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The current TLX is such a great design that I don't expect too much to change externally. Perhaps the front and rear bumper will look more like the Type S concept. And the front radar plate should be replaced by a larger Acura emblem. Powertrain changes are highly unlikely, while the interior should be updated. I'd expect the Type S to get the Advance features, digital gauge cluster, and 12" infotainment screen if we're lucky.
The current TLX is such a great design that I don't expect too much to change externally. Perhaps the front and rear bumper will look more like the Type S concept. And the front radar plate should be replaced by a larger Acura emblem. Powertrain changes are highly unlikely, while the interior should be updated. I'd expect the Type S to get the Advance features, digital gauge cluster, and 12" infotainment screen if we're lucky.
Thanks for sharing! I hope they don't change anything. The design of TLX is simply outstanding. I hope they add some new features...but let the design as is
Interesting, however I’m with @Tony Pac I prefer they keep the exterior and interior design the same but update the interior tech with a digital gauge cluster, and advanced package being available on A-Spec and Type-S. Perhaps A-Spec Advance is only available in the SH-AWD configuration aswell to keep it consistent.
Interesting, however I’m with @Tony Pac I prefer they keep the exterior and interior design the same but update the interior tech with a digital gauge cluster, and advanced package being available on A-Spec and Type-S. Perhaps A-Spec Advance is only available in the SH-AWD configuration aswell to keep it consistent.
IMO, there's almost no chance it gets a larger display. I'd be shocked if it got a digital display as well. Hell, I'd be shocked if they didn't add some added sound deadening, gave it a facelift and put wireless ACP/AA in it and called it good. Acura couldn't care less about the TLX. It's been put on the back burner of production ... the last time they moved over 1,000 units in a month was back in June 22, and just barely. Even the RDX has taken a back seat to the seemingly far more profitable MDX. So, back on topic, I don't see Acura putting much money or effort into this MMC.
I have no faith in Honda/Acura but they don’t need to change much with the tlx. It needs a digital dash, 360 camera and probably update the infotainment system.
It just needs a better package for the US, add all the options that Canada gets on the base Type S/Aspec Even though mine has the 360 cameras the quality is junk. If they make any cosmetic changes I will be shocked.
The exterior is fine and hopefully they don't do too much to it but I think the infotainment/layout could use a complete overhaul. But I am in agreement with the below and can't imagine that they will be putting much money into a model that is almost dead.
Originally Posted by leomio2.0
IMO, there's almost no chance it gets a larger display. I'd be shocked if it got a digital display as well. Hell, I'd be shocked if they didn't add some added sound deadening, gave it a facelift and put wireless ACP/AA in it and called it good. Acura couldn't care less about the TLX. It's been put on the back burner of production ... the last time they moved over 1,000 units in a month was back in June 22, and just barely. Even the RDX has taken a back seat to the seemingly far more profitable MDX. So, back on topic, I don't see Acura putting much money or effort into this MMC.
Originally Posted by djhtsx
I have no faith in Honda/Acura but they don’t need to change much with the tlx. It needs a digital dash, 360 camera and probably update the infotainment system.
1. I just wish they'd add at least 30 horsepower to both engines
2. and go wireless on the Apple Car Play and Android Auto.
1. I think the 4-cylinder is fairly maxed-out, but seems like a tune could get the new 6-cylinder up there. It's just that they always seem worried about transmission and shAWD handling the extra power (especially at initial acceleration/launch).
2. Since the current MMI/head-unit is fixed and touch-pad interface heavily integrated into the interior ... if they can do it, it would likely be a kludgy addon (like the way they added features to the old 2-screen system). And without a proper cordless charging system ... WACP and WAA deliver reduced user expereince.
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1. I think the 4-cylinder is fairly maxed-out, but seems like a tune could get the new 6-cylinder up there. It's just that they always seem worried about transmission and shAWD handling the extra power (especially at initial acceleration/launch).
2. Since the current MMI/head-unit is fixed and touch-pad interface heavily integrated into the interior ... if they can do it, it would likely be a kludgy addon (like the way they added features to the old 2-screen system). And without a proper cordless charging system ... WACP and WAA deliver reduced user expereince.
the four is hardly maxed out. with just a tune its shown 54whp and 98 TQ over stock.
1. I think the 4-cylinder is fairly maxed-out, It's just that they always seem worried about transmission and shAWD handling the extra power (especially at initial acceleration/launch).
The 2.0T is far from being maxed out. KTuner Stage 2 & Phearable Stage 3 tunes have shown massive gains over stock, while retaining reliability.
the 10AT is the weak point, but you need to get up near 400tq before it starts slipping.
Acura could easily make the 2.0T output 300hp/330tq, have it be just as reliable as it is today, but more competitive.
As it comes from the factory, I think a KTuner Stage 2 tune is needed, as it really wakes the car up, but doesn’t seem to negatively affect the gas mileage is day-to-day driving (not that the car gets great gas mileage to begin with).
The 2.0T is far from being maxed out. KTuner Stage 2 & Phearable Stage 3 tunes have shown massive gains over stock, while retaining reliability.
the 10AT is the weak point, but you need to get up near 400tq before it starts slipping.
Acura could easily make the 2.0T output 300hp/330tq, have it be just as reliable as it is today, but more competitive.
As it comes from the factory, I think a KTuner Stage 2 tune is needed, as it really wakes the car up, but doesn’t seem to negatively affect the gas mileage is day-to-day driving (not that the car gets great gas mileage to begin with).
The exterior is fine and hopefully they don't do too much to it but I think the infotainment/layout could use a complete overhaul. But I am in agreement with the below and can't imagine that they will be putting much money into a model that is almost dead.
the tlx is no where near dead… it’s still an amazing vehicle for the price.
the tlx is no where near dead… it’s still an amazing vehicle for the price.
It will soon be Dead with a capital D in its current form and won't be around for much longer. Its sales are low, sedans are a dying segment, Acura is moving to EV...
It will soon be Dead with a capital D in its current form and won't be around for much longer. Its sales are low, sedans are a dying segment, Acura is moving to EV...
buddy sedans aren’t going anywhere. The tlx will definitely move ev… sales are low across the board but that doesn’t mean they will strip every vehicle from the lineup just because sales are slow. It’s just the current state of the market.
buddy sedans aren’t going anywhere. The tlx will definitely move ev… sales are low across the board but that doesn’t mean they will strip every vehicle from the lineup just because sales are slow. It’s just the current state of the market.
You're 100% right on this. That troll just wishes failure on Acura. I tend to ignore anything he spews.
buddy sedans aren’t going anywhere. The tlx will definitely move ev… sales are low across the board but that doesn’t mean they will strip every vehicle from the lineup just because sales are slow. It’s just the current state of the market.
Sedans actually are going somewhere and look at how many have disappeared over the last few years.
Honda/Acura are doing worse than their competitors supply-wise and if it continues they won't want to throw resources at a car that is barely selling in comparison to the rest of the lineup.
Originally Posted by Nexx
You're 100% right on this. That troll just wishes failure on Acura. I tend to ignore anything he spews.
The usual nonsensical comment. Time will tell if I'm correct or not but to me the writing has been on the wall.
Hope they don’t discontinue it! I would like the 360 camera, wireless CarPlay and the HUD
Basic necessities for any vehicle with pretensions to be upper tier these days. The lack of all three were at the top of the list why I changed my mind and walked away from the Type S last year. I've owned Honda products continuously since my first Honda motorcycle in 1968 and Honda vehicles continuously since our first Accord in 1988. There's a Pilot in the driveway as I type. I loved my '07 Acura Type-S. But I can't help but feel Acura has somewhat lost its way. The company clearly has the talents, but seems to struggle getting all the talent pointed in the same direction.
Basic necessities for any vehicle with pretensions to be upper tier these days. The lack of all three were at the top of the list why I changed my mind and walked away from the Type S last year. I've owned Honda products continuously since my first Honda motorcycle in 1968 and Honda vehicles continuously since our first Accord in 1988. There's a Pilot in the driveway as I type. I loved my '07 Acura Type-S. But I can't help but feel Acura has somewhat lost its way. The company clearly has the talents, but seems to struggle getting all the talent pointed in the same direction.
+1
The biggest head scratcher for me was Acura removing the auto windshield wipers and/or the auto-folding side mirrors from the A-Spec when the 1st gen TLX had it.
The biggest head scratcher for me was Acura removing the auto windshield wipers and/or the auto-folding side mirrors from the A-Spec when the 1st gen TLX had it.
The US 1st gen TLX A-Spec did not have auto-folding side mirrors and you had to go w/ the Advance to get those.
I think the wrong question is being asked when it comes to the refresh of the TLX. We know that Honda Japan has taken design control of all HMC sedans including Acura's starting with the redesign Civic, followed by the Integra, and now the Accord. The question at hand should be how much influence Honda Japan has when it comes to the refresh of the TLX. We know that the engine was developed in Japan but the car was designed by Acura designers in CA.
We can see the design/tech segmentation in Honda's lineup right now between NA and Japan with the Japanese-developed sedans having better tech compared to American-developed SUVs. The difference is showcased between the CRV and Civic. The difference between the two is not as huge compared to the Pilot and Accord, which debuted a week or two apart and the tech difference on the inside of both vehicles is vast.
I think the wrong question is being asked when it comes to the refresh of the TLX. We know that Honda Japan has taken design control of all HMC sedans including Acura's starting with the redesign Civic, followed by the Integra, and now the Accord. The question at hand should be how much influence Honda Japan has when it comes to the refresh of the TLX. We know that the engine was developed in Japan but the car was designed by Acura designers in CA.
We can see the design/tech segmentation in Honda's lineup right now between NA and Japan with the Japanese-developed sedans having better tech compared to American-developed SUVs. The difference is showcased between the CRV and Civic. The difference between the two is not as huge compared to the Pilot and Accord, which debuted a week or two apart and the tech difference on the inside of both vehicles is vast.
Honda's Japanese engineers are probably looking at the inside of the TLX and thinking "WTF is this? Why is it smaller than a Civic? Did we hire the team that designed the Taurus?"
I think the wrong question is being asked when it comes to the refresh of the TLX. We know that Honda Japan has taken design control of all HMC sedans including Acura's starting with the redesign Civic, followed by the Integra, and now the Accord. The question at hand should be how much influence Honda Japan has when it comes to the refresh of the TLX. We know that the engine was developed in Japan but the car was designed by Acura designers in CA.
We can see the design/tech segmentation in Honda's lineup right now between NA and Japan with the Japanese-developed sedans having better tech compared to American-developed SUVs. The difference is showcased between the CRV and Civic. The difference between the two is not as huge compared to the Pilot and Accord, which debuted a week or two apart and the tech difference on the inside of both vehicles is vast.
I hope Honda Japan doesn’t interfere with the design elements of Acura. The new Honda vehicles look bland and lifeless in my opinion. Absolutely nothing sporty about anything including the Type R at this point. Acura has been killing it from a design standpoint.
1. Looks like Acura got rid of the plate radar cover
2. and I see a camera above the emblem.
3. Hopefully, this is a U.S. spec car and we get the 360 camera.
1. Yep
2. Good catch. Cams in the tail and side-mirrors are also required though.
3. Yeah, for that price, really should have it. They have the tech because it was in the Advance.
Very unlikely that I’d replace my 2021 with another TLX, but if we are talking minimal changes for this refresh, here’s what I’d want.
- more sound deadening. Much more.
- leave infotainment alone, just fix the bugs and give us google maps on the nav like Toyota does. I’d never need to bother with CarPlay.
- make the adaptive cruise more aggressive when resuming speed, and quit harassing me to steer when using lane centering (touching the wheel should be enough)
- dispense with the silly animation when switching driving modes
- leave infotainment alone, just fix the bugs and give us google maps on the nav like Toyota does. I’d never need to bother with CarPlay.
Pretty sure TrueTouch is Android-based so interesting there is no Google-Maps standard.
I use CarPlay and Apple-Maps/Siri in my Audi.
It's actually very nice. I'll take Apple-Maps over Google-Maps, Waze, and the others.
Of course, Apple-Maps includes Traffic, Accidents, Speed Limits, Red Light Cameras, etc.
Go ahead and setup your frequent Destinations as Contacts and Siri will search those first.
I would say that is a Type-S based on the wheel spokes and also it appears to have the lower front splitter, but the rear of the car you can't see the exhaust tips?
New front grill? Is this a TYPE S? Looks like Acura is cooking something. Why so massive cover up?
It might be. The other MMC spied a few months ago only had the front and rear valance covered up. This picture also has the hood covered. I wonder if the Type-S is going to have a different hood with maybe some extra vents or something. I wonder if this also leans towards more power output with the added heat extraction? Pure speculation at this point, obviously, but most curious with the hood covered like that.
Curious to know what’s cooking at Acura HQ? It looks like more than just refreshing the grill in my opinion. If this is TYPE, the U.S model is getting 360
also, there is something with the hood. They can’t just cover it for no reason. The car is out since 2020.
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