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"Let’s get the stock TLX out of the way first. The AWD street car is fun to drive on the track. Even though it has a nine-speed automatic transmission -- which we’ve had problems with previously -- we found the shifting logic in Sport Plus mode to be perfect for attacking corners slowly and coming out fast. We didn’t have to touch the paddle shifters at all, and usually we do that no matter how good the slushbox is. By the way, Acura told us that it’s done putting manual transmissions in its cars, at least for now. The take rate is running less than 5 percent.
The body exhibits a medium amount of roll, in line with what we expect from a near-luxury sports sedan, but the optional Michelin Pilot Super Sport XL tires surprised with their quiet yet grippy behavior. The brakes showed no signs of fade, though admittedly we were just biding our time until we suited up for the real action."
Race car review: We put the Acura TLX GT to the test | Autoweek
The body exhibits a medium amount of roll, in line with what we expect from a near-luxury sports sedan, but the optional Michelin Pilot Super Sport XL tires surprised with their quiet yet grippy behavior. The brakes showed no signs of fade, though admittedly we were just biding our time until we suited up for the real action."
Race car review: We put the Acura TLX GT to the test | Autoweek