Acura CSX

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Acura CSX
Manufacturer	Acura
Parent company	Honda
Also called	Honda Civic
Production	2006–present
Assembly	Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Predecessor	Acura EL
Class	Entry-level luxury car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	2.0 L K20Z2 I4 2.0 L K20Z3 I4 (Type-S)
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual (Type-S)
Wheelbase	2700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4544 mm (178.9 in)
Width	1752 mm (69 in)
Height	1435 mm (56.5 in)
Fuel capacity	50 L (13 US gal/11 imp gal)
Related	Honda Civic Acura RSX Honda CR-V Honda Element

2007 Acura CSX Type-S. Note the car door handles look similar to the Honda Civic with standard lining, not the Acura CSX, which has chrome lining over it.

The Acura CSX is an Acura badged version of the Japanese 8th generation Honda Civic that replaces the Acura EL as Acura's entry-level luxury car. It is essentially a luxury version of the Honda Civic, with extra length added to it. It is only available in Canada. Like the EL, it is built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. The CSX went on sale in November 2005 as a 2006 model. The CSX is the first Acura model with two predecessors, since the CSX's predecessors were the Integra sedan (1986-1996) and the EL (1997-2005).

The CSX also carries over features from the JDM Civic, most notably the 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC engine rated at 155 hp (116 kW) @ 6000 rpm and 139 ft·lbf (188 N·m) @ 4500 rpm. Also carried over from the JDM Civic are the front and rear fascias and the steering wheel (also used in the USDM Civic Si and Euro Civic). Other features include paddle shifters as an option for automatic transmission models, leather interior, heated front seats, interior illumination (ignition lock, driver's power window and mirror switches, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, glove compartment, ambient), optional navigation system on the Technology package, integrated turn signals in power door mirrors, high-intensity discharge headlights on the Technology model.

The resulting car is 62 kg (140 lb) to 88 kg (190 lb) heavier than the Civic EX sedan, with fuel consumption raised to 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg–U.S. / 32 mpg–imp) city, 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg–U.S. / 44 mpg–imp) highway for manual model; and 9.5 L/100 km (25 mpg–U.S. / 30 mpg–imp) city, 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg–U.S. / 43 mpg–imp) highway for automatic model.

Note: The CD player is housed under the flip down screen with the navigation system.

In 2007, Automatic transmission, digital audio card reader are only offered with Navigation package.

For 2008, leather interior with heated front seats, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and vehicle stability assist (VSA) with traction control are now standard on the base model, the six-disc CD changer has been abolished, the Premium package was renamed the Technology package and XM Satellite Radio (with body-colored roof antenna) was added as an option on the Technology package.

[edit] Type-S

The Type-S variant debuted as a 2007 model and uses the identical drivetrain found in the US and Canadian market 2006+ Honda Civic Si which consists of a 2.0L, 197 horsepower (147 kW) i-VTEC engine (K20Z3), 6-speed manual transmission and helical limited-slip differential. The "sport-tuned" suspension is identical to the US-only 2007+ Honda Civic Si sedan with stiffer springs, firmer damping and thicker stabilizer bars compared to the regular CSX and is supported on 215/45R17 all-season tires. Unlike the Canadian market Civic Si coupe, the CSX Type-S employs Honda's version of traction control (Vehicle Stability Assist, or VSA) and brake assist. Other amenities include 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, rear wing spoiler with integrated LED brake light, fog lights, bilingual navigation system, a 350-[watt]7-speaker audio system, digital audio card reader, Type-S badging and illuminated foot wells.

Fuel consumption is 10.2L city, 6.8L highway per 100 km with a recommendation of Premium (91+ octane) fuel.

The 2007 CSX Type-S went on sale on November 6, 2006 with an MSRP of $33,400 Canadian at the same time as the Acura TL Type-S.

[edit] Design

The CSX is not a rebadged JDM Honda Civic, rather Honda Japan chose the Canadian-designed CSX as the JDM Civic - meaning the JDM Civic is in fact a rebadged Acura.

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...contrary to a popular misconception, Acura Canada didn't merely re-badge a Japanese Civic with an Acura label, but rather designed the car from scratch, more or less, at which point it was adopted by Honda Japan, as its new Civic; Japanese buyers traditionally being more conservative than North Americans and/or Europeans when it comes to design. On another note, the CSX's unique side-view mirrors, which integrate an unorthodox triangular turn signal, may have first appeared on the Civic Hybrid but were originally designed for the compact Acura, and were only adopted by the Hybrid later on, in order to give the car a more modern, space-age character.[1]

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[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:

Acura CSX

• CSXWORLD.COM: The original Acura CSX forum
• CSXDriver: Acura CSX Drivers & Enthusiasts

• Club CSX/EL
• Auto123 review and design discussion
• Acura CSX official site
• News release of Acura CSX Type-S