Acura TSX

The TSX was the European-market Honda Accord (CL9) sold in North America with an Acura badge. First-generation (2004-2008) was praised by Car and Driver three years running, with a 200-205 hp 2.4-litre K-series VTEC four, six-speed manual or five-speed automatic, sharp handling, and a tight, well-built interior. It replaced the Integra sedan in the lineup and became Acura's entry-level model after the RSX was killed in 2006. Second-generation (2009-2014) grew larger, gained a 3.5-litre V6 option from 2010, and added a Sport Wagon body for 2011-2014 — the only US-market wagon in Acura's history. The second-gen TSX was a 'Power Plenum' grille car, which divides opinion. Reliability is strong across both generations (these are Honda Accords mechanically), but the four-cylinder is vocal at high revs and the V6 was always the smoother long-distance choice. Discontinued in 2014 when the TLX absorbed it.