miner

My dealer called to tell me they will have a TLX demo at the dealership beginning May 15 - not sure which if 2.4L, V6 or SH-AWD versions.

a35tl

Hopefully that's good news and means that the delay to release the TLX until late summer will not affect all trim levels.

Rocket_man

I think their plans were to have an I4 and V6 at each dealership by 23 May. If I had to guess they are just like the ones at the release, an I4 Tech and a V6 Advanced. With production wheels. The SH-AWD will probably come later. I hope this is not delayed. The NY car show cars are probably from this same production run. Might be a low rate initial production to work the assembly bugs out.

There are 270 dealerships in the US, not sure how many in Canada. Plus some cars for corporate and media events, call it 1,000 cars in this production run. That is 30-40 TLX's a day? Probably a pretty good LRIP run.

Tonyware

Is the May 15 date for demos still on?

KeithL

I was wondering the same thing, would like to try it, but honestly the suspension issues with gf's RDX have me turned off from Acura right now.

Tonyware

I think the recent management changes have invalidated a lot of decisions made by the "old guard". Obviously the new regime at Acura is taking a second look at everything from A to Z before they assume responsibility for decisions made before they took control. I think thats a good thing.

KeithL

The pros the new regime can not change much right now with the lead times of product. Best they can do is quickly react to the segment desires and tune the marketing approach.

weather

You and I both Keith.....and knowing that the ILX has the same issues and those dampers are going on the TLX....sure doesn't turn me on! I am glad to see I am not the only one who is spiteful

Tonyware

One thing I don't understand is the RLX. They gave it to journalists to test (I am talking about the hybrid) a while back and still not in production. So, this is perhaps one indication that some of the new big cheeses (lol) have put things on hold because they don't want to go down in flames as soon as they showed up to run the joint because of some stupid mistake someone made. So they are looking at everything from A to Z and don't care how much time it takes as long as they get it right the first time. Just a thought. At least, I would have done the same thing in their position.

PS. I am keeping an eye on the local dealership (I drive by every day on my way home - lol)... maybe a TLX or a new RLX will miraculously appear. But, all I see so far is 2 new black advance 2014 TLs at $8k off the sticker ! Tempted... LOL.

KeithL

Can not believe the new regime would hold the RLX SH-AWD, as there is nothing to accomplish other than embarrassment since the car is eons late. I suspect either they are having problems or something. I honestly am looking forward to testing the new 15 Genesis. And actually I like the refreshed Q70, would not mind going back to Infiniti. For now I will continue to enjoy my A6.

Rocket_man

Unfortunately I doubt there will be cars to test drive in May. I don't know what Acura is up to with the production delay but if they are changing/tuning the shifting logic, or tweaking the tech gadgets, they are not going to want people testing a pre-production car. Besides I'd expect if they are going to let people drive they car they are going to have pricing info there is no sign if that.

I think the delay in the RLX Hybrid is mostly due to lack of battery supply and probably lack of demand for the car. The SH-AWD RLX will be the niche product of a niche product, so it is probably more about saving face now than trying to sell this car. It would not surprise me if Acura loses money on each one they sell. I don't think the market will support a very high price.

George Knighton

We don't agree on much, so this is probably a risk, but I was a little surprised that I found the Q50S Hybrid kind of interesting.

George Knighton

That's absolutely true, but don't underestimate the effect that the tsunami and Fukushima had on the Japanese team.

It wouldn't be the first time they've done that (1997-2001 USDM/CDM DC2 ITR).

KeithL

I agree, if it were bigger I would be interested, but find the cabin too small for me. I am used to bigger interior cockpits. I like the center stack and the tech and I hear it is fast.

Timmy18

Where at are you located, OP? West coast? I just contacted my local dealer about may 15'th and 2015 TLX demos and they said they'll get a sales manager to email me when they arrive.

miner

Iam in the Houston area. The TLX demo has been delayed - spoke to my dealer this past weekend. What a surprise.

keith7120

I was at the dealer yesterday for an oil change. They said the demo date would not happen on the 15th and no ETA yet. They did say their initial order would be 9 TL's of various trims. NO PRICES yet. Goodson Acura of Dallas.

Steven Bell

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Figures.......typical Acura/Honda.

jshaw

They also delayed the '15 Fit.