Big Changes for 2019 TLX?
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Big Changes for 2019 TLX?
It seems far-fetched to me (especially on the heels of the refresh this year), but an Acura person 'in the know' recently told me there are going to be "big changes" coming to the TLX next year. The only change he would identify, though, was they were scrapping current transmission. Has anyone else heard similar rumors?
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It seems far-fetched to me (especially on the heels of the refresh this year), but an Acura person 'in the know' recently told me there are going to be "big changes" coming to the TLX next year. The only change he would identify, though, was they were scrapping current transmission. Has anyone else heard similar rumors?
Doesn't make financial sense to make the changes they did for only 1 year, so I would say big changes are out until the next generation.
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It seems far-fetched to me (especially on the heels of the refresh this year), but an Acura person 'in the know' recently told me there are going to be "big changes" coming to the TLX next year. The only change he would identify, though, was they were scrapping current transmission. Has anyone else heard similar rumors?
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I have faith they could make a good sedan if they fired the current designer. I've been a fan of Honda and Acura for ages. I'm not an apologist or a fanboy though - if I think something is wrong I won't bury my head in the sand and blame it on the stars.
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It seems far-fetched to me (especially on the heels of the refresh this year), but an Acura person 'in the know' recently told me there are going to be "big changes" coming to the TLX next year. The only change he would identify, though, was they were scrapping current transmission. Has anyone else heard similar rumors?
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While I am not in the know crowd I do talk to the GM at my local dealership a lot due to buying so many vehicles. I did ask him about what to expect going forward and here is what he said. Acura is most likely bringing out a type S for every model in the near future. Not just the TLX. He said the TLX type S would most likely be a twin turbo v6 pushing close to 400hp. Time will tell if thats the case. I did ask if he thought it would be a 4cyl and he almost laughed at the question. He was spot on about the A-spec changes way before it came out.
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Whats more believable is what I was told by a regional Acura rep at the San Francisco auto show last month, that there will be an ASpec version for every model. That makes more sense for models across the board like the MDX and RDX. Can't see a Type S version of either anytime soon. As far as 2019, I'm thinking new colors (like Lunar Silver Metallic for the ASpec) and maybe LED tailights, with clear lenses and amber turn signals.
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I doubt we'll see any new powertrains or a Type S until 2019 at the earliest. Makes no sense to debut the new tech in the current TLX as its EOL in 1.5 years if we go by previous product cycles.
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As is typical, Acura (and Honda) keep any changes, current or future, close to the vest. I work with their engineering team in central OH, and have for quite a few years. They won’t spill the beans (matter of fact, they would not even say anything about the 2018 TLX refresh until the info was released to the trade rags).
So, any dealership that says they have the “inside track” on a model that is coming out in a year or two from now, I’d have to consider that information as dubious, at best.
Doesn’t make financial sense for any “major” changes from the ‘18 model for next year’s model. Might tweak options, colors, perhaps some software reflashes, but that’s going to be about it.
So, any dealership that says they have the “inside track” on a model that is coming out in a year or two from now, I’d have to consider that information as dubious, at best.
Doesn’t make financial sense for any “major” changes from the ‘18 model for next year’s model. Might tweak options, colors, perhaps some software reflashes, but that’s going to be about it.
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While I am not in the know crowd I do talk to the GM at my local dealership a lot due to buying so many vehicles. I did ask him about what to expect going forward and here is what he said. Acura is most likely bringing out a type S for every model in the near future. Not just the TLX. He said the TLX type S would most likely be a twin turbo v6 pushing close to 400hp. Time will tell if thats the case. I did ask if he thought it would be a 4cyl and he almost laughed at the question. He was spot on about the A-spec changes way before it came out.
Whats more believable is what I was told by a regional Acura rep at the San Francisco auto show last month, that there will be an ASpec version for every model. That makes more sense for models across the board like the MDX and RDX. Can't see a Type S version of either anytime soon. As far as 2019, I'm thinking new colors (like Lunar Silver Metallic for the ASpec) and maybe LED tailights, with clear lenses and amber turn signals.
I get the feeling the Type S would remain for the TLX, and potentially the 2G ILX. You may think I'm crazy (bear with me here) on the 2G ILX, due to how horrendously bad sales have been for it, but, Honda hinted at a "grand touring" and a "AWD" version of the Civic Type R eventually coming up. I am willing to bet money that car would wear an Acura badge, here in NA. I don't think it makes sense for Acura to kill off the ILX. Entry level cars are (or should be) your volume sellers. It's clear the 1G ILX missed the mark and customers didn't generally see the value in spending on the ILX. I think Acura will have its work cut out for them.
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An "Acura-ized" version of the Type R w/AWD could be a very sweet car indeed, certainly would sitr up enthusiasm for the brand again.
I wanted the Type R, I ended up buying a TLX instead because my local dealer Honda didn't let me test drive the Type R.
I wanted the Type R, I ended up buying a TLX instead because my local dealer Honda didn't let me test drive the Type R.
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The styling would have to be radically different. I don’t think the typical Acura customer wants to drive something that looks like it was slapped together from leftover aftermarket body kit parts.
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TLX Type S? I could see one coming.
RDX Type S? A bit of a stretch, but possible
MDX Type S? I guess it could be possible... more so than an RDX Type S
ILX Type S? Why?
RLX Type S? What's the point?
Don't Type S variants sell in really low volumes? The ILX is a low volume seller. An ILX Type S would sell even less. So it'd be kind of pointless.
Isn't the RLX Sport hybrid sort of a Type S? The RLX Sport hybrid averages about 20 a month. What would an RLX Type S do, between 1 and 5 a month? Why bother?
I have a hard time believing the bean counters would be okay with Type S variants for every model.
RDX Type S? A bit of a stretch, but possible
MDX Type S? I guess it could be possible... more so than an RDX Type S
ILX Type S? Why?
RLX Type S? What's the point?
Don't Type S variants sell in really low volumes? The ILX is a low volume seller. An ILX Type S would sell even less. So it'd be kind of pointless.
Isn't the RLX Sport hybrid sort of a Type S? The RLX Sport hybrid averages about 20 a month. What would an RLX Type S do, between 1 and 5 a month? Why bother?
I have a hard time believing the bean counters would be okay with Type S variants for every model.
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May be funny, but if a Kia Stinger Gt is putting out 365 HP doing 0-60 for 4.5 sec and RWD for less money, Acura need to step it up
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TLX Type S? I could see one coming.
RDX Type S? A bit of a stretch, but possible
MDX Type S? I guess it could be possible... more so than an RDX Type S
ILX Type S? Why?
RLX Type S? What's the point?
Don't Type S variants sell in really low volumes? The ILX is a low volume seller. An ILX Type S would sell even less. So it'd be kind of pointless.
Isn't the RLX Sport hybrid sort of a Type S? The RLX Sport hybrid averages about 20 a month. What would an RLX Type S do, between 1 and 5 a month? Why bother?
I have a hard time believing the bean counters would be okay with Type S variants for every model.
RDX Type S? A bit of a stretch, but possible
MDX Type S? I guess it could be possible... more so than an RDX Type S
ILX Type S? Why?
RLX Type S? What's the point?
Don't Type S variants sell in really low volumes? The ILX is a low volume seller. An ILX Type S would sell even less. So it'd be kind of pointless.
Isn't the RLX Sport hybrid sort of a Type S? The RLX Sport hybrid averages about 20 a month. What would an RLX Type S do, between 1 and 5 a month? Why bother?
I have a hard time believing the bean counters would be okay with Type S variants for every model.
Mak P
Regardless of advertised horsepower the mid 4 second to 60 range is now the sweet spot for sport sedans & coupes. There are very few if any players who don't have at least one sub 5 second car. The brand we are not supposed to talk about that is already in the 4's is moving from 320BHP to 355BHP when the new G series comes out next year so the horsepower race will continue into the future.
My grandsons Genesis R-Spec coupe @ 345BHP just missis making it into the 4's but was a good buy @ $30K all in. 3.8 liter V6 engine, 6MT Brembo brakes, mechanical LSD, track suspension on 19" alloys, Michelin sports tires & a high bolstered sport seat having contrasting stitching with embroidered R-Spec logos. So you can build an interesting car without a high price for the buyer.
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"2019 ILX Type S 2.0T" - sign me up now.
#32
I foresee Acura staying in the compact segment, with a 2G ILX. It will be based on the current Civic, so it will undoubtedly be a good car. The question will be if it will be worth the price premium over the Civic. Acura has some big shoes to fill to make the 2G ILX better... the Civic already packs a punch.
I'd love to see a Type S version of the ILX... aka an SH-AWD Civic Type R, with leather seats and way toned down exterior styling from the CTR. Honda did hint about an AWD CTR, back in June...
I'd love to see a Type S version of the ILX... aka an SH-AWD Civic Type R, with leather seats and way toned down exterior styling from the CTR. Honda did hint about an AWD CTR, back in June...
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I was at a local Acura Dealer yesterday, and the representative said the new (2019) RDX is going to be a 4cyl turbo charged engine, opposed to the 3.5 ltr that's it in now, he then said "guaranteed".
I haven't heard anything about a new engine for the RDX, so I'm pretty skeptical, but then again its not breaking news that the RDX has pretty bad gas mileage.
It's interesting to see what path Acura is taking.......at first I was totally against purchasing a new TLX, simply because they hadn't changed the engine from the previous years.
However, while at the dealer yesterday, the sales rep proposed a deal that may be hard to pass up. The wife also took a liking to the styling of the new TLXs' (with aspec).
Hopefully all works out and we can bring one home
oh and the 3g is not going anywhere, despite dealers offering a trade in value each time I visit
I haven't heard anything about a new engine for the RDX, so I'm pretty skeptical, but then again its not breaking news that the RDX has pretty bad gas mileage.
It's interesting to see what path Acura is taking.......at first I was totally against purchasing a new TLX, simply because they hadn't changed the engine from the previous years.
However, while at the dealer yesterday, the sales rep proposed a deal that may be hard to pass up. The wife also took a liking to the styling of the new TLXs' (with aspec).
Hopefully all works out and we can bring one home
oh and the 3g is not going anywhere, despite dealers offering a trade in value each time I visit
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With those rims it looks like the S5 Sportback, which can also be had in a coupe with a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, AWD, heads up display, virtual cockpit, and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist and road sign recognition that puts the current speed limit in the heads up display and virtual cockpit.
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With those rims it looks like the S5 Sportback, which can also be had in a coupe with a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, AWD, heads up display, virtual cockpit, and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist and road sign recognition that puts the current speed limit in the heads up display and virtual cockpit.
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With those rims it looks like the S5 Sportback, which can also be had in a coupe with a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, AWD, heads up display, virtual cockpit, and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist and road sign recognition that puts the current speed limit in the heads up display and virtual cockpit.
The A5 Sportback is growing on me.
Pretty good looking car with nice demensions.