. I own a TSX V6 Tech sedan that I dearly love. I drive mostly highway and average about 27.5 mpg with the V6. I've been spoiled by the V6 and will likely never go back to a 4 but for those that don't demand the higher power, I'm sure the 4 cylinder is more than adequate in the wagon. Good review. And by the way, to Dave, I'm digging your shoes in this clip......what brand are they?
@jiljik
11 жыл бұрын
No spare at all .... I really want to hear more on this new trend. No, I have not had a flat in 30 years, but .... ?
@ScooniePenn10
11 жыл бұрын
I've been driving a 2004 TSX and on trips on fairly level highways I've been able to get up to 35MPG. When Consumer Reports tested it they got the same. In city driving the TSX MPG really does suffer. I'm really disappointed by the rear seat legroom in my TSX and Sportwagon. Acura appears to have taken the exact dimensions of the TSX in the rear seat. Why they didn't add an extra inch or 2 is puzzling. Also, the TSX recommends premium gas, but I've used regular will no issues.
@AbsoluteMdot
4 жыл бұрын
I really love these and they are hard to find anymore
@everymandriver
11 жыл бұрын
I second that @coming99 - that would be so much fun to drive and review - Dave
@sashko091082
11 жыл бұрын
I don't see why they can't- the tsx is what Honda sell as the accord in Europe, it's available as a 2.2 i-dtech in saloon and estate here, also the type-s is 182 bhp.
@flexor212000
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. It was a good one.
@TerranceHorton
11 жыл бұрын
I dunno about $4100; the ILX premium with the 2.4L and 6 sp MT has a KBB "Fair Purchase Price" of $28247, while the TSX (base) with the 6 sp MT shows a KBB FPP of $30882 -- only a $2635 difference. With some hardball negotiating, I'm sure you could get down to an ~ $2K difference. ☺
@TerranceHorton
11 жыл бұрын
The 2.4L engine is the same one you can get in the ~650-pounds lighter ILX 6-speed manual, which I am very tempted to buy ☺
@TerranceHorton
11 жыл бұрын
Alex and Dave -- Should I extrapolate from this positive review that you like the TSX sedan just as well? Or is that a different animal? And, since you can get the TSX sedan for only a little bit more than the ILX with the same 2.4L, which would you prefer?
@speecher1959
11 жыл бұрын
I own the Jetta Sportwagen, which I insist friends call it when they use the term "station wagon." :-) The design really is the biggest bang for the buck, if not considered the coolest ride around.
@xXLegendXx70
8 ай бұрын
I think it's funny all these americans aint much impressed by the numbers of the K24 engine that's in this Wagon. I mean it's a heavy car, and it's a quite small engine compared to american standards, with no turbo or anything. Just pure NA power. Which is actually quite impressive. But honestly I dont get why you would need more power in a car like this? It's not a race car. I have the same car just in the EU Honda version called the Accord Tourer but with the lower powered R20A3 engine which is a 2.0 4 cylinder vtec but with only 156HP. But honestly I think it's just perfect power for a cruiser wagon like the TSX Wagon/Accord Tourer. I really dont understand why you would need anymore power. I really love mine. It's a really nice cruiser car which is very comfortable to drive on long drives also.
@everymandriver
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting on my video from 10+ years ago!
@xXLegendXx70
8 ай бұрын
@@everymandriver of course. I just bought the EU version the Accord Tourer so a nice review is interesting to watch of it. Just because it’s an old car and an old video it’s still very good and useful :)
@TheMrcnut
11 жыл бұрын
Like it - wish they'd given it a bit more power and a backseat that 2 full sized (6'+) people could sit in though. Most small crossovers have a decent back seat in comparison.
@ronhartman5104
10 жыл бұрын
This vehicle does not offer some options that other premium brands do such as panoramic sunroof or blind spot detection on the side view mirrors.
@drivingpsyche
11 жыл бұрын
Guys, how TSX wagon goes against CRV? Same engine but different form. CRV also sucks on the gas mileage, so I'm thinking that the engine is too small to pull all this weight.
@everymandriver
11 жыл бұрын
@John Wayne - we love sarcasm, thank you - Dave
@shreddagorge
11 жыл бұрын
If you look at the underside it seems as if they designed it for SH-AWD someday...
@nmende00
11 жыл бұрын
The Eurasian accord is smaller than the American Accord.Ours is a midsize, theirs is a compact. The midsize Acura TL is based on the American Accord.
@rrt08
11 жыл бұрын
The real Honda Accord, TSX.
@flexor212000
11 жыл бұрын
Sadly I don't think Acura will have the wagon around much longer. I rarely see these around and I bet sales are nowhere where they need to be.
@snazari1994
11 жыл бұрын
I like your reviews but is there any way you guys can talk more about the technology In the cars your review?
@guillermoortiz1492
4 жыл бұрын
Save me! .. I currently have this unicorn wagon of a car, but the wife wants to trade it in for a mazda cx.. is this a good trade for a family / reliable road trip car?. Besides more passenger space and gas and blindspot. i don't see the difference Divorce is not an option... Any advice?
@ipinchuk
4 жыл бұрын
Have not driven a TSX wagon, but I have driven the CX-5 several times, and I can tell you that it's probably the only small SUV I would buy, because I enjoy driving. CX-5 always wins the magazine comparison reviews because it's set up as a driver's car. Feels like a car, not a truck.
@DancinRandy54
11 жыл бұрын
i just got rid of my 2009 tsx sedan is was a great car!!! too bad the lease was up
@shreddagorge
11 жыл бұрын
I think you nailed it.
@quaidmciver172
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome review in the TSX wagon looking to replace our 2008 Volvo V50 with one.
@mexsoccr
11 жыл бұрын
They didn't do the everyman driver score at the end... did I miss it?
@NaqluZ
11 жыл бұрын
Soo Acura TSX = Euro Accord with different badges? At least to me, this car is identical to my '09 Accord which surprised me. This might then explain why I've been wowed by the build quality and luxury feel even compared to my previous car which was a BMW. Japanese cars no longer are "just reliable", nowadays they offer the full package with great looks, reliability and quality and can be compared to the German rivals easily.
@haydenarter7505
4 жыл бұрын
He said goodies
@rrt08
7 жыл бұрын
I think Dave left Alex in the woods to be eaten by a bear.
@HotTunaManDriver
11 жыл бұрын
I love this car and would buy one today if it came with AWD.
@kambo209
4 жыл бұрын
It's 2019 and the used car lot want 18k for this.
@paradiseprod6153
3 жыл бұрын
only wagons for sale new are over like 50-60k
@alextothehbro
10 жыл бұрын
I saw one of these in person for the first time yesterday. It's a great looking car and I'm sure it's fun to drive but too heavy and too pricey for me. Great review though guys. Thanks for the video.
@MGalaxy
2 ай бұрын
Great car
@a32tl
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@supercooled
11 жыл бұрын
Does that guy in the red jumper remind anyone of the guy on American Idol? Whatever his name is.
@Coronet_1969_
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it but is this AWD? Also, what happened to Alex, is he still contributing?
@everymandriver
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@AndyRillo
11 жыл бұрын
Damn, that thing is just as small as a Honda CR-Z!
@alexsiul1142
11 жыл бұрын
it is not for a civic, it is for the heavy wagon especially when it is a Acura @Billy Sou
@MrJoefoefrombuffalo
3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a tsx wagon what's the technology package. If anybody knows the one with low miles please send me details
@crontab888
11 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to accord crosstour?
@MrRussian2023
11 жыл бұрын
Can you plz do a 4runner
@Tommylooooo
Жыл бұрын
Theres the weight saving it has no spare tire
@JAMAICANTECHDUDE
11 жыл бұрын
The statement made by the blonde guy "smaller engine working hard burning more fuel" that would only apply to a 1-2 liter engine which the tsx is not. I get an average of 26.5 mpg mix driving and my TsX is 6 speed manual. Perhaps the 5 speed auto lacking the extra gear sucks fuel.
@RomaneMaticaliseGordon
7 жыл бұрын
JAMAICAN TECH-DUDE I have a 2013 Sedan 5 speed automatic. I totally agree with you, the TSX auto could use and extra gear. I average 27.1 mpg.
@jeremyshaw1
11 жыл бұрын
In Japan, like practically every car, it used to be offered with 4WD (probably RT-AWD).
@alexsiul1142
11 жыл бұрын
really too expensive for what it is. especially the engine is too weak for a luxury wagon that weight so much.
@dylanmorley4120
4 жыл бұрын
needs awd and more power
@henrystewart1205
6 жыл бұрын
That is my moms wagon boiiii
@ray54ization
11 жыл бұрын
it looks like subaru outback
@tmwall25
11 жыл бұрын
cool car but id take a 2014 forester turbo over this everyday; am i right!?!?
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