Acura: TLX News
08-03-2008, 12:44 PM
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At least, they put the RED colored keyless start. That looks good IMO
08-06-2008, 10:45 PM
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The Oracle of Acurazine!
08-06-2008, 10:53 PM
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The Oracle of Acurazine!
Part 1
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Part 2
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Part 2
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08-06-2008, 11:07 PM
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Hm it sounds interesting. He didnt say anything about the smart key. 42k for a loaded model sounds about right. 4k than the current type S but its going to have AWD and some other stuff. I am ready for someone like caranddriver to test it.
I cant believe I am such a loser I listened to both of those.
I cant believe I am such a loser I listened to both of those.
08-06-2008, 11:29 PM
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The Oracle of Acurazine!
Originally Posted by swami
I just found these on vtec, shoulda stopped in here first. I dig the car, goofy grill and all. It looks great from the side anyway. 
That's where I got it from.
08-07-2008, 10:38 AM
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So 305HP from the J series using a 5AT.....
I really hate to dredge up the same points over and over but when is Honda planning on coming out with a new tranny and V6 engine? Arguably the TL is their most important car. If you can't come up with anything new for your bread and butter sedan then when?
They seem to be going in circles, chasing their own tail as opposed to the competitions.
All I hear is wait...wait for the new TL...wait for the RWD platform in 2020...wait for A-VTEC....wait....wait....
I really hate to dredge up the same points over and over but when is Honda planning on coming out with a new tranny and V6 engine? Arguably the TL is their most important car. If you can't come up with anything new for your bread and butter sedan then when?
They seem to be going in circles, chasing their own tail as opposed to the competitions.
All I hear is wait...wait for the new TL...wait for the RWD platform in 2020...wait for A-VTEC....wait....wait....
08-07-2008, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
So 305HP from the J series using a 5AT.....
I really hate to dredge up the same points over and over but when is Honda planning on coming out with a new tranny and V6 engine? Arguably the TL is their most important car. If you can't come up with anything new for your bread and butter sedan then when?
They seem to be going in circles, chasing their own tail as opposed to the competitions.
All I hear is wait...wait for the new TL...wait for the RWD platform in 2020...wait for A-VTEC....wait....wait....
I really hate to dredge up the same points over and over but when is Honda planning on coming out with a new tranny and V6 engine? Arguably the TL is their most important car. If you can't come up with anything new for your bread and butter sedan then when?
They seem to be going in circles, chasing their own tail as opposed to the competitions.
All I hear is wait...wait for the new TL...wait for the RWD platform in 2020...wait for A-VTEC....wait....wait....
People can't wait forever! It's hard to hold back when the other brands are coming out with new stuff all the time.
08-07-2008, 11:54 AM
#4332
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by dom
So 305HP from the J series using a 5AT.....
I really hate to dredge up the same points over and over but when is Honda planning on coming out with a new tranny and V6 engine? Arguably the TL is their most important car. If you can't come up with anything new for your bread and butter sedan then when?
They seem to be going in circles, chasing their own tail as opposed to the competitions.
All I hear is wait...wait for the new TL...wait for the RWD platform in 2020...wait for A-VTEC....wait....wait....
I really hate to dredge up the same points over and over but when is Honda planning on coming out with a new tranny and V6 engine? Arguably the TL is their most important car. If you can't come up with anything new for your bread and butter sedan then when?
They seem to be going in circles, chasing their own tail as opposed to the competitions.
All I hear is wait...wait for the new TL...wait for the RWD platform in 2020...wait for A-VTEC....wait....wait....
5 AT Hey Honda....let's get crazy and put a 6 AT in the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yea, I know...nobody else is doing it.
...but wait, we can get down right insane!!!.......How about a DSG gearbox in your premium brand line of cars??!?!?!
Yea, that would turn the industry on it's head.
08-07-2008, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
5 AT Hey Honda....let's get crazy and put a 6 AT in the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yea, I know...nobody else is doing it.
...but wait, we can get down right insane!!!.......How about a DSG gearbox in your premium brand line of cars??!?!?!
Yea, that would turn the industry on it's head.
08-07-2008, 02:34 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by Trackruner228
I think transmissions scare honda.....
08-07-2008, 04:51 PM
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I'd really love to have a short conversation with one of the high executives in Acura in regards to its branding strategies. Seriously. Some of the main problems or issues that they are having are not really hard to catch. I really just don't know what they are thinking. 
08-07-2008, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + TL
I'd really love to have a short conversation with one of the high executives in Acura in regards to its branding strategies. Seriously. Some of the main problems or issues that they are having are not really hard to catch. I really just don't know what they are thinking.
08-07-2008, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
no, just auto honda trannies.
http://www.automotivearticles.com/123/article_253.shtml
08-07-2008, 06:35 PM
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08-07-2008, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Teh Jatt
That's where I got it from.
you're not banned anymore??
08-07-2008, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
5 AT Hey Honda....let's get crazy and put a 6 AT in the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yea, I know...nobody else is doing it.
...but wait, we can get down right insane!!!.......How about a DSG gearbox in your premium brand line of cars??!?!?!
Yea, that would turn the industry on it's head.
08-07-2008, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
can someone inform me whats the big deal with 5at vs >= 6at
As for the 2nd gen TL, the 4at to 5at change resulted in a drop of 0.5 sec in the 0-60mph time.
08-07-2008, 08:17 PM
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Safety Car
Interior Screen Capture
08-07-2008, 10:08 PM
#4346
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Originally Posted by TSX69
it's not buttons galore like the MDX, TSX, and accord. and i like the buttons along the sides of the center console ala lexus GS.
08-07-2008, 11:14 PM
#4349
Looks like it has an engine start button, and the key fob is just a holder (like in Nissans/Infinitis) it may not be required to be in to start the car after all 
..... too bad the car will be uglier than a pile of dog shit molded in the likeness of Liza Minelli!
..... too bad the car will be uglier than a pile of dog shit molded in the likeness of Liza Minelli!
08-07-2008, 11:55 PM
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thanks for the vid! the rear from far away doesn't look that bad, but wow, up close that rear is ugly in the vid.
that front grill looks hideous unmasked. it's better executed in the TSX. looks like the grill is for bulletproofing.
that front grill looks hideous unmasked. it's better executed in the TSX. looks like the grill is for bulletproofing.
08-07-2008, 11:55 PM
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i just fucking love the red start button 
08-07-2008, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX69
though why did they use "paint" to touch up the navi screen
08-08-2008, 12:01 AM
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just watched the part 1.
the car in video looks a little bit better than our ugly ass pictures..
a little bit.
305 hp for the SH-AWD one seems okay..
the car in video looks a little bit better than our ugly ass pictures..
a little bit.
305 hp for the SH-AWD one seems okay..
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08-08-2008, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
thanks for the vid! the rear from far away doesn't look that bad, but wow, up close that rear is ugly in the vid.
that front grill looks hideous unmasked. it's better executed in the TSX. looks like the grill is for bulletproofing.
that front grill looks hideous unmasked. it's better executed in the TSX. looks like the grill is for bulletproofing.
08-08-2008, 12:37 AM
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^ There will be alternative for sure. I mean... everyone would jump on it you know?
08-08-2008, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by AsianRage
Just had a thought... 3.7 Liter for only 305HP? That's still smaller than the newly announced G37 AWD sedan with 330some horsepower.
08-08-2008, 07:19 AM
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DRLs
Based on the video ... it looks like there are 4. Does it really need 4??
08-08-2008, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
...so they can market better fuel mileage numbers - seems to be an important thing these days.
Yet another area where Honda fails to set themselves apart from the competition.