hi all,

pround new owner of 2012 TL-SHAWD, Black on Umber, just hit 1,000 KM's (600 miles); absolutely love it !

First time Acura owner, so have a quick question about the automatic transmission, let me know if it's normal to "feel" the gears downshifting as i'm slowing down?

tks

 

It's the acura way!

You won't find "lexus-like" buttery shifts with a "breath" in between each shift to soften the feel of each shift. Honda/acura transmissions, even the new 6 speed auto, all will have direct shift feel.

 

I rarely feel mine. I dont have AWD but i do drive in the city sometimes. I think its when it kicks in during acceleration while slowing down. Like when approaching a red light and then right before you stop it changes to green.

 

thanks jasonwdp10, i'm sure i'll get used to it but that's great to hear it's normal for Acuras

 

It does that normally. I think you would feel it less in D. are you in Sports mode when you feel it?

 

The lower gear kickdowns are very noticeable in this car, much more-so than in the 2g or 3g. I suspect it's the rotational assemblies associated with the AWD engagement; but I've not driven a FWD 4G. It's normal - you'll get used to it, and might even find you like having it wound up that tight down low; quick on the power and quick to the sweet spot of the powerband.

 

Nope, i'm in Drive when I feel it, it's not like it's really bad, just new to me since trading in the Infinity

 

no doubt, i'm sure i will

can't say enough great things about this car, handles like at dream even at 190km/h (120 mp/h)

 

I haven't taken mine up that high yet.. but will

 

I would sure like to but the state police in Illinois are using motorcycles for chase on I80 West of LaSalle after being flagged by the radar car. I saw two stopped on a return from Bettendorf, Iowa. Beware, Illinoisans.