Isn't the ILX basically a dressed-up variant of the prior-generation Civic Si, K24 engine and all?
I really wish Acura would go back to making enthusiast cars with wonderful dynamics again. I guess the NSX is a start, but they really haven't had much to offer folks like us since the TSX was axed.
Duke
MegaDork
3/29/17 3:47 p.m.
We love our 2004 TSX and plan to shop both the ILX and TLX next year to replace it. It will be interesting to see which one captures the feel of the TSX better, and whether smaller and handier beats the Honda 6 cylinder and SHAWD. And, of course, the price point.
It will aslo be interesting to see how they both stack up against the Mazda6.
NickD
SuperDork
3/29/17 4:40 p.m.
I forgot this thing even existed. I don't think I've ever seen one. Or maybe I have and couldn't tell it apart from any of the other Acuras.
It certainly looks lightyears better than the civic....
Indeed, that new Civic is not a pretty car.
Can someone explain Acura's current lineup to me? They have changed the names so many times...so the ILX is the new TSX...is the TLX the new the TL?
Their new names are so forgettable it's almost funny.
Duke
MegaDork
3/29/17 6:58 p.m.
The ILX is a little smaller than the old TSX. A bigger, softer, RSX sedan, somwhere between RSX and TSX size. The TSX and the TL have been combined into the TLX, a single model instead of 2, between the ILX and the RL. RLs still exist as far as I know, but nobody buys them. So they've condensed 4 models into 3, and they don't offer anything with 2 doors any more.
JimS
New Reader
3/30/17 8:01 a.m.
I also wish Acura would find it's way. Loved my 2002 TL-S, which my brother now has, and love our 14 TSX Sportwagon but there is nothing that Acura has now that excites me.
NickD wrote:
I forgot this thing even existed. I don't think I've ever seen one. Or maybe I have and couldn't tell it apart from any of the other Acuras.
You know, I actually thought something very similar when it showed up. I'll bet they just don't jump out at us anymore.
Indeed, they've been confusing me lately. Almost all of their offerings feel Camry-esque.
Thanks Duke.
Yes, it feels like Honda is mailing it in with the whole Acura thing.