Yesss, finally! Gotta appreciate how well Honda’s and Acura’s hold up. Not a single rattle, drives pretty much how it did from new, no wonky shifts, solid. Not necessarily exciting, but just nice.

I've owned a 2012 since 2014, so I'll add a few points not mentioned in the video. The front seats are very comfortable for a guy of average weight and height, and visibility is better than average for a wagon / suv type of vehicle. This car comes with an air pump loaded with fix-a-flat type goo. No spare tire. I obtained a space saver spare, removed the rigid foam tray under the load area, and the spare now has a place to hide. The transmission is a Honda 5-speed auto, which means it's very different than a conventional automatic with planetary gears. When it shifts, gears actually slide together similar to a manual. This may be what he was feeling when he mentioned the shifting. There are two different stereo systems possible with this car, mine has the lesser of the two. However, this is the first car I've owned (age 60) that I didn't immediately replace the speakers. Excellent sound from the factory 4 door speakers, 2 high mounted tweeters, and 7" subwoofer in the back. A USB input reads MP3 or WAV files, and will do a full shuffle if you wish. The roof rails are excellent for mounting rack rails, since the front and rear cross rails can be very far apart, for use with canoes and longer kayaks. The battery in this car is just physically too small, (51R) which you will find out if you live in a cold climate and don't drive the car for a week. You may discover a dead battery, no matter its age. I obtained a battery tray and hold down for a V6 TSX Sedan, and installed a much larger type 24F battery. Another winter issue is the heater, which is kinda weak. I think the engine simply doesn't waste a lot of gas producing waste heat, since I've often noticed 35 mpg on the highway, and 27 in town. Anyway, wear warm socks. One odd problem I experienced was under hood wiring that certain large eared rodents find tasty. A rabbit eating your soy based wire insulation can really ruin your week. Another issue was the side exterior windshield trim, which is held on with double stick tape, and has a habit of flying off the car while cruising on the highway. Oh, one more thing. It really doesn't feel under powered. 0-60 in around 7.5 seconds is good enough to get most people to work each day, and an electronically limited top speed of 137 mph is enough for most grocery shopping trips. www.topspeed.com/cars/acura/2013-acura-tsx-sport-wagon-ar157886.html

Imagine pulling up in a car meet with one of these

One of my dream wagons. They should bring it back imo

I have owned a 2012 base TSX Wagon for 4 years, and it is one hell of a sweet daily driver! Great review, btw. I have owned Hondas since my first Prelude in 1983, and including a 95 Legend GS and two RSX coupes. This wagon was built to compete in the European market, and the build quality is obvious. The ELS stereo in that 2013 is a superb sound system. My wagon feels exotic in that I go for weeks without seeing another one on the road. Finding this wagon in 2016 with 26k on the clock for $20,000 out the door is one of the best investments I have ever made for driving pleasure and practicality. Thanks for doing this review!

Love this channel! Thank you guys for the work you do!

Have one of these since 3 years and it's built like a tank. Very reliable and comfortable with great looks.

Loved your last review of this car! Probably watched it ten times before pulling the trigger on one! I’ve had it for a few months, and you’ve done a very good job of describing the pros and cons. Thanks again for the great info, and keep up the good work Tedward

It's cool that you're able to go through meaningful talking points and say them well in these videos. Not easy.

I drive one of these in Germany as a Honda Accord Wagon. I have also a different engine: R20A3, single Cam!! with i-VTEC. Why is this car handling so good? Double Wishbone front and rear plus rear multi link suspension.

Nice side profile! 0:38 - Euro Spec Accord Wagon: *Am I A Joke To You?*

I akways loved these!

I see the TSX Special Edition wheels on that wagon.....nice look!

You deserve more subscribers!

Hoping to get one of these soon

“Quarantine speeds are a little crazy” is an understatement lol. People doing 90 in a 65

I have a 2011 TSX Sport Wagon base model that I bought in 2016 with 47k on it. I now have 94k, and I love it even more. While some more power might be nice, it’s never been wanting for power much. I will drive this car as long as I can. I still get compliments on it wherever I go, and when I take it in for service, the whole dealership looks at it with envy. I can’t say enough good things about these wagons!

Still kinda want one of these.

Very nice

Something interesting I just noticed was the note you made about the gear shifter. In my 2013 Honda Civic, my gear shifter has the same mechanism. You have to pull the shifter up compared to in. You're meant to hold your hand on top of it so by pulling it "in" you automatically pull the button up. Compared to your hand holding it around the side, and pulling the button in. To be honest, it's more comfortable doing it this way. Its interesting to see that they recycled this mechanism but re-designed it purely for this car.

I don't think its underpowered at all. There isn't much low end torque, but the beauty of this engine is that it loves to rev. If you want "effortless" power, get a lexus. If you want speed, get a GTI.

My mom used to have one of these in Vortex Blue with the black interior and Tech package. It was a sweet car, although the powertrain was a little underwhelming.

I love when he accelerate youtube's auto subtitle says "Music"

I bought the base version in 2012, my wife got one with the tech package in 2013. This car grows on you. It dies everything well (like an Accord) and they are bulletproof. Nothing but routine maintenance plus normal wear and tear on brakes, tires and wipers. This came with more standard equipment than the 2002 Audi A6 wagon that I also bought new I got rid of that car. Almost everything in it broke or malfunctioned after 2 years. I baby my cars but that thing was a gigantic piece of #@#@

Underpowered huh? in Norway 98% of these (named Honda Accord) were sold with either a 2.2Diesel or a 150hp 2.0 petrol...

I have the sedan, and will be getting a tsx wagon. Some minor suspension tweaks and wheels and im done. I love these things

Tedward really our here roasting his Dad tho 😂🤦

Has a nice top end.

I think it looks great! These things still go for 15-17K

This wagon is old school Honda in the best way....no tech 'nannies' to distract the driver. The engine bay is well laid out. A 6-speed would be cool, but I use the paddle shifters for engine braking quite frequently. On road trips to Cape May (back before the Pandemic), I would get 34 mpg easily on 91 octane. I swapped out the OEM tires for new Michelin Pilots, and have less road noise as a bonus. My spouse was concerned initially because she thought I would not be happy, coming from the Prelude/RSX sporty coupe world. But now, she loves the wagon like I do. This would actually be about the size of a Civic SI wagon if Honda ever made one these days.

one of the only cars that matter, period.

nice car!!!

When Acura first came out I owned one of the first Acura Legend's in my area. It was a beautiful car, well made, complete luxury, and performance. Acura seemed to forget what the brand was after they stopped producing the Legend, and they have never in my HOP found their place again. Their designs have been ugly and long gone is the luxury of the brand. They would be smart to give rebirth to the Legend which made them so famous and find their way back into the game.

The engine here is the K24Z3, which is the same as the engine found on the 2008-2012 Accord EX. The 2012-2015 SI engine, the K24Z7, is not quite the same since the SI requires premium fuel, whereas this car can use regular fuel if I'm not mistaken.

Bought a 2013 with tech package. Has 55k miles and a clean history. Absolutely love the car

Early 2010’a was the best era of Honda-Acura

Impressive in quality of noises, corners, over bumpy roads. Maybe a tad noisy on the highway.

I was looking at one of these but i was put off by the power. Bought a 2010 acura rdx with the turbocharged k23 motor. Always loved the tsx wagon, would love to see a v6 swap on one of these

Ive been looking between the TSX wagon or TL SH-AWD 3.7 I'm realizing that I'm into Honda and Saab products.

I had an 06 TSX with a manual transmission. Biggest regret of selling that car. It was excellent!

Such a great formula..Honda build quality and reliability with a touch of Acura luxury and sportiness. We can only imagine how good a wagon version of the current gen Accord would be. Great reccomendation for your dad..or anyone looking for the practicality of a smaller SUV but wants carlike driving dynamics. I have a feeling the wagon will rise again soon, just like my gen shuns mini-vans, Zoomers won't want to drive the same thing their parents hauled them around in as children. (Hopefully)

My 09 TSX still running strongk

I want one badly.

Would be so much better if they offered a manual... it's the best looking wagon imo

I have a 2013 TSX sedan with the k24. This car is criminally underpowered. I get outran by minivans at the stoplight pretty much all the time, forget about trying to hang with a g35 or g37.

Man I love this car! Excellent video, bud! The predecessor cars do in fact use an 8 speed DCT.

Make Acura Great Again. Wagons 2020.

I wish my 2013 CRV had the 201 hp version of the 2.4 rather than the 185 hp version

4 vs 6 cylinders... I would choose 4 (I have 2.4 Accord from 2003, 7gen- K24A3) and to be honest, chain wins it all. 190hp, 5 speed auto which I love. Comfortable, powerful when it needs to be. +2 cylinders? nah, I don't miss it. Only problem can be with your engine is, it could use a bit more oil than supposed to, but there was a recall as I know. But overall, I love mine. This is my first car, and I don't think so I made a mistake when I bought it. But I love 8gen Accord, especially wagon. It's just sexy. :-)

An electric assist setup would DEFINITELY fix the low end torque/gear hunting issue.

Should i get rid of my 3.5 charger and get 13’ tsx?

you mean the youtube channel TheCarGuys?

Crazy questions................."What city/state did you do this test drive in & what is the name of the long windy road you were on?" If I live anywhere within 300 miles of there, I want to drive on THAT road.

This model was limited due to the tsunami and they had to close down the factories. Not many of these out there.

in my 04 civic, you have to pull up on the thingy to shift the lever too. must be a honda thing lol

When you turn.. you also tilt your head

How do you shoot at that POV? I’ve always wanted to make POV driving videos but I don’t know how or what hardware to buy.

I have a question, in case you use gopro on your pov, I would like to know what exactly the settings you use? , thank you

I have a Golf SportWagen. Nice car but I should have bought the TSX.

I had the TSX sedan 2013 for years now over 140k and it still drives like I pull her out the lot.

Brasil

am i the only person watching these pov videos to get hyped up for my first car?

The k24 in this tsx is an economic/environmental version with only 3 lobes cam on the intake side for vtec...it's basically a SOHC instead of DOHC. A little power, good mpg's and less emission.

If only these came in 6spd. Not that easy to swap either.

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I'd love to buy one of these. Should I buy one and keep my current civic hatch or trade the civic for a Kia Stinger? Just want a great handling car with some decent power

Who else noticed the burble in the exhaust?

Acura's biggest mistake to this day is not making a wagon version of the TLX. Same with the Honda Accord

The price of these cars actually gone up.

Não entendi . O que a Volkswagen tem havé com a " Acura '' Me explica???????????????????????

It doesn’t seem to underpowered, especially with 201 horsepower.

if it would be manual and diesel it would be a normal car in europe

honda accord's front grill looks better, vey good car tho

If it was AWD it would of been flying out of the dealerships.

Please, change the tires for your dad. These look pretty crap and dangerous. Great video as always tho :)

anyways, are you gonna do a night drive pov??

Agree with most here: awesome car (I've had mine for 80k miles - 20-100k), but with a four **MAJOR** caveats: 1) it's WAY under-powered, 2) it sounds horrid under load and power delivery is criminally non-linear 3) the transmission - lacking any kind of rev-matched shifting up or down completely destroys any 'sporting' pretense this car was marketed with, and 4) Acura so hard-coded the ECU that while you have the MOST MODDED ACCORD ENGINE IN HISTORY at your feet, you can do absolutely NOTHING with it. No chip/re-tune, no S/C, no turbo - NOTHING. The tranny can handle massive power, as can the motor - but NO. I do like the reliability and utility. Have had two coil packs fail. That's it. Final word: really drive it prior to buying it - I would have taken a pass on it if I had spent more time behind the wheel prior.

ma with the m3 and dad with the soon to be riced out acura wagon pulling up at car meets

5:09 Look at the tach what happened there?

LS Swap it

"maintained very well" handbrake lever is almost aiming an the ceiling. 😂😂 Something is here wrong with the handbrake.

not much torque steer = not much power lol

I dont understand, why do he talk to this video?

In America haha. In the US brother not America