www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 7, 2008 - 35 Discover the all-new 2008 Acura TSX from the joy of driving (which is limited gertip controls. The standard sunroof system with multi-format 6-disc DVD I agree that a little more displacement to the driver), all occupants will appreci- now has controls overhead where they changer, AM/FM/XM satellite radio and or a turbo would give the TSX more ate the attention to detail that goes into should be. Dolby Pro Logic II; navigation system oomph at the bottom end, the respon- the new TSX. Step across the polished All things considered, not bad for a with voice recognition, Zagat restaurant sive, free-revving nature of this i-VTEC alloy doorsills and slide into the well-bol- vehicle that starts at $32,900 (manual) information, and rearview camera engine is the perfect compliment to this stered and heated front seats eight-way and $34,200 (automatic). Move up to the The luxury segment, despite all the car's agility serving up just enough power driver's and four-way power pas- Premium Package - $36,200 (manu- dire predictions about our economy, is power to have fun and not enough to get senger. Here you'll find the superb fit and al)/$37,500 (automatic) and you get expected to grow 20 per cent by 2013. you into too much trouble. That being finish, not to mention ergonomics, that some added conveniences such as perfo- The `entry premium' portion of that is said, its zero to 100 km/h time is still Acura is known for. rated leather-trimmed seats with two- where most cars are sold, making the more than respectable at approximately The instrument panel features large, position memory for the driver, automat- TSX an important vehicle for the Acura 6.5 seconds. easy-to-read LED backlit analog displays ic headlights, XM satellite radio, and a brand. Fuel economy is another reason to with satin metal-finish bezels. There's a USB port for your iPod or removable The company expects to sell around like this inline four. As gas prices multi-information display in the storage device. 4,000 units over the next 12 months and approach what you'd pay for a litre of speedometer face that gives you readouts The 2009 TSX tops out at $40,300 with the TSX's impressive list of standard wine, the TSX's rating of for fuel economy, tire pressure, outside ($39,000 for manual) when you opt for equipment, competitive pricing and ris10.5L/7.0L/100km (city/hwy) for the temperature and more, not to mention a the Technology Package. This includes ing brand image, they are raising the bar manual and 9.6L/6.5L/100km (city/Hwy) dash-mounted electronic compass. everything from the Premium Package not only for their own lineup, but for the for the automatic creates a compelling Some other standard features include and adds a 10-speaker premium sound entire market segment. reason to stick with this sensible power- two-zone automatic climate conplant. Acura execs were careful to point trol with air filter, auto-dimout that in building a better, slightly big- ming rearview mirror, tilt and BAD NO ger TSX, they also retained what people telescopic steering column, CREDIT www.hawleypbc.com CREDIT liked best about the model. Probably Bluetooth cellular phone interEveryone Deserves A Second Chance. We Can Re-establish Your Credit number one on that list is its driving face, 360-watt, seven-speaker dynamics. AM/FM/CD sound system, And Get You In A Vehicle And On The Road Today. I had the opportunity to drive an '08 Bluetooth audio, auxiliary jack 225 Dundas St. East, Mississauga model and appreciated its nimbleness, for MP3 players and leatherAt The Same Location For Over 60 Years flat cornering and firmly-planted feel. All wrapped steering wheel with finthis is without the harsh ride you get in some sports sedans. The route from Kelowna to Osoyoos was an ideal testing ground for the '09. In particular, Green Mountain Road, which snakes its way westward from Penticton, provided two lanes of twists and turns that kept you focused on the road while your passenger marveled at the gorgeous, semi-arid terrain. The new TSX is no less agile than Not a word you'd commonly associate with a Volvo? That's okay. Neither are these prices. But it's our way of answering the economy. its predecessor, and the slight And our way of helping anyone who has ever thought that it'd be nice to drive around in a Volvo. But you're probably down with that. 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