http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/ar...spx?id=7523-en

 

Sweet, cant wait!! Although im gonna try and not get tooooo excited based off what Acura has been doing the last several years and from the spy shots seen so far. I'll keep my fingers crossed though!

 

They called the tsx sporty. Eh

 

can't wait

 

Hope so.

Also it really annoys me you couldn't put TLX in the title.

 

The X give it extra power

IM excited to see it too in all seriousness.

 

3g body style,v8, rwd, acura would give everyone a heart attack.

 

^^Heck yeah they would. Actually if Acura brought back a body style that doesnt look overly big and bulky like the 4G and just all around bad ass similar to the 3G styling, or like how Lexus did with the new IS I would absolutely consider buying that vehicle. However, I keep looking at the spy photos and im just so sure that myself and all you guys are going to be disappointed. It looks like it has the exact same 4G bulky oversized styling with a front end that will look the same as the RLX and MDX. I mean its already pretty much a given, look at the spyshots, it looks like a covered up 4G ugh. I mean, look at what Lexus is doing, their GS and IS lineup is absolutely to die for. Acura is going to have to do something incredible to win me over, and based off these early spy shots, it aint gonna happen.

 

Never hurts to hope. They keep talking about the tsx. So its prob gonna be a beefed up tsx. With a new powertrain.

 

I'd call the new TSX aesthetically sporty for a 4 door sedan.

So no manual. But SH-AWD with DCT and a V6T?

 

Just looked at a couple spy photos of the TLX...that effin beak. Looks like a Camry.

 

i'm not getting my hopes up for this one...

 

I haven't been following 5G news too much. Did Acura axe the 6MT?

 

so probably some sort of DCT...i just hope they still offer a manual transmission with it.

 

I guarantee there won't be a manual. I wouldn't be surprised if it's JUST auto at the start. With a DCT soon to follow.

 

I just hope the tlx will have an improved automatic transmission. The 6speed automatic addition was great for the 4g, but its still far from having good performance I think.

 

I heard a rumor it'll have an 8 speed auto in it. Just a rumor though.

 

I don't know about an 8speed but if anything it'll be similar to what the rlx has, both engine and transmission.

The thing that bothers most people is not the actual shift time, but during manual mode it's the delay from the input to when the shift starts. It's usually around 1- 1.5 seconds. Doesn't sound like much but when you are constantly driving in manual mode you have to anticipate the gear change and press the paddle shifter ahead of time. During WOT, the delay is slightly less, and during daily driving the delay is at its worst.
Even cars like GTI and altima have much faster responding manual modes. And those cars cost less than a TL

 

People actually use those "paddle shifters" in automatics?

 

Every once in awhile I can understand that; but if constantly, I'd rather have a manual. Just not the same involvement.

 

I tried using the paddles in my moms benz. Its stupid. I prefer my SS

 

really depends on the car.

I drove a bunch of porsches, the paddle shifters are the way to go if you have a DCT.

 

Yes, at least in the TL-S.

 

this + 6mt

I would also enjoy a turbo 6cyl (wishful thinking)

I'm sorry but at this point there's no comparing any acura offering to any solid european mid-size sport sedan *my opinion*

 

V6T + 6MT + SH-AWD please! Or I might just have to get an S4 after my 3G.

 

I wonder though, will they use the Accord strut suspension or RLX double wishbone.
I wouldn't expect too much from Acura, will have to wait and see.

 

Considering it will share the Accords 'tidy size' and platform...the wishbone could be gone. :/

 

That's interesting because based on the spy photos it looks huge like the bulky 4G. Infact it almost look identical to a 4G.

 

It never hurts to hope? Until your hopes are let down...Then it hurts...

 

You mean the spy shots with the camoed foam padded cover?

 

meh double wishbone while ideal doesnt mean much. All of the recent M3s have MacPherson Struts.

 

Just follow the their recent road map and we have a pretty good idea of what to expect.

I foresee a smaller RLX with more aggressive lines (especially the hood). Jewel headlights. A new ZF 7 or 9 automatic at the start. A high performance I4 and the earth dreams v6. Interior will look just like the RLX.

Maybe a turbo i4 in the middle? Maybe a DCT?

 

I don't see the TLX getting a 7 or 9 speed auto considering the RLX has only a 6 speed auto iirc.

 

OMG awesome

 

I think Acura has morphed over the last 5 years or so and has adjusted their target buyer...from the 25-45 range to the 45-75 year range with their cars...unfortunate because they had the whole market with the RSX, 3G TL, and RL...too bad. I don't think any of you guys 35 or younger are going to be drawn to the TLS or any Acura vehicle for that matter. Lexus has now started targeting you guys with the new IS.

 

ILX?!?! Lol

I think Acura is simply lost.

 

I meant TLX up there^.

 

A modified ILX compact sedan with a more robust powertrain will follow, and Acura’s NSX “supercar,” a high-performance coupe, returns in 2015.

beefed up ILX? would be nice to see a 2.3L turbo from the old RDX in this new modified version of the ILX. and maybe SH-AWD too.

 

They are trying to correct the mistake they made to the TL in 2009... lol

 

Wishful thinking

I6 DOHC RWD 6spd