RDX Engine vs. TL-S
09-13-2006, 07:23 PM
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RDX Engine vs. TL-S
Ran across this brief overview of the new Acura TL Type S...a sweet looking car (Acura's best so far in terms of looks IMO). Here's a little tidbit that caught my attention:
"The Acura TL Type-S gets a 3.5-liter V6 good for 286 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 256 lb.-ft. torque at 5,000 rpm."
I've only recently become a car enthusiast so I could totally be off here. ...but my question is, how come this engine didn't show up in the RDX?? Wouldn't it make more sense for the "sporty sedan" to have the turbo engine and the powerful V6 in the larger SUV? And looking at the specs, this V6 that can deliver just as much torque and is probably a lot smoother. Estimated MPG is the same for city driving.
Oh, and as a sidenote, it doesn't look like the Type S has memory seats, power passenger seat, or auto-dim mirror either. I'm seeing a trend among Acura newly launched cars.
Autobytel.com Acura TL-S Preview
"The Acura TL Type-S gets a 3.5-liter V6 good for 286 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 256 lb.-ft. torque at 5,000 rpm."
I've only recently become a car enthusiast so I could totally be off here. ...but my question is, how come this engine didn't show up in the RDX?? Wouldn't it make more sense for the "sporty sedan" to have the turbo engine and the powerful V6 in the larger SUV? And looking at the specs, this V6 that can deliver just as much torque and is probably a lot smoother. Estimated MPG is the same for city driving.
Oh, and as a sidenote, it doesn't look like the Type S has memory seats, power passenger seat, or auto-dim mirror either. I'm seeing a trend among Acura newly launched cars.
Autobytel.com Acura TL-S Preview
09-13-2006, 08:09 PM
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No V-6 in RDX to:
- better differentiate it from the MDX
- help weight distribution
- blah, blah, look around the forums. . . this thread doesn't address anything that hasn't been previously beaten to death
- better differentiate it from the MDX
- help weight distribution
- blah, blah, look around the forums. . . this thread doesn't address anything that hasn't been previously beaten to death
09-13-2006, 08:28 PM
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another chip into the 'differentiate' pile.
the top of the line MDX already gets the 6, and now a bump up in power in the '07 model. they dont want each segment cutting into one another's sales. besides, the turbo 4's in our rdx do the job quite well
the top of the line MDX already gets the 6, and now a bump up in power in the '07 model. they dont want each segment cutting into one another's sales. besides, the turbo 4's in our rdx do the job quite well
09-13-2006, 09:56 PM
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Engineering Features
* 3.2-liter, 258 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC(R) 6-cylinder engine (TL)
* 3.5-liter, 286 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC(R) 6-cylinder engine (TL Type-S)
* VTEC (TM) - Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
* CARB LEV II ULEV / EPA Tier-2, Bin-5 Emission Certification
* TL
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
* TL Type-S
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
and F1-Style(R) paddle shifters or a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with limited slip differential
* Drive-by-Wire Throttle System (TM)
* Independent double-wishbone front suspension
* Multi-link independent rear suspension
* Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion steering
* 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
* Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
* Brake Assist
* 17-inch cast-aluminum alloy wheels with 235/45R17 93W All-Season high-performance tires
* 17-inch cast-aluminum alloy wheels with 235/45R17 93W high-performance summer tires (available on TL Type-S only)
Safety And Security Features
* Dual-stage, dual-threshold front air bags (SRS)
* Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (ODS)
* Side curtain airbags
* 3-point height-adjustable seat belts with load limiters and pre-tensioners (front)
* 3-point seat belts (rear)
* 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
* Vehicle Stability Assist(R) (VSA(R)) with Traction Control System (TCS)
* Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights (high and low beams)
Safety And Security Features
* Bumper-Integrated fog lights
* Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators
* LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child-seat mounting system
* Impact-absorbing crumple zones (front and rear)
* Theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer
* Rear-window defroster with timer
* Front-side window defoggers
* Side-impact door beams
* Emergency trunk opener
* Mirror-integrated LED directional signals, brake lights, side marker lights and Center High Mount Stop Light
* Collapsible steering column
* Breakaway inside rearview mirror
* Automatic day/night rearview mirror
* Child-proof rear door locks
* 277-degree all-around visibility
Exterior Features
* Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
* Heated outside mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down and integrated directional signals
* 17 inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels
* Auto-on/off headlights
* Galvanized body panels
* Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers
* Integrated dual-outlet exhaust
Interior Features
Seating And Trim
* Sport seats with perforated leather-trimmed interior
* 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar support
* Front passenger's 4-way power seat
* Heated front seats
* Front center console with adjustable armrest dual-level storage and coin holders
* Rear seat armrest with locking trunk pass-through
* Aluminum with simulated wood-grained console and door trim (TL)
* Aluminum with carbon-fiber look console and door trim (Type-S)
Comfort And Convenience
* Dual-zone dual-mode automatic climate control with air filtration (GPS-linked, solar-sensing w/ Navi)
* Rear passenger ventilation controls
* Cruise control
* Power windows with driver and front passenger's auto-up/down, auto-reverse and key-off operation
* Remote entry system with Acura personalized settings for driver's seat, outside mirrors, climate control,
select audio settings and more
* Remote-and driver's door lock-operated windows-open function
* Steering wheel-mounted controls (cruise control, audio, phone, multi-information display and available voice recognition)
* HomeLink(R) programmable transmitter
* Tilt and telescoping steering column
* Overhead map lights
* Ambient cabin lighting
* Cargo area lighting
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel
* Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
* Beverage holders (front and rear)
* Front-door storage compartments with sunglass holders
* Seatback pockets
* Aluminum threshold garnish
* Carpeted floor mats
* Remote Trunk Release
* Cargo net
* Driver's and passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors and driver's side card holder
* 12-volt power outlets (front and center console)
* LED backlit gauges with progressive illumination
* Multi-information display (MID)
* Maintenance Minder(TM) system
* Exterior temperature indicator
* Illuminated ignition, power-window and door-lock switches, steering wheel controls and overhead controls
* Acura/ELS Surround(TM) Premium 8-speaker Sound System with 6-disc CD, DVD-Audio, DTS(R) and Dolby(R) Pro Logic(R) II AM/FM tuner and Dolby cassette
* Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) and rearview camera AND Zagat Survey(R) reviews and Ratings (optional on TL/standard on TL Type-S)
* AcuraLink(TM) satellite communication system with real-time traffic (with navigation system)
* XM(R) Satellite radio
* HandsFreeLink(R) wireless telephone interface with phonebook exchange
* Speed-sensitive volume control (SVC)
* MP3 & WMA Playback
Type-S Exlusive Features
* 3.5-liter, 286 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC(R) 6-cylinder engine
* Exclusive 10-spoke, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
* Sport-tuned suspension
* Four-piston Brembo brakes
* Black chrome exterior trim
* Wider side sills
* Exclusive front and rear fascia
* Exclusive headlight, taillight and side marker treatments
* Three-spoke steering wheel
* Aluminum carbon-fiber look trim and contrast stitching on doors, seats and steering wheel
* High-performance seats with increased lateral support and Type-S logo embossed on headrest
* Gauges featuring "spun-metal" look with laser-etched numerals
* Standard Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System(TM)
* Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
* Ambient cabin lighting (Red)
* Stainless steel sport pedals
* Integrated quad-outlet sport exhaust
* Rear Type-S badging
* 3.2-liter, 258 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC(R) 6-cylinder engine (TL)
* 3.5-liter, 286 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC(R) 6-cylinder engine (TL Type-S)
* VTEC (TM) - Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
* CARB LEV II ULEV / EPA Tier-2, Bin-5 Emission Certification
* TL
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
* TL Type-S
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
and F1-Style(R) paddle shifters or a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with limited slip differential
* Drive-by-Wire Throttle System (TM)
* Independent double-wishbone front suspension
* Multi-link independent rear suspension
* Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion steering
* 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
* Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
* Brake Assist
* 17-inch cast-aluminum alloy wheels with 235/45R17 93W All-Season high-performance tires
* 17-inch cast-aluminum alloy wheels with 235/45R17 93W high-performance summer tires (available on TL Type-S only)
Safety And Security Features
* Dual-stage, dual-threshold front air bags (SRS)
* Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (ODS)
* Side curtain airbags
* 3-point height-adjustable seat belts with load limiters and pre-tensioners (front)
* 3-point seat belts (rear)
* 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
* Vehicle Stability Assist(R) (VSA(R)) with Traction Control System (TCS)
* Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights (high and low beams)
Safety And Security Features
* Bumper-Integrated fog lights
* Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators
* LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child-seat mounting system
* Impact-absorbing crumple zones (front and rear)
* Theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer
* Rear-window defroster with timer
* Front-side window defoggers
* Side-impact door beams
* Emergency trunk opener
* Mirror-integrated LED directional signals, brake lights, side marker lights and Center High Mount Stop Light
* Collapsible steering column
* Breakaway inside rearview mirror
* Automatic day/night rearview mirror
* Child-proof rear door locks
* 277-degree all-around visibility
Exterior Features
* Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
* Heated outside mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down and integrated directional signals
* 17 inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels
* Auto-on/off headlights
* Galvanized body panels
* Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers
* Integrated dual-outlet exhaust
Interior Features
Seating And Trim
* Sport seats with perforated leather-trimmed interior
* 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar support
* Front passenger's 4-way power seat
* Heated front seats
* Front center console with adjustable armrest dual-level storage and coin holders
* Rear seat armrest with locking trunk pass-through
* Aluminum with simulated wood-grained console and door trim (TL)
* Aluminum with carbon-fiber look console and door trim (Type-S)
Comfort And Convenience
* Dual-zone dual-mode automatic climate control with air filtration (GPS-linked, solar-sensing w/ Navi)
* Rear passenger ventilation controls
* Cruise control
* Power windows with driver and front passenger's auto-up/down, auto-reverse and key-off operation
* Remote entry system with Acura personalized settings for driver's seat, outside mirrors, climate control,
select audio settings and more
* Remote-and driver's door lock-operated windows-open function
* Steering wheel-mounted controls (cruise control, audio, phone, multi-information display and available voice recognition)
* HomeLink(R) programmable transmitter
* Tilt and telescoping steering column
* Overhead map lights
* Ambient cabin lighting
* Cargo area lighting
* Leather-wrapped steering wheel
* Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
* Beverage holders (front and rear)
* Front-door storage compartments with sunglass holders
* Seatback pockets
* Aluminum threshold garnish
* Carpeted floor mats
* Remote Trunk Release
* Cargo net
* Driver's and passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors and driver's side card holder
* 12-volt power outlets (front and center console)
* LED backlit gauges with progressive illumination
* Multi-information display (MID)
* Maintenance Minder(TM) system
* Exterior temperature indicator
* Illuminated ignition, power-window and door-lock switches, steering wheel controls and overhead controls
* Acura/ELS Surround(TM) Premium 8-speaker Sound System with 6-disc CD, DVD-Audio, DTS(R) and Dolby(R) Pro Logic(R) II AM/FM tuner and Dolby cassette
* Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) and rearview camera AND Zagat Survey(R) reviews and Ratings (optional on TL/standard on TL Type-S)
* AcuraLink(TM) satellite communication system with real-time traffic (with navigation system)
* XM(R) Satellite radio
* HandsFreeLink(R) wireless telephone interface with phonebook exchange
* Speed-sensitive volume control (SVC)
* MP3 & WMA Playback
Type-S Exlusive Features
* 3.5-liter, 286 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC(R) 6-cylinder engine
* Exclusive 10-spoke, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
* Sport-tuned suspension
* Four-piston Brembo brakes
* Black chrome exterior trim
* Wider side sills
* Exclusive front and rear fascia
* Exclusive headlight, taillight and side marker treatments
* Three-spoke steering wheel
* Aluminum carbon-fiber look trim and contrast stitching on doors, seats and steering wheel
* High-performance seats with increased lateral support and Type-S logo embossed on headrest
* Gauges featuring "spun-metal" look with laser-etched numerals
* Standard Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System(TM)
* Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
* Ambient cabin lighting (Red)
* Stainless steel sport pedals
* Integrated quad-outlet sport exhaust
* Rear Type-S badging
I wouldn't mind a 3.0/3.2L V6 option on the RDX..still different from the 3.7L MDX, but the weight and power would not match the T4. Ultimately they didn't want to put a V6 in the RDX, so that's that.
09-14-2006, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by unlemming
I wouldn't mind a 3.0/3.2L V6 option on the RDX..still different from the 3.7L MDX, but the weight and power would not match the T4. Ultimately they didn't want to put a V6 in the RDX, so that's that.
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