Review: 2012 Acura TSX wagon [w/Video]

The Occupy Movement holds court in locations throughout the country. Protesters are trying to get their message heard by those they have serious issues with. Hoisting signs, talking with the media, and holding court in major metropolitan areas is the manner in which the angry 99 percent have chosen to air their ideals.

As an automotive enthusiast, I too have something to protest about. I want more wagons in my life.

Acura is listening to enthusiasts in this regard. The 2012 Acura TSX wagon is the result of our collective enthusiast bitching, moaning, crying (I get emotional sometimes), and general wailing that we all want more wagons. Acura heard the cries, and produced a wagon for our longroof consumption. Now, Acura gets to listen to the bitching, moaning, crying (it’s the little things), and general wailing from a large portion of those same enthusiasts and hand raisers, because the car doesn’t meet their requirements.

Who’s right here? Are self-proclaimed wagon lovers overlooking the TSX wagon simply because they have issues with the shiny schnozz, or are there greater problems at hand?

They may be right… they may be crazy. But this just might be the entry-level luxury longroof that they’re looking for.

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2010 Acura ZDX

Vincent Van Gogh was born March 30th, 1853. He was a Dutch painter whose work is admired by many today. During his 37 years on this planet however, he was a tormented soul whose work was not appreciated or even looked at. After his death by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, his fame slowly grew and he is now considered one of the greatest painters in history. His work is a major part of what is referred to as “modern art”.

The 2010 Acura ZDX is an all-new luxury sports crossover/wagon/sedan/vehicle. It blends sports car power and handling with luxurious amenities and comfort. It’s style is polarizing with some angles showing great beauty while others appear a bit beastly. Like Van Gogh, the ZDX is casting aside the shackles of past design ethos and experimenting to create something fresh. Will it need time to marinate in our minds or can the ZDX skip the posthumous appeal and grab a piece of your soul while it’s still alive?

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2010 Acura TL SH-AWD with Six-Speed Manual

The film Roxanne, written by Steve Martin and released in 1987, is a modern version of the classic play Cyrano de Bergerac which was penned exactly 90 years prior. A random fact, the original version is actually responsible for the modern usage of the word “panache”. In the more modern version, double-edged-sword Martin portrays the main character named C.D. Bales. A small town fire chief, CD is a witty and talented man held back by a prominent feature which he is greatly sensitive about. He has a massive nose and it causes him to perceive his image as ugly. In the end, he and the title character Roxanne profess their love for each other as she sees that he is so much more than just a man with a big nose, and he realizes people view him differently than he views himself.

The first generation Acura TL is a mid-size luxury sedan which was released in 1995 (1996 model) to replace the outgoing Acura Vigor. It was a solid blend of sporty driving and luxurious amenities. As the years passed, the TL has gotten sleeker, more luxurious, and more powerful. In 2009, the TL has entered its fourth generation and it’s now facing a crisis. People are staring at its nose and overlooking the rest of the car. The Acura team is hoping to change that with the 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.

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2010 Acura TSX V6

The world of luxury automobile ownership often starts with a gateway vehicle. A car which gets to sit with the more upscale members of the family for photographs but is then quickly relegated out of the garage, into the driveway. A proper entry-level luxury sedan should serve to entice a younger generation with hints of what could be in store down the road. As a car owner grows and becomes more successful, he or she will want their automobile to be a reflection of that growth.

The vehicle pictured above is the 2010 Acura TSX V6 in top-trim Tech Package guise. It is the gate-keeper for the Acura family, and it’s welcoming me in with open arms and a fold-out key fob.

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