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2014 Acura TLX
hpmctorque
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If the past is prologue, the 2014 TL should be redesigned based on the 2013 Accord platform, and should be all-new. I expect a prototype to be displayed at a 2013 auto show before midyear. Maybe the New Yortk auto show will feature it, since I believe that was where the 2013 RLX was first shown to the American public.
If anyone hears or sees anything, or already knows something they can share regarding the 2014 TL, please let us know here.
If anyone hears or sees anything, or already knows something they can share regarding the 2014 TL, please let us know here.
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is there any new infomation available on the 2014 tlx? thanks.
I sincerely hope we get an inside look within the next 3-4 months. Had my '06TL ruined by some dumb S.O.B. just a week ago and looking to stay with Acura in my next purchase. Not a fan at all of the current TL and can't wait to see what they've come up with in their re-design. If it misses the mark again in terms of styling, then I'm back to the drawing board and may defect over to Audi or Lexus...Here's hoping Acura does it right and does it soon.... A 6 spped manual would be wise for them to keep as an option as well...;-)
Manufacturers do that all the time (release date of new models).
Perfect example, the Q (I cannot remember the number) is going to replace the G37 in a few months- what does that mean, the G37 sales are going to come to halt?
Bottom line, that's how the industry works.
Who's gonna want a 2014 TL? The 2013 Accord has a lot of great new tech standard. New Earth Dreams engine, direct injection, with an Econ mode, available CVT. Lighter stronger steel. Backup camera. Lot of great affordable options like lane watch and lane departure systems, Hondalink, LED lights, etc. Not to mention the new Accord actually is very good looking relative to it's competition. I assume the 2015 TLX will be built off this platform.
But they better do a really good job on the appearance (the 2014 RLX flagship is a tremendous fail...it looks like a larger ILX at best and is hideous compared to redesigns like the 2014 Infiniti Q50).
Probably me.
This is all speculation, but given Acura's history of how they roll out redesigned vehicles, there should be the possibility that they announce a '14 TL-S, with a revamped suspension and massaged drivetrain before a totally new TL is produced.
Again, speculating about their product line up, the ILX replaces the TSX in '14. Some form of a TL-S becomes a "one year only" sport model of the current TL. RLX is the big news at the top of the lineup. Then, they have their SUV line up.
Not saying any of the above will happen. But, it's just as realistic as any dealer saying definitively that '14 will be the year for the totally redone TL.
Acura in particular, has always been tightlipped about new model roll outs. And, they rarely, if ever, roll out more than one total revamp per model year. In '14, that will be the RLX.
Gotta say, when I take the Audi in for oil changes, they usually put me in an A6. Performance isn't that far off an S4 with the 3.0 SC motor. Plus, for a big car, it handles really well. Not a bad way to go. To get the same thing in a 535 or an E350, you're hovering in that $60K range.
Not the Prestige, but the Audi dealer says the A6 Premium Plus with Navi, blind spot, Bose, 3.0, would be in that $55K range, maybe less with some work at the negotiation table.
I saw the RLX at the auto show. I'm trying to figure out where the TLX can go? I'm thinking since the new Accord shrunk (a little), the new TLX will, too. Still, interesting what might be a 2014 TL-S. Would they add a few ponies and the PAWS system from the RLX?
I've seen some crazy sketches of what some think it might look like. But, they don't know any more than I do.
Like you, I have a big soft spot for the TL. Be interesting to see where it's going.
The new RLX got a negative review in a recent issue of The Wall Street Journal. Among the comments, Dan Neil, the reviewer, said the RLX, Acura's flagship sedan, is little more than a larger, heavily contented Accord. While adapting Honda's FWD architecture to a car with E-Class and 5-Series fighting pretensions saved money, the result is a car that doesn't accomplish its mission, in the reviewer's opinion. Further, it's not even an effective competitor to the A-6 Quattro. Was Dan Neil too critical of the RLX?
Incidentally, Consumers Reports rated the 2013 A-6 best-in-class; better than the E-Class or 5-Series.
It should be mentioned that the RLX will be available with AWD later this year. The AWD version will also have more power. I hope the WSJ tests that model too, to see whether that will make the RLX more competitive with its German rivals. And, let's not forget Cadillac, which just introduced an all-new, larger CTS to take on the Germans. Plus, Lexus, Infiniti and Jaguar aren't standing still.
There were many years when Acura cars were important players in the entry luxury car segment, and one level higher with the Legend and NSX, but in recent years Acura's successes have only been in SUVs and crossovers. Or maybe there's still hope for the RLX, once the AWD version becomes available.
According to the saleman that i know from Acura he tells me that there will be a 2014 TL in the Fall and then a 2015 will follow
I hope that hes wrong
Did anyone hear anything about a New REDESIGNED 2014 TLX??
Thanks
The 2013 Accord has gotten good reviews, whereas the reviews of the new RLX haven't been too favorable.
When are they coming out with the new TL? I am looking at the MB C300 4matic and the BMW 328xi and today, started thinking the 37X might me an option. I would like to buy another TL (this one is my 3rd) but it it's as big and ugly as the current model. I am headed out of the Honda family after owning 5 of their cars.
Anyone have any ideas about what's happening with the design or when the release date will be?
Have you considered an Accord V6 EX-L, if you need to buy soon? That's as close to your Acura as Honda makes, and it's less expensive than the near luxury models you mentioned. Of course, the Accord, even a loaded up one, doesn't have the prestige of a luxury brand, nor does it have all-wheel-drive. It may be worth checking it out, though.
In case you're wondering, I don't work for an auto company, and never have.
I liked the way my '10 looked, but the public in general did not.
She also looked at the new Accord. The TL is a significantly better handling car, as is the suspension (Accord uses struts...a cost cutting move, the TL uses more expensive and refined double wishbone). Just feel the controls and compare, back-to-back between the two and you'll see where the TL uses better materials than the Accord.
Given the deep discounts on the TL, I'd choose it over an Accord right now. Plus, the resale on the TLs are always strong. They come with a stronger engine, and a better warranty, too.
For the money, you'd be hard pressed to find something comparable to the TL.
I have been told several times that my car looks brand new after almost 4 years. I still think the refreshed model is a little too soft for my likings, they took away the quad faux pipes which really makes the car look aggressive from the back and several other touches that I will not get into. Have you ever seen the 3rd and 4th generation side by side? I personally skipped the 3rd generation because of the Accordish look and it blended in too much with the Camrys and Altimas-just my opinion. The A6 and 535/550 is calling my name but I am holding on to this TL a tad bit longer.
Can't go wrong with an A6 3.0, which is less expensive but a better car than the 5 Series.
I'm waiting to see the '14-'15 TL (which is usually much better than the RL(X). I should be ready to trade the S4 by then.
The TL right seems to satisfy my every need but a little more low end torque would be nice.
I got some exciting news Got it a few days ago from an acura dealer in the NY area
The all new 2014 Acura TLX will be available sometime in SEPTEMBER Totally Redesigned Thats all i have as of now
The TL SE model (base with some tech features added on) is coming very soon. But, it's identical to the current TL (base).
I see Acura is pushing the new MDX, hot on the heals of the new RLX (which I'm ambivalent about since I saw it at the auto shows last winter).
As you mentioned, the Q50, with the same gruff, thirsty V6 and the same old (and complained about) trans wouldn't be on my radar, either.
I'm liking your thoughts about an A6 more and more. But, I am really interested to see the 2015 TL(x) when it does arrive.
Size wise, I wouldn't want to go any bigger than the current TL. My Audi (S4) seems to be the perfect size for me, though. I don't know where they'll take it from here, however.
The new 3 Series has left me underwhelmed. Don't care about the 5 series.
That brings me right back to the new TL when it's available.
Even when I complained to Audi Customer Relations, I had one of their phone supervisors tell me (paraphrasing)..."what do you expect? You didn't buy it from the local dealers."
That's a far cry from the service I received from my former BMW or Acura dealers. Both were superb.
Still, if you can find a good Audi dealer, I'd at least test the A6. The times I've had one as a loaner, I've been impressed. Even using the $7K equity, and let's say $3K discount on an A6 3.0 Quattro Permium Plus, you're still knocking on the door of $45K plus for the A6.
Even the current TL SH AWD Advance will come close in size, tech and performance. You might give up some of the trick Audi tech, and some nice wood in the interior.
If it weren't for me being seduced by the outstanding performance of the S4, I could be tempted back into the Acura fold, depending on what the '15 looks like and how it performs.
Im not going to argue with you Thats the info i received in an email from a representative
I'd love to hear the response.
Last time i got an email about 2 weeks ago she told me that the car was redesigned and is coming out in september
If you dont believe me then why dont you or billy call curry acura yourself and ask them when the TLX 2014 is coming out The specifics i would say arent in yet Too early ??
You still wouldnt believe it until you see it in stone LOL So thats all i could tell you
My guess is, it's almost false advertising to get you into their showroom for a look-see, where they can engage you to buy......something....anything! They're doing it under the guise of "we have a totally new, redesigned TL(X).....come see it."
Newcarman....as you can probably tell, we keep a pretty close watch on Acura, and particularly the evolution of the TL.
If I get a response from your sales person, I'll post it here.
Anyway, I'm pretty tight with the dealer I bought my former TL from. They usually have a private party when a new model rolls out. They just had one about a month ago for both the RL and the MDX. I would imagine I'll get an invite for the '15 TL when it arrives. I'm guessing 12 months from now.
I was wondering why the EL coupe didn't have the pep that the TL had; that would explain it.
The TLX sedan will replace the TL, which is based on the pre-2013 Honda Accord platform. The TLX will share the redesigned 2013 Accord's underpinnings.
Because the new Accord has a shorter length and wheelbase, the TLX will be smaller as well. It will slot in between the current TL and TSX compact sedans.
The heavily camouflaged car photographed during recent hot-weather testing shows a long, sweeping roofline reaching a stubby but more-defined trunk lid than the slippery one on the TL. The nose of the car still comes to Acura's trademark point, although the "beak" grille appears to have been mellowed somewhat.
The aged TSX is based on the outgoing Europe-market Accord, which will not be redesigned because the new Accord platform will be used in all markets. That likely will spell the end of the TSX in the lineup, leaving Acura with the compact ILX, mid-sized TLX and flagship RLX sedans.
The big change under the hood will be the use of Honda's Earth Dreams 3.5-liter V-6, which makes 310 hp when installed in the RLX. The current TL has a choice of a 280-hp 3.5-liter V-6 or a 305-hp 3.7-liter V-6 when paired with all-wheel drive.
The redesigned TLX should also be available with awd, as well as the optional Precision All-Wheel Steering system that debuted with the RLX sedan."
From the article, the TLX could be a significant improvement over the current generation TL. The last generation TL hasn't sold in nearly the numbers as earlier generations, especially the '99-'03 and the '04-'08. These were much more competitive, and represented excellent value than the '09-'13 model years.
The '99-'08 TLs, while maybe not outstanding in any particular area, competed much better with their Audi, BMW and Mercedes counterparts than the latest ones, especially when price was factored into the comparison.
I wouldn't argue that the newer TLs aren't good cars, just that the earlier ones were less bland and generic, and had more of a "gotta-have-it" factor.
My lease ends November 8th. I was told a TLX will be release between Spring and Summer of 2014. I am contemplating of extending my lease until then unless theres a superb offer for 2014 TL or go else where for a Honda Accord.
Decisions Decisions.
All I've seen are some very camo'd pics of the new TL. Can't really tell what they look like.
But, I'm betting it will be a smaller version of the new RLX, as that's the look of all their new cars (including the just released MDX).
We'll see....but true to Acura fashion, you want see the real deal until the new one is actually released.
The 2015 TLX was revealed today at the Detroit International Auto Show. It'll be available with a choice of 2.4 I-4 or 3.5 V6. Judging from the photos, styling looks evolutionary, to me.
I think they did a great job with the redesign. Frustrating no photos of the interior yet. Assuming this generation is as beautiful on the inside as all past generations of the TL, there's no doubt this will be my next car. Still hoping they will come out with more news, including a 6sp manual transmission as well to go with the V6 AWD.
I just read there will be no manual transmission option!? I'm aware of the advances in tranmissions that can now change gears in miliseconds, but where's the fun in that when you're driving through the country and windy mountain roads? For those that want a 'track' car that can shift/accelerate as fast as technologically possible, then get the auto. For those that want the pleasure of working their vehicle over a mountain road, a manual is the only way to go. Not the perfect blend of technology and true driving experience IMHO....Here's hoping they offer a manual in the '16 - '17 model..
So where is this car? Promised by the dealer that some version of the car would be in the showroom August 2 or 3, it is still unavailable and the dealers in my area say they are "not sure" when it will arrive. Is there a problem with the car? Were they recalled to the factory?
Should be in dealerships across the country now. I test drove one last weekend. Great ride but didn't get the "emotional" experience they spoke of when they first described it at the Detroit auto show...
Moderator: The title of this discussion should be changed to 2015 Acura TLX, since this is the first year for this model. Or, even better, just TLX, so it'll also apply to subsequent model years.