What Is It?
Acura TSX A-Spec Concept
What's Special About It?
Based on a car that actually began life as a European-market Honda Accord (in Europe and Japan the TSX is the Accord), the TSX A-Spec Concept is one of the most striking styling exercises in the Honda/Acura booth.
Restyled front and rear bumpers improve both ventilation and downforce, while widened fenders and sills accentuate the stock TSX's already arresting proportions. A carbon-Kevlar rear spoiler and two-part carbon-Kevlar rear diffuser dress up the rear end without being tacky.
Track width is increased slightly less than 1 inch to fill the fenders while 19-inch wheels and 245/35 tires round out the visual enhancements. Brembo four-piston calipers and cross-drilled rotors fill the void in the huge wheels.
For the interior, there's aluminum trim on the doors and instrument panels as well as carbon-Kevlar trim on the doors and center console. The highly bolstered Recaro seats are finished in leather and suede. There's also a custom three-spoke steering wheel and aluminum pedals.
The only upgrade to the 205-horsepower, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine is a high-performance exhaust system, which exits via dual outlets through the center of the rear bumper. The six-speed manual is stock, too.
What's Edmunds' Take?
The A-Spec TSX is a brilliant idea. The car begs for more enhancements since the TSX is already blessed with one of the best platforms in the Honda/Acura line. But the most needed mod isn't in the looks or handling department. This car really needs more power. — Josh Jacquot
Acura TSX A-Spec Concept
What's Special About It?
Based on a car that actually began life as a European-market Honda Accord (in Europe and Japan the TSX is the Accord), the TSX A-Spec Concept is one of the most striking styling exercises in the Honda/Acura booth.
Restyled front and rear bumpers improve both ventilation and downforce, while widened fenders and sills accentuate the stock TSX's already arresting proportions. A carbon-Kevlar rear spoiler and two-part carbon-Kevlar rear diffuser dress up the rear end without being tacky.
Track width is increased slightly less than 1 inch to fill the fenders while 19-inch wheels and 245/35 tires round out the visual enhancements. Brembo four-piston calipers and cross-drilled rotors fill the void in the huge wheels.
For the interior, there's aluminum trim on the doors and instrument panels as well as carbon-Kevlar trim on the doors and center console. The highly bolstered Recaro seats are finished in leather and suede. There's also a custom three-spoke steering wheel and aluminum pedals.
The only upgrade to the 205-horsepower, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine is a high-performance exhaust system, which exits via dual outlets through the center of the rear bumper. The six-speed manual is stock, too.
What's Edmunds' Take?
The A-Spec TSX is a brilliant idea. The car begs for more enhancements since the TSX is already blessed with one of the best platforms in the Honda/Acura line. But the most needed mod isn't in the looks or handling department. This car really needs more power. — Josh Jacquot
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