When do you think the next gen TL (TLX) will be released?
12-20-2013, 12:20 PM
#1761
Sweet. Being from Detroit -- stay near Cobo Hall and don't go wandering down the East Side at night.
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12-20-2013, 01:22 PM
#1763
2G TLX-S
Which Audi forum(s) do you go to ?
12-20-2013, 01:34 PM
#1764
From looking at the spyshots from way back, it looked like the grille will kind of look like the RLX grille. I'm curious to see what the backside looks like. The taillights looked Buickish under all the disguise.
As for the Mercedes. I can't stand their bolt-on NAV units and the rear ends are hideous. I saw the pics of the new C-Class, and once again, they seem to have run out of money when they got to the back end. The last E-Class was an awesome design - one of my favorites.
Come on Acura, make this thing run and look decent and then put it on sale in April instead of June. \
As for the Mercedes. I can't stand their bolt-on NAV units and the rear ends are hideous. I saw the pics of the new C-Class, and once again, they seem to have run out of money when they got to the back end. The last E-Class was an awesome design - one of my favorites.
Come on Acura, make this thing run and look decent and then put it on sale in April instead of June. \
12-20-2013, 06:29 PM
#1766
2G TLX-S
^^^^^
AudiWorld is an excellent Audi forum. I was always on it when I still had my (B6)A4 and my (C6)A6.
However, in the C6A6 sub-forum, there were a lot of problem & fix threads (even at the C6A6's 1st few years of debut) rather than performance modification threads.
But generally, very helpful in obtaining factory bulletin information and to troubleshoot bugs and gremlins in the factory system.
AudiWorld is an excellent Audi forum. I was always on it when I still had my (B6)A4 and my (C6)A6.
However, in the C6A6 sub-forum, there were a lot of problem & fix threads (even at the C6A6's 1st few years of debut) rather than performance modification threads.
But generally, very helpful in obtaining factory bulletin information and to troubleshoot bugs and gremlins in the factory system.
12-20-2013, 09:57 PM
#1768
I highlighted some words in the press release that I think are key to reading between the lines.
Tidier proportions means smaller on the outside which we all expected since it is based on the new Accord platform. Designed to span the current customer base from the TSX thru the TL.
"This all-new Acura TLX is the perfect blend of style and muscle with its elegant, well-proportioned exterior that cloaks the true sport sedan chassis and powertrain beneath," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. "The sporty characteristics that customers found appealing in the TSX are even more pronounced in this aggressive new TLX."
Cloaks the true sports sedan chassis... that customers found appealing in the TSX.... note they did not say "TL" so the 4G styling of the TL is going to be played down in favor of something... well more boring... but less controversial. Ala the RLX. Hope it is still interesting.
The all-new Acura TLX will offer luxury buyers a wider range of choices with two all-new, high-performance and highly fuel-efficient direct-injected engines, each mated to an all-new advanced transmission, along with available two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The TLX will also feature dynamic and emotional exterior styling wrapped around a mid-size luxury sports-sedan package that maintains the roomy cabin space of the current TL.
Tidier proportions means smaller on the outside which we all expected since it is based on the new Accord platform. Designed to span the current customer base from the TSX thru the TL.
"This all-new Acura TLX is the perfect blend of style and muscle with its elegant, well-proportioned exterior that cloaks the true sport sedan chassis and powertrain beneath," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. "The sporty characteristics that customers found appealing in the TSX are even more pronounced in this aggressive new TLX."
Cloaks the true sports sedan chassis... that customers found appealing in the TSX.... note they did not say "TL" so the 4G styling of the TL is going to be played down in favor of something... well more boring... but less controversial. Ala the RLX. Hope it is still interesting.
The all-new Acura TLX will offer luxury buyers a wider range of choices with two all-new, high-performance and highly fuel-efficient direct-injected engines, each mated to an all-new advanced transmission, along with available two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The TLX will also feature dynamic and emotional exterior styling wrapped around a mid-size luxury sports-sedan package that maintains the roomy cabin space of the current TL.
TLX will need atleast 245/18 tire size with larger anti-roll bars to be more aggressive than TSX. I think PAWS may help it in shorter turning radius if wheel base is shorter than RLX. Car is coming in second half of 2014. so a lot of time in changes and delays.
Last edited by SSFTSX; 12-20-2013 at 10:00 PM.
12-21-2013, 06:20 AM
#1769
Suzuka Master
^^^^^
AudiWorld is an excellent Audi forum. I was always on it when I still had my (B6)A4 and my (C6)A6.
However, in the C6A6 sub-forum, there were a lot of problem & fix threads (even at the C6A6's 1st few years of debut) rather than performance modification threads.
But generally, very helpful in obtaining factory bulletin information and to troubleshoot bugs and gremlins in the factory system.
AudiWorld is an excellent Audi forum. I was always on it when I still had my (B6)A4 and my (C6)A6.
However, in the C6A6 sub-forum, there were a lot of problem & fix threads (even at the C6A6's 1st few years of debut) rather than performance modification threads.
But generally, very helpful in obtaining factory bulletin information and to troubleshoot bugs and gremlins in the factory system.
12-21-2013, 06:24 AM
#1770
Suzuka Master
They will not say it, just fuels the bad rap on it is just a gussied up Accord. It will and has been based on US Accord for virtually every. And again, sportier compared to what? A RLX? That could mean anything, look at the pics of the RLX SH-AWD, is that sportier than regular RLX. As much as I loved my Type-S it was just a tad sportier than the base TL. So if I were betting I would not expect much.
12-21-2013, 07:59 AM
#1771
I think the front subframe of the 4th gen TL is all aluminum. According (lol) to this http://world.honda.com/news/2012/412...teel-Aluminum/ the front subframe of the Accord is half aluminum and half steel. I wonder if the 5th gen TL (aka TLX) will also get that half and half...? If the TLX and the Accord share the same platform then they should have the same subframe design.
Last edited by Tonyware; 12-21-2013 at 08:01 AM.
12-21-2013, 09:14 AM
#1772
Drifting
We own a '13 Accord. This platform will make a solid starting point for the new TLX.
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12-21-2013, 12:28 PM
#1773
They will not say it, just fuels the bad rap on it is just a gussied up Accord. It will and has been based on US Accord for virtually every. And again, sportier compared to what? A RLX? That could mean anything, look at the pics of the RLX SH-AWD, is that sportier than regular RLX. As much as I loved my Type-S it was just a tad sportier than the base TL. So if I were betting I would not expect much.
This all-new Acura TLX is the perfect blend of style and muscle with its elegant, well-proportioned exterior that cloaks the true sport sedan chassis and powertrain beneath," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. "The sporty characteristics that customers found appealing in the TSX are even more pronounced in this aggressive new TLX
The say sportier and more aggressive styling than TSX. They did not mentioned any RLX or Accord. Most of time TL was associated with Accord but that only true if both of them are launched with in one year of each other. so there are some savings. Now they are 2 years apart. so that savings is simply not there.
Now this Accord Coupe that can pull 0.86g but it is on shrunken Accord platform. TLX will need to beat that figure if it has to be more sportier than TSX on all season tire setup.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ic-test-review
12-21-2013, 12:33 PM
#1774
Pro
I would argue that your TL is more "exclusive" due to its scarcity. I don't care how prestigious a brand is supposed to be SeismicGuy if so many people have one and easy lease leases make it possible for anyone to lease one -- well, it loses it's some of its prestige to me.
Basically "prestige" depends on where you are on what it is. It could be a measure of prestige for my cousin who lives in New Zealand that he is basically living off the grid and off the land and does things on his own in a modest property off the beaten track. For another person it would be prestigious that they have a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. When it comes to cars in Los Angeles--an Acura these days is not prestige, regardless of scarcity.
12-21-2013, 01:16 PM
#1775
lol Oh you had to go there to rebut me, huh? You had to drag the Yugo into the discussion. I have to admit -- you win.
12-21-2013, 02:44 PM
#1776
Pro
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