• Acura calls its latest design theme “Keen Edge Dynamic” and says the goal was to “evoke both emotion and tension with a decisively sporty flair.”

• Acura thinks buyers of the 2009 TSX will be “extremely brand conscious and eclectic in their tastes” and says the car will be satisfying for “weekend snowboarding trips,” among other activities.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s engine makes five percent more torque than in the previous model.

• The 2009 Acura TSX can be equipped with a manual transmission, but choosing it restricts exterior and interior color choices to shades of white, gray, or black.

• The 2009 Acura TSX uses “inside frame rails” to help smooth the aerodynamics under the car for better fuel economy and reduced noise.

• The 2009 Acura TSX is equipped with electric steering.

• The 2009 Acura TSX is 3 inches wider and 2.4 inches longer than the car it replaced.

• The 2009 Acura TSX is equipped with a “Maintenance Minder” system that notifies the owner when it’s time for an oil change, tire rotation, and other services.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s right door mirror tilts down when the driver is reversing.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s trunk is wider and equipped with a lower liftover height than the previous model.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s center console includes a USB port, auxiliary input jack for portable music players, and a 12-volt power source.

• When an Apple iPod is connected to the USB port, the 2009 Acura TSX will charge the iPod while it’s playing.

• Acura says the 2009 TSX is equipped with 13 different storage areas, half of which are located within easy reach of the driver.

• The 2009 Acura TSX has a 12.6 cubic-foot trunk.

• To fold the rear seats for added cargo capacity, the 2009 Acura TSX is equipped with seatback releases in the trunk for added ease of use.

• Using the remote keyless entry fob, the 2009 Acura TSX’s windows and sunroof can be powered open for advance interior cooling on hot days.

• If the 2009 Acura TSX’s owner accidentally leaves the remote keyless entry fob in the trunk, the trunk will not lock until the remote is removed.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s windows and sunroof feature “pinch protection,” and will automatically reverse if they encounter an obstacle while closing.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s optional AcuraLink Real Time Traffic covers 76 major metropolitan markets and includes traffic re-routing guidance.

• Acura says the 2009 TSX’s available Acura/ELS Premium Surround Sound System was tuned by “legendary sound engineer” and Grammy Award winner, Elliot Scheiner.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s available Acura/ELS Premium Surround Sound System includes a Note function for the XM satellite radio, allowing 10 seconds of up to 30 different songs to be stored for later recall, such as when firing up iTunes to download some new music.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s optional Technology Package includes a climate control system with GPS-linked solar sensors that automatically compensate cabin temperature for sun intensity and location.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s available navigation system includes voice recognition technology that can respond to 600 commands to control the navigation, audio, and climate functions.

• When the available navigation system is ordered, the 2009 Acura TSX is equipped with Zagat Survey restaurant ratings and a free 90-day subscription to XM satellite radio with Real Time Traffic and Real Time Weather.

• The 2009 Acura TSX’s Real Time Traffic feature includes Traffic Rerouting if the system determines it can save the driver time by avoiding congestion.

• In combination with the 2009 Acura TSX’s Bluetooth hands-free cell phone technology, the car can dial a restaurant found in its Zagat Survey directory to make reservations, and can then program the address as a destination on the navigation system.

• Every 2009 Acura TSX includes a 4-year/50,000-mile bumper to bumper warranty with Acura Total Luxury Care, which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service, trip routing, and other functions.

• With AcuraLink, the 2009 TSX owner can review a guide to the car’s features, make service appointments, get in contact with the closest dealer, and download vehicle diagnostic information from a dealer.

• Every 2009 Acura TSX includes a 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty.