2015 Acura TLX Technology

2015 Acura TLX

Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
Vehicle Summary
Mileage 82,565 km

Ext. Color Exterior Color Crystal Black Pearl
Int. Color Interior Color Ebony Premium Leather
Transmission Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
MPG 21 city / 34
Horsepower 290 hp
Seats 5
VIN 19UUB2F58FA023654
Stock # A104

2015 Acura TLX: Features, Technical Sheet Review, and Engine Capacity

Introduction

The 2015 Acura TLX is a luxury sedan that combines performance, comfort, and advanced technology. Positioned as a successor to both the Acura TSX and TL models, the TLX aims to provide a refined driving experience with an emphasis on efficiency and sportiness. This comprehensive review will cover its features, technical specifications, engine capacity, and overall performance.

Features of the 2015 Acura TLX

1. Exterior Design
   • The 2015 Acura TLX showcases a sleek and modern exterior design characterized by sharp lines and an aggressive stance. The front fascia features Acura’s signature Jewel Eye LED headlights that not only enhance visibility but also add to the vehicle’s aesthetic appeal.
   • The aerodynamic shape contributes to improved fuel efficiency while providing a sporty look. The rear end is complemented by LED taillights and dual exhaust outlets.
2. Interior Comfort
   • Inside, the TLX offers a spacious cabin with high-quality materials and finishes. Leather upholstery comes standard in most trims, while premium options include perforated leather seating.
   • The front seats are designed for comfort during long drives, featuring power adjustments and heating functions. Rear seat passengers also benefit from ample legroom and headroom.
3. Technology
   • The 2015 TLX is equipped with an array of technological features aimed at enhancing convenience and entertainment. A standard 7-inch display screen serves as the hub for the infotainment system, which includes Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and smartphone integration.
   • Higher trims offer an upgraded audio system with additional speakers for superior sound quality. Navigation systems are also available as optional features.
4. Safety Features
   • Safety is paramount in the design of the TLX. It comes equipped with multiple airbags, stability control systems, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and traction control.
   • Advanced safety technologies such as forward collision warning (FCW), lane departure warning (LDW), adaptive cruise control (ACC), and collision mitigation braking system (CMBS) are available in higher trims or packages.
5. Performance Features
   • The TLX offers two engine options: a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine producing 206 horsepower paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) or a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine generating 290 horsepower coupled with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
   • An all-wheel-drive option is available for those seeking enhanced traction in various driving conditions.

Technical Sheet Review

1. Dimensions
   • Overall Length: 192.2 inches
   • Overall Width: 73 inches
   • Overall Height: 57.1 inches
   • Wheelbase: 111 inches
   • Curb Weight: Approximately 3,400 lbs
2. Engine Specifications
   • Engine Type: Inline-4 or V6
     • Inline-4 Engine:
       • Displacement: 2.4 liters
       • Horsepower: 206 hp @ 6,800 rpm
       • Torque: 182 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
     • V6 Engine:
       • Displacement: 3.5 liters
       • Horsepower: 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
       • Torque: 267 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
3. Transmission Options
   • Inline-4 Engine:
     • Transmission Type: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
     • Drivetrain Layout: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
   • V6 Engine:
     • Transmission Type: 9-speed automatic
     • Drivetrain Layout: Available in both FWD or all-wheel drive (AWD)
4. Fuel Economy
   • Inline-4 Engine:
     • City MPG: Approximately 24 mpg
     • Highway MPG: Approximately 35 mpg
   • V6 Engine:
     • City MPG: Approximately 21 mpg
     • Highway MPG: Approximately 34 mpg

2015 ACURA TLX REVIEW

The 2015 Acura TLX is a very interesting car, and not just because it straddles two size classes, offering the space of a mid-size sedan in something closer to the footprint of a compact. In replacing the former Acura TL and TSX, the TLX also brings a host of new technology to bear on the near-premium segment.

The TLX was shown at the 2014 Detroit auto show as a prototype, a lightly veiled version of the sedan due in Acura showrooms this fall. The new car adopts some of the cues found on the larger RLX sedan, with emphatic use of LED headlights and exaggerated fenders that house the 20-inch wheels of the concept car. LED lights also underline the sideview mirrors, 2015 acura tlx, used 2015 acura tlx, 2015 acura tlx v6 sh-awd, 2015 acura tlx v6 sh awd, 2015 acura tlx review.

Two distinct models offer divergent faces to the 2015 acura tlx range: a base model, powered by a 206-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine; and a higher-tier 3.5-liter V-6 option, good for 290 horsepower. Direct injection and variable valve timing help both engines make the most of their displacements. The four-cylinder is coupled to a new eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission with torque converter that smooths out all of the jerky tendencies of a typical dual-clutch, while simultaneously delivering fast, crisp shifts whether driving with spirit or cruising with ease.

The V-6 engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, operated by a pushbutton interface in the center console. While the extra gears in the nine-speed sound impressive, in our time with the car we found it to be a hesitant, pokey gearbox often late to the party when quick acceleration was called for, such as when merging with fast traffic.

Does the 2015 Acura TLX have transmission problems?, What is the common problem for Acura TLX?, How reliable are Acura TLX?, Is there a recall on 2015 Acura TLX?  What then, is the advantage of the V-6 and nine-speed combo over the four-cylinder with the eight-speed dual-clutch? Available all-wheel drive.

Both the four-cylinder and V-6, when equipped with front-wheel drive, get the ability to steer the rear wheels slightly via actuators, a setup like that on the luxury RLX four-door, a system Acura calls Precision All-Wheel Steer, or P-AWS. With Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), the TLX has torque-vectoring control to assist with cornering. The TLX is be fitted with a four-mode driver-selectable system that alters steering weight, throttle response, and shift mapping to give it a more comfort- or sport-oriented feel.

In our experience driving the 2015 acura tlx, the front-drive four-cylinder is by far the most rewarding driver’s car in the lineup, with an immaculately balanced chassis and very settled, predictable handling. The V-6 feels heavy and a bit more sluggish when cornering, a feeling exacerbated by the sluggish powertrain.

2015 Acura TLX 3.5 SH-AWD

While it also replaces the Euro-Accord TSX, the new TLX is sized more like the outgoing TL. It rides on an identical wheelbase of 109.3 inches, but is shorter overall, at 190.2 inches (down nearly four). Interior space has stayed in the same range as that in the TL, good for five passengers. The cabin is also much more quiet, leveraging active noise cancellation for nearly silent driving up to 70 mph.

The 2015 TLX has been tested by both major U.S. agencies, and it earns some excellent, albeit not quite perfect, ratings. It’s an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, with top marks in all but the small-overlap frontal impact test, and a five-star federal NCAP performer in every category. The TLX offers plenty of safety equipment including lane keeping systems, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitors.

The EPA rates the four-cylinder TLX at 24 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined. The V-6 front-drive TLX scores 21/34/25 mpg, and the V-6 all-wheel-drive TLX rates 21/31/25 mpg.

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DRIVETRAIN – TRANSMISSION	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
Front-Wheel Drive	•	•	–
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)	–	–	•
8-Speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) with Torque Converter	•	–	–
9-Speed Automatic Transmission	–	•	•
Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters	•	•	•
Gear Ratios
1st	3.08	4.71	4.71
2nd	2.18	2.84	2.84
3rd	1.61	1.91	1.91
4th	1.22	1.38	1.38
5th	0.96	1.00	1.00
6th	0.74	0.81	0.81
7th	0.62	0.70	0.70
8th	0.48	0.58	0.58
9th	–	0.48	0.48
Reverse	2.22	3.83	3.83
Final Drive	4.57	3.52	3.52
SUSPENSION – CHASSIS	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	•	•	•
Multi-Link Rear Suspension	•	•	•
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)	26.0 / 24.7	26.0 / 25.4	26.0 / 24.7
Amplitude Reactive Dampers	•	•	•
Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS™) system	•	•	–
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)	•	•	•
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)	•	•	•
Agile Handling Assist®	•	•	•
Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in)	12.6 / 12.2	12.6 / 12.2	12.6 / 12.2
Aluminum Alloy Wheels	17 x 7.5 Machine-Finished with Black Trim	18 x 7.5 Machine-Finished with Gray Trim	18 x 7.5 Machine-Finished with Gray Trim
Tires	225/55 R17 High-Performance All-Season	225/50 R18 High-Performance All-Season	225/50 R18 High-Performance All-Season
Steering Ratio	15.0	14.6	16.0
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft)	39.2	38.8	39.5
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
Wheelbase (in)	109.3	109.3	109.3
Length (in)	190.3	190.3	190.3
Height (in)	57.0	57.0	57.0
Width (in)	73.0	73.0	73.0
Track (in, front/rear)	62.8  / 63.1	62.8  / 63.1	62.8  / 63.1
Ground Clearance (in, unladen)	5.8	5.9	5.9
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
Headroom (in, front/rear)	37.2  / 36.7	37.2  / 36.7	37.2  / 36.7
Legroom (in, front/rear)	42.6  / 34.5	42.6  / 34.5	42.6  / 34.5
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear)	57.5  / 55.4	57.5  / 55.4	57.5  / 55.4
Hiproom (in, front/rear)	55.3 / 54.9	55.3 / 54.9	55.3 / 54.9
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft)	93.3	93.3	93.3
EPA Cargo Volume (cu ft, without/with Advance Package)	13.2	13.2 / 14.3	13.2 / 14.3
FUEL ECONOMY – CAPACITIES  – WEIGHTS	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined)	24/35/28	21/34/25	21/31/25
Recommended Fuel	Premium Unleaded 91 Octane	Premium Unleaded 91 Octane	Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal)	17.2	17.2	17.2
Curb Weight (lbs)	3483	3585	–
Curb Weight with Technology Package (lbs)	3492	3596	3748
Curb Weight with Advance Package (lbs)	–	3620	3774
Weight Distribution (% front/rear)	60 / 40	61 / 39	60 / 40

 

 

 

FEATURES
SAFETY & DRIVER-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System	T	T, A	•
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Head-Up Warning	–	A	A
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System	T	T, A	•
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)	T	T, A	•
Road Departure Mitigation System	–	A	A
Blind spot information (BSI) System	T	T, A	•
Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines	•	•	•
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor	T	T, A	•
Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure	•	•	•
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)	•	•	•
Front Side Airbags	•	•	•
Side Curtain Airbags	•	•	•
Driver’s Knee Airbag	•	•	•
Front Seat Belt e-Pretensioner System	–	A	A
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control and Motion Adaptive Steering	•	•	•
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	•	•	•
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)	•	•	•
Brake Assist	•	•	•
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	•	•	•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location, Pressure Indicators and Tire Fill Assist	•	•	•
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror	•	•	•
Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer	•	•	•
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package
DRIVER CONVENIENCE	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
Hill Start Assist	•	•	•
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold	•	•	•
Cruise Control	•	•	•
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow	–	A	A
Parking Sensors (front and rear)	–	A	A
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration	•	•	•
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers	T	T, A	•
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down	•	•	•
Auto Dimming Side Mirrors	–	A	A
Tire Sealant and Repair Kit	•	•	•
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package
AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
Acura Navigation System with 3D View	T	T, A	•
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Exclusive Street and Freeway Conditions	T	T, A	•
Traffic Rerouting™	T	T, A	•
Next-Generation AcuraLink®	T	T, A	•
Siri® Eyes Free Interface	•	•	•
SMS, MMS Text Message and Email Capability	•	•	•
On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)	•	•	•
Multi-Information Display (MID)	•	•	–
Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with Turn-by-Turn Guidance	T	T, A	•
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback	–	A	A
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  Wireless Telephone Interface	•	•	•
Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers	T	T, A	•
Acura Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers	•	•	–
Song By Voice®	T	T, A	•
Aha™ Compatibility	•	•	•
HD Radio®	T	T, A	•
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio	•	•	•
Pandora® Compatibility	•	•	•
USB Audio Interface with iPod® Integration	•	•	•
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio	•	•	•
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack	•	•	•
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)	•	•	•
HomeLink®	•	•	•
Compass	•	•	•
Maintenance MinderTM System	•	•	•
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package
INTERIOR	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration	•	•	•
GPS-Linked Climate Control	T	T, A	•
Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings	•	•	•
Pushbutton Ignition	•	•	•
Electronic Gear Selector	–	•	•
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse	•	•	•
Sport Seats with Leatherette-Trimmed Interior	•	•	–
Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior	T	T, A	•
Driver’s 10-Way Power Seat with Power Lumbar Support	•	•	•
Front Passenger’s 8-Way Power Seat	–	•	•
Front Passenger’s 4-Way Power Seat	•	–	–
Heated Front Seats	•	•	•
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	–	A	A
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback	•	•	•
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column	•	•	•
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	•	•	•
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob	•	–	–
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls	•	•	•
High-Gloss Zebra Wood-Finished and Metal Trim on Console and Doors	•	•	•
Connectivity Pocket with Sliding Tray	•	•	•
Active Sound Control	•	•	•
Ambient Cabin Lighting	•	•	•
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	•	•	•
Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof	•	•	•
12-Volt Power Outlets (Center Console and Front Armrest)	•	•	•
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package
EXTERIOR	TLX	TLX V-6	TLX V-6 SH-AWD
Power Moonroof	•	•	•
Jewel Eye™ LED Headlights	•	•	•
LED Fog Lights	–	A	A
LED-Illuminated Taillights, Brakelights, Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals,  Rear License and Center High Mount Stop Light	•	•	•
LED Puddle Lights	–	A	A
Acoustic Glass Windshield	•	•	•
Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function	•	•	•
Capless Fuel Fill	•	•	•
T = Technology Package,  A = Advance Package
COLORS
EXTERIOR	INTERIOR LEATHERETTE-TRIMMED	INTERIOR MILANO LEATHER-TRIMMED
Crystal Black Pearl	Ebony, Graystone, Espresso	Ebony, Graystone, Espresso
Graphite Luster Metallic	Ebony, Graystone	Ebony, Graystone
Bellanova White Pearl	Ebony, Graystone, Espresso	Ebony, Graystone, Espresso
Slate Silver Metallic  (NEW)	Ebony, Graystone	Ebony, Graystone
Fathom Blue Pearl*	Graystone	Graystone
Black Copper Pearl  (NEW)	Parchment, Espresso	Parchment, Espresso
Basque Red Pearl II*	Parchment	Parchment