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Acura CSX facelift, 2009 2.0 i 16V (157 Hp)
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Acura CSX:
The Acura CSX is Acura's subcompact executive car exclusively designed for the Canadian market and sold from 2006–2011 model years. Like the Acura EL, it was only available in Canada and built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. For the 2013 model year, the ILX was introduced as the CSX's replacement and is available in both the United States and Canada.
Honda chose the Canadian-designed CSX styling as the template for the Civic sold in the Japanese and international markets, instead of the opposite. The CSX uses the same chassis as the 2006–2011 North American market Honda Civic Sedan. Differentiating the Acura from its mainstream North American counterpart include a slightly longer nose with shaped headlamp clusters, a full-width lower air intake and a slight crease up the hood's centreline. At the rear, jewelled taillamps and the shaping of the trunk's sheet metal contrast the upscale-marketed CSX from the Civic....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift, 2009 Overview:
Acura CSX (facelift, 2009). With 188 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1290 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 i 16V (157 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With the same 157 Hp K20Z2 engine, the manual transmission variant offers a more engaging driving experience. While acceleration figures aren't provided, a manual typically allows for better utilization of the engine's power band, making it feel more spirited.
Fuel Economy
Expected to be marginally more fuel-efficient than the automatic in some driving conditions, though official figures are not differentiated. The K20Z2 remains a solid performer in terms of efficiency for its displacement.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Honda/Acura reliability and build quality
- • Refined interior with premium materials for its class
- • Responsive and efficient K20Z2 i-VTEC engine
- • Comfortable ride suitable for daily commuting
- • Strong safety record based on the Civic platform
Cons:
- • Exclusive to the Canadian market, limiting availability
- • Performance is adequate but not particularly exciting
- • Higher price point compared to its Honda Civic sibling
- • Styling might be considered conservative by some
- • Limited aftermarket support compared to the Civic Si
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(CSX: 2005 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Acura |
| Model: | CSX |
| Generation: | facelift, 2009 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i 16V (157 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 157 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 78.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 188 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K20Z2 [Same engine] More details about the engine K20Z2 |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Rear, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.2 kg/Hp, 121.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 145.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1290 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 340 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4544 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1752 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1499 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1528 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/55R16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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