Acura TLX Shows its Predictable Shape at the New York Auto Show [w/Video]

One of the most important world premieres at this year’s New York Auto Show is the 2015 Acura TLX, a sedan that replaces both the TL and TSX in the Japanese luxury automaker’s lineup.

Styling-wise, the production model stays pretty close to the TLX Prototype unveiled in Detroit earlier this year, with only small changes including the bigger exterior mirrors, smaller wheels and the absence of the bumper trims and spoilers.

The 2015 Acura TLX will be offered in the U.S. with two engines, a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder producing 206 hp mated to an all-new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (8DCT) with torque converter, and a 3.5-liter V6 with 290 hp linked to a new 9-speed automatic transmission. Both engines are offered with front-wheel drive as standard, but the V6 is also available with Acura’s latest-generation Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system.

According to Acura, the base engine returns an anticipated EPA fuel-economy rating of 24mpg city, 35mpg highway and 28mpg combined, while the V6 model with 2WD delivers 21mpg city, 34mpg highway and 25mpg combined. With AWD, the V6 model returns 21mpg city, 31mpg highway and 25mpg combined.

The TLX will be available with Acura’s latest safety and driver-assistive technologies including Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow and Blind Spot Indicator (BSI).

Sales begin later this year, with pricing details to be announced closer to launch.

By Dan Mihalascu

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