View Poll Results: What do you think about the new TLX?
I like it; I think it looks great.
32
36.36%
I hate it; it looks bland, boring, and ugly.
13
14.77%
I have mix feelings / It is just ok at best.
43
48.86%
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2015 Acura TLX Discussion
08-05-14, 10:57 AM
#556
Lexus Champion
true, but can you imagine driving a miata or BRZ with a slushbox?
08-05-14, 11:09 AM
#558
Lexus Test Driver
Super Sport car now comes in Automatic only, that is due to the fact that people is getting lazier, and still want to be cool.
The cars have too much power to fool around with the clutch and the shifter, if you have never owned one before. Even if you did, you still have a chance of breaking things in the car.
It is also true that Automatic are faster than Manual. That comes down to the Programmer vs the Chip vs the Human.
Still, being a Sport car, you have to be a Sport yourself....and there is no Lazy Sport...or is there ?
The cars have too much power to fool around with the clutch and the shifter, if you have never owned one before. Even if you did, you still have a chance of breaking things in the car.
It is also true that Automatic are faster than Manual. That comes down to the Programmer vs the Chip vs the Human.
Still, being a Sport car, you have to be a Sport yourself....and there is no Lazy Sport...or is there ?
08-05-14, 11:18 AM
#559
Lexus Fanatic
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08-05-14, 11:21 AM
#560
Lexus Test Driver
) yah, keep thinking that...Back to our subject, found this article: http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/first-looks/2015-acura-tlx-first-drive-review?src=soc_fcbks
08-05-14, 11:25 AM
#561
Lexus Fanatic
08-05-14, 11:34 AM
#562
No one seems to like the 9 speed transmission for spirited drive, though it serves its purpose for regular commutes. The 8 speed DCT on the other hand, sounds like a good transmission. Why not 8spd DCT all across the board? I'm sure it can handle the extra power from the V6.
08-05-14, 11:55 AM
#563
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When they toned the beak down in 2012 people said "omg huge improvement" but sales didn't improve so obviously consumers felt differently.
No one seems to like the 9 speed transmission for spirited drive, though it serves its purpose for regular commutes. The 8 speed DCT on the other hand, sounds like a good transmission. Why not 8spd DCT all across the board? I'm sure it can handle the extra power from the V6.
08-05-14, 12:28 PM
#564
Lexus Champion
(altho the m3 continues to offer the 6 speed manual as standard equipment)
08-05-14, 12:37 PM
#565
Lexus Test Driver
Seriously, I do not see the point of buying a Sport car, and have it all Automatic....What is the fun of it ?
To me, my own opinions. Sport car is Sport because
1/ So Balanced, so Agile, that you can toss around with confident
2/ Manual, so you get the feeling of when your car is rolling backward from a hill, that you have to utilize your hand brake, and feathering the clutch at the right moment
3/ Manual, so when you row it into gear, or down shift, you will judge at how much Rev you need to give to your engine, and have that Woosh, Soosh, acceleration without the engine jerking.
4/ Manual, so whenever you ride it, you can hear your Exhaust tunes due to the nature of rev matching, and Engine braking....varies speed = varies tunes.
Why do you even considered it being a sport....where you just step on either "gas" pedal or "brake" pedal ? that is beyond me.
Yet, the TL manual trans was so slow moving. That is because the car was a Luxury breed to begin with. Because it is heavy, and Isolate the driver from the road.
To me, my own opinions. Sport car is Sport because
1/ So Balanced, so Agile, that you can toss around with confident
2/ Manual, so you get the feeling of when your car is rolling backward from a hill, that you have to utilize your hand brake, and feathering the clutch at the right moment
3/ Manual, so when you row it into gear, or down shift, you will judge at how much Rev you need to give to your engine, and have that Woosh, Soosh, acceleration without the engine jerking.
4/ Manual, so whenever you ride it, you can hear your Exhaust tunes due to the nature of rev matching, and Engine braking....varies speed = varies tunes.
Why do you even considered it being a sport....where you just step on either "gas" pedal or "brake" pedal ? that is beyond me.
Yet, the TL manual trans was so slow moving. That is because the car was a Luxury breed to begin with. Because it is heavy, and Isolate the driver from the road.
08-05-14, 12:44 PM
#566
Lexus Champion
honestly I hope they offer some kind of package resembling the prototype car....but I just don't think Acura has the resources/ability to do a decent Type S package (or similar).
08-05-14, 01:06 PM
#567
If the car sells well, I have no doubt they'll offer a Type-S. They would be nuts not to take advantage of the TLX's success (pending). Not to mention, a Type-S model would somewhat alleviate their lackluster image. They have the capability, but they need the green light from their crappy management. 
08-05-14, 07:14 PM
#570
Lexus Champion
Are you sure you saw a RLX or an accord? The accord is much better designed and proportioned and very handsome and does without a beak and 800 headlights. And the accord has exhausts the RLX doesnt.
Vanilla is supposed to sell. Vanilla not selling is a serious case of doing it wrong..
Vanilla is supposed to sell. Vanilla not selling is a serious case of doing it wrong..