It's Happening - TLX
12-19-2013 | 10:21 AM
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It's Happening - TLX
- Newly-named TLX will feature more dynamic and sporty proportions, two new advanced powertrains and a host of signature Acura technologies
- TSX to be discontinued as Acura creates clear hierarchy for luxury sedan lineup
In conjunction with the launch of the production TLX in the second half of next year, Acura will discontinue sales of the TSX model in 2014, as it moves to clarify its sedan lineup with a clear hierarchy of three distinct models – the entry luxury ILX, mid-size TLX sports sedan, and flagship RLX performance sedan.
"This all-new Acura TLX is the perfect blend of style and muscle with its elegant, well-proportioned exterior that cloaks the true sport sedan chassis and powertrain beneath," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. "The sporty characteristics that customers found appealing in the TSX are even more pronounced in this aggressive new TLX."
The all-new Acura TLX will offer luxury buyers a wider range of choices with two all-new, high-performance and highly fuel-efficient direct-injected engines, each mated to an all-new advanced transmission, along with available two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The TLX will also feature dynamic and emotional exterior styling wrapped around a mid-size luxury sports-sedan package that maintains the roomy cabin space of the current TL.
The TLX Prototype was designed in Acura's Los Angeles Design Studio and the production model is being developed by Acura engineers at the company's Ohio R&D center. It will be produced at the Marysville, Ohio auto plant1, home to the current Acura TL.
Speaking at the Acura press conference at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 14, 2014 will be Mike Accavitti, senior vice president, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc.
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12-19-2013 | 11:17 AM
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12-19-2013 | 12:11 PM
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sell 'em; they are worthless now/
J/K
whats with all the doom/gloom. this happens all the time.
if a used vehicle has a good rep....as tsx do......resale value wont be hurt much.
The MAIN change we will see soon,,,,,as the price of used 2nd gen drops it allows anyone to buy into the club.
J/K
whats with all the doom/gloom. this happens all the time.
if a used vehicle has a good rep....as tsx do......resale value wont be hurt much.
The MAIN change we will see soon,,,,,as the price of used 2nd gen drops it allows anyone to buy into the club.
12-19-2013 | 12:12 PM
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TSX will get the axe following the 2014 release. seen some spy pics of the TLX...taillights look like the current TL. not a fan but the exhaust tips are there...they could still be hidden by the time the production model comes out though...
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12-19-2013 | 12:23 PM
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Three things,
1. We can finally stop seeing a post every few months by someone claiming the TSX is dead.
B. If this design sucks, you can blame Americans. More specifically, the Los Angeles Design Studio.
3. Still no coupes.
Hopefully the TLX resembles the current TSX more than the current RLX.
Hooray, my car is now a collector's edition.
1. We can finally stop seeing a post every few months by someone claiming the TSX is dead.
B. If this design sucks, you can blame Americans. More specifically, the Los Angeles Design Studio.
3. Still no coupes.
Hopefully the TLX resembles the current TSX more than the current RLX.
Hooray, my car is now a collector's edition.
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12-19-2013 | 12:56 PM
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Following typical Honda/Acura fashion, the "prototype" shown at the Detroit Auto Show next month will pretty much be all production sheetmetal with bumper cover designs that won't make it into production.
12-19-2013 | 12:59 PM
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I'm guessing the TLX interior space will be similar to the current TL, but the body will be much "tighter" so it will seem like it has a smaller exterior. They did something similar to the current gen Accord. I'm wondering if the TLX will lose the double wishbone front suspension like the Accord did to help with shrinking the exterior and maximizing the interior space.
12-19-2013 | 01:11 PM
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Knew this would happen! My lease ends in Jan' 15 for my SE TSX 6 Speed. I hate that fact the entry level Honda/Acura Civic/ILX sells for same price as TSX, and that would mean that TLX will start at mid 30's or higher. Hope the ILX is improved upon by then because I won't be taking a risk keeping the TSX for another few years and have the resale value go down with time since it is retired.
I can't wait to see it, but I am sure the price point will push lot of people away. I am willing to bet base will be $35k, and fully loaded around $42K.
I can't wait to see it, but I am sure the price point will push lot of people away. I am willing to bet base will be $35k, and fully loaded around $42K.
12-19-2013 | 02:30 PM
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Not sure if I like hidden exhaust tips. Still undecided on that factor. I'm more excited to see how the jewel eyes will look on this car. I've seen them in person on the new MDX and they look great. Really bright and crisp.So.... no manual for the TLX?
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12-19-2013 | 03:02 PM
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I'm guessing the TLX interior space will be similar to the current TL, but the body will be much "tighter" so it will seem like it has a smaller exterior. They did something similar to the current gen Accord. I'm wondering if the TLX will lose the double wishbone front suspension like the Accord did to help with shrinking the exterior and maximizing the interior space.
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12-19-2013 | 03:15 PM
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I wouldn't be too worried about resale. Not only does the TSX have a stellar reputation, but it will be smaller as well. The TLX will most likely inherit the huge turning circle of the TL and current Acura.
The ILX was the prototype for the 2014 Civic and the 2013/14 Accord Touring was most likely the prototype for the TLX.
Like Simba said - nothing to see here, just move along.
The ILX was the prototype for the 2014 Civic and the 2013/14 Accord Touring was most likely the prototype for the TLX.
Like Simba said - nothing to see here, just move along.
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12-19-2013 | 03:55 PM
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yea can't wait to see the jewel eyes in the headlights. no word on manual yet. probably will have one...only one hahah
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12-19-2013 | 04:48 PM
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Thats the Honda Crider built in China and for the China market. It's based off the civic platform with a 1.8L engine. Not as big as an Accord, but bigger than a civic....kind of like what the 1st gen TSX was.
http://www.ghac.cn/honda/crider/
http://www.honda.com.cn/product/auto/crider/
http://world.honda.com/news/2013/413...ket/index.html
http://www.ghac.cn/honda/crider/
http://www.honda.com.cn/product/auto/crider/
http://world.honda.com/news/2013/413...ket/index.html
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12-19-2013 | 06:48 PM
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12-19-2013 | 07:07 PM
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I like my import! Wonder if it will have the same quality as the tsx since it's being made here.
That being said... I applied to Honda R&D and if I get hired, I'd make sure it was legit hahaha.
That being said... I applied to Honda R&D and if I get hired, I'd make sure it was legit hahaha.
12-19-2013 | 11:07 PM
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"This all-new Acura TLX is the perfect blend of style and muscle with its elegant, well-proportioned exterior that cloaks the true sport sedan chassis and powertrain beneath," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. "The sporty characteristics that customers found appealing in the TSX are even more pronounced in this aggressive new TLX."
12-20-2013 | 08:08 AM
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this scares me
the direct injection engine really is better, the 2012 genesis v6 went to direct injection in 2013, and gained nearly 50whp
....there is hope for the honda v6 after all!
12-20-2013 | 01:05 PM
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its FWD so itll be limited to like the high 2s...(and RLX is 310 so its not gonna be higher or close) it may not use the eSh-Awd and they might reserve it as a party trick for the NSX/RLX and so who knows. Two new DI-engines though so im expecting like 220 out of an ED 4pot fwd and a 290 6banger with ShAwd
scares me too man. who knows what the forum will look like with all these new people seriously though, who the fuck is this guy???
scares me too man. who knows what the forum will look like with all these new people seriously though, who the fuck is this guy???
12-20-2013 | 05:51 PM
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12-21-2013 | 04:54 AM
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Agreed.... but. It will most likely be the CVT or the 6 AT, now found in the TL and the V6 Accord, mated to the 4, with the 6 AT behind (actually next to) the V6. The price point (plus maintaining some market distance from the RLX) would seem to make those the only logical choice. The super duper all wheel drive with the 6 MT should be a drop in, so even though a sale of one of those is as rare as hen's teeth, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see this combo carried over.
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12-21-2013 | 07:23 AM
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can not wait for this tlx to arrive-all this speculation of what it will have will change to what it should have or should not have been included in this new model.
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12-21-2013 | 09:08 AM
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With two engines and both FWD and AWD, I expect the TLX to cover wide ranges for price and performance, and I could envision a really hot TSX-like variant with one of the upcoming VTEC Turbos.
12-21-2013 | 09:18 AM
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In a way, they have kept the TSX -- but it's now called the Accord Sport. The formula is similar, anyway.
With two engines and both FWD and AWD, I expect the TLX to cover wide ranges for price and performance, and I could envision a really hot TSX-like variant with one of the upcoming VTEC Turbos.
With two engines and both FWD and AWD, I expect the TLX to cover wide ranges for price and performance, and I could envision a really hot TSX-like variant with one of the upcoming VTEC Turbos.
12-21-2013 | 10:36 AM
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Agreed.... but. It will most likely be the CVT or the 6 AT, now found in the TL and the V6 Accord, mated to the 4, with the 6 AT behind (actually next to) the V6. The price point (plus maintaining some market distance from the RLX) would seem to make those the only logical choice. The super duper all wheel drive with the 6 MT should be a drop in, so even though a sale of one of those is as rare as hen's teeth, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see this combo carried over.
12-21-2013 | 04:24 PM
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I don't see how a carry over 6AT is consistent with Acura's press statement. None of us may know what the truth is right now, but it seems that it is something other than the current 6AT. We'll see in a few weeks.
