The new Acura TLX sedan immediately replaced two models in the lineup

The new Acura TLX sedan immediately replaced two models in the lineup

At the Detroit Auto Show in 2014, Acura showed the pre-production TLX sedan. And just three months later, at the motor show in New York. The production-ready car debuted, which, as expected, turned out to be an almost complete copy of the concept. The new Acura TLX 2016-2017 (photo, price) replaced two models in the manufacturer’s line. At once – TSX sedans (its production was complete at the end of 2014) and a larger TL. With the latter, the novelty has a common wheelbase (2,776 mm). But the overall length of the TLX is slightly less and amounts to 4,831 millimeters.

exterior & interior

Over the exterior of the car, experts from design studios in Los Angeles and Raymond (Ohio) worked. Together, the stylish and dynamic look of the Akura TLX sedan was born, flaunting LED optics, embossed sidewalls. A drop-down roof and an upturned window sill that resembles a similar solution on Lexus sedans. When preparing the car for the conveyor, he got a simpler front bumper. Large rear-view mirrors with integrated LED turn signal repeaters and rims of smaller diameter. The interior design is made in the style of an older sedan RLX.

As for powertrains, the Acura TLX 2016 received two gasoline engines, the base of which is a 2.4-liter “four” with a capacity of 208 hp. (247 Nm) and aggregated in a pair with 8-speed transmission with two clutches (DCT). The top model is ready with a v-formed “six” with an extent of three. Five liters with a return of 290 “horses” (355 Nm) and the latest 9-band automatic. Both variations are front-wheel power by using the default, but a sedan with a v6 engine can be equipped with a proprietary SH-AWD all-wheel-drive system. Car production began in the summer, and at the end of 2014, Akura TLX sales started out in Russia, and it changed into determined to deliver modifications to us with both engines. Acceptance of orders started in November at a price of 2 199 000 rubles for a Techno configuration.

climate control

The standard equipment of the model with the basic engine includes LED optics, light, and rain sensors. A system for storing driver’s seat settings, mirrors, IDS parameters and climate control settings, an electric sunroof, two 8-inch screens on the center console (one of them is touch-sensitive), moreover audio system, navigation, and active noise reduction system.

The car with the top engine and all-wheel drive in the Advance version has the same equipment. But, in addition, it boasts an expanded set of security systems, including collision avoidance and stepping off structures. In addition to the presence of adaptive cruise manipulates with the function of following the vehicle in front at low speeds. the fee of this version of Acura TLX on the time of sale become 2,669,000 rubles.