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%
Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll
2015 Acura TLX Discussion
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9,997
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From: California
Lower any car and tint the windows and you'll have this. Always done with company photos on a new car. Don't fall for it.
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Lead Lap- POLE Position in rear view, SON!!
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,204
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From: The Woodlands, TX
oh is that why?
does it come with standard leather, sunroof, LED headlights, memory seats, 8/9 speed transmission, AWS, keyless too?
Last edited by bagwell; Aug 11, 2014 at 11:03 AM.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 11,078
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From: Southeastern PA
Shouldn't this be the case? A Camry for less than a TLX? Acura touts itself as an upscale or luxury make. Why wouldn't its mid sized sedan be more than a midsized family sedan?
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: NH
This car had lots of potential. Some issues:
-V6 engine should have been over 320HP to compete
-SH AWD should have been available on the 4 cyl models
-Advanced package with all the tech nannys should have been made available on the 4 cyl
From the reviews, it looks like the 4 cyl model is the one to get in terms of driving dynamics and economy. Why compromise on it and make it not available with all the options?!
-V6 engine should have been over 320HP to compete
-SH AWD should have been available on the 4 cyl models
-Advanced package with all the tech nannys should have been made available on the 4 cyl
From the reviews, it looks like the 4 cyl model is the one to get in terms of driving dynamics and economy. Why compromise on it and make it not available with all the options?!
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Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,204
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From: The Woodlands, TX
base IS350 V6 = $40K
base TLX V6 = $35K
not even competing with that car anyway.....just threw out some numbers.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 14
From: Annapolis, Md
I really don't even think Acura is aim for the IS buyer with this car. It seem as if Acura is trying to play the conservative role. Someone that wants a Lexus ES with a little more pizzazz I guess. Rather it work whose knows.
) That comment makes no sense.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,081
Likes: 10
From: NM
I would take an Optima SXL before I touched a camry. I don't care how long the camry would last, whole really keeps their car more than 5 years?.. I'd rather like what I drive.
I don't think 320hp is relevant for the buyers in this class. When shopping for a FWD, relaxed, entry-levelish car in this segment, I think buyers prioritize smoothness and MPG moreso than outright performance.
Because in the end, the V6 is going to be their top of the line, not the I4 even if it drives better. I could care less about the tech, but I do agree SH-AWD would be nice on a vehicle like this.