2021 Acura TLX Colors by Trim, Trim Levels, and Preliminary Pricing Information
#161
Advanced
I am one of the guys that will be buying the 2.0T Advance WITH OUT SH-AWD. Compared to the FWD im sure the drag times will be lower. SH-AWD sucks a lot more HP to work and weighs more. The Accord guys are running over 300hp and 340tq on the cars and it drives just fine. Get on some twisty roads and the SH-AWD might pull away if the driver is good enough. But be rolling along a 5 mph and kick it the lighter FWD version is going to pull you. All city driving. Highway driving. stomping on it from a roll the FWD is going to pull away. A lot less stuff to break down the road and that 2.0T with a flash and exhaust is only going to make just over 300hp and 340tq that is just fine with a FWD drive car. So I am going to be looking for a Graphite metallic Advance without sh-awd For handling you might want the testers with sh-awd but for drag time and 5-60 runs and 30-100 runs you want them in the FWD. You will also get better mpg without sh-awd. So it is a choice. It is not standard on the Advance you can order with or without. You can get the A-spec trim on a 2.0 without sh-awd. The Type-S its standard equipment and cannot be had without it.
Last edited by Taz69; 08-08-2020 at 10:55 AM.
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#162
Burning Brakes
1. I am one of the guys that will be buying the 2.0T Advance WITH OUT SH-AWD. So I am going to be looking for a Graphite metallic Advance without sh-awd
2. Compared to the FWD im sure the drag times will be lower.
but for drag time and 5-60 runs and 30-100 runs you want them in the FWD. .
2. Compared to the FWD im sure the drag times will be lower.
but for drag time and 5-60 runs and 30-100 runs you want them in the FWD. .
2. I don't drag-race or do quarter-mile runs. However, I do tend to drive outside on roads and highways in the weather.
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#163
6 Forward 1 Back
I am one of the guys that will be buying the 2.0T Advance WITH OUT SH-AWD. Compared to the FWD im sure the drag times will be lower. SH-AWD sucks a lot more HP to work and weighs more. The Accord guys are running over 300hp and 340tq on the cars and it drives just fine. Get on some twisty roads and the SH-AWD might pull away if the driver is good enough. But be rolling along a 5 mph and kick it the lighter FWD version is going to pull you. All city driving. Highway driving. stomping on it from a roll the FWD is going to pull away. A lot less stuff to break down the road and that 2.0T with a flash and exhaust is only going to make just over 300hp and 340tq that is just fine with a FWD drive car. So I am going to be looking for a Graphite metallic Advance without sh-awd For handling you might want the testers with sh-awd but for drag time and 5-60 runs and 30-100 runs you want them in the FWD. You will also get better mpg without sh-awd. So it is a choice. It is not standard on the Advance you can order with or without. You can get the A-spec trim on a 2.0 without sh-awd. The Type-S its standard equipment and cannot be had without it.
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#164
Burning Brakes
1. Exactly. It's all about CONTROL ( and traction). Sure, I can easily spin the front tires on my Accord-V6 FWD (easier with Traction-Control off) but now-days, I miss the point of purposely losing traction and control.
2. Agreed.
2. Agreed.
#165
I am one of the guys that will be buying the 2.0T Advance WITH OUT SH-AWD. Compared to the FWD im sure the drag times will be lower. SH-AWD sucks a lot more HP to work and weighs more. The Accord guys are running over 300hp and 340tq on the cars and it drives just fine. Get on some twisty roads and the SH-AWD might pull away if the driver is good enough. But be rolling along a 5 mph and kick it the lighter FWD version is going to pull you. All city driving. Highway driving. stomping on it from a roll the FWD is going to pull away. A lot less stuff to break down the road and that 2.0T with a flash and exhaust is only going to make just over 300hp and 340tq that is just fine with a FWD drive car. So I am going to be looking for a Graphite metallic Advance without sh-awd For handling you might want the testers with sh-awd but for drag time and 5-60 runs and 30-100 runs you want them in the FWD. You will also get better mpg without sh-awd. So it is a choice. It is not standard on the Advance you can order with or without. You can get the A-spec trim on a 2.0 without sh-awd. The Type-S its standard equipment and cannot be had without it.
#166
Advanced
I am not saying one is either right or wrong. Im just glad it is a option. To me there is more to break more to maintain with it. I live in NC and have a 4x4 truck to drive in snow.
Last edited by Taz69; 08-08-2020 at 08:58 PM.
#167
Advanced
Just 1 more thing. Took me second to find it. There has been a guy in the RDX forum who dynoed his 2019 A-spec with sh-awd in the AWD mode. Every dyno video of the RDX and TLX every single one they are disabling the AWD and running in FWD only because they dont want to get there feelings hurt because it would be a much lower number. He should get a kudos for doing it the correct way. So he has on his car ( Custom intake, Full custom exhaust from the down pipe back, and a RV6 down pipe) He also has a custom tune which usually a tuner can make more power vs a K-Tuner stage 2. Basic tune you just flash to your car. So with all this bolt on and a custom tune he mad 267hp and 334tq in AWD mode. The Accord same engine just FWD only on a k-tuner stage 2 basic tune makes 275hp and 330tq. So it would appear that all those bolt ons get you the same to the wheels that a bone stock 2.0T engine makes. Some might not notice. Some might not care. So I am glad it is a option but AWD sucks HP to do its thing.
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#168
I have had both variants of the TLX (both V6). No way I would ever opt for the FWD variant again. Dry roads or wet roads its night and day IMO. I rarely drive in the snow but do drive in the rain. I think the SHAWD was like an additional $1800 option (if you paid full price for it). Can't think of any other option that's a better deal on the car for the money.
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#169
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Just 1 more thing. Took me second to find it. There has been a guy in the RDX forum who dynoed his 2019 A-spec with sh-awd in the AWD mode. Every dyno video of the RDX and TLX every single one they are disabling the AWD and running in FWD only because they dont want to get there feelings hurt because it would be a much lower number. He should get a kudos for doing it the correct way. So he has on his car ( Custom intake, Full custom exhaust from the down pipe back, and a RV6 down pipe) He also has a custom tune which usually a tuner can make more power vs a K-Tuner stage 2. Basic tune you just flash to your car. So with all this bolt on and a custom tune he mad 267hp and 334tq in AWD mode. The Accord same engine just FWD only on a k-tuner stage 2 basic tune makes 275hp and 330tq. So it would appear that all those bolt ons get you the same to the wheels that a bone stock 2.0T engine makes. Some might not notice. Some might not care. So I am glad it is a option but AWD sucks HP to do its thing.
#170
Burning Brakes
Yes, the Parchment leather is nice. That's what I have in my white Accord-V6 ... I think it's a classy-looking combo and everything stays cool (as possible, like after parking-lot sun).
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#171
I am one of the guys that will be buying the 2.0T Advance WITH OUT SH-AWD. Compared to the FWD im sure the drag times will be lower. SH-AWD sucks a lot more HP to work and weighs more. The Accord guys are running over 300hp and 340tq on the cars and it drives just fine. Get on some twisty roads and the SH-AWD might pull away if the driver is good enough. But be rolling along a 5 mph and kick it the lighter FWD version is going to pull you. All city driving. Highway driving. stomping on it from a roll the FWD is going to pull away. A lot less stuff to break down the road and that 2.0T with a flash and exhaust is only going to make just over 300hp and 340tq that is just fine with a FWD drive car. So I am going to be looking for a Graphite metallic Advance without sh-awd For handling you might want the testers with sh-awd but for drag time and 5-60 runs and 30-100 runs you want them in the FWD. You will also get better mpg without sh-awd. So it is a choice. It is not standard on the Advance you can order with or without. You can get the A-spec trim on a 2.0 without sh-awd. The Type-S its standard equipment and cannot be had without it.
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#172
iWhine S/C 6MT TL
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I am also going Advanced trim with out SH-awd. AWD is a waste of time to me and just adds more weight and complexity. Not counting zapping power, MPG, and more wear & tear. I plan going for Hondata flash and exhaust to make the type S irrelivent. I have already picked out forged wheels to put on the car once I figure out offset and width.
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Which forged wheels? I was going to buy forged wheels for my M40i but I had a very hard time deciding what looked best. I grabbed a fresh set of 20 inch OEM wheels instead
#173
Suzuka Master
I have had both variants of the TLX (both V6). No way I would ever opt for the FWD variant again. Dry roads or wet roads its night and day IMO. I rarely drive in the snow but do drive in the rain. I think the SHAWD was like an additional $1800 option (if you paid full price for it). Can't think of any other option that's a better deal on the car for the money.
#174
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#176
Instructor
Base looks horrible in my opinion but the A-Spec is looking beautiful.
![](https://images.honda.ca/models/A/Models/2021/tlx/sh_awd_a_spec_10254/202modern_steel_metallic/sh_awd_a_spec_10254_202modern_steel_metallic_multiAngle_3.png?w=1842&h=1036)
#177
Burning Brakes
It doesn't look as bad here, but I wonder if some of these pics are Photoshopped ? (or computer generated for the online-builder) .
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-.../#post16626971
The Base wheels are only 18-inches. If you look closely, you CAN see the matching Base 18-inch tires are thicker. Give and take so all models have same ride-height ?
I really don't think the Base model is going to be popular (and neither does Acura) because it's missing leather-seats and on-board NAV.
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-.../#post16626971
The Base wheels are only 18-inches. If you look closely, you CAN see the matching Base 18-inch tires are thicker. Give and take so all models have same ride-height ?
I really don't think the Base model is going to be popular (and neither does Acura) because it's missing leather-seats and on-board NAV.
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#178
AZ Community Team
#180
Instructor
#181
iWhine S/C 6MT TL
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#182
Instructor
Question about Canadian trims.
Has anyone else noticed that "Power Folding Mirrors" is not seen in any of the trims? Has it maybe been made standard or is Canada not getting this?
Has anyone else noticed that "Power Folding Mirrors" is not seen in any of the trims? Has it maybe been made standard or is Canada not getting this?
#183
Acura‘s Canada website mentions reverse gear tilt down, not folding. That may be all you can get.
#184
Burning Brakes
Really hope that's a mistake. Pretty sure my 15 advance/elite had it. Useful in winter when parking on side streets to avoid getting ripped off by snowplow. Can be done manually, but with ice it's nice not to have to move too much lol.
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#186
Burning Brakes
#187
Power folding mirror is a blessing when parking into my tight ass parking stall.
Also people don't whack the mirrors with their bodies walking in between when parked.
Also people don't whack the mirrors with their bodies walking in between when parked.
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#190
That was a big disappointment with the 1G TLX. Many if not most 1G TLX AWD owners had serious highway vibration issues on the 1G, which is why I only looked at the FWD. Otherwise it would have been AWD hands down.
#191
What do we expect the reliability to be on a 2G TLX? I notice the reliability for the 2015 TLX is listed as poor but the reliability for the 2019 and 2020 TLX is listed as good. The reliability for the 3G RDX is listed as poor?
#192
Drifting
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2G TLX....? Would be nice if it's just a window regulator has to be swapped out lol
#193
Instructor
Power folding mirrors help when backing in and out of a garage as well, it would be unfortunate that Canadians don't get this. My 2G RDX has it...
#194
What’s that saying again? When you buy a Honda, you’re buying an engine and they throw in the rest of the car for free?
#195
Everything is essentially "all new" so who knows. The 99-03TL had transmission issues.....The 04-05TL had transmission (major) and leaking power steering issues. 4G TL had torque convertor, prop shaft (major) Oil burning issues, 1G TLX has suffered through (major) transmission, vibration, slow tech response issues. You kinda see where this is trending. We need people to put it on the road to find out
2G TLX....? Would be nice if it's just a window regulator has to be swapped out lol
2G TLX....? Would be nice if it's just a window regulator has to be swapped out lol
#197
Sure, but that doesn’t mean there may not be other teething pains in the first year models. We still don’t know whether the limp mode issue that RDX and Accord 2.0T owners have found have been resolved.
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