[typeess]

TLX engine options have been confirmed! Which engine are you getting?

Engines:

• 3.5L V6 Engine + 9-Speed Automatic Transmission
• 2.4L Inline-4 Engine + 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

 

[hip]

Guess this is as good a place to ask as any... will both engines require premium?

I ponder this question more now since the last 11 years I've only ran my TSX on premium (as required) but wonder why this is still necessary?

With all the advancements in technology available and since other cars are able to achieve extreme compression ratios with regular fuel (Mazda) why aren't all brands doing away with premium fuel requirements?

The way I see it companies are quick to brag about their high fuel mileage numbers (which ironically are government mandated) as a way to entice ppl into buying which suggests everyone is interested in saving money and their cars are "economical" to own. But when you mandate premium fuel that sort of wipes out any fuel consumption savings.

I don't believe anyone will feel "cheated" that they only need to use regular grade fuel in a "premium" car...

 

[5Gs]

i'll take the V6 with the 6MT.

oh wait.. nevermind

 

[typeess]

i'll take the V6 with the 6MT.

oh wait.. nevermind

Yeah no more 6MT, sadly. People who want manuals will have to resort to getting an older acura,

 

[hip]

Yeah no more 6MT, sadly. People who want manuals will have to resort to getting an older acura,

Or a new Accord V6 6-spd coupe...

 

[5Gs]

no LSD in the Accord V6

also no AWD

 

[typeess]

Or a new Accord V6 6-spd coupe...

You mean the 2014 model? I haven't looked into it but if they did that, at least they "saved" it, it always helps to have a coupe in manual.

 

[hip]

You mean the 2014 model? I haven't looked into it but if they did that, at least they "saved" it, it always helps to have a coupe in manual.

Yep, it's still alive but wish they still offered the drivetrain in the sedan... sort of a poor man's BMW

 

[Tsturbo]

I want the 4 cylinder but it will not be offered with the Advance package which I want more, plus living in the NW, probably a good idea to get SH-AWD which also is only available with the 6 cylinder. So I guess I will be getting the 6

 

[tino]

This really has had me baffled since Acavetti fist showed us TLX. I mean it makes next to no sense to exclude the sportier gearbox from the most powerful engine, and it makes even less sense to restrict AWD to the 6.

I mean I get the thought is locking AWD into the 6 will goose margins as people will be forced to upgrade, but all that does is force people to look elsewhere, not upgrade and spend their dollars with you...

Feck it, might just get a legacy, new one is prettttyyyyyyy

 

[typeess]

People spending their money elsewhere should scare Acura, that's the last thing they need people doing

 

[Tsturbo]

People spending their money elsewhere should scare Acura, that's the last thing they need people doing

I am "considering" the Germans but my loyalty is with Honda/Acura for now. I so wish they would give us other options...4 cylinder w/SH AWD and Advance pkg. The 2016 RDX MMY update is rumored to be available with Advance package, should be an interesting next few years for Acura, make or break

 

[typeess]

I am "considering" the Germans but my loyalty is with Honda/Acura for now. I so wish they would give us other options...4 cylinder w/SH AWD and Advance pkg. The 2016 RDX MMY update is rumored to be available with Advance package, should be an interesting next few years for Acura, make or break

Depending on what exactly you want in a car you may go the german route, what is it that you want in a car?

 

[Tsturbo]

Depending on what exactly you want in a car you may go the german route, what is it that you want in a car?

All the things that come standard on the Acura Advance package, best MPG's in class (okay with 4 cylinder) and AWD. BMW, Audi and Lexus are in my consideration set in addition to Acura.

 

[typeess]

All the things that come standard on the Acura Advance package, best MPG's in class (okay with 4 cylinder) and AWD. BMW, Audi and Lexus are in my consideration set in addition to Acura.

I think Lexus is good to consider, the new ES is really nice and I think it competes with the TLX. A lot of new cars are out, you should check them out.

 

[Esrever]

Pretty even split on our forum between the two engine options. I chose the 3.5l v6. I wanted the bigger engine and I also wanted to try out the 9 speed transmission.

 

[typeess]

Pretty even split on our forum between the two engine options. I chose the 3.5l v6. I wanted the bigger engine and I also wanted to try out the 9 speed transmission.

It comes down to what you want and need, and thats where the divide is.

 

[Tsturbo]

It comes down to what you want and need, and thats where the divide is.

I want the 4 cylinder but I guess Acura has determined that I need the 6 to get SHawd and Advance package.

 

[mr.smith]

I voted for the 3.5L V6. If I am buying a luxury car like the TLX then I want the best version of it. With Acura I think it is more about the tech and performance than it is about the looks.

 

[typeess]

I want the 4 cylinder but I guess Acura has determined that I need the 6 to get SHawd and Advance package.

Not sure what it is but maybe the 4 cylinder isn't suitable with SH AWD in that platform, maybe it's better off in a smaller chassis like the ILX.