2014 - [Acura] TLX

La TLX sera présentée au salon de Détroit en janvier prochain:   


Elle remplacera non seulement la TL, mais aussi la TSX; il s'agirait là d'un "prototype", donc extrêmement proche de la série.   

2015 Acura TLX Prototype to Debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show

- Newly-named TLX will feature more dynamic and sporty proportions, two new advanced powertrains and a host of signature Acura technologies
- TSX to be discontinued as Acura creates clear hierarchy for luxury sedan lineup

Dec. 19, 2013 –Acura today announced that the 2015 Acura TLX Prototype performance luxury sedan will debut at
the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The TLX will mark the debut of a new name
for Acura's mid-size modern luxury sedan entry, replacing the outgoing TL model. The all-new model will feature more
emotional styling with tidier, sports sedan proportions wrapped around two all-new advanced powertrains that provide
even more athletic performance, along with a host of signature Acura technologies.
The 2015 TLX Prototype is designed to appeal to current and next-generation luxury sports sedan buyers including existing
TL and TSX customers.

In conjunction with the launch of the production TLX in the second half of next year, Acura will discontinue sales of the TSX
model in 2014, as it moves to clarify its sedan lineup with a clear hierarchy of three distinct models – the entry luxury ILX,
mid-size TLX sports sedan, and flagship RLX performance sedan.

"This all-new Acura TLX is the perfect blend of style and muscle with its elegant, well-proportioned exterior that cloaks the
true sport sedan chassis and powertrain beneath," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc.
"The sporty characteristics that customers found appealing in the TSX are even more pronounced in this aggressive new TLX."

The all-new Acura TLX will offer luxury buyers a wider range of choices with two all-new, high-performance and highly
fuel-efficient direct-injected engines, each mated to an all-new advanced transmission, along with available two-wheel-drive
and all-wheel-drive configurations. The TLX will also feature dynamic and emotional exterior styling wrapped around a
mid-size luxury sports-sedan package that maintains the roomy cabin space of the current TL.

The TLX Prototype was designed in Acura's Los Angeles Design Studio and the production model is being developed by
Acura engineers at the company's Ohio R&D center.
It will be produced at the Marysville, Ohio auto plant1, home to the current Acura TL.

Speaking at the Acura press conference at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 14, 2014
will be Mike Accavitti, senior vice president, American Honda Motor, Co., Inc.

MickaBZH a écrit:Cette TLX remplce non seulement l'actuelle TL, mais aussi par la même occasion l'un peu plus grande TSX,
ce genre de stratégie me dit vaguement quelque chose.