CheeseyPoofs McNut

Not much of a review really.

jayb082

They are sourcing 2 articles from autoomobile.com, including a "review" that does not provide any review at all, just an overview of the car. Then they're saying it's high priced because of it's looks...in which they show a stock photo of the car. Based on the content, they obviously haven't seen or driven the car in person..fail. lol

randomRon82

http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/car...2015_acura_tlx

The all-new 2015 Acura TLX follows a line of admirable cars that succeeded in blending athleticism with top shelf amenities and high technology; a formula that pretty much defines today’s middle-weight luxury sport sedan segment such as the BMW 3-Series and Audi A3.


In many ways the new TLX is two cars in one, as it replaces both the TL and TSX to become the brand’s all-purpose sporty four-door.


Complete with pleasing proportions, the TLX’s exterior design is heritage Acura. That is to say it is tasteful if also very conservative. Fortunately, Acura’s shield-like grille, highly sculpted fenders, and now-signature Jewel Eye headlights lend a fresh contemporary edginess.



Engine choices also seem familiar, a 3.5-liter V6 like the TL, and a 2.4-liter I4 like the TSX. But, both are actually all-new i-VTEC Direct Injection motors with more power and efficiency. The V6 now rates 290-horsepower as it connects to a novel 9-speed automatic transmission with push button gear selectors. Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive is a V6 extra. The front-drive only inline-4 is rated at 206-horsepower and comes attached to an 8-speed dual clutch automatic that adds a torque converter for smoothness.


During our initial drive we found that the TLX exhibited a very luxurious air as things inside stayed extremely quiet. Handling is certainly very capable, if not overly dynamic. Operation of the SH-AWD system was so seamless it was difficult to detect when it was actually contributing to traction and cornering.


The interior layout is akin to the flagship RLX with a stacked flat panel setup for information and the bottom screen allowing for touchscreen inputs. True to Acura tradition, the TLX comes with lots of high end standard features including multi-angle rear view camera, paddle shifters, dual zone climate, and power driver’s seat.



But, in somewhat of a break from tradition, there are also plenty of extras available like Lane Keeping Assist, navigation, color multi-information display, and remote start. An ELS Studio 10-speaker premium audio system is also available.



For a comprehensive road test of the 2015 Acura TLX, be sure to catch MotorWeek episode #3403 that begins airing on September 19, 2014. For a complete listing of the public television stations that broadcast MotorWeek, go to motorweek.org and click the “About the Show” tab at the top. MotorWeek is also seen Tuesday evenings on the Velocity cable channel.


By melding the TL and TSX into a single model, Acura has reduced showroom confusion and appears to have put the best of both cars into one solid, comfortable, high tech luxury sport four-door. While it may not make converts of BMW and Audi buyers, it fits the Acura image, and clientele, very well indeed.

kurtatx

Usually, the detractors take a few minutes to discredit your source, but US News is a number of sources. But honestly, there are only a few true detractors left, honestly.

graphicguy

Holy Moly...where did you dig that up from? A review from a source no one has ever heard of written by someone who is even more obscure. I have to dismiss this just on principle's sake.

randomRon82

All-new 2015 Acura TLX may have hit its target

The TLX aims to replaced the Acura TSX and TL

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/n...rget/index.htm

Published: September 03, 2014 09:30 AM





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Taking delivery of our new TLX had us wondering: Will Acura pull out of its current mediocre streak? The latest Acura sedans we’ve evaluated—the entry-level ILX and top-shelf RLX—pretty much fell flat in our tests. In fact, the RLX didn’t even score high enough to be recommended and, in addition to its so-so test results, the ILX rated very low in our latest owner-satisfaction survey.


Which brings us to the all-new TLX. There’s a lot riding on this car as it replaces not one but two decent performers: the TSX and TL. Acura says the TLX is closer in size to the TSX, but it has the same wheelbase as the TL. It’s available with either a 206-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 290-hp, 3.5-liter V6 engine and offers the choice of front- or all-wheel drive. Both engines and eight-speed dual-clutch (four cylinder) and nine-speed (V6) transmissions are new.


We bought a four-cylinder, front-drive model decked out with the “Tech” package, which adds a navigation system with real-time traffic updates, upgraded stereo, leather seats, and the latest safety gear (blind-spot and forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assist and cross-traffic monitor). Cost: $35,920, which puts it in the sweet spot of sports sedans.




First impressions

Getting behind the wheel for the first time, we couldn’t escape the inevitable: Acura carried over the two-tier display layout for the car’s infotainment screens from the RLX and MDX. We really disliked the dual-screen approach for many of the controls and displays in those models; we found the interface frustrating and distracting, often requiring multiple steps to perform simple tasks. Sigh.


The four-cylinder engine and eight-speed transmission make a nice pair, with prompt responses, but it’s certainly not overpowering. Acura’s in-house transmission is a dual-clutch automated manual, but it adds a torque converter as in a conventional automatic. The idea is to gain the quick, direct shifts and fuel economy benefits, yet avoid the low-speed vibrations that often plague these setups. It works. And, the car is proving to be fuel efficient; we’re seeing about 29 mpg so far. We haven’t tried the V6 yet and that’s your only choice if you need AWD.


Handling is nothing to write home about, though. Steering response is prompt enough but falls short on feedback, no matter which mode you drive it in. You may expect the TLX to fall short of a Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series, but in reality, it doesn’t even match the Buick Regal or Ford Fusion for handling agility.




The ride is taut and controlled, and the suspension provides decent absorption. Notably, the TLX has a more settled ride than the RLX. One area that the parent company Honda and the pscale sibling Acura seem to be improving is production of quieter cabins. No, the TLX isn’t as quiet as the best from Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, but cabin noise is no longer a potential deal breaker with this new Acura, as it is with the ILX.


Inside, the seats are comfortable and the driving position is easily tailored to most body types. Rear-seat room is competitive for the class. Interior fit and finish also seem to continue to make the grade in a long line of Acura high points.


While the TLX may not be the most exciting to drive or to look at, so far it seems like it can be a viable alternative to those seeking a more affordable, less flashy alternative to the German competitors and don’t mind a sedan that’s less athletic. We’ll have a better idea of how the TLX plays out over the next several weeks and a few thousand more miles. Stay tuned.
—Mike Quincy

Legend2TL

^ ouch!

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

This is probably the one of the very few review that doesn't like its handling eh?

smoooov

Whatever. I think my car handles fine. That's all that matters to me.

CheeseyPoofs McNut

Yep - I've seen several reviews complain about how the tires affect the handling which may be what they experienced. Nonetheless it was a tepid review - they don't seem to be fans of the current Acura sedan lineup.

I don't understand why there is so much confusion with the two screen displays. It really isn't hard to figure out.

a35tl

I would take any automobile review from Consumer Reports with a grain of salt, regardless of whether it's a good or bad review.

neuronbob

Wait, did CR say the TLX doesn't even match a FUSION or a Regal? Really? Man, they REALLY don't like Acura lately, do they?

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

lol, u know, the Fusion is right up there with the Mazda6 as one of the most fun to drive mid-size sedans. The Regal in Turbo and GS trims aren't too bad either.

xiaosongz

Because when people getting old, learning something new become difficult.

Stew4HD

Not true.. only stubborn, hard headed people have trouble learning new things

kurtatx

Yes and no. Their readers who fill out the surveys love the reliability of Acuras in general, but I don't know about their drive reviews.

I attached a screenshot of Consumer Reports article "Who Makes the Best Cars?" from February. Acura does quite well on strong reliability, but CR echoes the drive woes.

dysonlu

And is the A4 head and shoulder above these in terms of fun to drive? Because that's what CR's statements imply.

saturno_v

That could have been exactly, word by word, my review.
The car is nothing to write about, a forgettable blend of so so and already seen.....yes it is quiet.....
Interesting the Buick Regal and Ford Fusion remark....this car may compete well in the mainstream/semi-premium market and that's about it...maybe this is what Acura really aspire too...yes they may sell a lot of TLX but they lowered the bar to do it.

Stew4HD

ostrich

Oh random, why are you posting a review by those washing machine testers!? What is their benchmark? Maytag? Whirlpool? Or perhaps Miele!!! ROTFLOL

kurtatx

Yes and you overpaid for something overall worse. We got it. I like your Infiniti.

kurtatx

CS's crowd is the average consumer who wants something good and reliable. We are not their crowd, but CS is quite relevant to sales numbers.

saturno_v

So how you can say I overpaid if you do not know the actualy price I paid for my wife's car?? I'm curious...

JM2010 SH-AWD

I don't necessarily agree with CR's auto testing conclusions, but I do credit their reliability ratings, which come from a pretty robust data set.

BEAR-AvHistory

Despite the fact that they also beat up on BMW quite a bit their auto testing group is not what it used to be. They have come a long way toward recognizing & properly testing sport versions differently from bread & butter haulers.

Might be worth looking up the test procedures before knocking them out of hand.

LiQiCE

Agreed, CR has their own test track too.

Check out this video of the FR-S driven by CR and tell me they don't know what they're doing:

jayb082

nice!!! Didn't see that coming lol

narnia

I just cancelled my TLX order. What color do you think I should order my Fusion in?

Stew4HD

I think a Fusion in fucia or chartreuse would be awesome

dysonlu

Did they do this with the TLX yet?

randomRon82

There's also a video in the article....

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...X-citing-again

EL_PIC

Milano leather upholstery and trim is available ...
I take this to mean ... the TLX base leather is that same old bonded coated stuff...
Correct ??

CheeseyPoofs McNut

No - the base TLX isn't leather at all. The Milano leather is, however, essentially coated with plastic.

smoooov

picture caption:
"The TLX's 4-cylinder gets 206 horsepower, 182 pound-feet of torque that drives 0-6- mph in 5.6 seconds. (Acura)"

0-6 in 5.6 seconds. kinda slow ain't it.

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

I doubt it hahaha.

winstrolvtec

All reviews are largely opinion based especially when comments are not backed by any quantitative measure or someone comes away with an opposing opinion for the exact thing and it's the same car. Just finished reading another that said the TLX had better interior quality than the A4 while we have heard from a lot of members here that the TLX is well short of interior quality and material choices for the class and we have typically heard the A4 is one of the better in class if not best. So who knows?

I think we simply are in a time where there really are no terrible cars (vs great ones), where maybe that was not the case in the past. They are all pretty good today and for the most part, outside of size and type, performance measures and price (and they don't always tell the whole story), the differences that are left are largely subjective.

jayb082

The base TLX comes with leatherette aka vinyl as most people call it. However, I've sat in several of the base TLXs and find the leatherette VERY comfortable. I'm getting a base model and I'm perfectly happy with it. Should hold up well and clean easily I'm sure.

Quandry

I suggested the same thing in another post. The difference between a top luxury car and a competitor at the bottom of the range is not that great for the important driving features. Then there are all the other minor items, e.g., top end may have electronic adjustable headrests or electronic adjustable steering wheel which you typically set once and then forget it. The prestige image factor will trump all other concerns but there is the associated $$$$.

randomRon82

Seat Time: 2015 Acura TLX

September 3rd, 2014 at 2:53pm

Seat Time is a chance for us to share our impressions of vehicles being tested in the Autoline Garage and at media previews from around the globe.
Reviewer: John McElroy
Manufacturer: Honda Motor Company
Make: Acura
Model: TLX
Type: 4-door sedan
Competitors: Lexus IS, Infiniti Q40, Cadillac ATS
Price: Base: $30,995. Top line: $42,500
Made in: East Liberty, Ohio
Drivetrain: 2.4 L I-4 w/8-spd automatic; 3.5 L V-6 w/9-spd automatic, AWD avail w/3.5 L
EPA Ratings: 2.4 = 24 city/35 hwy/28 combined; 3.5 2WD= 21 city/34 hwy/25 cobined; 3.5 AWD = 21 city/31 hwy/25 combined
Acura’s smaller cars have always suffered from what I call the “boy racer” syndrome. Their buzzy free-revving engines, knife-edge handling, and stark interiors were great for treating your daily commute as if it were a qualifying session, but unpleasant for everyday motoring. It’s as if they designed their cars for 20-year-olds even though most their buyers are over 40.That’s a key reason why the Acura brand never acquired a truly premium image. It never felt as if it were in the same league as Mercedes, BMW or Audi. But the new TLX could represent a turning point. It brings a level of refinement and sophistication we have not seen from the brand in this class of car.



With the TLX, Acura’s engineers paid particular attention to making it smooth and quiet. Some of the key enablers include electronically controlled engine hydromounts, acoustic spray foam supplied by Dow Automotive injected into hollow cavities such as the A-pillars, triple door seals, and a noise cancellation system. Boy does it work. Drive this car 100 yards and you immediately feel that this is the most refined Acura you’ve ever been in.


But while Acura may have shed its “boy racer” image it definitely kept its enthusiast appeal. In fact, if anything, it made it better. This is an impressive car to drive and the the more challenging the roads, the more impressive it becomes. Charging down hills, rushing up rises, barreling down straits, diving into corners, opening up the engine and stomping on the brakes just makes you want to drive it even faster. This car is so surefooted that it keeps building your confidence. Push it hard and it let’s you know there’s actually more room to push.The suspension just laps up uneven pavement, there’s no steering kickback even on the most vicious turns, and the brakes are as predictable as tomorrow’s sunrise.This is one well-synthesized car.


As with most cars the TLX comes in different flavors. For all out performance you’ll want the 3.5 liter V-6 with Super Handling All Wheel Drive. That will give you all the low-end torque and all-weather capability that makes this the perfect four-season car. Or you can choose to give up the SH-AWD and go with all-wheel-steer. And if you want to shave the purchase price some while searching for more miles per gallon, than there’s the 2.4 liter four. By the way, that four comes with an 8-speed DCT—with a torque converter! Acura says this gives you the quick-shifting benefits of a DCT with the launch advantages of a torque converter. All I can tell you is that at full throttle, this engine bangs up through the gears with the most pleasing pitch. Believe me, you’ll want to your friends to hear it.

OK, now for the styling. This is another area where Acura needed a lot of work and a key reason why it has never found its footing in the premium segment. The cars had goofy looking grilles and nothing much else that stood out. The TLX does not fix the problem entirely. It is not a particularly handsome car, but it is a big improvement over what came before. At least this shape will stop the critics from complaining… for the moment.


And there could be good news right around the corner. Acura says it will soon show a concept car that will introduce a new form language for the brand. Sounds like it will be shown at the 2015 NAIAS show in Detroit. Wow, if Acura can make the styling as appealing as this car drives, this brand could become a serious contender.

LiQiCE

No, I checked for a video review of the TLX and there isn't one yet - but they did say it would be a long term test car for them so I'd imagine a video would be coming up. Don't think they'd be able to do the same thing with the TLX that they did with the FR-S though