Acura TSX Sport Wagon -The Unicorn Honda You NEED To Drive! (POV Binaural Audio) 

There's one in my neighborhood that always catches me off guard 😂

I have one as a daily driver and love it to death! Nearly 530k miles on the original motor and transmission.

Proud owner of a manual sedan. I bought the car 6 months ago while in the market for a GTI. After driving both, there was just something about the "hondaness" that won me over. This is also my first manual car and the 6-speed/k24 combination has been a dream to learn with. The reverse wine sounds exactly like my Dad's old '96 civic :) Great car in any form!

Proud owner of a blue 2013 TSX wagon with 177k miles! Glad to see this car is getting some much needed love, it is truly a fantastic daily.

I currently have a 2011 TSX sedan, and I was extremely surprised with how much value you get with this car. The build quality is actually surprisingly nice and the k24 in it makes it quicker than most N/A 4 bangers, in sport with paddles you can rev it out even more and it will not upshift for you, get even more pull from it that way. And the handling dynamics, feels way sportier than I was expecting, I couldn’t be happier with it, it’s been a great reliable daily with a bunch of added bonuses that make it really enjoyable.

There's just something about driving Hondas that's so satisfying. Thank you for showing a "normal car" today, it's a nice change of pace. Also, yes! My neighbors had a CRV growing up and I always enjoyed the whine in reverse lol

Fun fact about (non-CVT, non-DCT, non-10 speed) Honda automatics...the internals are built exactly like a manual, which is why it sounds like one in reverse.

My friend has one, he got rid of his GTI for one. I drove it around the block at his request once during a photoshoot and it did have that modern Honda feel to me. I like it for sure. Any time I see a TSX now, I always try to see the rear to see if it's a wagon. Makes me so happy when it is a wagon

This car is a blast. My wife and I owned a 2013 TSX Sedan and just sold it a few years ago. It handled so well and drove so smoothly. Loved the sound system.

When dad finally let's you drive his wagon lol 😄

Proud owner of a TSX wagon with 87k. These car do hold their value and is Definitely a rare car . Road noise is from the winter tires. I recently changed from winter tires to daily all weather tires and the cars is quiet.

NA 4 cylinders don’t suck! Big reason why I love my Mazda3 so much, especially with a manual! Power delivery is so much nicer and more responsive than a 1.5/1.6T

I had a 2010 TSX 6mt for 6 years. It wasn't fast at all, but the combination of sound, handling, rev happiness makes it one of the most engaging driving experiences I've ever had. The car loves to be revved out!

I drive a 3.5 v6 TL, and you’re absolutely right about the J35. Wonderful engine, and I love the car. Only engine mod I’ve done is an intake for sound purposes and it sings.

In theory, It wouldn't be too hard to do a v6-6mt swap since the accord of the same generation has that as an option. If you did that (and maybe a turbo if you're insane) it would be so sweet

Tedward described my reasoning for buying a TSX Wagon so accurately. I am an enthusiast that needs the daily driver who needs the space who needs the practicality but doesn't want the boredom of a boring vehicle

My dad has the sedan version of this car! It’s a fun drive even if the 5 speed auto kind of neuters the K24

Your dad has a great taste.

proud owner of a 2010 tech package sedan 200k miles strong and feels great. just wanted to point out it wont upshift for you or downshift when its in "sport" mode if you dont touch the paddles in sport mode it will just drive 1 gear under (instead of 5 for the highway itll be in 4 & so forth)

This is why I’m a Honda/Acura guy. They’re good cars made for people who focus on the driving aspects of cars.

Hell yeah! I've been wanting this review since I saw it on your driveway!

I know that you usually put the cars you POV drive through their paces, but there is just something so "I'm 16 and this is my dad's car" about this video and I LOVE it HAHA! Don't tell my parents-- but I drive every car they've ever owned like this! 🤣

This would be the perfect daily/car to share with a spouse who can’t drive a manual. Thanks, Tedward for getting this out. Myself and others have been requesting this one and glad to see you’re receptive!

I’ve been waiting for this day for soooo long. I always see it in the background in the videos

Bought a 6 speed manual sedan about 7ish months ago for my first car, bought it for 2k AUD, its been brilliant to drive and so far is yet to let me down. First Honda I've ever driven, and its excellent. 250k kilometers (155k miles) and have had absolutely zero issues with it.

Was looking for one of these before finding an manual I30. I love the way these look and I would still like to have one should another chance appear. Great Vid Tedward! -Luis

I recently traded my old car for an old tsx and couldn’t be happier, that 205 hp feels perfect for windy road driving and keeps me from getting some tickets on the highway lol

I loved the dichotomy of the RSX, Civic, TSX, and Accord of older Honda’s and Acura’s. So much love and reliability

Proud owner (and rallycrosser) of the TSX wagon, made a review on it myself and you hit a lot of the same notes. Great fuel economy/throttle response, joyful handling, and remarkable practicality. Fun fact: you can fit a full size spare under the trunk.

After looking for one for years I found one that was a trade in. 2013 wagon with 60k miles. Bought it on the first day they listed it because I knew it would get swept up quick. The K24 is a great engine for fun reliability. And I can rev it all the way out in manual mode. I’m in love. Her name is Meg thee wagon. Cause she got a fat ass. Love seeing all the wagon love!

Awesome vid man! 🔥

2010 J35 V6 TSX 5AT owner checking in and supporting the attention being brought to the wonderful TSX!

ITS BACK AGAIN! I love this car!

More wagons! Can’t get enough of them.

Glad to see that excellent taste in cars runs in the family!

I own this car as a daily and for traveling for work and it's by far one of the most well-built cars I've ever driven. It has 200k on the clock now, and minus the sunroof, everything still works in this car. It gets better than advertised fuel mileage, lots of utility, doesn't feel underpowered despite its weight. I could go on about this car, it's just a shame Honda/Acura didn't do more to make this successful for the masses.

Wagon Geng geng! Love that you did a video on my Car 💜 you never see anyone talk about these “Honda unicorns”

Yeah the wagons look very very good!! I drive the TSX 4 Door variant with the 6 Speed on the K24 and its a fun car to drive and its very comfy and luxurious inside. Excellent find.

I had a first gen TSX (2006) with the 6 speed manual. What a phenomenal vehicle. Great build quality, decent performance, reliability and comfort. Plus, it made me look back at it every time I got out of it. I ended up selling it after dailying it for a year (bought it with 123k miles, sold it with 145k miles. I had literally 0 problems). That car is my biggest regret of selling! It's even still my profile pic on here and I haven't owned it for about 4 years now.

I love the straight cut reverse sound in my 08 Civic Si, people will look at my car so weirdly sometimes when I reverse because of how noticeable it is

7:57 Yeah I have a 2005 Acura TL 5AT as my daily (also is my first car) and I have driven my Dad's 2020 Civic here and there and all I can say is that these Hondas are 100% made by people who like to drive. I can 100% relate to this video

My mom has a black sport wagon! She has dailied it for years and it’s served our family well.

I saw one of these a few weeks ago, it was difficult to catch up with them to ID the car. Was shocked to learn it was so old- looks new.

I love this wagon, just the perfect daily driver if you want comfort, space and a fun to drive car. The chassis and engine are excellent, even the automatic is solid. I have 2 2006 TSX's, both manuals, 1 is my driver, solid with 240k, the other is low mile, clean and my toy/summer fun car. I love the gen1TSX, but the gen 2 is excellent

I’m an Acura tech and the people who own these love them and they’ll probably never sell them. If they made them awd with a manual transmission I think they would have sold so many cars.

I have had mine for 4 years and love it ! It’s not stock and I plan on doing a CT supercharger on it but with just a tune its nice !

tsx's are amazing to drive. I have a 2005 tsx with 300k kms with the 6 speed manual

I got the same wagon but with full black leather interior. Daily for three years. Best car I’ve ever owned

bro ive been waiting for u to cover this car

The gauges remind me of the ones in volvo s60r from like 2004

The Tedward sticker is like a marker : Ted was here. Conquered territory; a notch in the belt.

I seriously considered one a couple of years ago (as an Accord version in Europe). Unfortunately, I wasn't able to source the right spec (full options + light interior) and they are now rather old by my wife standards. So I ended up in an S60 while I really wanted a V60. That's life. Nice comprehensive review as always, Tedward!

Was on my way to look at a Dodge Magnum when I got a call from my friend at a dealership that got one of these in stock. Bought it up instantly, I've always been a fan of Honda and always wanted a wagon for practicality. 140k miles, black with black leather seats, a massive amount of tint and a muffler delete. The exhaust is held up with a coat hanger but I'm gonna make this my forever car ❤

I drive a 2012 auto TSX with the K24. Best car I've ever driven. In spite of it being an auto, I find that the transmission works very well with the engine. The car handles lovely, and I will keep it at least another ten years!

Love my 07 TSX That K24 is amazing !

I have a 2004 tsx with almost 300.000 miles and it dives like a champ 😊 good cars 🚙

6:42 That Traverse backing out made me clench phew

Just bought a 2010 4cyl auto to replace my 2001 CRV. Wanted something decently nice, decently quick, and decently economical. This car is a perfect middle ground between performance and luxury at a great price. I opted to get one with the tech package and spent $9300 for one in great condition with 137k miles. Best purchase ever and it’s still gonna be dead reliable and easy to work on.

Always wanted one of these but opted for an older V70 with the great I5 instead. Wagons are the best!

I love wagons so much, my dream garage for sure contains a CTS-V wagon with the six-speed… I wouldn’t mind a c6 rs6 avant either ;)

Got me a manual sedan that now has 202,000 miles and that thing still rips! So much fun as a daily driver and the manual does make it feel a lot spicier on the throttle. I drive the wheels off that car most days and it could not be more reliable if you change the oil!!

this is awesome wagon!

I literally just watched your review last week on the winding road magazine channel, knew I heard this story about it being your dad's car before haha

I have a second generation TL, I absolutely love the thing.

Got a '12 SH-AWD TL and I've loved it ever since. Great power, great handling, decent fuel economy for a 300-hp V6 of the era, all a really nice package. Got nearly 185k on the clock and apart from... a major engine rebuild due to the previous owner not keeping their oil level in check, this thing hasn't skipped a beat. Only wish it had a heated steering wheel, and the damn windshield/roof trim to not fall apart and whip rubber linings on my car at speed. PSA for those wanting a 4G TL with the SH-AWD. Ask for oil levels. These V6s have had issues with oil consumption and leaks for a long time now, and since they're getting round that age where people just pick these up without giving a shit, you can be in for a real ride if you're not careful. Even being the second owner buying this thing from a rich dude in Chicago who generally kept maintenance up with gusto, even they didn't factor in how driving with a low level even for a couple minutes can cause serious damage. Be careful out there.

10:25 you have to put the transmission in sport and then use the paddle shifters to have full manual mode, you can hit and bang on the rev limiter with this, almost like an actual manual.

I had a 2012 wagon tech for 2 years and it was probably the best daily driver I’ll ever own. I recently traded it in for a 2012 gx460 and while the gx is a better overall vehicle. I still miss my wagon.

I've never seen an Acura wagon, cool. My dad's car is a 2010 Accord with this awesome K24 engine, 2.4L 4Cyl but with 190 horsepower. It's not as fuel efficient as I'd like but it accelerates surprisingly strong when you wring it out as you said... V-TEC! The auto transmission is good majority of the time but sometimes it bogs down as it's trying to stay fuel efficient- you explained it well in the vid. It's surprisingly more sport tuned than luxury tuned as you also said- great handling, tight suspension but a little harsh on the bumps. My K24 has a shudder/rattle sound on cold start sometimes which Honda said is not an issue, but it's a common annoyance/occurance which many ppl reported but Honda doesn't ackowledge or offer a fix. Apparently it has to do w/ a "VTC Actuator" and the engine oil. Luckily there's been no problems with the engine or oil levels/quality over 200,000 kms driven.

Honda Automatics are basically manuals with automatic clutch packs on each gear. Theirs no planatary gear sets that's why you get the whine on reverse because it retaines the same reverse gear you'll find in a manual. The new Honda 10 speed is a planetary gearset they can handle alot more torque.

I own a 2012 TSX wagon with 80k miles on it. Love it.

You’ve just convinced me to buy my Dad’s 2013 Accord Euro instead of his ‘08 Lexus IS250. You’re right the 4 cyl VTEC is as good as a 6 in many ways. The Honda’s sell as a discount to Lexus in Australia yet they’re as well spec’d as Acura’s in the States. And the Lexus is actually pretty sluggish even with the V6. And with only about 30k km on the clock the Accord is basically as good as it drove out of the dealership.

I have the sedan version of the 2012 TSX tecnology with the 3.5 v6 j35 280hp and I love it ❤

Thanks for the v6 Honda shoutout 😁

I just got a 2010 Honda Accord Tourer 2.4 5AT because the 6MT ones are unicorns in Europe. I have seen a few manuals with the Type S package with just one with the Executive Business package (full leather electronic seats, sunroof, navi, backup camera, adaptive cruise, lane keep assist). It's a very comfy cruiser. Very different from my old 6MT CL9 Type S.

Those paddles are so smart. Shifting while turning the wheel may be less confusing in this.

That's a lovely family car right there

This is a really underrated but awesome wagon

for nearly 5 years I had a 2nd gen 09 tsx, vortex blue pearl with the same parchment leather interior, with the same tech package. I had the amazing 6spd. Best car I ever owned. Sold it with 365,000km or around 225k mi. No problems at all. Didn't burn oil. I was anal about upkeep though and did things well before their due dates. I cleaned my seats and scrubbed each inch of the seats once a year. I ended up getting a 3rd gen lexus IS and while it's great, I miss my manual every day. I also miss the fuel economy as I would regularly get 700km to a tank (premium) ~ 8.4l/100km. Don't even ask me about fuel economy now LMAO. If you are thinking about getting this car, it is a must have. Interior is nicely designed and appointed, comes with great features for its time, good on fuel, and reliable as heck - so much so I contemplated if the lexus could be as reliable as the Honda lmao. While not amazingly fast, it is more than fast enough for 90% of situations. The one thing that hindered this car (and all fwd cars) is being fwd. Absolute beast. I miss my old blue and hope she's serving her new owner well.

I noticed the textured right paddle shifter thing in my accord too. Thought it was a cool little detail

i’ve always thought these were super cool, especially w something wild like a turbo k24a or somethin

we had it with 6MT in europe. Last Accord for us tho... Amazing car in the top trim.

I own an 8th generation accord coupe, the tsx’s sibling, and the k24z3 in these cars bolt up with the k24z7 in the 9th gen si so what could be done is converting the wagon to a manual that comes with an lsd from the factory, add some power mods (RBC intake can be adapted to the engine, also the 9th gen si roots supercharger manifold if you’re crazy enough) and the wagon could be a proper canyon carver with the go to back it up.

I’ve seen maybe 3 of this in my life lol and I’m 21, I love the ELS sound system my 2013 Acura ILX Technology had it it was the BEST

You need to be in Sport mode to have full manual control. You can use the paddles in Drive, but you will be overridden within a few seconds if you don't shift. What I miss about these is that the computer actually lets you use first gear. On the newer 10 speed Acura models you have to hit the left paddle around 2000rpm while continuously on the throttle to "prevent" the upshift, and MAYBE it will let you hit about 4500 before it forces the shift to second gear (depending on traction). The TSX was the last Acura sedan that had SOMEWHAT of an analog sense of control, even with the automatic. You can rev match by blipping the throttle like you would on a true manual. They aren't fast cars, but they are fun and actually sound great. They actually did make the sedans available with both the J35 and a manual transmission, but it was either or, unfortunately. I believe sales would have interfered with the TL.

I have a 2010 sedan manual and it's a great daily. Have some parts that were exclusive to other countries that I put on, and while it definitely has some nice creature comforts, the US actually got the short end of the stick in terms of features and technology. Mine currently has 146k miles and still drives great. No real rattles or noises, even after going through being bagged for a bit. As long as you don't expect it to be fast it is actually surprising how peppy the 6MT can feel despite being underpowered. No issues around town or even merging on the highway, and the low power makes you want to ring it out often, which being a Honda is no sweat for it Also, I believe you need to keep it in Sport mode if you want it to not just automatically upshift by itself

I have a white Tsx wagon with 55k. I love it to pieces. Wish I knew it took premium only before buying 😂

OMG...TEDWARD. I own 2 TSX Wagons. My wife has an exact clone of your Dad's. 2013 white with beige interior and the Tech package. I have a 2012 base model in Basque Red....both under 100K miles. You are spot on with your critique. It is a great overall car and ironically I like it more and more as it is a classic analog Honda without all the nanny driving aids. Does your dad have Brembo's or did you paint the calipers?. I'm thrilled that you reviewed this car. Thank you!

Still looks good!

Have/love same color 2013 found when looking for one two years ago with 26,000 miles in like mew condition. 🖖

Proud owner of a '13 TSX SportWagon! Just bought mines earlier this year and I absolutely love it, only thing I don't like is the mpg I get

I want one of these wagons badly. Get a tune itll help a bit with acceleration and the throttle input. I didnt like my 13 tsx sedan at first especially in auto, but... i definitely learned to appreciate it. Long gears are great while on the highway but really take away from acceleration where as the 6 speed manual in the sedan does much better. Which id also love to experience. Also surprised at how well the paddles work

I love my Pontiac Vibe "Sport wagon!" I think wagons are a very well kept secret.

Have a friend with one of these and an S2000. Great Honda 2 car solution

Was in the market for a reliable and safe wagon and considered this, but ultimately bought a Prius v mostly because these are so rare

I have a 7th gen accord k24 and despite it being slow It’s a blast to drive. I also learned that the reverse whine is NORMAL?? I always thought something was up!?!

I got one ahahaha I love it 🧡💜

that interior kind of looks like the 2014 Honda Crv

I have a 2014 sedan and I love the car. I came from a 6 speed 8th gen civic si but I feel like more of an adult driving the tsx😂

I miss my TSX Sportwagon. Was rear ended and totaled right before we had our first baby. I fit a damn 65 inch tv in the trunk. Lol

My dad has a 2008 Accord Wagon with the 2.4, and it's a manual. He spent a year or so looking for those exact specs