Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing, variable intake and exhaust valve lift
Compression ratio (x:1)
11.0:1
Redline (rpm)
7,100
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)
201 @ 7,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
172 @ 4,400
Transmission type
6-speed manual
Transmission and axle ratios (x:1)
I = 3.267, II = 2.040, III = 1.429, IV =1.073, V = 0.870, VI = 0.686, R = 3.583, Final Drive = 4.764
Chassis
Suspension, front
Independent double wishbone, coil springs, 27mm antiroll bar
Suspension, rear
Independent, multilink, coil springs, 17mm antiroll bar
Steering type
Electric speed-proportional power steering
Steering ratio (x:1)
13.4:1
Tire brand
Michelin
Tire model
Pilot HX MXM4
Tire type
All-season
Tire size, front
P225/50R17 93V M+S
Tire size, rear
P225/50R17 93V M+S
Wheel size
17 by 7.5 front and rear
Wheel material
Aluminum alloy
Brakes, front
11.8-by-1.1-inch ventilated disc
Brakes, rear
11.1-by-0.35-inch solid disc
Track Test Results
0-45 mph (sec.)
5.0
0-60 mph (sec.)
7.7
0-75 mph (sec.)
11.1
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph)
15.6 @ 89.8
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)
7.2
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.)
31
60-0 mph (ft.)
127
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph)
64.1
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g)
0.79
Sound level @ idle (dB)
41.8
@ Full throttle (dB)
74.9
@ 70 mph cruise (dB)
66.1
Test Driver Ratings & Comments
Acceleration comments
The TSX is hard to launch effectively due to lots of weight transfer and low-grip rubber. The engine performs well, but isn't on par for this segment.
Braking rating
Poor
Braking comments
This is not acceptable braking performance for a car in this class at this price point, and the TSX's 127-foot 60-mph-to-0 stopping distance (achieved on the first run) doesn't tell the whole story. There was considerable fade by the second braking run, and by the third run, the brakes were smoking. We also noticed massive fade when slowing after acceleration runs, which indicates this brake system's lack of thermal capacity. We suspect the brakes on this TSX test car had never been heat-cycled (given that the car had only 850 miles on its odometer), but even so, we expected much better performance in this test.
Handling rating
Average
Handling comments
Slalom: Light damping doesn't offer the control needed to blast through the slalom's surface irregularities. There's lots of body roll and no information through the steering. Skid pad: The TSX has decent balance and lift-throttle response before the front tires overheat. The lack of steering feel at the limit hurts confidence.