2006 Updates For TSX (Accord Euro) *Updated 16th Sep*
(From Temple of VTEC)
TSX
The TSX has built a strong following among sports sedan buyers, won a plethora of awards (including being twice named to Car & Driver’s 10Best Cars list) and gained a reputation for being both stylish and fun to drive. For 2006, Acura made some dynamic changes to the TSX to enhance its performance, make the styling even sportier and increase interior comfort. The result is a sports sedan that is more luxurious, more aggressive-looking and even more fun to drive.
Modifications to the intake and exhaust systems were made to the TSX’s 2.4-liter i-VTEC™ four cylinder engine to boost horsepower to 205 hp SAE net (Rev 8/04). Interior enhancements include an upgraded navigation system, the HandsFreeLink™ wireless telephone interface, and a digital media auxiliary jack located in the center console for iPod® and MP3 players to name a few.
Outside, the TSX gets sporty, redesigned front and rear fascias, new sidesills, redesigned alloy wheels and standard integrated fog lamps.
Powertrain
- Horsepower increased to 205 SAE net (Rev 8/04) @ 7000 rpm
- Torque increased to 164 lbs-ft. SAE net (Rev 8/04) @ 4500 rpm
- Larger intake valves
- Increased valve timing and lift
- Increased intake and exhaust flow
- Reduced engine pumping losses
Chassis
- Electronic Brake Assist
- Increased rigidity of upper A-arm reduces NVH
Exterior Styling
- Restyled hood and grille
- Redesigned headlights and combination taillights
- Redesigned front and rear bumpers
- Fog lamps are integrated into the lower bumper
- More pronounced side sills
- New nine-spoke alloy wheels
- Flat wiper blades increase visibility and reduce wind noise
- Four new exterior colors: Alabaster Silver Metallic replaces Satin Silver, Glacier Blue Metallic replaces Meteor Silver Metallic, and Deep Green Pearl, and Royal Blue Pearl are added
Interior
- 2-position memory for driver’s seat
- Auxiliary audio jack in center console for digital music players
- HandsFreeLink™ wireless telephone interface
- Sports steering wheel
- Multi-info display
- New meter face
- New wood-patterned trim for models with Parchment interior
- Metallic garnish added to shift knob.
- Smart Maintenance system
- Enhanced Acura Navigation System (optional)
- Larger buttons and fonts
- Faster processing speed
- Points of Interest (POI) database increased to 7 million
- HandsFreeLink calling to POI
- More voice recognition commands (653)
- Zagat restaurant guide
- Exit ramp services feature
- Enhanced in-glass antennae for improved radio reception