BGR

This is several months old and it's not real. It's possible hp could be similar but the actual document is fake. One of the guys who gives us leaks said he knows who made it.

PaSt

O thank God!
I can go to sleep!

​​​​​​Thanks, that was the first time I seen it, glad you all seen it before! I was just thinking of tradin in my 6 speed Accord, whew!

TVL65

I currently have an 07' Type S with 167,000 miles. I bought it brand new back then and it's been well maintained plus literally just rebuilt the entire front end etc. including a re-manufactured trans from Acura. I was hoping on still driving it for business and buy the new Type S coming out for personal use. But I have concerns. Earlier this year there were spy pics reportedly of a new TLX in camouflage being tested against a BMW and Audi. The car had quad exhausts and may have been the new Type S, however Acura then showed a beautiful blue Type S concept, but no specs have been provided. Sadly I don't think the new TLX Type S will look anything like the concept, the camouflaged one doesn't look anything like it. Unless of course there will be two variants, TLX base model and upgrade to the Type S. It's a shame that Acura won't actually build a Type S that looks like the concept.It's just another marketing ploy by Acura to show what they COULD build, not what they will build. There has been no additional spy pics of the new TLX being tested which is strange. I'll take a hard look at the new Type S when it comes out, the styling and performance has to be there, but I think many of us will be disappointed when we see it & it looks nothing like the concept at all.

WTF.Acura

The Type-S that was photographed testing with the Audi and MB last year was a test mule for the Powertrain not the design of the car. That car was just the current TLX reworked to have the v6t Powertrain.

TVL65

My faith is restored! lol

WTF.Acura

https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2018/11...-s-spy-photos/

Jiten Patel

You are looking at some old spy pics my friend. Take a look at these which are more recent. And I also want you to go back a few posts in this same sub forum. I believe in 2 pages back as of right now. There some new spy pictures that make it look the same as the Type S concept. The tail lights and front lights will be the same ones in the production based on the recent spy pics. So not to worry!

https://www.motor1.com/news/367197/2...pied-interior/

BEAR-AvHistory

Big clue its fake is on the Monroney sticker incase you see another one is a VIN#. These are assigned during production process.

BGR

The designers of the concept were told to keep the concept as close to the production TLX design as possible. With the exception of the tail lights, front bumper and wheels/brake size, you're basically looking at the TLX Type S. Acura doesnt spend a lot of time and money on random concepts. They started with the TLX design then made changes that made it more aggressive. I've also heard if you like the concept, you'll like the production model because they're so close. I just want it here asap.

someguy11

TBH, Acura did a pretty good job making the TLX look like its concept:
https://www.caricos.com/cars/a/acura.../images/2.html
https://www.caricos.com/cars/a/acura...images/29.html
I would credit Acura for that besides two obvious chintzy shortcuts between the two: rims and the Aero Kit (looked great baked into the concept - and even though I had it and liked it, it looked like a tacky add on for the model). Without the optional body kit, the TLX looks like a run-of-the-mill, middle-aged soccer dad, ho-hum sedan.

So I actually expect something close to the Type S Concept for the 2G.
https://www.caricos.com/cars/a/acura.../images/2.html
Hopefully it has these rims and no mode body kits.

ACCURATEin

I can feel the 6mt trannies being installed riiiighht about now in the assembly plant. I just have that feeling. And in the tech department they're finalizing the trade mode configurations.

ACCURATEin

And in that photo with the 6 gentlemen, the dude 3rd from the left, I recognize him! I had to ask my brother if that was him but we used to hang out in college and his brother is going to be driving the new vette in imsa.

Sloppy305

Having a 40 minute time block reserved at the Auto show only to have some dudes TALKING about their performance experience with the race cars next to a sign that says “LESS TALK MORE DRIVE” is the most Acura thing I’ve seen in a while.

its acts like this that make me doubt Acura on this TLX release. I see a concept car that gives me so much hope but then they pull these stunts and my TLX PTSD kicks in I begin to have nightmares.

Please don’t drop the ball on this Acura...there are a lot of us that still hope the Type S will bring Acura back to the performance discussion.

BGR

A few more months!

BGR

The less tall more drive is hilarious. Let's talk less but have a panel discussion during a major auto show in the middle of all the debuts.

ignition_key

iTrader: (1)

So the TLX Type-S obviously is not going to be a 2020 model, which mean it most likely will be a 2021 Model... Does any one know what an actual release date is for 2021? Q2/3 or later?

CollinR4

https://jalopnik.com/theres-no-way-t...-pr-1839987441

Pretty cool walkthrough with the lead designer.

TVL65

My friend works at a dealership and they heard mid summer.

BGR

For the Type S or both models?

Tony Pac

Definitely this is very close to the production.

it’s obvious that Acura didn’t want to bring the new TLX as 2020 model. Their aim is to bring it as 2021 and milk the current model
to the max.

BEAR-AvHistory

Don't see haw there is anything to milk at the TLX sales levels.

Midnight Mystery

Probably working out kinks. I'm sure there's plenty if them.

dmski

I don't see Type S launching next year. They will preview it next year but actual sales launch early 2021.

Tony Pac

At this point, there is no other cost than the production.
RDX and MDX are selling well. Now the sales of ILX has picked up, so acura will release TLX to create buzz next year and bring more people to the dealers. This year is a done deal.

jjsC5

Maybe it's just me. But when you openly tease me with pictures and some pro isles for a new car I'm going to lose interest when I find out that....well, that there is no clue when it's going to be available. Am I going to have to watch Dateline to see if the "cold case" is going to be solved?

jjsC5

This post should say "some promises". Why we can't edit a post after 15 minutes in this forum is a total mystery to me. I am/have been on many forums and this is the only one. Can we get this changed?

someguy11

This whole 2G/Type S campaign reeks of desperation. All these promotional teasers are happening way too early. The wait is shaping up to be almost a year... which is far too long to maintain the initial buzz of a release to translate to actual sales. Most people besides the true aficionados aren’t waiting around. I think tens of thousands of 1G are being traded in or returned on leases with little interest in purchase or a new 1G MMR lease - it’s just not that great of a car - and this premature buzz is Acura desperately attempting to get sedan guys to wait around.

Acura is busy reserving time for guys to talk about performance next to a “less talk more drive” sign. Whoever said above that was the most Acura thing ever made me laugh out loud. This should be a red flag that this company is losing its edge and footing. If the 2G is unsuccessful, Acura will doom themselves to being an SUV company.

Meanwhile, Audi, Ford and all sorts of carmakers are debuting all sorts of ridiculously amazing concepts and new models with real launch dates. The Cybertruck (window smash notwithstanding), Mach E and the eTron were so exciting that they were trending on Google. No Hondas or Acuras here.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlysc.../#4d0d6abf3639

TVL65

Both models. Coming out as 2021

ESHBG

Yeah I think that this will backfire because now any potential 1G TLX buyers may wait and within that time something else may strike their fancy. Oh well at least this should lead to some pretty great deals on the 1G, which I have to be honest for the right price I would consider one.

Jiten Patel

It's funny because I am one of those potential 1G TLX buyers who is waiting for the 2G TLX. I actually went for a test drive just 3 days before the TLX Type S was announced and was going to sign papers the next week. But after I heard that the 2G was going to be coming the next year, I waited it out. I know that the 1G is going to have some amazing deals but I think I am still going to wait it out for the 2G TLX and I recommend that everyone does that as well. This next TLX is going to be a great package deal since we are now going to have real materials (Aluminum/Wood trim) just like how the new RDX does now. We will be seeing improvements to the infotainment compared to the 1G. Better seat positioning, HUD, better speakers, better SH-AWD, Adaptive Dampers, potential Pano sunroof pulled from the new RDX, and probably much more! The new RDX got a price bump of about $1000 to introduce all these new things. When you break it down into installments, its not much of an increase to get much more features, especially considering that these cars still cost much less than the competition and honestly speaking, probably are more reliable and better to drive.

edmua6

^Just make sure you wait for the 2nd year production of the 2G so that most of the bugs are sorted out.

WTF.Acura

That’s why we have the RDX; RDX owner are beta tester for the next gen of Acura products.
(infotainment, platform, etc.)

kcarr91

There will be an all new engine and possible all digital gauge cluster (Precision Cockpit). Really hoping they put together a solid car but time will tell. Luckily I'm still enjoying my 2012 4G but looking to get a new car in the next year or two.

ESHBG

That's why I think it may be smart to lease a TLX if one really wants/needs a new car right now, that way by the time the lease is ending the 2G should have a lot of the bugs worked out.

jjsC5

The car will be due for a mid life update by the time it arrives

BEAR-AvHistory

But not the two most important make or break parts. Engine/Transmission.

WTF.Acura

I though the new v6t is based on the v6tt in the NSX are is it a new engine from scratch. It will be smart for them to use the DCT in the RLX.☹️

fiatlux

I doubt it would be based on the NSX one since that will be $$$. Rumor has it it'll be a new e-turbo (Garrett maybe?), which makes sense seeing how Mercedes and Audi have both been offering 48v e-turbos for a couple years now.

ZipSpeed

The 3.5TT in the NSX is a longitudinal engine and Acura isn't planning to move to rear wheel drive so it won't fit in their mainstream vehicles.

CollinR4

Cadillac CT5-V pricing announced today starting at $48,690 (51,290 for AWD) for 3.0 TTV6 with 360 hp/405 lb-ft and 10-speed auto. Available early 2020. Not a fan of the depreciation typically associated with Cadillac cars but it's always good to see more competition
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...c-ct5-v-price/

I think we'd all be happy with similar specs from a Type-S combined with the concept looks.