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2007 Acura CSX Type S test drive

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From Philip Powell, About.com Guest

2007 Acura CSX Type S side view

You can almost visualise the air flowing over the CSX's slippery shape, even in this romantic view

Photo © Philip Powell

Pros:

  • Outstanding to drive
  • Roomy and comfortable

Cons:

  • What luxury buyer wants a car this noisy and harsh?
  • What young fast-and-furious buyer can afford the $7000 premium over a Civic Si?
Who should buy the Acura CSX Type S:
Someone under the illusion that image depends on the car he or she drives

Who should not buy the Acura CSX Type S:
Anyone who'd rather save $7000

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Details and specs:

  • Body style: 4-door sedan
  • Seating capacity: 5
  • Trim levels: Base, Premium, Type S
  • Price range (including options)(Canadian dollars): $27,340 - $34,750
  • Test car price: $34,750
  • Base engine: 2.0 liter inline four-cylinder, 155 hp @ 6000 RPM, 139 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
  • Optional engine: 2.0 liter inline four-cylinder, 197 hp @ 7800 RPM, 139 lb-ft @ 6100 RPM (Type S)
  • Premium fuel required? Type S only
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual (Type S only)
  • Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
  • EPA fuel economy estimates: 9.5 l/100km (24.7 MPG) city/6.5 l/100km (36.2 MPG) highway (manual), 8.7/6.4 (27.0/36.8) (automatic), 10.2/6.8 (23.1/34.6) (Type S)
  • Where built: Canada
  • Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes
  • Optional safety equipment: Electronic stability control (standard on Type S, not available on others)
  • Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, automatic climate control, keyless entry, CD player, sunroof
  • Major options: Navigation system (standard on Type S)
  • Warranty: 4 years/80,000 km (49,710 mi) bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 km (62,137 mi) powertrain, 5 years/unlimited distance outer body rust-through
  • Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/unlimited distance roadside assistance
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