Breaking Down the 2015 Acura Models

SALEM, Ore. - Feb. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- Acura is offering 5 models for the New Year: 3 cars and 2 crossover SUV models. To decipher the model code a bit, the vehicles whose names end with "DX" are crossover SUV models, while the cars have model names ending in "LX."

ILX

Starting at $27,050, the entry-level ILX sedan is available with a choice of two 4-cylinder engines: An economical 2.0 liter automatic that provides 150 horsepower, and a sporty 2.4 liter 6-speed that makes 201 HP. The 2.4 liter version of the ILX is the only 2015 Acura model available with a manual transmission. Both versions are only available with front-wheel-drive.

EPA estimated gas mileage for the 2.0 liter automatic ILX is 24 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 28 combined. The 2.4 liter has an EPA rating of 22/31, with a combined city and highway estimate of 25 mpg.

TLX

The starting price of the TLX is $30,995, and the base model comes with a 206 HP 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine. An optional 3.5 liter V6 is available that produces 290 horsepower. Both are equipped with automatic transmissions, and the V6 model can be purchased with optional 4WD.

The 2.4 liter is rated at 24 mpg in town and 35 on the highway, with a combined estimate of 28 mpg. The larger V6 is good for 21/34 mpg, and 25 mpg in combined city and highway driving. The 4WD option puts the EPA estimate at 21/31/25.

RLX

The Sport-Hybrid version of the RLX has disappeared from the Acura lineup, but the popular sedan is available at a beginning price of $48,450. The 3.5 liter V6 packs in 20 horsepower more than the TLX for a total of 310. The front-wheel-drive RLX comes with an automatic transmission.

The EPA estimate for the RLX is 20 mpg in the city and 31 on the freeway, with a combined estimate of 24 mpg.

RDX Crossover

Sticker price for the base RDX is $35,095. The 3.5 liter V6 is capable of 273 horsepower @ 6200 RPM, and is available as a front-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive model. The AWD version has an Intelligent Control System that shifts from front-wheel to all-wheel drive mode automatically. The system can also operate with 25% of the engine force transmitted to the rear wheels for added traction under slippery conditions.

The FWD model has an estimated fuel economy of 20/28/23, and the AWD version is rated at 19/27/22 mpg.

MDX Crossover

Beginning at $42,765, the new MDX is equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 that supplies 290 horsepower @ 6200 RPM. Available in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, the MDX comes with an automatic transmission.

The EPA fuel economy rating for the FWD model is 20 mpg in town and 28 mpg on the highway, for a combined estimate of 23 mpg. The AWD version of the crossover is estimated at 18 mpg in the city and 27 on the freeway, with a combined estimate of 21 mpg.

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