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%
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2015 Acura TLX Discussion
#601
Racer
Actually I think I fall into MOST of those categories as well - I would never own/drive a MB,
only BMW would only be an M3/4 or 235.
in my next car I'm actually going to go back to sporty not luxury...... STI / GTI / Golf R / Focus ST. Even with an Acura, people are like wow, you drive an Acura? Nice. I honestly do not want that reaction...I don't need/want to be propped up by impressing someone with my car, I just want something sporty for ME. And no these people mentioned above are not enthusiasts (obviously) they are real everyday normal working folks -- but the brand still brings respect without being over-the-top flashy.
only BMW would only be an M3/4 or 235.
in my next car I'm actually going to go back to sporty not luxury...... STI / GTI / Golf R / Focus ST. Even with an Acura, people are like wow, you drive an Acura? Nice. I honestly do not want that reaction...I don't need/want to be propped up by impressing someone with my car, I just want something sporty for ME. And no these people mentioned above are not enthusiasts (obviously) they are real everyday normal working folks -- but the brand still brings respect without being over-the-top flashy.
I want the most attractive girl in the class anything else can get to the back of the line.
#602
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
bagwell and roger2 - can't say we don't have diverse viewpoints and goals on CL Car Chat
#603
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by bitkahuna
I equate acura with buick... premium, but not luxury.
Last edited by mmarshall; 08-07-14 at 01:06 PM.
#604
Lead Lap
Actually I think I fall into MOST of those categories as well - I would never own/drive a MB,
only BMW would only be an M3/4 or 235.
in my next car I'm actually going to go back to sporty not luxury...... STI / GTI / Golf R / Focus ST. Even with an Acura, people are like wow, you drive an Acura? Nice. I honestly do not want that reaction...I don't need/want to be propped up by impressing someone with my car, I just want something sporty for ME. And no these people mentioned above are not enthusiasts (obviously) they are real everyday normal working folks -- but the brand still brings respect without being over-the-top flashy.
only BMW would only be an M3/4 or 235.
in my next car I'm actually going to go back to sporty not luxury...... STI / GTI / Golf R / Focus ST. Even with an Acura, people are like wow, you drive an Acura? Nice. I honestly do not want that reaction...I don't need/want to be propped up by impressing someone with my car, I just want something sporty for ME. And no these people mentioned above are not enthusiasts (obviously) they are real everyday normal working folks -- but the brand still brings respect without being over-the-top flashy.
#605
Lexus Champion
car enthusiasts are a rare breed in this city....as in most cities...(meaning, an enthusiast isn't impressed by acura)....of course I'm an enthusiast and a badge doesn't impress me anymore...I don't even take a second glance at ANY MB....
#606
The TL and ES used to sell tit for tat, the TL even outselling the ES a couple of years. Today that is no longer the case. I'm in a ES hybrid now and I'm trying to figure out all the complaining people are doing about the car. Sure some bits lack compared to a GS or LS but it is an ES, an entry level luxury car.
The ES is fine, it sells fine, the hybrid is amazing, the TLX could hope to do so well in regards to sales. They FWD V-6 TLX vs ES seems like a very fair fight.
The ES is fine, it sells fine, the hybrid is amazing, the TLX could hope to do so well in regards to sales. They FWD V-6 TLX vs ES seems like a very fair fight.
As for the TLX, seems nice enough, but it just doesn't look very premium to me. Its like they are missing on the finer details that a higher end car would have. Then again for 30k its a pretty good deal for what you get.
#607
-0----0-
iTrader: (4)
Agreed, the 4 banger Accord tops out at ~$30k with TrueCar having it slightly above $28k. I can get the TLX 4 cyl with the advanced package for $35k before discounts so once the initial rush is down, maybe $33k? I'd say that's a pretty reasonable price for a step up into a near luxury car.
#608
Lexus Champion
The Verano/Cruze combination has done well for GM.
#609
Lexus Fanatic
Bit I don't know how you could equate Acura to Buick, they are just so very different with different buyers, so different it is like comparing BMW to Dodge. Acura being a much higher end brand built on engineering/tuning/performance and is a luxury brand while Buick's have always been just typical GM vehicles composed from GM parts bin, nothing innovative, nothing groundbreaking, no unique technology or models, they have always been that. Acura's are pretty much always compared to luxury brands while Buick is hardly ever compared to them, even the highly improved current Buick's are rarely if ever compared to luxury brands models. A Acura buyer would pretty much never buy or be interested in a Buick and it is doubtful a Buick buyer would be interested in Acura's. Your experience with the MDX owner is likely due to its huge success in the market attracting much more then typical Acura buyers.
Acura like Lexus does share with their mainstream brands too but still Buick has nothing like SH-AWD, new DSG trans, Krell/ELS Audio, PAWS, upcoming 3 motor hybrid, etc.
Buick had mostly a old geezer image in the 80's-2000's building soft riding unimpressive GM clone cars(aside from the fluke Grand National turbo) that were re badges of of Oldmobiles and Chevy's while Acura was building and built its reputation on cars like the Legend, Integra(Type R's), NSX, TL and CL s(Type S's, SH-AWD RL/MDX, Vtec, SH-AWD, great driving, highly engineered cars that in most cases got very good reviews and were put up against BMW's.
The current crop of Acura sedans like the ILX and RLX are not as competitive as previous models especially since they have neglected to give them SH-AWD but that does not mean the brand has just become a Buick competitor or is not considered a luxury/performance maker anymore. It is likely because of lagging sales they will get the message that this current crop of cars is not what the market wants and they should go back to their older ways which could not be further from Buick, they are and have always been solidly well above Buick.
Here is a collection of reviews for the TLX, mostly positive to very positive, nothing like what the ILX and RLX reviews were like.
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...ra-tlx-review/
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/1...f-the-3-series
http://www.torquenews.com/1574/we-te...y-giant-killer
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...x_first_drive/
http://www.torquenews.com/1574/2015-...ry-performance
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/...as-sedan-woes/
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...t-drive-review
http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tlx/2015/road-test.html
http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-dr...lx-review.html
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/08/04/2...-drive-review/
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/first...t-drive-review
I will have to test drive the TLX but it does seem the 4 cyl with the DSG is a really great car and nobody is really complaining of it lacking power compared to the 6 cyl. Styling is nice, it looks good to me in most pics, a little bland from the rear and side in some, needs visible exhaust outlets. Not a fan of the dual touchscreen layout, would much rather have buttons and switches. It looks like they should have given it a better tire option to get more performance out of it on the V6. Rumors of a Type S are strong though there are some rumors toward the turbo 4 from the Euro Civic Type R then a turbo V6.
Acura like Lexus does share with their mainstream brands too but still Buick has nothing like SH-AWD, new DSG trans, Krell/ELS Audio, PAWS, upcoming 3 motor hybrid, etc.
Buick had mostly a old geezer image in the 80's-2000's building soft riding unimpressive GM clone cars(aside from the fluke Grand National turbo) that were re badges of of Oldmobiles and Chevy's while Acura was building and built its reputation on cars like the Legend, Integra(Type R's), NSX, TL and CL s(Type S's, SH-AWD RL/MDX, Vtec, SH-AWD, great driving, highly engineered cars that in most cases got very good reviews and were put up against BMW's.
The current crop of Acura sedans like the ILX and RLX are not as competitive as previous models especially since they have neglected to give them SH-AWD but that does not mean the brand has just become a Buick competitor or is not considered a luxury/performance maker anymore. It is likely because of lagging sales they will get the message that this current crop of cars is not what the market wants and they should go back to their older ways which could not be further from Buick, they are and have always been solidly well above Buick.
Here is a collection of reviews for the TLX, mostly positive to very positive, nothing like what the ILX and RLX reviews were like.
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...ra-tlx-review/
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/1...f-the-3-series
http://www.torquenews.com/1574/we-te...y-giant-killer
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...x_first_drive/
http://www.torquenews.com/1574/2015-...ry-performance
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/...as-sedan-woes/
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...t-drive-review
http://www.edmunds.com/acura/tlx/2015/road-test.html
http://www.leftlanenews.com/first-dr...lx-review.html
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/08/04/2...-drive-review/
http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/first...t-drive-review
I will have to test drive the TLX but it does seem the 4 cyl with the DSG is a really great car and nobody is really complaining of it lacking power compared to the 6 cyl. Styling is nice, it looks good to me in most pics, a little bland from the rear and side in some, needs visible exhaust outlets. Not a fan of the dual touchscreen layout, would much rather have buttons and switches. It looks like they should have given it a better tire option to get more performance out of it on the V6. Rumors of a Type S are strong though there are some rumors toward the turbo 4 from the Euro Civic Type R then a turbo V6.
#610
Guest
Posts: n/a
If one is going to argue Acura isn't like Buick then I assume they should be compared to JEEP considering 70-80% of their vehicles sold are two SUVS.
Acura=Buick... Pretty much the same thing with both having their own advantages. Both do not offer true luxury vehicles or sport vehicles but are a nice way of executing Honda/Chevrolet plus. Both are mostly designed and made in America for mostly America ( though Buick demolishes Acura in China). Both brands are geared mostly to non enthusiasts looking for a nice car and "Value".
There was a time when the comparison was ridiculous (1990s) but my how times have changed. Id take take the beautiful Buick Regal GS over any Acura. Being compared to Buick toduy is no bad thing at all, Buick sells a great lineup and continues to improve.
Acura=Buick... Pretty much the same thing with both having their own advantages. Both do not offer true luxury vehicles or sport vehicles but are a nice way of executing Honda/Chevrolet plus. Both are mostly designed and made in America for mostly America ( though Buick demolishes Acura in China). Both brands are geared mostly to non enthusiasts looking for a nice car and "Value".
There was a time when the comparison was ridiculous (1990s) but my how times have changed. Id take take the beautiful Buick Regal GS over any Acura. Being compared to Buick toduy is no bad thing at all, Buick sells a great lineup and continues to improve.
Last edited by LexFather; 08-08-14 at 04:23 AM.
#611
Lexus Champion
IMO TLX is a back to basics, safe attempt after the ZDX and current TL flops.
#612
Lexus Test Driver
If one is going to argue Acura isn't like Buick then I assume they should be compared to JEEP considering 70-80% of their vehicles sold are two SUVS.
Acura=Buick... Pretty much the same thing with both having their own advantages. Both do not offer true luxury vehicles or sport vehicles but are a nice way of executing Honda/Chevrolet plus. Both are mostly designed and made in America for mostly America ( though Buick demolishes Acura in China). Both brands are geared mostly to non enthusiasts looking for a nice car and "Value".
There was a time when the comparison was ridiculous (1990s) but my how times have changed. Id take take the beautiful Buick Regal GS over any Acura. Being compared to Buick toduy is no bad thing at all, Buick sells a great lineup and continues to improve.
Acura=Buick... Pretty much the same thing with both having their own advantages. Both do not offer true luxury vehicles or sport vehicles but are a nice way of executing Honda/Chevrolet plus. Both are mostly designed and made in America for mostly America ( though Buick demolishes Acura in China). Both brands are geared mostly to non enthusiasts looking for a nice car and "Value".
There was a time when the comparison was ridiculous (1990s) but my how times have changed. Id take take the beautiful Buick Regal GS over any Acura. Being compared to Buick toduy is no bad thing at all, Buick sells a great lineup and continues to improve.
I agree with some of the posts, Buick is on the same level as Acura these days. What was 10 years ago I do not care about, things are changing fast, brands rise and fall, Buick went forward, Acura backward and now they share that premium but not luxury market.
#613
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
of course acura and buick are not exactly the same, but they're definitely premium versions of their mainstream brands.
#614
Lexus Champion