Acura: TLX News
04-11-2014, 08:29 PM
#8041
04-12-2014, 08:27 AM
#8042
I feel the need...
04-12-2014, 09:29 AM
#8043
Some dude
04-12-2014, 08:15 PM
#8046
Senior Moderator
04-13-2014, 07:48 AM
#8047
I feel the need...
Smack talk is chicken soup for the soul. Banter keeps you humble and is a reminder not to take yourself too seriously. Too bad some clowns get butthurt and resort to name calling. 
04-13-2014, 11:19 AM
#8048
אני עומד עם ישראל
So wait is there something in the pipeline for a hi-po version or the V6 is all we get?
04-13-2014, 03:32 PM
#8050
אני עומד עם ישראל
^ nice
04-13-2014, 03:33 PM
#8051
Just saw this.
Not sure how true some of what's written is.
http://news.dchmontclairacura.com/Ar...2015-acura-tlx
- 20" wheels????
- BOTH 4cyl and 6cyl will have the option of either FWD or AWD?
Typo or something to look fwd to?
Not sure how true some of what's written is.
http://news.dchmontclairacura.com/Ar...2015-acura-tlx
- 20" wheels????
- BOTH 4cyl and 6cyl will have the option of either FWD or AWD?
Typo or something to look fwd to?
Originally Posted by Montclair Acura
DCH Montclair Acura is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of the 2015 Acura TLX to our showroom this May. We have made our first order and are eagerly anticipating their arrival! Acura's mid-size sedans have been merged into one for the 2015 model year, with the TL and the TSX becoming the new TLX sedan.This new combination of the TL and TSX adopts some of the cues found on the larger RLX sedan, including LED headlights and exaggerated fenders that house the 20-inch wheels. LED lights also underline the side view mirrors.
The base version of the TLX is expected to feature a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a new eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission that should give the TLX a more sporty driving feel. Also available will be a reworked version of Honda/Acura's 3.5-liter V6, also outfitted with variable valve timing and direct injection and cylinder deactivation for better fuel economy. It will be paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission for what Acura predicts will be the best gas mileage ratings in its class.
Both engines will be offered with either front or all-wheel drive, and the TLX will also be fitted with a four-mode driver-selectable system that alters steering weight, throttle response, and shift mapping to give the driver the option of either more comfort or more sportiness. The new TLX is sized more like the outgoing TL, with interior space staying in the same range, suitable for five passengers. The cabin should also be quieter, thanks to active noise cancellation.
- See more at: http://news.dchmontclairacura.com/Ar....SpcJy7cQ.dpuf
The base version of the TLX is expected to feature a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a new eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission that should give the TLX a more sporty driving feel. Also available will be a reworked version of Honda/Acura's 3.5-liter V6, also outfitted with variable valve timing and direct injection and cylinder deactivation for better fuel economy. It will be paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission for what Acura predicts will be the best gas mileage ratings in its class.
Both engines will be offered with either front or all-wheel drive, and the TLX will also be fitted with a four-mode driver-selectable system that alters steering weight, throttle response, and shift mapping to give the driver the option of either more comfort or more sportiness. The new TLX is sized more like the outgoing TL, with interior space staying in the same range, suitable for five passengers. The cabin should also be quieter, thanks to active noise cancellation.
- See more at: http://news.dchmontclairacura.com/Ar....SpcJy7cQ.dpuf
Last edited by Goosew; 04-13-2014 at 03:34 PM. Reason: formatting
04-13-2014, 03:42 PM
#8052
Just saw this.
Not sure how true some of what's written is.
http://news.dchmontclairacura.com/Ar...2015-acura-tlx
- 20" wheels????
- BOTH 4cyl and 6cyl will have the option of either FWD or AWD?
Typo or something to look fwd to?
Not sure how true some of what's written is.
http://news.dchmontclairacura.com/Ar...2015-acura-tlx
- 20" wheels????
- BOTH 4cyl and 6cyl will have the option of either FWD or AWD?
Typo or something to look fwd to?
04-14-2014, 02:49 AM
#8054
This new combination of the TL and TSX adopts some of the cues found on the larger RLX sedan, including LED headlights and exaggerated fenders that house the 20-inch wheels.
I could see SH-AWD on the I-4 being a remote possibility though.
04-14-2014, 11:35 AM
#8056
Now sure how many of you guys visit the 5th gen TLX board, but some interesting information was just posted.
Originally Posted by Corey_Straker
Not sure if this has been leaked or not yet. But here are some features for you. Not putting these in any particular order, just how I took notes. 
-New remote start system like the new MDX ( remote start 3 ) that has a 1/4 mile range.
- Under storage compartment in the trunk ( similar to RLX with no spare tire, just inflation kit with a spare available as an accessory )
- Fold down rear seats with trunk passthrough
- All 4 windows power up/down 1 touch
- Tech pkg and Advanced pkg have frameless mirrors ( similar to that on the new GM Corvette and Camaro )
- Electronic Parking brake
- Electronic Shifter like in RLX Sport Hybrid
- 7 speaker 355 watt base sound system
- 10 speaker 490 watt tech/adv sound system
-Siri Eyes Free
- Gains of $2,000 in standard features
- 3.5L V6 puts out 290hp and 267 torque
- 9 speed automatic transmission with 25% faster shifting and 5 times faster paddle shiftting
- 1mpg city increase and 5mpg highway increase for FWD
- 3mpg city increase and 5mpg highway increase for SH-AWD
- v6 model goes 0-60 a little over half a second faster
- SH-AWD is 25% lighter and no longer protrudes into the trunk
- SH-AWD system can now act like P-AWS when switching lanes, sending extra power to left rear wheel when moving right a lane and vice versa
- Engine idle stop ( yuck )
- Integraded Dynamic System ( IDS changes steering feel and pedal response ) with a new Sport Plus mode to give old "Type-S" like steering feel and a new ECON mode for fuel economy.
- Blind Spot with Cross Traffic Monitor
- Road departure waring and Road departure Mitigation ( acts like CMBS )
- Tire fill assist ( beeps when correct tire pressure is met )
- Premium feel, engineers want you to feel the difference in the first 50 feet
- 4 Inches shorter than old TL in the overhang. Wheelbase is the same
- Color Keyed entry button
- LED Taillights / Integrated rear Spoiler
- Torsion stiffness up 21%
- Acoustic Spray Foam to vastly cut down on road and wind noise.
- 145 Pounds lighter ( TL FWD to TLX FWD )
- Motion Adaptive EPS with crosswind detection
- 2.4L has 206hp / 182 torque
- 8 speed DCT with torque converter
- 0-60mph 1.5 seconds
- 2mpg city increase and 4mpg highway increase
-New remote start system like the new MDX ( remote start 3 ) that has a 1/4 mile range.
- Under storage compartment in the trunk ( similar to RLX with no spare tire, just inflation kit with a spare available as an accessory )
- Fold down rear seats with trunk passthrough
- All 4 windows power up/down 1 touch
- Tech pkg and Advanced pkg have frameless mirrors ( similar to that on the new GM Corvette and Camaro )
- Electronic Parking brake
- Electronic Shifter like in RLX Sport Hybrid
- 7 speaker 355 watt base sound system
- 10 speaker 490 watt tech/adv sound system
-Siri Eyes Free
- Gains of $2,000 in standard features
- 3.5L V6 puts out 290hp and 267 torque
- 9 speed automatic transmission with 25% faster shifting and 5 times faster paddle shiftting
- 1mpg city increase and 5mpg highway increase for FWD
- 3mpg city increase and 5mpg highway increase for SH-AWD
- v6 model goes 0-60 a little over half a second faster
- SH-AWD is 25% lighter and no longer protrudes into the trunk
- SH-AWD system can now act like P-AWS when switching lanes, sending extra power to left rear wheel when moving right a lane and vice versa
- Engine idle stop ( yuck )
- Integraded Dynamic System ( IDS changes steering feel and pedal response ) with a new Sport Plus mode to give old "Type-S" like steering feel and a new ECON mode for fuel economy.
- Blind Spot with Cross Traffic Monitor
- Road departure waring and Road departure Mitigation ( acts like CMBS )
- Tire fill assist ( beeps when correct tire pressure is met )
- Premium feel, engineers want you to feel the difference in the first 50 feet
- 4 Inches shorter than old TL in the overhang. Wheelbase is the same
- Color Keyed entry button
- LED Taillights / Integrated rear Spoiler
- Torsion stiffness up 21%
- Acoustic Spray Foam to vastly cut down on road and wind noise.
- 145 Pounds lighter ( TL FWD to TLX FWD )
- Motion Adaptive EPS with crosswind detection
- 2.4L has 206hp / 182 torque
- 8 speed DCT with torque converter
- 0-60mph 1.5 seconds
- 2mpg city increase and 4mpg highway increase
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ttribe (04-14-2014)
04-14-2014, 11:45 AM
#8058
Moderator
04-14-2014, 11:45 AM
#8059
Senior Moderator
04-14-2014, 11:52 AM
#8060
Azine Jabroni
I should have seen this coming, but the power numbers are disappointing.
04-14-2014, 12:01 PM
#8062
The sizzle in the Steak
04-14-2014, 01:18 PM
#8063
Team Owner
so 0-60 1.5 sec *faster* than WHAT? there was no 4 cylinder TL before.
Assuming they are comparing with TSX so that make its low 6, high 5, 0-60 for a car that has 200hp and 180lbs of torques that weights 3400-3600 lbs?
i wonder how fast you have to flip your fingers to get those times.
Assuming they are comparing with TSX so that make its low 6, high 5, 0-60 for a car that has 200hp and 180lbs of torques that weights 3400-3600 lbs?
i wonder how fast you have to flip your fingers to get those times.
04-14-2014, 01:45 PM
#8065
Team Owner
Instead of having a 300hp+ V6, they have to put 290. Because that is going to affect our precious RLX. who cares about RLX!!!
Instead they put old TSX engine with a new DCT. and Old TL engine with new AT. So i guess they weren't kidding when they literally replaced TSX and TL with TLX.
04-14-2014, 01:53 PM
#8066
Senior Moderator
I wasn't expecting 250 but 220-225 sure would have been nice.
And would it have killed them to market '300HP' in the V6? SUV buyers may not care the MDX is down 15HP but TL buyers might.
And would it have killed them to market '300HP' in the V6? SUV buyers may not care the MDX is down 15HP but TL buyers might.
04-14-2014, 01:57 PM
#8068
Moderator
If these numbers are accurate, this doesn't look good.
04-14-2014, 02:02 PM
#8069
I was hoping for between 210 and 220 hp and more torque than the Accord motor. The fact that they failed on both accounts and with how under-stressed that motor is could indicate future improvements are coming, but that is not going to help them make a sale now. Still do not understand why they continue to play this game instead of just actually making the numbers competitive.
04-14-2014, 02:18 PM
#8070
Senior Moderator
I was hoping for between 210 and 220 hp and more torque than the Accord motor. The fact that they failed on both accounts and with how under-stressed that motor is could indicate future improvements are coming, but that is not going to help them make a sale now. Still do not understand why they continue to play this game instead of just actually making the numbers competitive.
04-14-2014, 02:27 PM
#8071
Guess we'll see how the reviews pan out, which might make a big difference. I hope that in spite of everything, this car turns out to be fantastic, but the probability of that keeps getting slimmer with every bit of leaked info.
04-14-2014, 02:33 PM
#8072
It's all up to the V6 SH-AWD TLX to breathe life and excitement into the model.
This is exactly why Honda needs to develop and offer new motors ASAP. How much longer can they stick a Honda Civic or Accord engine in their sedan line up and say Acura is a "premium/luxury" brand, especially if they want to be taken seriously?
04-14-2014, 02:54 PM
#8073
All you haters... never even driven the car.
Let me speak for the apologists too - Honda tends to underrate their motors - they usually put out more power than they're rated for. So it may actually be putting out a whopping 300 hp
Let me speak for the apologists too - Honda tends to underrate their motors - they usually put out more power than they're rated for. So it may actually be putting out a whopping 300 hp
04-14-2014, 03:21 PM
#8075
Dark times for Acura. Even BRZ guys are complaining about the power. My guess is the Type R 2.0T wasn't ready to debut with the TL.
04-14-2014, 03:38 PM
#8076
Who brought up the 86 again? Some salty 4G TL owner?
What's next? We're gonna deflect the whole "300 hp isn't enough for the TL compared to its competitors" and mention how the Ariel Atom only has 300 horsepower as well?
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RPhilMan1 (04-15-2014)
04-14-2014, 03:46 PM
#8077
Team Owner
04-14-2014, 03:47 PM
#8078
Moderator
04-14-2014, 03:50 PM
#8079
Team Owner
well fact is fact.
BMW can sell a $55k 328i like hot cakes and Acura can't even move their flagship at $55k.
So how does Acura expect to sell a TL if it does not have a roundel on the back?
Answer: Do exactly the opposite of what Acura is doing right now.
BMW can sell a $55k 328i like hot cakes and Acura can't even move their flagship at $55k.
So how does Acura expect to sell a TL if it does not have a roundel on the back?
Answer: Do exactly the opposite of what Acura is doing right now.
04-14-2014, 03:54 PM
#8080
Team Owner
So i am guessing a well equipped but not fully loaded 4 banger TLX will be around $35k.
Why would anyone buy that over a fully loaded Accord V6 for that kind of $.
The same people who are saying "TLX is inferior because it does not have a roundel" will probably buy the 4 banger TLX because it is Acura, not Honda.....
Why would anyone buy that over a fully loaded Accord V6 for that kind of $.
The same people who are saying "TLX is inferior because it does not have a roundel" will probably buy the 4 banger TLX because it is Acura, not Honda.....