2007 Acura TL Type S?

Question

So who has seen or test driven the new Type S? I went to view it yesterday and was completely unimpressed. Don't get me wrong, the TL is a great car (mine is an '05), but the new back lights don't look nice, the lip spoiler doesn't look good, the new wheels look like the Altima S-ER. All they did was put a bigger engine in, tune the suspension, put in bucket seats and add Bremo brakes. Other than that, it's my car. They were also too lazy to put in an iPod hook up, instead just adding a cheaper AUX. I’m also concerned about the 61/39 weight ratio, and the fact that the 2007 Nissan Altima SE is going to have more torque for $10,000 less.

Sorry but I am not going to spend nearly $40,000 on something like that. Am I missing something, or did Acura not do enough to step up to the plate in 2007?

I assure you, the Type S is not AWD. They put the engine from the RL in it, but not the awesome AWD that the RL has. If it had AWD it might actually be worth the price tag. In fact with AWD they probably could have bumped the HP to 300 and it would be a better competitor to the IS-350, 335i, and the G35.

Answer 1

i agree with you.

the Type S is crap.

they could of done much better

Answer 2

The TL is an older design which just about to be replaced in a couple years with an all new model that will feature the SH-AWD system. Most of the reviews I've read on the TL mention the fact that it has way too much power for the front wheels and torque steers like crazy. It's like any Acura, reliable, easy to live with, and boring as hell. It's based on the Accord platform, which is a fine car but it's really more of a 'near-sports' sedan than a true sports sedan. The G35x was just refreshed for 2007 and is based on a higher end platform, the Nissan FM (Front-Midship). This is the same platform used for the 350Z and the awd system is the vaunted ATTESA E-TS. It is much more car for your money. It also feels much more like a luxury car, with the interior aluminum panels modeled after Washi paper. It's a true competitor for BMW with its inline layout and performance oriented chassis. The Acura has better gas mileage and a better nav system. The G35 is better in every other way except price, but if it were me, I'd rather forgo options than get the TL. As for being a better buy, if you consider resale value I bet the two cars have a similar cost of ownership. The G35 coupe has topped residual value charts for a few years now, which is a good proxy for desirability. Avoid the Maxima at all costs. It's like a bigger, heavier TL. The Maxima has zero ability to manage its monster engine and will just try to kill you when you step on the gas. FWD + > 250hp simply do not mix.

Answer 3

It really needed to be RWD and so did the RL.

BTW I think the Type S has the RL's SH-AWD system. Thats probably what made it so heavy. I'm not sure if AWD had that much of an effect. Like I said, RWD would have been better.

Answer 4

yeah,it's true. but if you put the SH-AWD into the TL what's the point of selling the RL then? Yes, the TL still has the same body style of the '06 but just redid the wheels taillights and front grill with fog lights. wait till the new redesigned MDX and new TSX coupe to come out. We'll see how that works.