Prototype versus Production Comments.
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Prototype versus Production Comments.
I saw the prototype in person and just recently [finally] saw the production model in person. The prototype model really hurts my feelings when it comes to the rear bumper. Does anyone else feel the same way? They completely obliterated any of the sexiness that was in the bumper.
And there is something different with the trunk too.
And there is something different with the trunk too.
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Yeah...the prototype looks better then the production model. Its to be expected from Acura IMO. I never paid attention to the 4G prototype, but most folks remember the 3G A-Spec prototype. The production model 3G was pretty conservative compared to its prototype...
Its got that Hi rise CSL style trunk spoiler just like the TLX prototype.
Its got that Hi rise CSL style trunk spoiler just like the TLX prototype.
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I'm glad they didn't go after that TL prototype, at least in the rear!
Just seems so strange to me they don't offer what they really can sell. Why add weird hype when there's nothing holding them back from producing what they prototype? <rant>especially that red!</rant>
Just seems so strange to me they don't offer what they really can sell. Why add weird hype when there's nothing holding them back from producing what they prototype? <rant>especially that red!</rant>
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To be fair, most the 3G A-spec concept's features eventually showed up on the 07-08 TL-S. Not sure I have the patience to wait until the TLX MMC for the prototype features to finally show up though
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As much as I would like to buy a TLX right now, I am going to be patient and wait until MMY refresh, which should be the 2018 model, our 2011 MDX only has 12k miles. I only see the TLX getting better in the future.....wheels, Advance package with I4, possibly a turbo I4, exhaust tips? And of course we can see how the new DI motors and transmissions are holding up.
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I saw the prototype in person and just recently [finally] saw the production model in person. The prototype model really hurts my feelings when it comes to the rear bumper. Does anyone else feel the same way? They completely obliterated any of the sexiness that was in the bumper.
And there is something different with the trunk too.
And there is something different with the trunk too.
See here https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...6&postcount=62
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And there's the rub...
The prototype, aside from the side-view mirrors and regional lighting tweaks (i.e. amber n the shell of the headlights), was is *the* best looking Acura vehicle since the 3G TL, which I owned, liked, and drove to ~140,000 miles.
This car was made for me. I'm that guy that hated the 4G and went elsewhere.
I now have a Q5 (love it as well), and upon seeing the TLX thought -- for the first time in a long time -- I might be coming back to the stable. And then:
They nixed the big / awesome rims.
They nixed the tail end charisma and changed the trunk lid.
They nixed the chrome accents on the front end.
They nixed the fantastic red they had at the auto shows.
4 grand to upgrade to rims that look like they fit the car? An aero kit that looks like it was tacked on by a 17 year old with glue rather than separate panels and bumpers? I'm sorry, but as a division if Acura wants to differentiate themselves from Honda they actually need to do some things that aren't part of their Honda DNA. Bigger wheels. AWD as their base models (like Audi) to break the RWD stigma. Navi displays and buttons that aren't used in Honda's already.
Gah...they could have had me. Now - S5 or wait for new A4/A5 in a bit unless I'm floored when I see it in person.
The prototype, aside from the side-view mirrors and regional lighting tweaks (i.e. amber n the shell of the headlights), was is *the* best looking Acura vehicle since the 3G TL, which I owned, liked, and drove to ~140,000 miles.
This car was made for me. I'm that guy that hated the 4G and went elsewhere.
I now have a Q5 (love it as well), and upon seeing the TLX thought -- for the first time in a long time -- I might be coming back to the stable. And then:
They nixed the big / awesome rims.
They nixed the tail end charisma and changed the trunk lid.
They nixed the chrome accents on the front end.
They nixed the fantastic red they had at the auto shows.
4 grand to upgrade to rims that look like they fit the car? An aero kit that looks like it was tacked on by a 17 year old with glue rather than separate panels and bumpers? I'm sorry, but as a division if Acura wants to differentiate themselves from Honda they actually need to do some things that aren't part of their Honda DNA. Bigger wheels. AWD as their base models (like Audi) to break the RWD stigma. Navi displays and buttons that aren't used in Honda's already.
Gah...they could have had me. Now - S5 or wait for new A4/A5 in a bit unless I'm floored when I see it in person.
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Seems like if you show something off to get people excited and you can build what you show, you should? Make things BETTER than you promote so people aren't disappointed.
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Might be leaving room for a Type S version. Or just for the mod community to wrap the car in some blood red vinyl and do some bumper mods.
All I can say is that the TLX makes it great for people wanting a grown up car and is great for the modders here to make it look absolutely evil with just a few addons. Best of both worlds.
That's one of the reasons why the C7 Vette is not going to be great for anyone who wants to make it look any different. The car is so aggressive out the factory doors there's really nothing much one can do there.
All I can say is that the TLX makes it great for people wanting a grown up car and is great for the modders here to make it look absolutely evil with just a few addons. Best of both worlds.
That's one of the reasons why the C7 Vette is not going to be great for anyone who wants to make it look any different. The car is so aggressive out the factory doors there's really nothing much one can do there.
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When the TLX prototype was revealed, I was all but certain that I was looking at my next car knowing that, as always, the production model would not be identical to the prototype. Then the real deal came out......and those hideous 17-in rims! And no fog lights standard across the board??? WTF? No way we should have to shell out thousands to put decent tires/wheels and fogs that should've been standard to begin with!
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Yesterday and today I sat here and looked at the photos of the rear bumper to try and figure out what needs to be done to get it looking decent. I would paint the rear section between the reflectors black. I'm working on a photoshop of it and it looks so much better. It's a really good looking car. It's just a damn shame it is hidden. (the front grille and rear bumper)
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clear/amber turn signals? check
black housing headlights? check
larger front grille? check
honeycomb grille mesh? check
silver lower grille strakes? check
gray housing tail lamps with clear cover? check
rear lip spoiler? check
rear bumper diffuser? check
waffle style wheels? check
aggressive exhaust tips? check
flared side skirts? check
multi-stitched door panel liners? check
black housing headlights? check
larger front grille? check
honeycomb grille mesh? check
silver lower grille strakes? check
gray housing tail lamps with clear cover? check
rear lip spoiler? check
rear bumper diffuser? check
waffle style wheels? check
aggressive exhaust tips? check
flared side skirts? check
multi-stitched door panel liners? check
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Literally nothing on the 3g prototype carried over to the type s. Im not sure how you drew that conclusion. The wheels, side skirts, tail lights , interior, grill , etc..pretty much everything you mentioned is wildly different on the 2 cars except the headlights I suppose ,those are similar.
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Literally nothing on the 3g prototype carried over to the type s. Im not sure how you drew that conclusion. The wheels, side skirts, tail lights , interior, grill , etc..pretty much everything you mentioned is wildly different on the 2 cars except the headlights I suppose ,those are similar.
The TSX SE and TL SH-AWD 6MT were Type-S's in spirit, since the former was based on the Euro Accord Type-S while the latter was confirmed by Acura as being the 3G Type-S' replacement. Why they chose to forego the Type-S name itself will forever be a mystery
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red stitching. oh wow. so much wow.
and sure, the shawd 6mt is in spirit a type-s....but not an actual type-s.
c'mon man.
that's the same thing they'll do for the TLX.
SE's that provide a badge and red stitching....
and we already know the SHAWD version is coming out, but it's not the type-s
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the SE's werent type-s'.... the 4th gen TL came out with a Special Edition and there was nothing special about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
red stitching. oh wow. so much wow.
and sure, the shawd 6mt is in spirit a type-s....but not an actual type-s.
c'mon man.
that's the same thing they'll do for the TLX.
SE's that provide a badge and red stitching....
and we already know the SHAWD version is coming out, but it's not the type-s
red stitching. oh wow. so much wow.
and sure, the shawd 6mt is in spirit a type-s....but not an actual type-s.
c'mon man.
that's the same thing they'll do for the TLX.
SE's that provide a badge and red stitching....
and we already know the SHAWD version is coming out, but it's not the type-s
But yeah, Type-S wouldn't have worked on the TSX SE since it didn't get a better engine. For the Euro Accord it made sense since the base models were diesel and an N/A 2.0 IIRC.
I suppose it's all subjective, but yeah I rest my case
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