Oopsies.... leaked ahead of reveal. I see red seats and android auto.



https://www.mediapost.com/publicatio...marketing.html

 

Not digging this new look and grill. Make my 2015 quite handsome. My next car sure wont be another Acura at this rate. This new grill make the tlx too truck/suv like. Not sleek at all.

 

Looks great but to be honest with you, the commercial is too fast and doesn't reveal much. Waiting for this afternoon.
thanks for sharing.

 

They kept the dual screen I see.

 

Cannot believe they dug out InfraMan for this commercial. That is 1 of my guilty pleasures movies. I still call the one character on "Game of Thrones" "Princess Dragon Mom".

The red seats are a nice touch. Glad to see Acua starting to jazz up their vehicles more.

 

This is just my opinion, but im with you on this one. There is no flow to the lines on the front end. The grille is simply too big.

 

That revised front-end with those lights is now a first strike.

 

Headlights look awful with that grille.

 

Hmph, interesting not sure how I feel about that commercial

Don't forget... the official reveal today at NYIAS.

 

 

Is this the regular sh-awd V-6 TLX or A-Spec version with optional front lip and rear diffuser and exhaust tips?

The larger grill design seems to be the norm now with luxury brands?

 

I actually really like the look of that, the rear is much improved, the front only slightly, I think the grill could've been a bit smaller but I think it will grow on me. The seats look awesome and very happy to see exhaust tips are back.

Biggest let down would have to be no drive-train changes and looks like no brake upgrade, so basically just all cosmetic. I think when you dress up a car like a performance model it needs a little extra something.

 

Glad to see its still the hottest car on the block with eye popping performance.

 

Android Auto (and probably Apple CarPlay) is a nice surprise. I didn't think they'd do it until 2020.

I regret buying the 4cyc TLX tech, but this refresh has me reconsidering buying another Acura vs jumping over to Audi or BMW.

 

I agree with others on the front end not looking right. I think dark colors will work better on the car.

 

Appears to be Aspec. Atleast there is character on the back end

 

When you look at the side profile it doesn't seem so in your face. The true test will be seeing yhe lines in person, but it looks like 2 different vehicles depending on the angle. I see there is now a side Aspec badge just in case you didn't see it on the back.

 

I looked very closely at the SHAWD badge to see if it had a blue SH, signifying sport hybrid. Does not appear so

 

Sport Hybrid and A-spec for a refresh. There has to be goodies left over for the FMC in 24 months.

 

yeah carplay/android auto is an awesome addition if truly there!

 

Really minor, but it looks like the power button to the right of the volume knob is gone, and now you have to press in on the knob to turn it off/on. Makes sense. I like how they're hiding the front and rear parking sensors much better now. Still not hip on the grille and headlights but I will wait to reserve final judgement until I see one in person in grey or black. Definitely a step in the right direction though.

 

Hoping things would look better compared to the blurry spy shots, but still not digging the front. The entire front end looks squashed and that grill is way, way too big. My lease ends when Acura should be releasing the 2G TLX so I'm hoping that grille will work better with that car. If it still looks like an abomination, my 2016 will be my first, and last Acura.

 

Well that's a start at least, happy to hear the suspension and steering is getting a bit of treatment for the A-spec.

Here is a collage I threw together:
2018 TLX

 

After I watch in CarPlay come standard which is very nice. Via Vance mode gets wireless charging heated rear and steering wheel, and a couple other upgrades

 

I am leaning towards the kidney grill next time

Acura blah

 

Why do you regret buying the 4 cyl?

 

 

Looks very good. Im excited to see the White Aspec with Red Leather in person. That would be my pick!

 

To quote my father - that's a whole lotta nuthin' happening all at once.

 

Like father like son I guess. I know they didn't change the powertrains, which was never a real possibility for the MMC, but there are more significant changes than most people predicted. Not sure, how that equates to "nuthin"?

 

To me a significant change would be -
A sports model with an engine with more horse power
A fuel saving model with an engine with hybrid tech like they Honda accord - great MPG and decent acceleration (for those that don't need the 500 HP V6)
Air cooled seats
A good looking front end
Lines that FLOWED - like someone actually designed the car before throwing parts together from different model kits I realize it is just an MMC but seriously?
Putting an LCD behind the steering wheel like on the A4
even a Chilled/heated cupholder - would have been more significant than what I got out of the MMC.

The only thing of any significant that I got was they updated the infotainment system from a 2002 model to a 20012 model.

 

You sound like someone who will probably find something to complain about no matter what they do with the TLX. A 500HP V6? Haha you must be kidding, Acura's flagship supercar only has 73 more horses than that. 500HP would drive the price of the TLX through the roof if the car is even built to be capable of handling that much power let alone the SH-AWD system.

I think about 320-350HP would be plenty sufficient for a performance model on this platform if they ever do it.

This refresh at least brought a few items to influence handling which I think is great, would more power be nice, sure, but I think this is a big leap in styling and a nice step towards a more performance oriented model. People are obsessed with 0-60 times, the true test for the A-spec will be how it handles compared to the competition with the new beefier sway bar, upgraded steering, sport tuned dampers, stiffer springs, and upsized wheel/tire package along with the SH-AWD system. I'll wait on that before I judge the car.

 

Yes, I was kidding although if you read some of the posts here no matter how many HP the TLX has they will want more.

 

I think it's a combination of people trying to convince themselves they don't want or like the vehicle even though they know deep down it could be a possibility of growing out of them

 

Quite the opposite, I think the general consensus is getting worse, especially in non Honda/Acura forums. My opinion isn't swayed, I think its an utter and complete abortion, inside and out. What happens when the 2018 Accord is introduced? Fire Merek, already.

 

I'm holding out for the pancreas.

 

And I'm still holding out hope that some of you folks will actually learn to express your opinions without exaggeration, and the misguided notion that your opinion is fact.

 

Uffff. Man all negative comments. Life is beautiful and enjoy it. TLX is a car and I am sure some will like it and some will dislike it.

Time to move on and switch brand if Acura doesn't meet your criteria.

 

That grill is hideous. Aftermarket grill companies are going to make a fortune as that is probably the ugliest grill I've ever seen, outside of east LA.

the bumper and valance look nice and aggressive, but not overboard, but that grill.....OMG. I also like the exhaust and black accents they put in the A spec to make it stand out, but where are the bolstered seats, 10 speed, lower suspension, and added horsepower????? I wonder what a V6 AWD A spec will list for?

 

I'm sorry but the front on Lexus/Toyota vehicles is the worst. That Predator grille has never grown on me. How long has that been out now? Like many said about the 4G beak, they don't care what Acura had under the hood or the fun of the SH-AWD. If I don't want to look at it everyday, I aint buying it. lol...and I'm not staring at Predator everyday. So while I think the grille and A are a tad big large it is not the ugliest. imo