For auto enthusiasts, more power is always a good thing, so plugging a 280-horsepower V6 into the sporty Acura TSX sure seems like a good idea. But that's a lot of power to put through the front wheels. Even gentle acceleration resulted in wheel spin, so launching the car from a standstill takes some getting used to. But once you're in motion, this car really moves.
The automatic transmission (the only option with the V6) works well, shifting quickly and smoothly, and that engine sounds great when the revs hit 4000 rpm. But the extra 200 pounds the larger engine adds are noticeable — understeer is considerable when going into a fast corner, much more so than in the more agile 4-cylinder TSX. Being an Acura, the interior is nicely done, with stylish leather seats and premium materials; however, I found the rear seat to be rather cramped. The TSX V6 is fast, but I wouldn't exactly call it fun to drive, and with a price of around $38,000, it would be hard to justify