2015 Acura TLX testdrivenow.com First Look

2015 Acura TLX First Look

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Car Critic Steve Hammes

2015 Acura TLX First Look

Amalgamating the compact TSX and midsize TL, Acura debuts the all-new 2015 TLX – a front or all-wheel drive, 4 or 6-cylinder powered compact sports sedan with premium luxury refinement. Infused with new powertrains, buyers can choose from either a 206-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission or a 3.5-liter V6 making 290 horsepower paired to a 9-speed automatic. To add to the handling prowess, all 2-wheel dive TLX models come standard with Precision All-Wheel Steer which independently controls the toe angle of the rear wheels while 4-wheel drive models benefit from an updated version of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive with a greater torque-vectoring effect. And all TLX cars feature Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System allowing for customization of the driving experience through ECON, Normal, Sport and Sport +. Built upon an all-new platform, engineers specifically targeted open air paths in the body to significantly reduce wind, road and engine noise leading to a quieter cabin. The five passenger interior aspires to be a Red Carpet Athlete, with a high degree of luxury comfort and technology. It features Acura’s cloud-based connected car system with a broad range of connectivity, an optional 10-speaker Premium Audio System tuned specifically for the TLX and a push button gear selector on V6 models. With 7 trim levels offered, base price is $31,890 and rises to $45,595 for a range-topping model.