What do you really get with an Acura TLX that you dont get from a loaded version of its corporate cousin, the Honda Accord? To find out, we compared our four-cylinder TLX, which stickered at $35,920, with a $33,090 Accord EX-L V6. Both did well in our road tests, but the Accord finished with 84 points vs. the TLXs 80.
In addition to costing about three grand less, the Accords 278-hp, 3.5-liter V6 has 72 more ponies than the TLXs 206-hp four-cylinder.
The Accord is a full second quicker than the TLX to 60 mph. But with the TLX, you get a modern eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission, which has a more direct and sporty feel than the Accords conventional six-speed.
But the driving experience is quite different. Whereas the Accord V6s power delivery is lush and smooth, the TLXs feels crisper and more guttural. The Acura was more capable in handling and braking, and it has a quieter cabin; we found the Hondas ride to be choppy.
Both come with such important standard features as dual-zone climate control, backup camera, and power driver and passenger heated leather seats. Their infotainment and safety suites are similarly equipped.
The TLXs touted all-wheel steering didnt seem to benefit agility or maneuverability. And the Accords conventional halogen headlamps illuminated stronger and farther than the Acuras hyped LED setup.
Sure, the TLX has three more stereo speakers and one more year of warranty. And though its slower, the TLX rides better and feels sportier. If those things, plus the prestige badge, are worth the $3,000, go for it.
Mark Rechtin
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In addition to costing about three grand less, the Accords 278-hp, 3.5-liter V6 has 72 more ponies than the TLXs 206-hp four-cylinder.
The Accord is a full second quicker than the TLX to 60 mph. But with the TLX, you get a modern eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission, which has a more direct and sporty feel than the Accords conventional six-speed.
But the driving experience is quite different. Whereas the Accord V6s power delivery is lush and smooth, the TLXs feels crisper and more guttural. The Acura was more capable in handling and braking, and it has a quieter cabin; we found the Hondas ride to be choppy.
Both come with such important standard features as dual-zone climate control, backup camera, and power driver and passenger heated leather seats. Their infotainment and safety suites are similarly equipped.
The TLXs touted all-wheel steering didnt seem to benefit agility or maneuverability. And the Accords conventional halogen headlamps illuminated stronger and farther than the Acuras hyped LED setup.
Sure, the TLX has three more stereo speakers and one more year of warranty. And though its slower, the TLX rides better and feels sportier. If those things, plus the prestige badge, are worth the $3,000, go for it.
Mark Rechtin
https://autos.yahoo.com/news/buy-acu...130000648.html