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Transmission negates the V6 - 2016 Acura TLX
By indio82 - July 5 - 10:33 pmI currently have an 06 TSX. It is still in great shape and handles great, but it is 10 years old and Im looking for something with a little more power. So Ive been eager for the TLX to come out. So I was severely disappointed when I test drove the V6 AWD version. The transmission completely neuters to V6 - seriously, it feels like a really under powered 4 cylinder. It has no power when you put the pedal down. It shifts just just when you think you are going to get in the power curve. My 4 cyl TSX feels more powerful than this V6. There is NO WAY I would want this driving in rush hour traffic, when you need the car to quickly react when trying pass or merge into highway traffic. The steering was...weird. Ive test driven the Lexus IS 350 (V6) and the Volvo S60 (5 Cylinder turbo). They both had better throttle response and steering. The Volvo has less HP than the TLX per the numbers, but you wouldnt know it due to the TLX transmission. The cabin controls are overly complicated. Just because you can put everything on a touch screen, doesnt mean you should. I shouldnt have to sit with the "IT specialist" to learn how to adjust the cabin temp. The push button shifter was...odd. I guess you get used to it, but it would take a while - and I shouldnt have to put up with that learning curve. In summary: the transmission ruins the car, but the button shifter, steering, and overly complicated cabin/nav/radio controls dont lend itself to liking the car either. I rejected this car from my list.
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Third Acura - 2016 Acura TLX
By Geo - June 20 - 7:58 pmThis is my 3 Acura product. Ill have to admit I was less than happy with the 8 speed transmission when I first purchased this car approx. 1 1/2 years ago. It would bang and was very abrupt in shifting in the lower gears. After taking it back to the dealer, I found there was a fix, a software download for the transmission. Since then it is so much nicer to drive. My only other complaint would be the steering doesnt have the feel like my Tl did. Other than that it is a very good car. Its extremely quiet on the highway and very comfortable.
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Great Car, Great Deal - 2016 Acura TLX
By GLENDON dockery - March 25 - 11:50 amResearch
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Not making them like they used to - 2016 Acura TLX
By Jordan Cohn - December 14 - 10:55 amThis is my 4th Acura. This doesnt feel like the quality car I have been used to. The ride used to be much sportier and tight whereas now it feels like you float on the road. The safety features are very unreliable. The way to navigate the radio and air has gotten much more difficult and take your focus off the road when using. Pretty sure I wont be getting a 5th Acura.
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Tremendous Value - 2016 Acura TLX
By Walter Rusnak - October 17 - 8:16 amI have a loaded 2016 TLX as a dealer loaner car now. My 2012 TL is getting some scheduled maintenance. The TLX is really quite impressive. Very quiet, yet powerful. Eight speed transmission is amazingly smooth. I actually like the idle-stop feature a lot better than in some other cars I have been in. This is a lot of car for the money.
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Acura - 2016 Acura TLX
By Jennifer Coleman - September 7 - 11:55 pmStarting is like driving a stick
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Wins in standard features and on the road - 2016 Acura TLX
By DW - June 21 - 6:49 am -
2500 miles - 2016 Acura TLX
By rick d - February 28 - 3:19 pmThis is a really good car. Very solid and enjoy driving. Best value for my dollar. I do think Acura should step up to the plate and turbo the engine on the 2.4 to compete with Lexus and Germans.
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A lot of car for the money - 2016 Acura TLX
By Stu - January 26 - 11:55 pmI drove both the 4 and 6 cylinder. I bought a 2016 4 cylinder tech. The 8 speed dual clutch on the 4 cylinder is a great transmission. A little rough shifting when very cold, but once it warms up it is a dream. Heard too many negative things about the 9 speed transmission on the V6 model. The 4 has plenty of pick up and go, but is no race car. It meets my needs. Very quiet cabin, smooth ride. Front tires do spin easily on wet roads, from a stop. I think better tires then the Goodyear standard equipment could help here. Only issue I have is that I cannot click over to any call waiting calls while on bluetooth. I have an I phone 6s. My telematics unit may be bad. Or could be a widespread software issue. Awaiting a service visit to confirm. Otherwise no issues. Love driving he car. **Update on 2/10/16: Seems the most recent Apple IOS update solved the call waiting issue.
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Its that kind of easy listening thrill - 2016 Acura TLX
By Miles Lacus - January 8 - 9:20 pmOverall, this is a very nice car. I like it but dont quite love it, at least yet. I cross shopped primarily the Mazda 6, Buick Regal turbo, and Honda Accord V6. I got the TLX with the 2.4L 4-cylinder with 8 speed dual clutch and tech package. It is a nice, quiet, comfortable, light on its feet 4 door sedan that has a hint of sport and a great audio system. The TLX won my spreadsheet analysis comparison but hasnt won my heart yet. I found the 6 and Regal to be sportier and more fun to drive, especially the Regal with the HiPer strut and AWD. The Accord v6 was a hoot with that sweet v6. The 6 lost due to aggressive head restraints, a bit more road noise, and it didnt have much top end power. The Regal lost due to poorer visibility and lower quality interior and switches. The Accord lost due to aggressive head restraints that gave my wife a headache and the audio system that wasnt up to my audio standards. For the TLX, my biggest complaint is the transmission mapping. By 25mph I’m in 5th gear. Oh my! I give the car a little gas and it doesn’t do anything. To do anything it needs to downshift a gear or two. I always feel like it’s in a gear too high. Granted, I am coming from a 2007 TSX 6 speed manual that I had for almost 10 years and loved. That was a nice driver’s car! Mat Hargett and Bryan Hourt of Acura say this is a red carpet athlete and it’s also like a horse you know well that won’t tire you out. Well, I do think they are right to a certain degree. It CAN be sporty if you put it in sport plus and corner carve a bunch of empty curvy streets and keep the revs high and the transmission in a lower gear. But I’m so far just commuting and I want it to feel more engaging. If I just relax and drive in a more relaxed manner, it’s more satisfying. The v6 and SH-AWD v6 version were faster but felt heavier and even less engaging. My expectations are maybe not in line with today’s auto practices. My old TSX is nearly 10 years old and things have changed a lot since then. The move from hydraulic to electric steering, going from double wishbone to strut front suspension, and gas mileage maximizing transmission mapping all take their toll on driving fun and engagement. In the end it was time for a new car and the TLX 4 cylinder was the overall best, I liked it, and it was in budget. I was just hoping to love it.
