I've owned a base 2012 TSX Sportwagon for a year and a half. Having driven Honda products since my first Prelude in 1983, I think this is one of the best built Hondas I've owned. The K24 motor is sweet and peppy, the suspension is quite good, the leather seats are among the best in its price range and I love the utility of a small wagon that drives like a sporty sedan. The paddle shifters work very well with the trannie, and the instrument binnacle is old school Honda in a really good way. All in all, this wagon makes me smile every day.
@@ciello___8307 No and No....You need a wagon to go after to 60 faster than 7.5 seconds? When I was in high school the new mustang gt with a 5 speed hit 60 in 6.3 seconds. It is a wagon designed for occasional spirited driving with the primary focus being comfort, reliability and ease of use. I had the sedan version and I loved it. The car has plenty of power and good numbers. If you are single with no kids and drive like you get tickets this is clearly not the car for you. Go to VW where you and the less than 5% of the population can buy a manual.
@@technicolorProducer what does a manual transmission have to do with having a family? Some people just prefer manual transmissions, and also have families.
Nice review - definitely a unicorn. Easier to do than a manual trans swap would be a tune/reflash from Hondata. I did the reflash in my previous '05 TSX 6-speed; definitely the best bang for the buck mod you can do.
Jeff Mazzoni in 2016 LA AutoCon I saw a guy with built a TSX with a 6 speed manual swap and well, blinged out engine bay and Work Professor SP 3 piece wheels, and Recaro front seats. So, clean.
I have a 2009 tsx the automatic one and i have over 255K miles and still doing excellent. The transmission is excellent no problems at all. Obviously doing the maintenance on time the car will still perform like it should.
i'm driving this car as a sedan. In Europe this Acura TSX is called Honda Accord, why everything is the same only i have Honda badges everywhere. My engine is a R20A3, it's the bigger R18 found in the civic 8th and 9th gen. It looks like the suspension for the US is softer than in Europe. My car is fairly sporty and rigid and corners like a champ. I've never driven a front-wheel drive car with this sportiness from the factory (without ordering a sporty suspension). I only can recommend to buy this Acura TSX/Honda Accord with it's crazy reliability
I love my 2009 tsx with the 6- speed manual. I love the heated front seats, but what's missing is all wheel drive, heated steering wheel and heated rear passenger seats! Very fun to drive and it accelerates well! Honda really needs to get back to offering Driver focused cars and bring back more driving dynamics, all wheel drive and manual transmission combos on their sedans. Honda should have continued to build the Honda s2000. I really think it could have gotten by with a mild refresh.
I have this exact same car, in the EU, it's called the Honda Accord here. Mines the 2014 Type-S tho and of course I had to get the 6spd manual. Love it to bits, such an awesome car :)
Really like these. Obviously, the 6spd and the V6 would have been awesome, but they made the right business choice by a large margin imo. Have never ridden in one but it seems incredibly quiet and smooth, which is really a large majority of what you can ask for some something in this class. Everything else is just a nice bonus. Thanks for the upload, like your style
on the type S model the breaks ARe bity and agressive! I had both and its day and night diference! These accords are so fun to drive and so smooth! You can drive 600km or more and you step out the car and feel like you just start the trip. So comfortable. Just a superb and reliable car!
I have a 2011 Acura TSX sport wagon, just the base without nav like this one. I absolutely love it! I do agree, more power would be nice, but it's still a fast car, especially when the revs are already up. I will drive mine for a very long time!
I have a 2012 tsx wagon and love it! Just hit 100k. Knowing I’ll need something new in the next few years I’m torn between bmw, Volvo, and Audi wagons...
Are you implying that I didn't know the model of the car I owned for four years? Acura introduced the 3.5L V6 on the TSX for the 2010 model year; same engine as in the front-wheel drive TL. I wrote an entire article on it: www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-asian/coal-2010-acura-tsx-v6-i-picked-a-winner/
The car people liking wagons thing is probably less applicable in Europe. I still think car people are into them, but people generally buy them anyway for their practicality. Maybe it will end up like the US here as well with the unstoppable worldwide march of SUVs.
I own the 2010 v6 sedan and it rocks! I loved the review and I hope you can make one of the v6 TSX. It's the same car and size basically but the 280hp and 250tq really make a difference in launch and passing. Awesome Honda handling and super fun car to drive.
Nice video. From ROXBURY and always wanted one but like you said it's a UNICORN so very hard to find. Gave up and got 2 TL SH AWD (6 SPEED & AUTO) to go along with a C. L. Type s 6 speed. Good video and content.
Acura had a winner w/this car but failed miserably in their marketing/packaging of it...limited options in the US (1 [small] engine & 1 transmission) really kept the car out of most people's view...a third pedal would have gone a long way...w/better effort and marketing, this car would have been a success and still around...It was doomed to "fail" from the beginning in the US through honda's short-sightedness imo
thecarelectronicguy I know. At least not from a dealership. But it doesn't mean it's impossible to throw in a manual transmission from a sedan though. It's a matter of love for this car and money.
The most annoying part is that we don't get the diesel D-tech engine that Europe has so we get to suffer the bad fuel economy. That said these things are reliable.
Considering getting one of these.. Been a while since I drove an auto, but i could get one for 13k so it could be worth. and at least it has paddles. If only they had a v6 and manual.... what were they thinking
Hello to all. Did anybody encounter problems with the K24, please? I'm talking about the VTC actuator causing bad lubrication/piston rings death/loose timing chain/oil consumption (Honda Bulletin Service SB-10041669-6712). It's very difficult to get good infos here in France (for 8th gen Honda Accord 2008-2015). Thanks a lot in anticipation.
yes my 2.4l acura tsx did have vtc issue... developed a bad oil burning issue that led to the vtc actuator grinding on start up and timing chain ticking /knocking noise at cold starts. it happened exactly after the warranty period 🤨 had it fixed by independent honda specialist...not the dealer for cost savings. cost about $1600 CAD, quote was double at the acura dealership. since then no issues at all. very careful not to get low on oil and change earlier at 50% oil life, and using high quality oil (Pennzoil ultra platinum) because of the reduced oil evaporation rates versus other oils. and its been perfectly fine with no more issues. I believe my problem was caused by vtec-ing and redlining at any opportunity. 😍
Wagons are the only thing am Really willing to drive. SUVs Meh are very unwelling to me now. Coming from an Outback which is just a lifted wagon really.
Exactly. Just a Honda with nice leather seats, great audio system, and a poor Nav programming system that ruins the joy of an otherwise great Nav screen.
Need more wagons in the US, hatchbacks are starting to become more popular again, so I'm hoping wagons will make a comeback too.
forget about it. TSX wagon was an exception and they did it just because they had it already - TSX is basically rebadged EU Accord (discontinued).
Absolutely one of my favorite wagon designs. It's just so good looking!
the shift lever is meant to be grabbed from the top
I've owned a base 2012 TSX Sportwagon for a year and a half. Having driven Honda products since my first Prelude in 1983, I think this is one of the best built Hondas I've owned. The K24 motor is sweet and peppy, the suspension is quite good, the leather seats are among the best in its price range and I love the utility of a small wagon that drives like a sporty sedan. The paddle shifters work very well with the trannie, and the instrument binnacle is old school Honda in a really good way. All in all, this wagon makes me smile every day.
brichpmr my 2011 base model makes me smile every day, even when I have to make the payment on it. I got mine in November of last year.
I love how quiet it got as soon as you got in very quiet car
It's so quiet, beautiful
Leuff I don't know about the wagon, but my moms 2013 tsx wasn't very quiet. More than my Accord, but not as quiet as a BMW Audi, or even Lexus.
The wagon is quiet the sedan, not so much
Their biggest mistake was not putting the v6 in it.
Lifetime Subscriber nah it's offering a manual option
@@ciello___8307 No and No....You need a wagon to go after to 60 faster than 7.5 seconds? When I was in high school the new mustang gt with a 5 speed hit 60 in 6.3 seconds. It is a wagon designed for occasional spirited driving with the primary focus being comfort, reliability and ease of use. I had the sedan version and I loved it. The car has plenty of power and good numbers. If you are single with no kids and drive like you get tickets this is clearly not the car for you. Go to VW where you and the less than 5% of the population can buy a manual.
@@technicolorProducer what does a manual transmission have to do with having a family? Some people just prefer manual transmissions, and also have families.
Idk bro the k24 is a badass engine which can handle plenty of upgrades if that’s what’s wanted and it is better than the v6 that was put in Acura TLs
@@technicolorProducer 🤡
I love my TSX wagon, get one if you can!
I love my 2012 TSX wagon. It's a very enjoyable drivers' car and useful as well.
Ow this is our old Honda Accord tourer in France... That was a good car
Nice review - definitely a unicorn. Easier to do than a manual trans swap would be a tune/reflash from Hondata. I did the reflash in my previous '05 TSX 6-speed; definitely the best bang for the buck mod you can do.
Jeff Mazzoni in 2016 LA AutoCon I saw a guy with built a TSX with a 6 speed manual swap and well, blinged out engine bay and Work Professor SP 3 piece wheels, and Recaro front seats. So, clean.
I have a 2009 tsx the automatic one and i have over 255K miles and still doing excellent. The transmission is excellent no problems at all. Obviously doing the maintenance on time the car will still perform like it should.
You guys finally did my car! I have the sedan version but with an auto unfortunately. I'm glad you guys did this.
Mike Halpert cheers Mike!
Tedward cheers!
i'm driving this car as a sedan. In Europe this Acura TSX is called Honda Accord, why everything is the same only i have Honda badges everywhere. My engine is a R20A3, it's the bigger R18 found in the civic 8th and 9th gen.
It looks like the suspension for the US is softer than in Europe. My car is fairly sporty and rigid and corners like a champ. I've never driven a front-wheel drive car with this sportiness from the factory (without ordering a sporty suspension).
I only can recommend to buy this Acura TSX/Honda Accord with it's crazy reliability
google searches are strong with this one
12:37 Another unicorn spotted. 2003-5 Mazda 6 wagon, I wanted one until I discovered the TSX wagon.
I love my 2009 tsx with the 6- speed manual. I love the heated front seats, but what's missing is all wheel drive, heated steering wheel and heated rear passenger seats! Very fun to drive and it accelerates well! Honda really needs to get back to offering Driver focused cars and bring back more driving dynamics, all wheel drive and manual transmission combos on their sedans. Honda should have continued to build the Honda s2000. I really think it could have gotten by with a mild refresh.
I have this exact same car, in the EU, it's called the Honda Accord here.
Mines the 2014 Type-S tho and of course I had to get the 6spd manual. Love it to bits, such an awesome car :)
Really like these. Obviously, the 6spd and the V6 would have been awesome, but they made the right business choice by a large margin imo. Have never ridden in one but it seems incredibly quiet and smooth, which is really a large majority of what you can ask for some something in this class. Everything else is just a nice bonus.
Thanks for the upload, like your style
Lmao, awesome to see that he kept the floor blocks and pad!
on the type S model the breaks ARe bity and agressive! I had both and its day and night diference!
These accords are so fun to drive and so smooth! You can drive 600km or more and you step out the car and feel like you just start the trip. So comfortable.
Just a superb and reliable car!
I have a 2011 Acura TSX sport wagon, just the base without nav like this one. I absolutely love it! I do agree, more power would be nice, but it's still a fast car, especially when the revs are already up. I will drive mine for a very long time!
That Tech package includes the awesome ELS sound system!
US definitely need more wagons
This just reminds me how much I miss the sound of the old Vtech engines nearing 7k rpm. Days gone by that never will be again, RIP Vtech kickin in yo😋
*NICE Accord*
One of the best Accords ever!
I have a 2012 tsx wagon and love it! Just hit 100k. Knowing I’ll need something new in the next few years I’m torn between bmw, Volvo, and Audi wagons...
You shall buy a VW wagon or you shall walk!
eh if you keep up with maintenance it will be fine. Just make sure to do the preventative stuff.
Looks like the map came from Encarta. Blew my mind.
I do still miss my 2010 TSX with the 280-hp V6
Brendan Saur TL*
Are you implying that I didn't know the model of the car I owned for four years? Acura introduced the 3.5L V6 on the TSX for the 2010 model year; same engine as in the front-wheel drive TL. I wrote an entire article on it: www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-asian/coal-2010-acura-tsx-v6-i-picked-a-winner/
Brendan Saur I have the 2010 TSX V6 and it's so fun to drive, amazing reliability for the power! I don't see my self ever coming to sell it.
Alex Jansson No one wants to sell them. I’ve been hunting for a tsx v6. Couldn’t find one, ended up getting the 4 cylinder instead.
Better than what they're making now in some regards... and I liked them more than the TL at the time.
It's basically EU Accord, made for EU market.
I kind of like the TLX A-spec (I like it a lot, actually).
15:28 No turn on red.
Maybe POV with tractor from the background? ;)
I'll ask the guy! He was curious why some dope in a white wagon was walking around his lot with a camera on his head
The car people liking wagons thing is probably less applicable in Europe. I still think car people are into them, but people generally buy them anyway for their practicality. Maybe it will end up like the US here as well with the unstoppable worldwide march of SUVs.
Chris Till I hate SUV/crossovers with a passion
I own the 2010 v6 sedan and it rocks! I loved the review and I hope you can make one of the v6 TSX. It's the same car and size basically but the 280hp and 250tq really make a difference in launch and passing. Awesome Honda handling and super fun car to drive.
I've always preferred the interior on this TSX compared to the new TLX interior.
Oddly seems to accelerate faster than my 09' Sedan, well mine does have 126k miles lol. Best car I've been in for a roadtrip though...
Nice video. From ROXBURY and always wanted one but like you said it's a UNICORN so very hard to find. Gave up and got 2 TL SH AWD
(6 SPEED & AUTO) to go along with a C. L. Type s 6 speed. Good video and content.
Acura had a winner w/this car but failed miserably in their marketing/packaging of it...limited options in the US (1 [small] engine & 1 transmission) really kept the car out of most people's view...a third pedal would have gone a long way...w/better effort and marketing, this car would have been a success and still around...It was doomed to "fail" from the beginning in the US through honda's short-sightedness imo
Well Honda were more focussed on selling the American-made Acura TL.
I'll take one with a manual transmission
dash capture's of Vermont Never seen Bisimoto's Honda Odyssey?
dash capture's of Vermont Unfortunately. I live in Canada anyways so to import one from the US isn't worth it imo
You can't get the wagon with the manual, only the sedan
chris barbosa Yeah, it's a matter of how much love you have for it and economic reasons
thecarelectronicguy I know. At least not from a dealership. But it doesn't mean it's impossible to throw in a manual transmission from a sedan though. It's a matter of love for this car and money.
The most annoying part is that we don't get the diesel D-tech engine that Europe has so we get to suffer the bad fuel economy. That said these things are reliable.
I think this car is so cool
Japanese name is accord tourer.
Это один самых стильных автомобилей. В России продавался как Хонда аккорд 8-го поколения
This is so theraputic.
It's a shame these will be getting old when we're looking to replace our '05 Legacy Wagon. There isn't really anything out there that's not German.
There is always Volvo. I just found a low miles TSX wagon so I grabbed it.
how is it that your driving the same road I drive home everyday while contemplating buying one of these wagons. woa. fellow masshole here
Only a little over 10,000 were built
There is diesel wagon Accord in europe, but no v6 wagon which you guys have
I am pretty certain we didn't get the V6 wagon. I think the V6 only came on the Sedan, unfortunately.
wish there was a coupe version, or even better a type s
"In the US we don't have much options for wagons" ...say what!?!?!? 😂
I love wagon n suv bc lots of room
Considering getting one of these.. Been a while since I drove an auto, but i could get one for 13k so it could be worth. and at least it has paddles. If only they had a v6 and manual.... what were they thinking
This or an IS300 SportCross?
Jake from State Farm Sportcross imo
Audi has a smexy lookin’ sport wagon too. But, you’ll be hard pressed to find one that won’t give you issues.
Whats the difference between a honda and accura?
Hello to all. Did anybody encounter problems with the K24, please? I'm talking about the VTC actuator causing bad lubrication/piston rings death/loose timing chain/oil consumption (Honda Bulletin Service SB-10041669-6712). It's very difficult to get good infos here in France (for 8th gen Honda Accord 2008-2015). Thanks a lot in anticipation.
yes my 2.4l acura tsx did have vtc issue... developed a bad oil burning issue that led to the vtc actuator grinding on start up and timing chain ticking /knocking noise at cold starts. it happened exactly after the warranty period 🤨 had it fixed by independent honda specialist...not the dealer for cost savings. cost about $1600 CAD, quote was double at the acura dealership. since then no issues at all. very careful not to get low on oil and change earlier at 50% oil life, and using high quality oil (Pennzoil ultra platinum) because of the reduced oil evaporation rates versus other oils. and its been perfectly fine with no more issues. I believe my problem was caused by vtec-ing and redlining at any opportunity. 😍
@@gtaospotlight4327 Sorry, Jason, YT didn't inform me about your answer. Thanks a lot for this.
Wagons are the only thing am Really willing to drive. SUVs Meh are very unwelling to me now. Coming from an Outback which is just a lifted wagon really.
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
Did this car have a backup camera
does anyone know why this car wasn't available in Canada?
Can the older tsx 6 speed work with this year?
How tall are you, cause I'm 6'1 and planning on getting one soon
is a 3.5 or 3.7 motor?
I need this
You can see it was dedicated for Europe by the lack of cupholders 😂
Can you drive the infinit q70?
good lord do I want one. premium gas be damned, I still want one.
Lol Massachusetts
The737Man Welcome to the long island killer state.
skip to 10:40 seconds for full acceleration =)
Yea those brakes don't seem like they would save you from a head on collision
What? They are perfectly adequate. Almost all brakes can over power the tyres (lock up the tyres), well at least once before the brakes overheat.
sitting inside a Acura feel like a Honda ? what the hell ???
thái nguyen Honda makes Acura. Acura is Honda’s luxury brand.
This car was sold in Europe and China as Honda Accord.
1GTASANANDREASCJ thanks ,man
Exactly. Just a Honda with nice leather seats, great audio system, and a poor Nav programming system that ruins the joy of an otherwise great Nav screen.
the only ugly thing is the acura grill
"That's a pretty reliable gearbox" Bruh.... load of horse shit, Honda transmissions are absolute garbage
Woah there. Yes the Automatics but the manuals are grrrrreattttt
There is nothing wrong with this auto transmission. It’s ridiculously reliable.
Tan interior. 😷 lol