Title : Acura TLX Test Drive.
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Acura TLX Test Drive.
The new Acura TLX is a great looking sedan in the flesh. Many photos I had seen of the car made it look more boring than it actually is.
The RWD proportions look great. And the overall design is much simpler and cohesive than the RDX. It also does look more upscale than the Honda Accord. (as it should)
The version I was driving for a week is the SH-AWD with the Advance package. So it is the loaded model for $48 300. Or about $10 000 more than the basic FWD TLX.
The interior is one of the best I have experienced in a long time. You are just surrounded by high-quality materials everywhere you look. With beautifully finished details. (The open-pore wood/metal trim on the console is just fantastic)
Even though the general setup is reminiscent of the RDX, with a prominent driving mode switch in the middle. And the infotainment trackpad on the console. The whole thing sits much lower and gives the interior a much more open feel.
The front seats look a feel great. With tons of adjustment (At least on the Advance model) But they might also be a bit tight for some larger people. As no matter how I adjusted it, I could always feel the side bolsters being a little bit tight and was wondering how comfortable that would be for someone of larger stature.
Acura's trackpad system and the lack of a touch screen is still a bit of a problem. Although, it only takes a few minutes to actually figure it out. And you can even configure the main screen to just display your favorite radio stations if you want. AM, FM, and Sirius. All on one screen. Which ends up being very convenient.
As usual, Acura's high-end stereo (ELS 17 speaker system in my test car) is just fantastic. And one of the best I have ever heard.
A convenient volume knob is located on the console. easily available to both driver and passenger.
The rear seat was a bit of a surprise, As it is not very roomy. The legroom is mostly quite tight for a car this size. I was able to fit behind myself, but anyone taller than me would have a problem ( I am just 5'11")
Strange for a FWD based car. There is a lot less room back there than in the Honda Accord. Or the RWD Cadillac CT-5 I was driving a few weeks ago. (The Acura is actually about an inch longer than the CT-5.
While the Accord is a bit longer than both.)
The trunk is really roomy, and the rear seats fold flat. But the actual opening of that trunk is pretty small. Due to the slick fastback design. So it is actually hard (and sometimes not even possible) to get large packages in. Even if they could technically fit inside. These super-slick fastback sedans should really have a hatchback...
The first thing you notice when you start the car is how super quiet and smooth the engine is.
Then you notice that, for some odd reason, the turn signal sound is really loud (???)
(A small detail really, but I did notice it almost every time I used it.)
The 2.0 Liter is even quieter than in the Accord. And actually quieter than the 3.0 Liter V6 in the Cadillac CT-5.
Only when pushed hard do you really notice it. It is not on par with a silky 6 cylinder of course. But as far as 4 cylinders go, this is one of the smoothest and quietest around.
The 10-speed auto is also very well behaved. Quite a different experience from the 3.0 Liter CT-5 where you can hear every shift in an attempt to sound and feel sporty. The TLX has a pure luxury feel.
In the Comfort Driving mode, the car is really luxurious. With a very smooth ride. And you just basically feel like driving it like a luxury car. The steering is light and precise, everything feels very solid and the ride is very quiet.
In sport mode, the steering has of course a much firmer feel. But the ride isn't that much different. That sport mode also comes with a fake exhaust sound. While it seems much more natural than the one in the Honda Insight, it can still be a bit annoying after a while.
The transmission also gets a bit sharper in the Sport mode, and there is always plenty of power.
I think it actually has more power than most people will ever need in this car.
The Acura TLX AWD is rated at 21/29 MPG. I never got 21 around town. More like 18/19MPG. This is fine for a powerful mid-sized luxury sedan.
But I easily got 34/35MPG on the highway most of the time.
I also think Acura could find a way to use a version (with a bit more power) of Honda's excellent Hybrid system as an option in the TLX.
(I easily got 50MPG in the Accord Hybrid last year.)
The Acura TLX is an excellent luxury sedan. Many have compared it to the Honda Accord, but Acura has been able to make the TLX a very different car.
It truly feels much more upscale and luxurious than a loaded Accord.
There is always plenty of smooth and quiet power available. The ride (in comfort mode) is extremely comfortable. (Even a tiny bit floaty at times on the highway) Everything feels very solid. The low dashboard gives it a very nice open feel. reminiscent of older Honda"Acura models. Which is great.
This is just a very refined car that is a pleasure to drive.
I am actually curious to see how the base model is. With a lesser stereo system, and a non-adjustable ride
At $ 48 300, the TLX is much cheaper than its similar-sized competition from Germany. (An Audi A6 starts at around $55 000!)
But it is quite close to the Cadillac CT-5. End a bit less than the new Genesis GV80 or the revised Jaguar XF (Now starting at $45 000)
This is really a great car that deserves an audience. I am afraid that Acura is pushing the sporty side too much in the way they advertise the TLX.
The upcoming Type S will be sporty enough for those who want "sporty".
As it is the new TLX is a wonderful luxury car at a great price.
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