Sport hybrid, 7 dct, please
03-23-2016, 11:50 AM
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Sport hybrid, 7 dct, please
Now that the 2017 mdx has it, im hoping that it comes to the 2017 tlx as well...
325 hp, 7dct, new suspension... id be tempted to stick to acura if this happens
325 hp, 7dct, new suspension... id be tempted to stick to acura if this happens
03-23-2016, 12:16 PM
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What's new specifically about the suspension? Do we know?
03-23-2016, 10:18 PM
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03-24-2016, 05:57 AM
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Interesting. I think the fact that the RLX, NSX and now MDX have the option it's now officially a trend. Pretty smart really - great tech that gives both MPG to satisfy the CAFE blokes and increased performance to satisfy the exposed tailpipe blokes.
03-24-2016, 10:13 AM
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I hope the TLX will get the same (or more powerful) system too. I mean if the MDX has it, there is no reason the TLX will not.
A Type S for just under 50K. Would you buy it? Hmmm
A Type S for just under 50K. Would you buy it? Hmmm
03-24-2016, 01:19 PM
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35hp jump in power? Wasn't the MDX at 290hp, previously?
03-24-2016, 01:20 PM
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03-24-2016, 01:34 PM
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^ um ya, not quite. You're talking about potentially a 10k difference once options are added to the GS and rightfully so and that's not even with the F package. The GS is in a different class than the TLX altogether.
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03-24-2016, 01:46 PM
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03-24-2016, 01:50 PM
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Yup, self quoting myself here, and yup, just read through the MDX update thread. Very interesting. It'd be a cool SUV to buy, but the active suspension worries me. That's some super expensive stuff to replace if it fails, and with Acura's reliability as of late, I'd be a bit concerned. I'm not saying Acura is horrible, but it isn't what it was 10-15 years ago, that's for sure.
Adding the DCT, sport hybrid and active suspension... Shiiiiet... I wanna know the price of this, here in Canada. I'm guessing low 70s.
Adding the DCT, sport hybrid and active suspension... Shiiiiet... I wanna know the price of this, here in Canada. I'm guessing low 70s.
03-24-2016, 03:44 PM
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Agree....the TLX is not that competitive at 40, never mind 50....
Genesis V8 (and AWD is on the way, already available of Canadian V8 Genesis), the new Q50 with turbocharged engines, the SRT Chargers (if you do not need AWD), the new Lincoln MKZ with revised and more powerful FI engines....
It will require more than a power bump to become an appealing 50 grand car.....I guess a Sport Hybrid version with some upgraded electronics and amenities, better tires and brakes and adjustable suspension has a right place in the 50K neighborhood...will it happen??
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03-24-2016, 06:13 PM
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Yup, self quoting myself here, and yup, just read through the MDX update thread. Very interesting. It'd be a cool SUV to buy, but the active suspension worries me. That's some super expensive stuff to replace if it fails, and with Acura's reliability as of late, I'd be a bit concerned. I'm not saying Acura is horrible, but it isn't what it was 10-15 years ago, that's for sure.
Adding the DCT, sport hybrid and active suspension... Shiiiiet... I wanna know the price of this, here in Canada. I'm guessing low 70s.
Adding the DCT, sport hybrid and active suspension... Shiiiiet... I wanna know the price of this, here in Canada. I'm guessing low 70s.
haha yes..probably $70CAD since current MDX elite is at $65k CAD already.
But there was like a $8k incentive not too long ago? Even now, there's a $4k incentive.
03-24-2016, 06:14 PM
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The TLX, like its predecessor, is plenty competitive at 40k in the near luxury/ entry level luxury segment.
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03-24-2016, 06:17 PM
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RLX SH is $5500 more expensive than RLX FWD, trim vs trim.
Current TLX V6 FWD starts at $35k. Adding $5.5k would bring it to $40.5k. That doesn't sound that bad now, does it?
Add the SH to the TLX V6 FWD advance trim? That would then be $42.6k + $5.5k, so, $48k.
03-24-2016, 11:10 PM
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hmmm..i don't think it'd be $50k man.
RLX SH is $5500 more expensive than RLX FWD, trim vs trim.
Current TLX V6 FWD starts at $35k. Adding $5.5k would bring it to $40.5k. That doesn't sound that bad now, does it?
Add the SH to the TLX V6 FWD advance trim? That would then be $42.6k + $5.5k, so, $48k.
RLX SH is $5500 more expensive than RLX FWD, trim vs trim.
Current TLX V6 FWD starts at $35k. Adding $5.5k would bring it to $40.5k. That doesn't sound that bad now, does it?
Add the SH to the TLX V6 FWD advance trim? That would then be $42.6k + $5.5k, so, $48k.
Almost $1500 worth of extras.
03-24-2016, 11:16 PM
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Agree....the TLX is not that competitive at 40, never mind 50....
Genesis V8 (and AWD is on the way, already available of Canadian V8 Genesis), the new Q50 with turbocharged engines, the SRT Chargers (if you do not need AWD), the new Lincoln MKZ with revised and more powerful FI engines....
It will require more than a power bump to become an appealing 50 grand car.....I guess a Sport Hybrid version with some upgraded electronics and amenities, better tires and brakes and adjustable suspension has a right place in the 50K neighborhood...will it happen??
Genesis V8 (and AWD is on the way, already available of Canadian V8 Genesis), the new Q50 with turbocharged engines, the SRT Chargers (if you do not need AWD), the new Lincoln MKZ with revised and more powerful FI engines....
It will require more than a power bump to become an appealing 50 grand car.....I guess a Sport Hybrid version with some upgraded electronics and amenities, better tires and brakes and adjustable suspension has a right place in the 50K neighborhood...will it happen??
03-25-2016, 12:15 AM
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Yep...considering that even now at its current positioning, the TLX, despite its price advantage, is below mid-pack when it comes to sales number (2015 data) compared to its intended competition...pretty much the only cars that did worse among its were the decrepit outgoing Audi A4 and the compact Cadillac ATS (cramped rear seat is really damaging sales of this model)....the Q50 and the IS sold a bit less (the IS just a hair less) but combined with the other sedans of the same brand in the same category and/or price bracket (the Infiniti Q40 and the Lexus ES) their brands sold more.
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03-25-2016, 11:14 AM
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Yep...considering that even now at its current positioning, the TLX, despite its price advantage, is below mid-pack when it comes to sales number (2015 data) compared to its intended competition...pretty much the only cars that did worse among its were the decrepit outgoing Audi A4 and the compact Cadillac ATS (cramped rear seat is really damaging sales of this model)....the Q50 and the IS sold a bit less (the IS just a hair less) but combined with the other sedans of the same brand in the same category and/or price bracket (the Infiniti Q40 and the Lexus ES) their brands sold more.
03-25-2016, 01:07 PM
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Because, troll(s).
03-25-2016, 01:14 PM
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03-25-2016, 01:17 PM
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Yep...considering that even now at its current positioning, the TLX, despite its price advantage, is below mid-pack when it comes to sales number (2015 data) compared to its intended competition...pretty much the only cars that did worse among its were the decrepit outgoing Audi A4 and the compact Cadillac ATS (cramped rear seat is really damaging sales of this model)....the Q50 and the IS sold a bit less (the IS just a hair less) but combined with the other sedans of the same brand in the same category and/or price bracket (the Infiniti Q40 and the Lexus ES) their brands sold more.
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03-25-2016, 01:46 PM
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I'm sorry? Turbo engines are not efficient? Have you been living in a rock for the past several years? Check what type of engines F1 is using for the past couple years. Check the engines most european car companies have been using for the last decade. And while you find out what engines they are using, might as well find out why they've been using 'those' kind of engines.
03-25-2016, 03:27 PM
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As a matter of fact they are the same car under the skin, same class, same engine, same transmission...the Q40 was the previous G37 rebadged and offered at a lower price ($6K off)....we will see how the Q50 will do alone with the new turbo engines this year, the 2 liter turbo four will be offered at a lower price taking the place of the Q40.
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03-25-2016, 03:28 PM
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03-25-2016, 11:03 PM
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I'm sorry? Turbo engines are not efficient? Have you been living in a rock for the past several years? Check what type of engines F1 is using for the past couple years. Check the engines most european car companies have been using for the last decade. And while you find out what engines they are using, might as well find out why they've been using 'those' kind of engines.
03-25-2016, 11:04 PM
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03-29-2016, 12:08 AM
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