2005 Acura TSX Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
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(66 Total Reviews)
New to Acura
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I have owned a 2005 TSX about a month now and enjoy driving it every time. I have taken it through its paces and it handles nimbly and with ease. I do find the seats to be a bit uncomfortable on long trips and the gear shift a bit cheap feeling, especially when in sport shift mode. Overall, I feel the quality and reliability to be one of its strong points. I chose this car over the Audi A4 due to its standard features, reliability and performance. It looks really cool in black with tinted windows.
Favorite Features
Homelink system, steptronic shifting, heated seats and mirrors, monochromatic rearview mirror.
Suggested Improvements
Self locking doors, better on board computer with average fuel economy, miles remaining, tire pressure, etc., more solid feeling gear shift, aux jack for iPod.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
TSX forever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
My 2005 TSX handles like a dream. In the 3 years I have owned it, it has never given me a moment's problem. I do the routine maintenance and in return I have a car that I can rely on 100%. By far the best car I have ever owned
Favorite Features
Gas mileage, XM radio, smooth ride and easy to locate dip sticks for checking the various fluids.
Suggested Improvements
I would strongly suggest slightly wider and deeper side mirrors. This would give greater visibility when changing lanes, thus causing fewer accidents.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Acura Fan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
10-yr owner of a 1994 Integra. Toss up between TL & TSX, but could not see a reason to pay the extra $6k for the TL. Wanted the flexibility of the rear fold down seats. Regularly get 23-25 mpg. The trunk now seems small since Ive put a stroller in it. Battery replaced under warranty at 2.5 yrs was in for an oil change & battery tested low so they changed it FREE. There was a rattle in the dash at cold temps told it was a cantilevered dash, so basically a design flaw. Tried to fix 3 times & then a month or so after the last try it went away on its own. Most recent problem has been a side-to-side rock in the drivers seat - fixed under warranty.
Favorite Features
Radio controls on steering wheel, 6-CD changer, solid construction, reliability.
Suggested Improvements
Would like to have child LATCH in middle seat position. Also deck lid spoiler would be a nice option.
Love this Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
We love this car. It handles so well and has plenty of power. The engine hums at 80 mph and stops on a dime. The interior is very comfortable and everything is in easy reach. We like the navi system and touch screen panel. The voice command system is ok and it's often quicker to use the touch screen. The car is much nicer than the Accord or Camry and costs about the same. Great value!
Favorite Features
Heated leather seats, great stereo system, moonroof.
Suggested Improvements
Use higher quality paint. It chips very easily.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Best Acura yet
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
By far, this is has been my favorite car I've ever owned. The interior is one of the best I've ever been in, and the exterior looks great and is timeless. For a car under $30k, it's a steal.
Favorite Features
6 speed manual transmission is one of the best I've ever used. Controls are laid out beautifully. Interior quality and fit are tops. HID lights are perfect. Surprisingly huge trunk for the size of the car. Plenty of space for 5 adults. Great handling and stock suspension.
Suggested Improvements
2nd gear ratio is too far from 1st gear. Steering ratio could be better.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Sweet Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I looked at 3 other cars in this class, and after it was all said and done, I knew this was the car I wanted. Two years later I still am one happy driver. This car has and does everything I need in a car and the reliability has just been great. Can't really say enough about this car, just happy I made the right decision.
Favorite Features
Everything.
Suggested Improvements
Little more power, better paint.
Few details short of perfection
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
The car is fun to drive, very easy to live with and a great value. Having said that, I could point out a couple of things that annoy me a bit. Only the driver side window is auto down and have to hold the sunroof switch as well. The headrests can be a bit higher (I am 6'2). Otherwise the car is perfect. Light on center steering, a lot of grip and very predicable at the limit. By the way, I know my complaints are very minor that's what separates this car from being perfect. Of course, it doesn't have the ergonomics or style of A4 but it doesn't fall apart. It doesn't have performance of RWD BMW 3 but you can buy two tsx for the price of one 335.
Favorite Features
The suspension is amazing, you really have to commit to the corners to feel the limit (best done on track). Fuel economy nears 34 mpg on highway unfortunately it averages about 22 in the city. The dash layout is perfect, very intuitive and simple.
Suggested Improvements
As stated above, auto up down on all windows and sunroof is a must. Heated steering wheel and faster heating seats would be nice. I think the car has enough power to have fun. Surely, more power (turbo), limited slip diff and AWD or RWD would be nice. So there is room for improvement.
'05 TSX
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Acuras reputation for quality and reliability as well as inclusive standard features are what persuaded me to purchase the car. I have 21k miles on my TSX and my only complaint has to do with the occasional squeak or rattle I hear on the open road. For instance, the moon roof visor occasionally rattles in the open position and the glove compartment squeaks more often than not. However, overall I've been impressed and I will sure keep this car for a while.
Favorite Features
Interior design, handling (particularly in winding roads), steering wheel audio controls, homelink feature, and auto-dimming rear view mirror.
Suggested Improvements
Automatic door locks, sunvisor extensions, factory tinted windows, and rear passanager air ducts.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
For smooth roads only
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
I bought the car because I love manual transmissions - its best feature. But the car is uncomfortable for short light weight people, can't raise the seat high enough to see the road well. My wife sits on a pillow. Seats are low, slippery and thin. No protective side moulding on doors, no trip computer, no compass, no automatic door locks. I drove it down 130 miles of washboard dirt road, where it fishtailed badly, paint chipped out, and the car developed rattles in dash and driver door. A good car for big heavy people who drive smooth pavement only. Two factory recalls.
Favorite Features
Superb manual transmission/engine, pleasant interior.
Suggested Improvements
Make softer seats that raise much higher, build in some suspension, paint, and body toughness.
1 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Bought used with 13000 on it. Have put 15000 on it in a year. Absolutely no problems. The handling is great. The automatic transmission is super smooth. By far, the best car you can get for the money. Great resale value and great driving experience.
Favorite Features
Stylish interior and comforatble, supportive seats.
Suggested Improvements
Better cup holders and auxiliary input for iPod.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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