I know I'm crazy but am I off with this?

[12,000 RPM]

I'm googling "lowered TLX" and I come across this



Am I nuts for seeing some of this?

[2o6]

Those cars look nothing alike in person

[cawimmer430]

When I saw that photo of the slammed TLX I thought someone had taken a new Alfa Romeo Giulia and slapped the Acura beak on it. 

[MX793]

Slight similarity from the A-pillars back.

[12,000 RPM]

Those cars look nothing alike in person

Where have you seen a Giulia?

[2o6]

Where have you seen a Giulia?

none of your beezwax 

[shp4man]

Isn't that a Buick?  :

[Eye of the Tiger]

Looks like a civic crasstoure

[cawimmer430]

Here's a Giulia I saw recently. Underwhelming in this color and base trim. It needs to be red and have the sport package!

[12,000 RPM]

The C pillar is what ties it together for me

Non Quadrofoglio Giulias look like Acuras

[MX793]

The C pillar is what ties it together for me

Non Quadrofoglio Giulias look like Acuras

Part of it is the angle the photos were taken from.  In a true profile, they don't look as much alike.

[2o6]

That TSX photo is shot too low.



The Giulia has a lot smaller of front overhang....for obvious reasons.

[12,000 RPM]

Man TLXs are growing on me





I think they are misunderstood and unfairly compared with the 3G TL/1G TSX

[SVT_Power]

Man TLXs are growing on me

I think they are misunderstood and unfairly compared with the 3G TL/1G TSX

It's labeled as the "Performance Luxury Sedan" on Acura's website, doesn't sound that different from what the TL/TSX were?

[Xer0]

Man TLXs are growing on me





I think they are misunderstood and unfairly compared with the 3G TL/1G TSX

I think their reputation is fair.  Acura made 85% of a great car and decided that was enough. 

[12,000 RPM]

It's an Accord for people who want a little more. I think that in and of itself makes it worth checking out... I was impressed by the Accord

[ifcar]

It's a little posher than the Accord for sure, but more cushy luxury than sporty luxury. Not like a Lexus ES, but not like even a TL.

[SJ_GTI]

Is the TLX the same size as the Accord? The look smaller in person, but maybe it is just the style that makes it look that way.

[MX793]

Is the TLX the same size as the Accord? The look smaller in person, but maybe it is just the style that makes it look that way.

It's the exact same size as the Accord.  They took the TL, which was slightly larger than the Accord, and the TSX, which was slightly smaller, and merged them into a single model that is the exact same size as the Accord.

[TBR]

I really like the TLX myself.

[MX793]

I will say that the TLX is the first aesthetically attractive Acura since the 1st TSX and 3rd TL.

[Xer0]

It looks good, but it's way too close to the Accord and the marketing is confusing.  Acura tries to market it as sporty and exciting but it really isn't.  Again, it's 85% of a great car.


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[MX793]

It looks good, but it's way too close to the Accord and the marketing is confusing.  Acura tries to market it as sporty and exciting but it really isn't.  Again, it's 85% of a great car.


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IMO, if you're looking at a FWD TLX, you may as well get a loaded Accord.  Same chassis and engines, but the Accord at least benefits from an available 6MT, which gives it a slight edge in "sport" credibility.  The AWD-SH version of the TLX is the only one that can legitimately distinguish itself from the Accord.

[MrH]

6MT is only available on the 4-cylinder sport model.  Lame.

[2o6]

6MT is only available on the 4-cylinder sport model.  Lame.

Get a coupe

[MX793]

6MT is only available on the 4-cylinder sport model.  Lame.

Can't get a stick shift at all on the TLX.

[12,000 RPM]

You can't rationalize luxury cars over mainstream ones, ever. That's kind of the point

Plus I waffle a lot but I'm seriously considering getting an automatic car next go round. In that context the TLX stomps the Accord Sport with the 2.4. That DCT is German fast. Plus it just looks better in and out than an Accord. It's like getting a 6GC over a regular 5 series.

[2o6]

You can't rationalize luxury cars over mainstream ones, ever. That's kind of the point

Plus I waffle a lot but I'm seriously considering getting an automatic car next go round. In that context the TLX stomps the Accord Sport with the 2.4. That DCT is German fast. Plus it just looks better in and out than an Accord. It's like getting a 6GC over a regular 5 series.

I have a few friends that work at Honda R&D in Marysville, OH - they all hate both the 8-speed and 9-speed autos.

[MX793]

You can't rationalize luxury cars over mainstream ones, ever. That's kind of the point

Plus I waffle a lot but I'm seriously considering getting an automatic car next go round. In that context the TLX stomps the Accord Sport with the 2.4. That DCT is German fast. Plus it just looks better in and out than an Accord. It's like getting a 6GC over a regular 5 series.

Depends on the car.  I have trouble springing for "premium" models that are just dressed-up versions of mainstream cars, especially when the mainstream model offers a lot of luxury content on the option sheet.

And didn't you say that the Accord is way too huge and you'd never want a car that big?

[FoMoJo]

Depends on the car.  I have trouble springing for "premium" models that are just dressed-up versions of mainstream cars, especially when the mainstream model offers a lot of luxury content on the option sheet.

And didn't you say that the Accord is way too huge and you'd never want a car that big?

Babies?