Acura CSX Type-S 2008

By Benjamin Cyr

Road-test liked:

• the excellent manoeuvrability and the light weight make for a tight ride;
• accelerations are excellent (when the tachometer stays in the optimum range);
• the smooth short-shifting manual transmission;
• the beautiful lay-out of the interior and the quality materials;
• the level of standard features;
• the moderate fuel consumption (in spite of the obligatory ‘super’)

Road-test disliked:

•  a very high interior noise level, especially when the i-VTEC kicks in at about 6000 revs/pm;
• the weak torque forces one to gear up or jockey the lever to get at that extra power;
• the suspension’s rigidity irritates when negotiating our often bumpy roads;
• the sensation of either wanting or having to floor the vehicle, even in the city;
• a rather over-priced  compact.

Very few alternatives

Truly, the CSX Type-S is practically the only vehicle in this price range which offers roominess, luxury, excellent performance, a complete standard features package, a finish beyond reproach and unbeatable dependability. The only possible alternatives  would be the four-door Volkswagen GTI that ships with less features but offers  more balanced  handling, and the Volvo C30 T5 because of its exceptional look, disregarding the poor rear seating.

Technicals Informations (CSX Type-S)

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