At Motor Show in Detroit 2014, Acura has shown the TLX pre-sedan sedan, and just three months later, on a motor show in New York, debuted ready for the production of a car, which, as expected, turned out to be almost a complete copy of the concept
The new Acura TLX 2016-2017 (photo, price) replaced in the manufacturer's lineup at once two models - TSX sedans (its production was completed at the end of 2014) and larger TL. With the latest innovations, the overall wheelbase (2,776 mm), but the overall length of TLX is slightly less and is 4,831 millimeters.
ACURA TLX 2017 Prices and Prices
AT - automatic 8 and 9-st., AWD - all-wheel drive
Experts from Design Studios in Los Angeles and Raymond (Ohio) worked on the exterior of the car. Their joint efforts were born a stylish and dynamic appearance of the Sedan Akura TLH, luminous with LED optics, embossed sidewalls, a drop-down roof and a rissed bottomhole line, resembling a similar solution on Lexus sedans.
Serious differences between the conceptual and serial versions of the model turned out to be not so much. When preparing a car to the conveyor, it received a simpler front bumper, large rear-view mirrors with LED-integrated rotation pointer repeaters and less diameter wheels. The interior design of the novelty is made in the style of the senior RLX sedan.
As power units, Acura TLX 2016 received two gasoline engines, the basic of which is 2,4-liter "Four" with a capacity of 208 hp. (247 nm) and aggregative in a pair with a 8-speed transmission with two clutches (DCT). The top version is equipped with a V-shaped "six" with a volume of 3.5 liters with an impact of 290 "horses" (355 nm) and the latest 9-range automaton.
Both default versions are front-wheel drive, but the V6 engine sedan can be equipped with a branded SH-AWD drive system. The release of the car began in the summer, and at the end of 2014 sales of Akura TLX started in Russia, and we decided to make modifications with both engines. Receiving orders started in November at a price of 2,99,000 rubles per car in the TECHNO configuration.
In the standard setting of the model with the base engine, LED optics, light and rain sensors, a driver of the driver's seat settings, mirrors, IDS parameters and climate control settings, an electric hatch, two 8-inch screens on the central console (one touch) , audio system, navigation and active noise reduction system.
The machine with a top engine and a full-wheel drive performed by Advance has a similar equipment, but it can additionally boast an expanded set of security systems, including systems for preventing collisions and a bandwidth, as well as the presence of adaptive cruise control with a function of following a passing car at low speeds. The price of such an Acura TLX at the time of sale was 2,669,000 rubles.
Stock Foto Akura TLH 2017
I'll explain now. In recent years, the trend has become more and more comfortable to make cars. Powerful cars have never been so easy to manage. And Acura TLX - just a bright representative of this "movement". This is a real villain that steals the feeling of speed. Does it brazenly and unfortunately. But this is forgiven, because there is something that TLX makes it better.
Exterior
Externally, TLX cannot be called revelation. Lovely, but not so that "ah!". This is the perfect substitute for the previous generation of Honda Accord, which many (and I among them) are valued for dynamic appearance and excellent habits on the road. New Accord, as we know, now comes to us from the USA. He is from another league, car league for dads. Now it is a big soft "sofa" with a motor. It turns out, Honda has sentenced those who need more rigid and gambling devices? Partly. For the enthusiasts of the steering wheel and the gay there is an Acura TLX - a talented mid-sized sedan, who received a good charge of positive vibrations.
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A firmly shot down housing, a predatory squirrel of LED optics, a kut's "tail", is clearly molded so for the achievement of the effect of anti-cycle - and "accords" approved! This turns out reincarnation, harsh and merciless.
What is inside?
Inside spacious, but only in front. The rear passengers will have to be sighted - and the ceiling is low, and the reserve of the foot place is not enough. In this TLX is inferior to ACCORD. But no one says that TLX must be used with the driver. This is a car for the driver, and for him American and Japanese engineers tried to fame: in TLX, perhaps the most comfortable fit in the segment. All at hand, but nowhere gives anything, does not constrain movements. As if they did "under you." A chubby steering wheel with a pleasant rim and comfortable "twilts" on the spokes, simple and informative devices that clearly spied at BMW, everywhere expensive plastic or leather. Solid, sound. But where did the ACAP lever?
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It was replaced with the block of the buttons. It is felt that the component of this node is long and thoughtfully. So, Drive is turned on by the largest button itself, and the rear stroke key is drowning down, and to use it, you need to click on it "on yourself". Perhaps the owners will like it, but I'm not used to both, when I was going to go, every time reflexively grabbed the air in search of the usual lever.
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Another detail that I can not understand is a passion to put screens everywhere and everywhere. Most navigation and music features are controlled by a color display on the center console. The system menu is quite logical, although not always "intuitive". The graphics are also quite well ... On the press, the screen even reacts with light vibration, imitating "feedback". But who said that in motion it is convenient? It turns out that the struggle for the reduction of the number of buttons turned out with extra concerns for the driver: this "combine" distracts from the road and constantly looms in peripheral vision.
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How does he go?
In the movement TLX is good. And it is in motion that you understand that if the designers wanted to make a sports sedan, then the understanding of "sports" they have some unusual. TLX is very fast, but the sharpness that you expect from a car with similar positioning, no in mom. On the contrary: TLX is one of the most comfortable in its class. The suspension works out any irregularities, the lightweight steering wheel does not seek to get out of the hands ... And the speed is growing. And that's exactly here I want to say this: it is not fair.
I want to feel that I am 160, 180 km / h. I want to understand that the car works close to the limit of the possibilities that each driving movement should be thought out and clear. TLX also deprives me true. Even 200 km / h, he remains soft and slightly calm. Yes, it says a lot about how thoughtful and completely chassis of the car. But it is dishonest. I can move faster lightning, but do not feel dangerous: the car does not serve and a hint of tension, no matter where the speedometer arrow is.
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Motor is serious here. This is all the same gasoline atmospheric V6 of 3.5 liters, familiar by other models of Honda and Acura. Power - 290 hp, moment - 355 nm. That is, with a mass of a car at 1,815 kg, an energy-carrying is obtained serious. It is quite logical that the top model was equipped with branded SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive). But the 9-speed "automatic" appeared on acura for the first time.
And all this "economy" can ride incredibly gently. Maybe the perception will be aggravated by switching the IDS system (motion modes) to Sport mode? Alas and ah - the car is only slightly sharper responding to the flow of fuel, but the suspension of treacherously continues to isolate the salon from any irregularities. Even acceleration from space up to 100 km / h, which in TTX takes 6.9 seconds, is very intelligent. It seems that TLX violates the laws of physics: you are going faster than everyone, but you do not feel any overloads.
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But as soon as the straight sections are replaced by turns, TLX demonstrates another incredible property. The thing is entering the very tricky four-wheel drive SH-AWD. He knows how to transmit more torque to the outer, loaded wheel, so as it would be a "printing" the car inside the turn. In the last generation, the SH-AWD system has become easier by almost 25%, and the force with which the torque is fed to the wheels of the rear axle, has grown. In practice, this ... it is incredible!
The main thing is to forget about old reflexes. Do not drop gas on the arc - the first thing you need to make yourself do. Even if you feel that with the speed obviously stopped. Keep turns exactly - one of the options, but not the most efficient: if you exhaust the coupling properties of rubber, you can fly out. It is better to act in advance logic: just felt the demolition (the good of the well-tuned steering wheel allows) - add gas!
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Night. Jauza. Familiar to many embankment. Machines little. I am at the start. Acceleration "in the floor", and now the smooth turn is already approaching. Steering wheel - inside. As on rails. Meanwhile, we are going faster. Here is the turn more serious, and even with a cracked asphalt. Dysted for a moment the steering wheel suggests: "Too fast, dangerous!" And ... here it is necessary to forget everything that you have taught the years behind the wheel and instructors on driving courses. In Acura TLX, you need to look at the accelerator well ... and the car will not even take it to the next, exterior strip, and "diving" to a smaller radius is so obviously that it may be necessary to adjust the steering wheel!
And so over time. Even faster. For a long time, I have not worn here so much ... It is worth believing in the car and make the foot put pressure on the gay where I want to slow down, and the gates to the new universe opened. In it, the laws of physics are lowrated and rewritten by Acura engineers. Perhaps none of the competitors can do that. I breathe quickly and still stunningly gently.
What is the result?
Acura TLX drove me to a dead end. On the one hand, it can be loved by at least the incredible ease with which she can move. Inside quietly, the driver is calm as a tank, and at the time the speedometer can show completely immodest numbers. And here I can not forgive: Acura steals a sense of speed, which means that a sense of measure. But, the damn, how she prescribes turns ... This is a plague just!
Competitors such properties and did not dream. The same Infiniti Q50 is much easier in understanding: it is just fast. Hard, dynamic sedan, who behaves on the road as it should. BMW 3rd Series - Driver's Dream. Mercedes C-Class also knows how to ride excitely, but at the same time bribes the beauty of the interior and the nobility of the body curves ...
But Acura TLX bribes others: this is a very fast and incredibly soft car. Well, as for the price, our car is currently 2.7 million rubles. BMW 335 XDrive - from 2.5 million, Mercedes C300 - from 2.2 million ... But the Germans are starting prices, without options, and the ACURA has a single tariff - all inclusive. There is something to think about, there is ...
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Motors
From a technical point of view, the new Acura TLX sedan is "Golden Middle" of the company's model range. And I can surprise the consumer, it can not only with a highly robust "twist" motor. This is just quite familiar to Akura, because from the point of view of technology it is Honda, which, as we know, despises turbocharging and famous for its atmospheric engines.
Both are direct injected, and the "senior" V6 with one top camshaft in the block head instead of two there is a VCM system that allows you to turn off half of the cylinders at low load. Both motors comply with EURO-5 exhaust standards.
Transmissions
A much more interesting feature of the model is the design of gearboxes. And if with a powerful 3.5 motor installed "just" the most modern ZF automatic transmission on 9 steps, then with the engine 2.4, the production box of Honda herself is aggregated, which at the moment risks the most original transmission in the world.
In general, Hondovtsy have always been originals in terms of constructing "automata" - for example, instead of planetary gearboxes, they hardly use the wedroom. But the design of the new box looks boldly on any background. This is a fashionable preselective "robot", but with a torque converter, and not a friction clutch, like, say, VW DSG, Audi S-Tronic or Ford PowerShift.
The use of hydraulic clutch drastically solves the problem of movement at low speed, eliminating the jerks when starting and any chances of overheating "odd" clutch disk.
But not enough! At the 8 gearbox - more than any serial competitors, and the dynamic range is also recorded. The transfer ratio of the first transmission was determined to reduce to 14, against 10-11 in already existing structures. It in turn from the place and at the same time to reduce fuel consumption. According to the statements of representatives of the company, it will be one of the most reliable automatic transmissions in the world. Well, let's see! Weak points really eliminated - a question in sales.
By default, the Standard Equipment of Acura TLX includes LED headlights, headlights, front and rear fog lights, rain sensors and light, heated glasswater nozzles, heated / electric side mirrors and rotation indicators repeaters. In the cabin - two-zone climate control, multi-heating multiple, engine start button, front seat drive, electric hatch. The multimedia system includes nine speakers, a subwoofer and two LCD display, an active noise cancellation system Active Noise Control (ANC), the ability to connect iPhone, voice control of various functions. The electric parking brake is not only more efficient than the usual manual, but also saves space in the cabin. The required degree of transformation of the cabin provides the back of the rear sofa, which is folded in ratio 60:40. In the more expensive configuration of the Advance sedan receives the start-stop system, switching the gear with the buttons on the center console, the sunscreen curtain behind the rear window (with control from the second row of seats), ventilated front seats and much more.
In the TECHNO configuration, the front-wheel drive ACURA TLX is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine capacity of 208 hp The engine works in a pair with an eight-stage automatic transmission, which combines two clips and a hydrotransformer - according to the manufacturer's application, this solution is used in the serial transmission for the first time in the industry. In this modification, the sedan accelerates to 100 km / h in 8.2 sec., The maximum speed is 210 km / h. Gasoline consumption - 7.9 l / 100 km in a mixed cycle. A more expensive version is Advance - differs in a 290-strong V6 engine with a volume of 3.5 liters, which works with a nine-speed "machine". In this modification, Acura TLX is accelerated to "hundreds" in 6.9 seconds, the maximum speed of 201 km / h, the average consumption is 9.1 l / 100 km.
In addition to the reduced mass and independent suspension (rear - multi-section), various systems should affect the improvement of driving qualities. One of them is the Acura Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) on the front-wheel versions - helps rear wheels. All-wheel drive versions have the SUPER-HANDLING ALL WHEEL DRIVE (SH-AWD) proprietary system, which ensures the distribution of thrust not only between the front and rear axle, but also between the rear wheels in which the components have become easier by 25%, and friction losses were reduced. The Agile Handling Assist (AHA) system uses the potential of the VSA stabilization system and brake mechanisms for confident passing of turns with a smaller need for steering. In addition to this, an Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) car setup system is applied with four possible modes (ECON, Normal, Sport, Sport +), each of which changes the power of the power steering, gearboxes and a full drive, as well as the sensitivity of the accelerator and the infringement logic rear wheels.
Protection of the driver and passengers in Acura TLX provide curtains and airbags (including knee-drivers), as well as active head restraints, fastening children's chairs. A set of systems that ensure the stability of the car on the road includes: ABS, brake force distribution system (EBD), auxiliary braking system (BAS), a system of electronic control of stability and an anti-passing system, a system of assistance at starting to the mountain. In addition, there are standard here: cruise control, tire pressure sensors, rear parking sensors, rain and light sensors. The high level of equipment in the top pack is complete: adaptive cruise control, a collision prevention system and exit from the occupied strip (with automatic steering course adjustment), the monitoring function of "blind zones" and other security elements. The new business sedan, equipped with the latest technology, got the highest rating of Top Safety Pick + from IIHS and 5 stars in the Crash tests of NHTSA.
In our review, the Japanese business sedan Akura TLH, surviving planned restyling, with photos and videos, price and equipment, the technical characteristics of the bright representative of the premium segment of medium-sized sedans.
Price Akura TLH 2019
Sales of New Acura TLX in America start at the beginning of the summer of the current year price From $ 32,500-33,000, which is a little more cost offered for 32 thousand US dollars.
The updated ACURA TLX sedan got a more modern appearance with a fully new front part of the body formed by a chic pentagonal falseradiator grille, decorated with browse of diamonds and major logos of the company, modernized by LED headlights of Jewel Eye with LED turns, new wings and a hood with a brighter turnreum, Other bumper with solid sized air intakes with a stylish fine-grained grid.
Exterior
A new Japanese business sedan is now offered in two main levels of equipment: Acura TLX A-SPEC is a version of the car for young buyers with an aggressive design of the body exterior, large round tumform, huge nozzles of the exhaust system pipes and solid size diffuser (on the photo of the white sedan) and Acura V6 TLX (sedan in red) with a calmer appearance, complemented by an abundance of chrome details for motorists of the older generation.
At the same time, both execution of new items look like real gabbs. Interestingly, whether the Akura model will allow at least to be equal to the level of sales with its main and eternal competitor. For reference, Lexus ES sedans Following the results of last 2016, more than 58 thousand copies were sold in America, and at the pre-reform model ACURA TLX chose only not many more than 37 thousand car enthusiasts.
Interior
Salon of the updated Sedana Akura has changed minimally, but the manufacturer announced the presence of more advanced equipment. The standard ODMD 2.0 multimedia system is upgraded, which provides 30% faster operation of the multimedia complex with Apple CarPlay and Android AUTO interfaces, and a pair of color 7-inch screens are more susceptible to touch.
Also in the basic configuration of the updated sedan there is a complex of ACURAWATCH security systems, which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System with a system of automatic extinct braking, the Forward Collision Warning and Lane Keeping Assist system, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed \u200b\u200bFollow, Road Departure Mitigation.
The updated Akura TLC is the only car in the class, equipped with standard such equipment. Competitors offer a similar set of security systems only for extra charge. The interior also pleases the materials of the high quality finish and a neat assembly: leather and Alcantara, natural wood and polished aluminum.
Technical Specifications ACURA TLX 2019
The technique of an updated Japanese sedan changes minimum. More rigid springs and transverse stability stabilizer from behind, steering with an electric amplifier can now boast even greater sharpness, four-wheel drive SH-AWD has become available as a paid option and sedan with a four-cylinder engine.
Under the hood restyling versions of Akura TLX, exclusively gasoline engines are installed:
- Four cylinder 2.4 DOHC I-VTEC (208 LS 274 nm) paired with an 8-speed robotic gearbox.
- Six cylinder 3.5 SOHC i-VTEC (290 LAN 362 Nm) with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
At the event in New York, one of the most long-awaited and bright Japanese new products was shown - the ACURA TLX 2017-2018 model in the new body (photo, configuration, specifications, prices, video and test drive). Compared to its predecessor, this version received modern equipment, which practically has no analogues.
During the presentation, criticism had a positive effect on the new appearance of the Japanese. It is worth noting that the exterior is made in the style of a conceptual model that was represented by the company earlier. At first Akura TLH 2017-2018 will begin to be sold in the states. It is already known that prices will vary within 32,000 - 33,000 dollars. It must be said that the cost of the new version of the car has practically not changed compared to the predecessor.
Acura TLX 2017-2018. Specifications
There are no changes in the technical part of the car. Mostly engineers have worked on the revision of the steering and suspension. But the motor row has not at all underwent any changes. The new version of the TLH model is equipped with the following engines:
- aggregate with 4 cylinders of 2.4 liters. Power return - 208 horses;
- 3.5 liter six-cylinder unit. Power - 290 horses.
Together with a 2.4 liter motor, a robotic gearbox will operate on 8 speeds. The second engine is equipped with a modern automatic transmission at 9 speeds.
Engineers noted that after restyling the sedan can be equipped with a full drive with any motor and in any modification.
Exterior of Akura TLH 2017-2018 in the new body
As mentioned above, the exterior of this Japanese model is made in the style of the presented concept called Acura Precision. A radiator grille with an acute angle is installed on the stern part, on which a large brand emblem is located. On the sides of the lattice installed modern lights with LED stuffing. In the big hood there were original postmothers, which are perfectly combined with smooth and smooth bends of ribs.
It is worth noting that the company's designers are ready to offer their fans a few options for the design of the body. The first option will be suitable for a younger generation. On the body will be installed aggressive elements (large air collectors, diffuser and original pads on the exhaust pipes), as well as the spoiler in the back and original alloy wheels covered with matte black enamel. Their size is 19 inches.
The standard version of the design of the car will not so much aggressive and sports, however, even the absence of some elements does not interfere with critics to call the appearance of the Japanese modern. In this design, on the car body there will be a large number of chrome details, and in the wheel arches, the original discs of 18 inches in size will be installed.
Salon Acura TLX 2017-2018 and configuration of new items
The interior of the car can be called recognizable. The fact is that the improvements in it quite a bit. Mainly installed more modern and high-quality equipment. For example, in the minimum configuration to the model will be installed:
- multimedia system;
- two sensory display;
- many modern systems (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Sirius XM 2.0).
It is worth noting that new monitors are very high quality and color image.
For those who want to get a more "equipped" car, the company is ready to offer a special package called Advance Package. It will consist of:
- fog lamps on LEDs;
- roof with panoramic overview;
- charging gadgets without the use of wires;
- white interior backlight;
- electric mirror;
- heating steering;
- heated all chairs.
In addition, already in the standard configuration of Akura TLH 2017-2018 in the new body will receive a whole set of security systems. This package will include:
- system for warning frontal collisions;
- driver's warning about a possible accident;
- holding a car in a given strip;
- cruise control.
For surveillance behind the dead zones, a special camera was installed.
