[bruce dow]

I ordered my TLX SH-AWD Elite last night.

I look forward t learning about the vehicle and sharing my experiences on this forum.

Bruce

 

[sandn]

We look forward to reading about it. What colour/interior did you get? Are you an Acura driver already?

 

[explicit_tl]

awesome, glad to have another real future owner on here.
what other vehicles have you looked at other than the TLX?
have you had the chance to see a TLX in person before putting through your order?

 

[bruce dow]

Other than my '77 MGB, I'm all acura. I currently have a '99 3.2TL and an '04 MDX Tech.

I bought a deal with an RDX Tech and the TLX. The TLXs just hit the showrooms in Toronto yesterday, so I did go and see one before I placed my order.

I got the Graphite Luster Metallic with black interior on both vehicles.

 

[bruce dow]

I was working this Acura deal beside a deal for an Audi A4 Technic and Q5 TDI Technic.

Acura came through to keep me in the family.

 

[mac]

Welcome Bruce, glad to have you with us! Waiting for my TLX V6, Tech to arrive in September.

Mac

 

[Leorich]

I ordered my TLX SH-AWD Elite last night.

I look forward t learning about the vehicle and sharing my experiences on this forum.

Bruce

Nice job!
I ordered my TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package in White w/ Espresso interior 10 days ago. Can't wait for it to arrive!

 

[bruce dow]

Is the Advanced package in the US the same as the Elite package in Canada? If so, why name it differently?

 

[ELITE2013]

Is the Advanced package in the US the same as the Elite package in Canada? If so, why name it differently?

Even the last generation its always been Elite in Canada... weird.
However, we benefit from front defroster, heated steering wheel, and the remote starter comes with Tech package, no need to get the Advance like in the US to get it. There might be more little features but those are the ones that I noticed.

 

[Leorich]

Is the Advanced package in the US the same as the Elite package in Canada? If so, why name it differently?

Not sure why the difference in names, but you do get a few extra features since it's a little & a bit longer colder up there. Do you guys also get the heated back seats?

 

[bruce dow]

In Canada, heated rear seats are part of the Tech Package.

The "Elite" package adds:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS)
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system
• LED fog lights
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
• Ventilated front seats
• Parking Sensors (Front and Rear)
• Perimeter/approach puddle lights

 

[Leorich]

In Canada, heated rear seats are part of the Tech Package.

The "Elite" package adds:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS)
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system
• LED fog lights
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
• Ventilated front seats
• Parking Sensors (Front and Rear)
• Perimeter/approach puddle lights

Yeah, we get that in the Advance Package (what I ordered). They also added
Auto dimming side-view mirrors (as well to fold them in & back out with a button).

 

[bruce dow]

Yah. I got the fancy mirrors too, but honestly don't know if they came in the Tech Package or the Elite Package.

 

[Jazzyguy]

Hi Bruce. Congrats!! What dealer did you order from and did they give you a delivery date?

 

[bruce dow]

As of today, there is no specific promise date for my vehicle. To paraphrase my dealer "there is no ETA or Build Date on the vehicle, but the order has been placed"

The SH-AWD cars were always planned to be later.

 

[Jazzyguy]

Bruce, be sure to sign up for the free 2 year maintenance program that Acura.ca is offering. It seems not a lot of folks are aware of this program. Deadline I think is next week.

-Jazzy

 

[bruce dow]

Actually, the deadline for signing up for complementary maintenance is TODAY.

I don't think you need to buy your car by today... You just need to register your intent.

It was ridiculously simple at this link:

Introducing the All-New Acura 2015 TLX

Here are the terms of the offer: http://www.acura.ca/complimentarymaintenance

I think the dealer will connect with the registration on the back end once you purchase your vehicle.

 

[bruce dow]

OKAY... So... I called my dealer and asked him if he could change the colour of my order for a TLX SH-AWD Elite from Graphite to Black and get me a Launch Kit.

He came through!!!

#butstillwaitingpatientlyforshawdtoarrive

 

[Leorich]

OKAY... So... I called my dealer and asked him if he could change the colour of my order for a TLX SH-AWD Elite from Graphite to Black and get me a Launch Kit.

He came through!!!

#butstillwaitingpatientlyforshawdtoarrive

My dealer told me that they officially ordered mine last Thursday & they should start coming in mid to end of September. I guess they were keeping the AWD for last. At least we know now the time countdown has started

 

[Amnesia]

Once we hear they have gone into production then we will know we are 3-4 weeks away if they follow the same schedules as the 4 and 6 front wheel drive TLX's
A few reviews I have read are saying wait for the SH-AWD if you are going v6.