TLX Type S is coming
09-09-2014, 02:13 AM
#41
Instructor
Boys and girls, I believe there is a 2 door TLX in your near future. IE: Sport Version. I heard this info from the grapevine about four months ago.
Cadillac already has a new 2 door coupe in the engineering/build pipeline built on a modified Global Wide Body Platform, same platform as the current TLX and RLX. Last time I heard the Caddy will be released early spring of 2015.
Time will tell, but this is where I place my bets.
Cadillac already has a new 2 door coupe in the engineering/build pipeline built on a modified Global Wide Body Platform, same platform as the current TLX and RLX. Last time I heard the Caddy will be released early spring of 2015.
Time will tell, but this is where I place my bets.
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09-09-2014, 04:29 AM
#42
I get the feeling that Acura's next move is a smaller RDX... maybe the IDX to go up against the Q1 or 2 and the X1. There is a demand for those small city SUVs or whatever they call them. Perhaps their new design language will be demonstrated with a car like that. Just a thought....
09-09-2014, 09:30 PM
#43
Instructor
Acura discontinued Type-S. They don't like to associate terms like Type-S and VTEC with their current target demographic.
Looking at Acura's history when they release a new model, the "sporty" is most likely going to be a dealer optional "sport package." With lip kits, brembos, alloy rims, spoilers, maybe a stiffer suspension, some cool trim, and maybe a spiffy trunk badge indicating cool "sporty package."
I'm not getting my hopes up for a Type-S, but I would be excited for a more sportier looking/performing TLX.
Looking at Acura's history when they release a new model, the "sporty" is most likely going to be a dealer optional "sport package." With lip kits, brembos, alloy rims, spoilers, maybe a stiffer suspension, some cool trim, and maybe a spiffy trunk badge indicating cool "sporty package."
I'm not getting my hopes up for a Type-S, but I would be excited for a more sportier looking/performing TLX.
09-09-2014, 09:58 PM
#44
Boys and girls, I believe there is a 2 door TLX in your near future. IE: Sport Version. I heard this info from the grapevine about four months ago.
Cadillac already has a new 2 door coupe in the engineering/build pipeline built on a modified Global Wide Body Platform, same platform as the current TLX and RLX. Last time I heard the Caddy will be released early spring of 2015.
Time will tell, but this is where I place my bets.
Cadillac already has a new 2 door coupe in the engineering/build pipeline built on a modified Global Wide Body Platform, same platform as the current TLX and RLX. Last time I heard the Caddy will be released early spring of 2015.
Time will tell, but this is where I place my bets.
you must be in the business of losing bets
09-09-2014, 10:42 PM
#45
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I'm guessing V-Series, F-Series, Type-R, S/RS, SS, F-Type, M models are cheesy as well..
Let's not forget P-AWS..
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09-09-2014, 10:45 PM
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09-09-2014, 10:57 PM
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09-09-2014, 11:03 PM
#50
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Only the prototype crossover (NDX) had CAWCS
CAWCS NDX
CAWCS NDX
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09-10-2014, 12:42 AM
#51
Honda has admitted that their 8 speed DCT cannot handle 290hp (that's why it is not used in V6 version). So it is not possible.
09-10-2014, 02:03 AM
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09-10-2014, 02:49 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by 1black_seven
Acura discontinued Type-S. They don't like to associate terms like Type-S and VTEC with their current target demographic.
Originally Posted by 1black_seven
Looking at Acura's history when they release a new model, the "sporty" is most likely going to be a dealer optional "sport package." With lip kits, brembos, alloy rims, spoilers, maybe a stiffer suspension, some cool trim, and maybe a spiffy trunk badge indicating cool "sporty package."
Originally Posted by DEman19901
My thoughts exactly. The SH-AWD is the new Type-S. RIP Type-S. The name even sounds cheesy.
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09-10-2014, 08:55 AM
#57
mrgold35
The trend is smaller displacement using hybrid or force induction, multiple gears to improve acceleration and mpgs, and lighter weight to improve the overall fleet mpgs average. I would love for Acura to provide an dealer install bolt on S/C option for every vehicle in the line-up; but, that is never going to happen. The dealer/aftermarket S/C may not effect the fleet mpg average and the drivetrain can handle the extra HP/TQ as-is. I love my turbo RDX; but, I think the use of turbos for Acura is done for a while. The only two viable options for Honda/Acura are:
- crappy hybrid (ILX) and/or sport hybrids (RLX, NSX, TLX???), AND/OR
- VTEC or i-VTEC higher HP engines from existing earth-dream line-up.
I just want some bragging rights on tech, performance, luxury, and/or mpgs to show off to the other luxury brands.
- crappy hybrid (ILX) and/or sport hybrids (RLX, NSX, TLX???), AND/OR
- VTEC or i-VTEC higher HP engines from existing earth-dream line-up.
I just want some bragging rights on tech, performance, luxury, and/or mpgs to show off to the other luxury brands.
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09-10-2014, 10:44 AM
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09-10-2014, 10:53 AM
#61
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Same things these days when suddenly and "F-Sport" Lexus makes you an instant boy racer. Kind of like the big letter R that I used to see on the rear quarter panels of older Honda's and Acura's.
09-10-2014, 10:57 AM
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09-10-2014, 02:31 PM
#68
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
09-10-2014, 02:40 PM
#70
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Nope not in business of losing bets. This official photo was published by GM several months ago and is not Photoshop mockup. It is built on the same GWBP as TLX/RLX. So your new sport version could very well be a 2D. Learned long time ago never to say never, besides I don't think crow would taste like chicken.
09-10-2014, 02:59 PM
#73
Instructor
Nope not in business of losing bets. This official photo was published by GM several months ago and is not Photoshop mockup. It is built on the same GWBP asTLX/RLX. So your new sport version could very well be a 2D. Learned long time ago never to say never, besides I don't think crow would taste like chicken.[IMG]file:///C:/Users/RB/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]
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09-10-2014, 03:15 PM
#75
I get the feeling that Acura's next move is a smaller RDX... maybe the IDX to go up against the Q1 or 2 and the X1. There is a demand for those small city SUVs or whatever they call them. Perhaps their new design language will be demonstrated with a car like that. Just a thought....
A small SUV with the 1.5 turbo and 8DCT would probably be a pretty darn good vehicle.
09-10-2014, 04:38 PM
#77
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
1.5 turbo
09-10-2014, 04:57 PM
#78
IMO，TLX type S should be named as TLS, and type R be TLR. Since currently all Acura models are ended with X, which actually doesn't have any special meaning. So name it as TLS is a good way to suggest it sharing the same platform with TLX but more Sporty (Just like S4 to A4). TLX type S is a little verbose.
I hope the TLS can be equipped with a tune-up 3.5NA, maybe the same as the one in RLX with 310hp (320 or even 330hp is perfect), and TLR with a twin-turbo 3.5L, around 420hp, and both have SH-AWD as standard.
If Acura is more aggressive, they can also try to modify the exterior and make TLS and TLR a four door coupe.
Another reason I think TLS and TLR are better names than TLX-S is the price range concern. A fully loaded TLX SHAWD is around 45k, so a fully loaded TLX type S will be close to 50k. It is much higher than the starting price of TLX (30k). Many customers just don't want their 50k car to have the same name and same look as a 30k car.
Using a different name and changing to a four door coupe might be a good idea to build an model standing above the TLX.
I hope the TLS can be equipped with a tune-up 3.5NA, maybe the same as the one in RLX with 310hp (320 or even 330hp is perfect), and TLR with a twin-turbo 3.5L, around 420hp, and both have SH-AWD as standard.
If Acura is more aggressive, they can also try to modify the exterior and make TLS and TLR a four door coupe.
Another reason I think TLS and TLR are better names than TLX-S is the price range concern. A fully loaded TLX SHAWD is around 45k, so a fully loaded TLX type S will be close to 50k. It is much higher than the starting price of TLX (30k). Many customers just don't want their 50k car to have the same name and same look as a 30k car.
Using a different name and changing to a four door coupe might be a good idea to build an model standing above the TLX.
Last edited by seaeyes; 09-10-2014 at 05:10 PM.
09-10-2014, 05:00 PM
#79
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
IMO，TLX type S should be named as TLS, and type R be TLR. Since currently all Acura models are end with X, which actually doesn't have any special meaning. So name it as TLS is a good way to suggest it sharing the same platform with TLX but more Sporty (Just like S4 to A4). TLX type S is a little verbose.
I hope the TLS can be equipped with a tune-up 3.5NA, maybe the same as the one in RLX with 310hp, and TLR with a twin-turbo 3.5L, around 420hp, and both have SH-AWD as standard.
If Acura is more aggressive, they can also try to modify the exterior and make TLS and TLR a four door coupe.
I hope the TLS can be equipped with a tune-up 3.5NA, maybe the same as the one in RLX with 310hp, and TLR with a twin-turbo 3.5L, around 420hp, and both have SH-AWD as standard.
If Acura is more aggressive, they can also try to modify the exterior and make TLS and TLR a four door coupe.
