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The TSX is based off the the European and Japanese Honda Accords. However, the USDM version receives a increase in displacement and engineers tuned the suspension a bit stiffer.
The engine, the K24A1, is related to the engine in the Honda Accord (7th generation), the Honda CR-V, the Honda Element, and a smaller version in the Acura RSX and RSX Type-S. The K24A1 features intelligent variable valve timing and produces 200 horsepower (150 kW) in this iteration.
The TSX comes with either a 5-speed sportshift automatic or a 6-speed manual. The manual features a magnesium casing, to reduce weight.
The TSX's suspension setup of a double wishbone front and a multi-link in the rear was especially tuned by the Honda engineers to maximize handling and cornering speed.
In its inaugural year, the Acura TSX was named to Car and Driver's 10 Best list, a prestigious accolade.