I just had the chance to take out the new V6 TSX for a ride. It feels to be about as quick as the 2009 TL. Maybe it's slightly quicker but not drastic. It's not like the TL Type S where you had a different look and a stiffer suspension. It's a TSX with a V6 under the hood. The handling was good and feels very close to the 4 cyl. I did feel some torque steer as expected. Overall I like it but for the price I think you either don't like the look of the TL or don't need the size of the TL.

 

Was this at Hendrick Acura?

I was just there last week getting my oil changed and state inspection done and they didn't have any in yet. When did they/it arrive?

 

Yes we got them in yesterday. We have a Tech and a Base.

 

So you work there? What do you do?

 

I also drove one today. I think that it is quite a bit faster than the new TL. Just because of the weight difference. 400lbs is a lot of extra weight to move. It feels like they pull pretty close to the same.

Does any one like the new wheels? I dont know if I like them or not. I was hoping for something like the AWD TL.

 

I work at Hendrick in Sales. I've seen your car in for service. Looks awesome!

I'm undecided on the V6 rims as well. I need to see them on a dark color.

 

how fast is the new TSX V6 compared to the last gen 3G TL Type S???

 

From my drive, it was pretty close. The TSX V6 has a nice deep rumble from the exhaust system that caught me off guard inside the car at low RPMs. The steering has a much nicer weight to it than the I4 model. The 5K difference is a lot, but the V6 does feel much more refined than the I4.

PS: I sold our one and only TSX V6 Tech over the weekend.

 

There's only a 70 lb. weight difference between the V6 TSX and the FWD TL. The AWD TL is about 300 lb. heavier, but it has more power to compensate for the weight.