2013 Acura TSX WAGON - POV Test Drive by Tedward (Binaural Audio)

[@TheTopher]

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.

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

Yes. Very impressive how well built Japanese vehicles are. This is how every car should feel.

[@irzaidm292]

@PeePee2000 Infiniti = Nissan? 🤔 Acura = Honda,Lexus = Toyota. Lincoln = Ford.

[@trashrabbit69]

Truth! I have a 2012 TL SH-AWD with nearly 180k. Even against the terrible WI rural roads the thing stays together like no other. Only two small rattles I can find, and one of them I can fix by just pressing on the sun visor a little bit. More than capable of having fun on twisty back roads, but a really good cruiser otherwise. Just wish the mileage was a bit better lol.

[@ryannitoi2993]

@@irzaidm292 yeah but infinity is the Acura equivalent

[@brichpmr]

It would be cool for you to do a followup video with the ELS stereo in your Dad's Tech Wagon. By the way, the head unit is by Alpine, while the stereo in my base wagon is by Panasonic.

[@LarryCook1960]

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

[@brichpmr]

Regarding the OEM battery, I replaced mine with the AAA 51R version, and it cranks far better than the OEM battery....especially in cold weather. This wagon is some of the best old school work by Honda in years.

[@thechillguyn862]

Imagine pulling up in a car meet with one of these

[@bosccoh]

TheChillGuyNate you’d be so popular there haha

[@patrickboyd3364]

Well it would be different.

[@chroospen]

I've done it and got a few looks and thumbs up

[@josuecastro64]

I get a lot of looks. People get so confused cause half don’t know what it is or didnt know it exists lol people love it though. Low and slow 👌🏽

[@brichpmr]

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!

[@Consolethumbs]

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

[@ash318i]

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

[@1GTASANANDREASCJ]

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.

[@vipermoon_]

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

[@RealNameNeverUsed]

Topher must've taught him very well.

[@musicalmcs8706]

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!

[@paulbennett7757]

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

[@whomst7125]

Still have it after 2 years?

[@brianlee4629]

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

[@joshuarivera3617]

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

[@NBPT428]

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 #@#@

[@brichpmr]

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.

[@clover7359]

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.

[@V1ralB1ack]

I think he wanted the v6. It doesn't make much sense having a wagon with no 6 cylinder option I mean you could fit 5 people and their stuff in it... But you won't be able to drive it comfortably...

[@brichpmr]

@@V1ralB1ack Weight distribution is better with the K24 however.

[@ScottMerrihew]

I’ve owned one for 2 years and wish it had more power or better gearing every time I drive. It’s just too heavy for hills.

[@oliss10]

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

[@alph4man]

I'm always laughing hard when those americans say that every single car that makes less than 170hp is either slow or underpowered haha we be cryin here in europe with our underpowered slow and dangerous manual diesels hehe

[@benjaminsmith2287]

American perspective. 350 hp is just average in America.

[@chinchy111]

@@alph4man yeah here in america if it has less than 800hp its slow

[@cwdgoff]

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.

[@ciello___8307]

You should testdrive the new RDX. Really nice car

[@jacobcutrer]

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

[@jessegamingtv2146]

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.

[@brichpmr]

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

[@05Forenza]

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

[@thechief043]

Still kinda want one of these.

[@AlexIsUber]

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

[@thevontelproject]

Tedward really our here roasting his Dad tho 😂🤦

[@19890427]

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

[@splewy]

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.

[@Darylrb1983]

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

[@jacobyo99]

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

[@Blank00]

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.

[@gilarellano133]

wrong

[@xnopyt13]

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

[@noahmcclure2515]

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

[@La-yt1wr]

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

[@benjaminsmith2287]

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

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

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.

[@ciello___8307]

I don't know what you're expecting. Its not a V6. . . Its perfectly fine for daily driving or cruising a canyon . And if you want to go fast, just step on it

[@rravoc2889]

one of the only cars that matter, period.

[@MrCarGuy]

Make Acura Great Again. Wagons 2020.

[@manbearpigsuncle]

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

[@briana3695]

where can I find a "k23"?

[@manbearpigsuncle]

Brian Alvarez they only came in the 07-12 acura rdx

[@mattclark1278]

Better call - (guy who owns the under-powered wagon)

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

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.

[@A_n_u_l_u]

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. :-)

[@jbm0866]

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)

[@YocoWheelin]

Has a nice top end.

[@stvsal57]

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

[@jacobyo99]

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

[@GXLDFISHYT]

You deserve more subscribers!

[@aspecreviews]

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

[@mohamedyoussef5984]

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

[@windingroadmagazine]

Tedward just made a video on his channel Tedward Drives about the perfect POV setup. Check it out!

[@jackvidolin8260]

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.

[@ericksanchez7787]

My guess is that he puts a go pro around his head like a strap

[@A_guan]

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

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

Get the Maxima 2016-2020..... Lots of power great handling looks amazing

[@TheDeviousLight]

@@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware Nissans are trash bro. Their CVTs fail 90% of the time

[@1GTASANANDREASCJ]

Their handling is better than any civic hatch. OK, it is heavier but really fun to drive.

[@NewJerseyPhiladelphiaDelaware]

@@TheDeviousLight Nissan doesn't have CVT trans problems in the Maxima. You will be hard pressed to find complaints of failure. The Only cars with a problematic CVT are Sentras and Altimas from 2013-2015

[@chriskonte1909]

If it's used and low mileage, a Stinger can give you a lotta fun. But idk maybe you'll like the ASX better..I'm a European so I can't relate :D but you Americans always seem so weird. You want something sporty but don't want a manual, you complain about power have like 200hp in a midsize sedan and can't drive faster than 70mi. you like good handling cars but refuse to even try a subcompact car.. Maybe I got this completly wrong but you know that's what I heard about you.

[@keiserious]

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.

[@knipsi22]

It's not. It has the performance high lobe profile vtec but only on the intake. So you could say it's something in between.

[@keiserious]

@@knipsi22 the k24 in the 9th gen Si is the high performance version with vtec on one side and out performs the k20 and k24a2...

[@knipsi22]

@@keiserious I don't know about that. Which k is in the si? The TSX has the k24z3. I'm saying it's something in between cause it has the agressive cam profile, not the economical. But only on the intake cam.

[@keiserious]

@@knipsi22 8th Gen Si - k20Z3 9th Gen Si - k24Z7 1st Gen tsx - k24A2 2nd Gen tsx - k24Z3 The k20 and k24A2 are the superior and also interchangeable. The 9th Gen K24 and 2nd Gen tsx are similar after a deep dive. I’m not a fan of the 9th Gen Si.

[@AzenBerries]

Hoping to get one of these soon

[@noahmcclure2515]

5:09 Look at the tach what happened there?

[@holycross2]

let off the throttle and the transmission upshifted

[@mattclark1278]

Lumpy piece of shit power delivery from VTEC and lame-ass 5-speed torque converter in the tranny locking up. My tach drops and climbs with zero linearity thoughout the rev range - even when locked into a single gear.

[@briana3695]

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

[@briana3695]

@Michael Gonzalez awesome man I have tein coil overs on my tsx and lowered it about an inch. She rides like a champ, the chassis feels really rigid. I highly recommend good quality coil overs!

[@st_keeee]

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

[@JenaeRobertswx]

Very nice

[@mindspinn311]

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

[@Serg_Kumelov]

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

[@abrums2284]

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

[@davidbillingslea2720]

Same

[@midnightmystery544]

I akways loved these!

[@zeilagomesbarrosespindola9750]

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

[@hondaNewrond]

pelo o que eu entendi, essa Acura é do pai dele, e antes disso, tinha uma Jetta Variant TDI e esse tapete era dela. só colocou esse tapete dela ai

[@midnightmystery544]

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

[@birdworldist]

I want one badly.

[@nathandrake8320]

My 09 TSX still running strongk

[@emotiveDRIVE]

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

[@Blank00]

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

[@julio_nca3916]

nice car!!!

[@andrei12122]

you mean the youtube channel TheCarGuys?

[@tymclaughlin8651]

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

[@jtworksoncars6341]

It's pretty underpowered, I drive the sedan version with a manual. It feels very anemic under 3400 rpm.

[@sarabjotsingh1500]

When you turn.. you also tilt your head

[@mattclark1278]

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.

[@skriddle3]

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

[@kambo209]

The price of these cars actually gone up.

[@Cherry-iy4mw]

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

[@splkzyy]

Who else noticed the burble in the exhaust?

[@rravoc2889]

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

[@windingroadmagazine]

Tedward assured us he’d give us a night drive soon

[@Jxoee]

Austinnokay hi Austin

[@rravoc2889]

HI JOE

[@rravoc2889]

@@windingroadmagazine How soon is soon?

[@patrickboyd3364]

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

[@chroospen]

I know of one guy in Florida that's got a jswapped, turboed, awd example

[@LatecoBraxatoris]

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

[@lordmeme_]

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

[@brunoeustaquio2059]

Brasil

[@1GTASANANDREASCJ]

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

[@asdrakon2694]

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

[@mrfandude1235]

Inverno what?

[@lordmeme_]

LS Swap it

[@briana3695]

Why lol, it has a k24 in it. Just youtube the word k24. It's a legendary engine.

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍🧡

[@mattclark1278]

not much torque steer = not much power lol

[@evervalle5101]

In America haha. In the US brother not America