8 Winners Selected for @GoParks Expedition Contest Connecting Diverse Audiences To National Parks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Eight individuals from across the country have won a week-long adventure, thanks to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. The winners will travel together to Mesa Verde National Park, visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve along the way, and share all of their experiences online.
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You can be part of the fun at www.nationalparks.org/fypx and by following #FYPx on social media.
Engaging people from all backgrounds and inspiring them to discover all that a park can be through a variety of park experiences, the National Park Foundation’s 2015 Find Your Park Expedition highlights the essence of the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement.
“A park can be many different things to many different people and we can’t wait to experience our national parks through the eyes of this year’s participants,” said Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation. “We’re grateful to our partners for supporting the expedition, inspiring people from all backgrounds to explore and share their own unique connections to parks.”
Thanks to support from Find Your Park premier partners REI and Subaru and through partnerships with Aramark, Columbia Sportswear, and Southwest, expenses including transportation and lodging will be covered and outdoor gear will be provided.
You can read quotes from each of the National Park Foundation partners and find out why they’re excited about this year’s expedition on the National Park Foundation’s blog today.
“We look forward to welcoming the expedition to Mesa Verde,” said Cliff Spencer, superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park. “Fall is a great time to visit Southwest Colorado and experience the rich cultural history of the Four Corners region.”
The National Park Foundation’s 2015 Find Your Park Expedition participants are:
- Andia Winslow of New York, NY
Andia, Yale alumna and founder of The Fit Cycle, is a professional golfer, master certified fitness professional/sports performance coach, and TV personality. Her innovative fitness and wellness efforts have been recognized globally. She loves heavy beats and good riffs and works to inspire folks to harmonize their bodies with their environments. - Andrew Lin of Powell, OH
Andrew enjoys watching Game of Thrones and playing video games, but more than anything else, he has cultivated a deep passion for the wilderness. His time spent in the wilderness has brought him so much wonder, joy, and peace that he now films and hosts the YouTube series Adventure Archives. - Casey Schreiner of Los Angeles, CA
Casey is the founder and editor-in-chief of Modern Hiker, California’s most-read hiking blog. After moving to Southern California from New England, Casey was inspired by the Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains and created the site to share information and inspiration with hikers of all ability levels and backgrounds. - Javier Gonzalez of Austin, TX
Javier is a Mexican-American artist who was brought to the U.S. by his parents, in search of the American Dream, at the age of two. Through the use of mobile photography, Javier captures the vibrant urban landscapes of Central Texas and shares his perspective and passion with others. - Mara Grace Cortez of Los Angeles, CA
Mara is lifestyle, landscape and travel photographer. Although she grew up as a city girl, her heart is called to the mountains, forests, and deserts which is why she spends her free time taking overnight/day trips to beautiful scenic places. A lot of the inspiration in her life comes from the encounters she has on her travels. - Mellie Davis of New York, NY
Mellie is obsessed with travel and exploration. She credits her lust for new experiences to her mother who migrated her family from Belize to The Bronx when Mellie was very young. On her blog, TheFatAppleNYC.com, she shares her life with her readers and writes about plus size fashion, NYC living, restaurant reviews, and more. - Victor Wei of Morris Plains, NJ
Victor is a recent college graduate who enjoys storytelling, photography, and adventures. He can always be seen driving around with his friends looking for new places and people to photograph. He is a big history buff who reads all about the places he visits and loves hearing the stories of others who he connects with. - Whitney Mitchell of New Orleans, LA
Whitney is a visual artist and collective impact strategist, creatively working to address health disparities in New Orleans. Currently, she is the lead of Fit NOLA. With over eight years’ experience in cause marketing, Whitney draws on the realities of life and its obstacles to create visuals that inspire community movement.
The 2015 expedition is an expanded take on the American Latino Expedition, a program of the American Latino Heritage Fund of the National Park Foundation. In its third year, the expedition will raise awareness about all that the National Park System has to offer, including careers with the National Park Service. In addition, the experience will redefine the word “park.” Beyond vast landscapes, the expedition will bring attention to historical, urban, and cultural parks, as well as National Park Service programs that protect, preserve and share America’s collective heritage in communities nationwide.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.
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STAR Systems International Deploys 1.2 Million Headlamp Transponders in the Dominican Republic
HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — STAR Systems International (SSI), a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware, tag and professional services provider, today announced that it has completed a sale of 1.2 Million ISO 18000-6C headlamp transponders in the Dominican Republic.
“We are very pleased to partner with Thomas Copel for this project,” said Bob Karr, Managing Director of STAR Systems International. “Thomas Copel is a highly professional and motivated local representative for SSI which brings a wealth of local market knowledge along with the ability to provide direct support for our products in the region.”
Commencing in the fall of 2015, these transponders will be installed on every motorcycle in the Dominican Republic. A tracking system will use the transponders to help enforce compliance with the annual vehicle registration process.
“We are very excited with the Dominican Republic’s Internal Revenue Office ‘DGII’ (Direccion General de Impuestos Internos) decision to choose STAR Systems International and Thomas Copel for the fulfillment of this order. The DGII are setting a new benchmark for Dominican Ministries that are looking to succeed in the implementation of leading-edge technology,” said Ricardo Sanchez, Commercial Director Thomas Copel, S.A. “With this successful deployment of our RFID tags in motorcycles, we foresee many new applications being developed for both public and private sectors. This is a notable accomplishment for the Dominican Republic, Thomas Copel and STAR Systems International. Partnering with world-class technology experts like SSI has allowed us to build our own local and solid RFID platform in the benefit of our country. SSI’s level of product knowledge and passion for quality along with Thomas Copel’s desire to implement a leading edge system here are great differentiators for our business.”
About STAR Systems International
STAR Systems International is an RFID hardware, tag, solution and services provider, specializing in UHF RFID-enabled vehicle identification, supply chain management, warehousing & logistics, retail, library management and healthcare applications. Working through an extensive network of value added resellers and systems integrators, STAR Systems provides a wide range of RFID hardware, professional consulting services and technical support. STAR Systems is also the exclusive international distributor for STAR-RFID, a manufacturer of RFID tag products located in Bangkok. For more information on STAR Systems and/or STAR RFID, visit www.star-int.net or www.star-rfid.com.
About Thomas Copel
Thomas Copel is a high security printing company providing checks, bonds, financial certificates, student records and is involved in other types of specialized printing in the Dominican Republic. Recently, Thomas Copel has integrated digital security and RFID products within their product mix, combining the physical world with IT systems. For more information, visit www.thomascopel.com.
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Golden Door Scholars Expands Reach of College Scholarship Program for High-Performing Undocumented Students
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Golden Door Scholars (GDS), a 501c3 organization that creates economic mobility for high performing, highly motivated undocumented students, today announced plans to expand the program exponentially, awarding up to 50 scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. Previously, GDS focused on students from North and South Carolina, but will now accept applications from all 271 states that still have tuition inequity.
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“We’ve been incredibly impressed by our 45 scholars, who are currently excelling at some of the nation’s top universities,” said Ric Elias, Golden Door Scholars Founder and CEO of Red Ventures. “Their success has emboldened us to double down on our efforts and help even more of the exceptionally talented young people being left behind by existing policies and bureaucracy. This isn’t a political issue; it’s a human rights issue.”
Founded in 2012, GDS provides scholarships, mentorship and professional development to high performing undocumented students known as Dreamers, who came to the United States with their parents as young children and are legally protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The majority of these students and their families live in states where they aren’t afforded in-state tuition rates for post-secondary education, making college out of reach financially.
“There’s a common misconception that a large number of private scholarships are available to undocumented students, which make up for a lack of federal aid and in-state tuition,” said Debra J. Chermonte, Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Oberlin College. “The reality is that very few scholarships of any kind are open to undocumented students, and only a handful help Dreamers. We are proud to partner with Golden Door Scholars in the fight for equal access to higher education for all students.”
Nationally recognized institutions such as Davidson College and Wake Forest University currently partner with the Golden Door Scholars team, and Oberlin College has already signed on as partner for the upcoming academic year.
“With more than a half a million unfilled, high-paying technology jobs available in the United States today, educating students to help meet that demand helps position them well for continued success,” said Kacey Grantham, Executive Director of Golden Door Scholars. “With that in mind, we’re placing added emphasis on identifying scholars with an interest in technology-related fields.”
The application deadline is Oct. 27 for students expecting to start college in fall 2016. Interested students can check out eligibility requirements and application guidelines at www.GoldenDoorScholars.org.
About Golden Door Scholars
Founded in 2012, Golden Door Scholars invests in education and career preparedness for high-performing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students. More than 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school every year with limited ability to afford college. In addition to scholarship funding, Golden Door Scholars focuses on career preparedness by pairing each student with a mentor and offering professional development opportunities. Scholarship recipients also commit to “pay it forward” by helping fund scholarships after they graduate.
Learn more at www.GoldenDoorScholars.org.
1 National Conference of State Legislatures (2015, February 10). http://www.ncsl.org/research/education/undocumented-student-tuition-overview.aspx
Sensis Releases First Section of Fifth Wave of Hispanic Millennial Project
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Integrated cross-cultural advertising agency Sensis announces the release of the first section of the fifth wave of its comprehensive Hispanic Millennial Project conducted in conjunction with leading market research firm ThinkNow Research. The fifth wave explores the impact of culture on the consumption of media, technology and entertainment. In addition to research on Hispanic Millennials, this wave included African-American, Asian and Non-Hispanic White Millennials. The company today released the white paper on its specific findings on entertainment consumption.
“One insight around entertainment that stood out for us was that, although this is a young adult segment, stories about hard work and freedom still resonate with them,” said José Villa, Sensis President and Founder. “But this group is more interested in seeing themselves in the media without overt displays of Hispanic culture – a new insight that could shape the way stories are told to this segment.”
Other key themes emerging from the report include:
- Non-Hispanic White Millennials are driving box office receipts
- Spanish language programming is keeping Hispanic Millennials watching live TV, for now…
- Social media heavily influences entertainment consumption
Please visit HispanicMillenialProject.com to download a free copy of the first 4 waves and wave 5A of the report. Sensis will publish three additional parts of Wave 5 – on Mobile, Social Media, and Gaming – over the course of the next three months.
About the Hispanic Millennial Project: The Hispanic Millennial segment has become one of the most important yet misunderstood consumer demographics in the United States. The Hispanic Millennial Project aims to develop a better understanding of Hispanic Millennials living in the United States by digging deeper into segmentation, points of tension and differences between U.S.-born and Foreign-born Hispanic Millennials, as well as with older Hispanics, Non-Hispanic White, Asian and African-American Millennials. Previous waves included an introduction to Hispanic Millennials, and in-depth reports on health care, financial services, as well as the cultural impact on food and drink choices.
About Sensis: Sensis is an integrated cross-cultural advertising agency. The agency’s unique integrated model – fueled by ethnic insights – combines a cross-cultural approach to the general market with core digital capabilities. Agency clients include United Healthcare, the FDA, Union Bank, AARP, UCLA Extension, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Tadin Herb & Tea. Visit sensisagency.com to learn more.
About ThinkNow Research: ThinkNow Research provides innovative online market research solutions for companies looking to understand the U.S. Hispanic consumer.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Felischa Marye
Sensis Agency
[email protected]
213.341.0171, ext. 750
Senator Bernie Sanders to Address Hispanic Audience at CHCI Presidential Candidates Session
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders is confirmed to participate in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) Presidential Candidates Session in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.
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The Presidential Candidates Session, which takes place during CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month Public Policy Conference, provides a timely opportunity for presidential candidates to discuss their vision for the future of the country and address issues that directly impact the Latino community.
“We are excited that Senator Sanders will join us to discuss the issues that are most important to Latinos as the community carefully weighs who they will support in the upcoming presidential elections,” said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President and CEO. “We look forward to learning about his ideas and solutions to the most pressing issues affecting Latinos and the country as a whole.”
What: CHCI Presidential Candidates Session
Who: Senator Bernie Sanders and Democratic presidential candidate to address Hispanic audience at 2015 CHCI Public Policy Conference
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
West Salon
801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
3:00 – 5:00 pm
CHCI’s 2015 CHCI Annual Public Policy Conference will be held October 6-7 in Washington, D.C. The full agenda is available online at http://hhm.chci.org/2015-agenda/. CHCI’s HHM events will be available to view online at hhm.chci.org/livestream.
About CHCI
CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization in the country that educates, empowers, and connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,700 students and young professionals each year through its fellowships, congressional internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L®) college readiness program, and R2L NextGen program. CHCI NextOpp is its latest resource allowing young Latinos to save, search and share life-changing opportunities for Latinos across the United States.
The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. Visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
60 Plus Association’s Main Street Bondholders Coalition Launches New Radio Ad Featuring Carmen Jovet
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Main Street Bondholders Coalition, a project of the 60 Plus Association, America’s largest center-right seniors organization representing more than 7.2 million older Americans, today launched a new radio ad in Puerto Rico featuring Carmen Jovet to highlight Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla’s ongoing campaign to violate Puerto Rico’s Constitution and stiff Puerto Rican bondholders.
Main Street Bondholders is happy to announce that Jovet, a well-known journalist and the first woman news anchor in Puerto Rico, is joining the coalition and representing fellow Puerto Rican bondholders.
“Our campaign continues forward to provide a voice for the thousands of Puerto Rican bondholders, whose livelihood is threatened by the actions of Governor Garcia Padilla. Governor Garcia Padilla’s campaign to violate the Puerto Rican Constitution by refusing to pay bondholders, even constitutionally protected bondholders, is unjust and unconstitutional,” said Matthew Kandrach, Vice President for 60 Plus Association.
The radio ad features Carmen Jovet, and urges Puerto Ricans to join the Main Street Bondholders Coalition to protect Puerto Rico’s future and credibility.
Listen to the radio ad here.
The radio ad transcript:
“Those who know me, know that all my life I have been fighting for Puerto Rico and for our people. Recently I joined the Main Street Bondholders Coalition, supported by 60 Plus. If you are a teacher, if you are a government employee, if you are a retired police officer, you are a bondholder. Like you, I believed, I trusted, on the word of the Government. I invested my savings, the savings product of decades of work, now it results that they don’t want to pay and they punish us for believing in Puerto Rico. For the first time in our history our Government threatens of defaulting on their payment promise, violating Puerto Rico’s Constitution. With this action our Island’s credibility and our children and grandchildren future are destroyed. Join us and let’s take Puerto Rico forward. Puerto Rico needs it.”
The Main Street Bondholders radio ads featuring Jovet will run in Puerto Rico throughout the week. To find out more about Main Street Bondholders or to join the coalition, visit our website: www.MainStreetBondholders.org
Main Street Bondholders Coalition is a project of the 60 Plus Association, and is comprised of small bondholders from across America who are committed to a policy process that returns Puerto Rico to sound financial management, respect for the rule of law, and the protection of their retirement savings.
Contact:
Gerry Scimeca
[email protected]
HBO Latino® To Air Award Winning Music Film “The Poet of Havana” Based On Renowned Cuban Singer-Songwriter Carlos Varela On October 23, 2015
NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Poet of Havana pulls back the curtain on internationally renowned Cuban singer, songwriter, and lyricist Carlos Varela as he celebrates his 30th anniversary as an artist. Filmed in Havana, this moving documentary reveals how Varela was influenced by his country, politics and people, and how he has influenced them in return through his music.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7622851-hbo-latino-poet-of-havana/
Featuring exclusive access and backstage moments during a variety of concerts, the film includes interviews with Jackson Browne, Benicio del Toro, Ivan Lins, Luis Enrique, and more as they discuss one of the most beloved artists of our time – some even joining him on stage. Also featured throughout the special are many of his emotionally-charged performances and songs.
Having endured many censorship battles with the Cuban government, Varela’s music is personal, poignant, and poetic; he has even been called “Cuba’s Bob Dylan” and a voice of his generation. That voice has loudly struggled for the individual freedoms of his homeland and has gone through great effort to build bridges between Cuba, the US, disenfranchised Cubans and the people of the world. Discover the musical, cultural, political and social significance that is Carlos Varela in The Poet of Havana airing on October 23, 2015 at 8PM ET/7PM CT on HBO Latino. You can also catch the special on HBO on Demand, HBO GO and HBO Now.
The concert special is directed and produced by Ron Chapman. Producer, director and entrepreneur, Ron Chapman began his career as a musician, and went on to manage musical artists and produce albums. His legendary Toronto music club “The Edge” provided a scene for some of the most exciting international artists of the day, and he promoted concerts in the city’s premier venues. He established a film production company, produced and directed rock videos, and for decades has produced and directed television commercials for some of the world’s leading brands. Chapman founded the successful Canadian advertising agency Brandworks International.
HBO Latino is a dedicated Spanish-language premium channel that delivers compelling and relevant programming to the U.S. Latino market. Exclusive to the channel are the regular U.S. premieres of Spanish-language series, films, and documentaries acquired from North America, Latin America, Spain and Caribbean, as well as original short-form programming. Additionally, HBO Latino offers the best Hollywood movies and HBO original programming from the network’s main channel in Spanish. HBO Latino is included free with an HBO subscription. HBO Latino content can also be accessed on HBO On Demand®, HBO GO® and HBO NOWSM.
Stay in tune with HBO Latino’s latest news and updates, view compelling video content and get sneak peeks with behind-the-scenes footage from HBO Latino on Facebook (www.facebook.com/hbolatino), YouTube (www.youtube.com/hbolatino), Twitter (www.twitter.com/hbolatino) and Instagram (http://instagram.com/hbolatino)
Press Contact:
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Janice Torres
The Brand Phoenix| Publicity and Talent Manager
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2016 Acura TLX – Hot-Selling Luxury Sports Sedan Returns with Unique Blend of Athleticism and Premium Luxury Refinement
TORRANCE, California, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Fast on the heels of a very successful first year, the Acura TLX will enter 2016 with great momentum when it goes on sale September 24 with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $31,6951 for the TLX with 8-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and $35,750 for the same model with the Technology Package. The MSRPs for all five models with the 9-speed automatic transmission are unchanged from mid-model year 2015. The TLX garnered the admiration of luxury sports sedan drivers and critics alike with its combination of proportion, prestige, performance and luxury, leading to robust sales and industry awards.
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The 2015 Acura TLX was recognized for its successful blend of style, performance and advanced technology with a 2015 Best Cars for the Money award from U.S. News & World Report, topping the Upscale Midsize Car category, and with a 2015 Best Value award from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance in the Best New/Redesigned Car in the $40,000-$50,000 category. The Acura brand was also named the 2015 Best Retained Value® Luxury Brand by Edmunds.com for its outstanding projected resale value after five years of ownership.
“The success of TLX in its initial year on the market has been instrumental in Acura’s resurgence as a luxury sedan manufacturer,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager, Acura Division. “The unique combination of proportion, prestige and performance is a hallmark of all Acura vehicles, from the gateway ILX luxury sedan to the MDX three-row luxury SUV and, of course, the upcoming next-generation NSX supercar.”
Developed under the theme of Red Carpet Athlete, the TLX delivers a unique and compelling blend of sports-sedan athleticism and premium (red-carpet) luxury refinement. On the performance side, TLX models are powered by two high-output direct-injected i-VTEC engines; two advanced transmissions, including a Dual Clutch Transmission with torque converter; and the latest iterations of Acura precision-handling technologies – Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS™), next-generation Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), and Agile Handling Assist (AHA).
The TLX also was designed to appeal to a broader cross-section of luxury sports-sedan customers, with a wider range of powertrain and drivetrain options. There are three distinct TLX model offerings:
- The TLX with 2.4-liter, 206-horsepower2i-VTEC inline-4 with 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with torque converter, and P-AWS;
- The TLX with 3.5-liter, 290-horsepower3i-VTEC V-6 with 9-speed automatic transmission and P-AWS;
- And the TLX SH-AWD with next-generation SH-AWD, available with the 3.5-liter, 290 horsepower3 V-6 and 9-speed automatic.
All three TLX models carry a long list of standard luxury comfort, convenience and safety features. TLX models with the 2.4-liter engine can be upgraded to the Technology package and models with the 3.5-liter engine are available with Technology or the line-topping Advance Package. View, build and price a 2016 Acura TLX at acura.com/tlx.
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TRIM |
MSRP1 |
Anticipated EPA MPG Rating 4 (city/highway/combined) |
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TLX 2.4L |
$31,695 |
24/35/28 |
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TLX 2.4L with Technology Package |
$35,750 |
24/35/28 |
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TLX 3.5L |
$35,320 |
21/34/25 |
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TLX 3.5L with Technology Package |
$39,375 |
21/34/25 |
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TLX 3.5L with Advance Package |
$42,600 |
21/34/25 |
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TLX 3.5L SH-AWD with Technology Package |
$41,575 |
21/31/25 |
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TLX 3.5L SH-AWD with Advance Package |
$44,800 |
21/31/25 |
Design and Packaging
The TLX’s chassis, powertrains and precision-handling technologies are wrapped in a lithe exterior design with taut body surfaces, dynamically sculpted fender arches, and purposeful character lines. Its sporting character is emphasized by compact sports-sedan proportions.
Acura’s signature Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, standard on all models, lend the TLX an advanced and bright-eyed appearance while producing superior down-the-road illumination. Its LED lighting theme carries through to the LED-accented side mirrors, LED taillights and LED license plate illumination.
The TLX also features a 60/40-split folding rear seatback for greater cargo-carrying flexibility and a trunk design featuring a wide and deep opening, a low lift-over height, a fully flat cargo floor, and two optional underfloor storage compartments.
Interior
The TLX’s spacious five-passenger interior is designed and engineered to provide a high degree of refinement, luxury comfort and technological sophistication while supporting an exhilarating driving experience. High-end premium elements include a soft-touch, one-piece instrument panel upper cover, alloy and wood-grain design accents, and available Milano leather seat trim.
The TLX offers an abundance of available luxury features and technologies, including heated and ventilated front seats, HomeLink®, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, Smart Entry/Push Button Start keyless access system, Acura Navigation System with 3D view, and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting. A 7-inch On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD) touch screen, located in the center console, controls these and other features, and, with its contextual menus, displays relevant items while minimizing instrument panel clutter.
The TLX also features the next generation of AcuraLink®, Acura’s cloud-based connected car system, offering Acura owners a broad range of cloud-based and embedded convenience, connectivity and available security features. All TLX models come equipped with Siri Eyes Free technology that, when paired with a compatible iPhone, allows the driver to use the features of Siri using familiar voice commands. Additional standard and available luxury features includes one-touch turn-signals and power windows, power driver and front passenger seats, GPS-linked automatic climate control, color Multi-Information Display (MID) with turn-by-turn guidance, LED accent lighting, HD Radio®, Pandora® and Aha™ integration, and HDMI and USB connectivity.
In keeping with Acura’s commitment to delivering a world-class audio experience, the TLX in Technology and Advance trims come equipped with a 490-watt, 10-speaker Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System, engineered specifically for the TLX by legendary recording engineer Elliot Scheiner.
TLX models featuring the 3.5-liter V-6 engine utilize an advanced Electronic Gear Selector, using an intuitive push-button array in place of a traditional gear lever, freeing up center-console space while presenting an advanced and futuristic appearance. All TLX models incorporate an Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold that, when activated, retains brake pressure when the vehicle is stopped, simplifying driving in heavy traffic or on steep hills.
Powertrains
At the heart of the TLX’s athletic sports-sedan performance capabilities are its two powertrains, both utilizing direct-injection, i-VTEC valvetrains with variable cam phasing, and low-friction technologies to deliver higher output and linear and responsive power delivery, as well as to garner class-leading fuel-economy ratings.
The direct-injected 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC in-line 4, producing a peak 206 horsepower and 182 lb.-ft. of torque, is mated to an 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with torque converter. Featuring Sequential SportShift, closely spaced ratios, ultra-quick shifts and automatic rev-matching downshifts, the 8DCT gives the 2.4-liter TLX an aggressively sporting yet refined feel. The torque converter provides exceptionally smooth operation in stop-and-go situations, plus it offers off-the-line torque multiplication for substantially improved initial acceleration that a DCT alone cannot equal.
The direct-injected 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC V-6 incorporates Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), with the ability to deactivate three of the engine’s six cylinders, for improved fuel efficiency. The aluminum-alloy 24-valve engine produces a peak 290 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with wide gear ratios featuring Sequential SportShift.
TLX models featuring the 3.5-liter V-6 engine and 9AT also utilize an advanced Electronic Gear Selector that replaces the traditional gear lever with an intuitive and easy-to-operate push-button array. The interface frees up center-console space while presenting an advanced and sophisticated appearance.
The TLX SH-AWD also incorporates an idle-stop capability for improved fuel efficiency. A 28-volt Active Control engine mount significantly reduces engine vibration during restarts.
The TLX equipped with the 2.4-liter engine has an anticipated EPA fuel-economy rating of 24/35/281 mpg city/hwy/combined, among the highest for any vehicle in its class. The TLX with the 3.5-liter V-6 with P-AWS has an anticipated EPA fuel-economy rating of 21/34/251 mpg. The TLX SH-AWD has an anticipated EPA fuel-economy rating of 21/31/251.
Acura Precision-Handling Technologies
Two-wheel-drive TLX models, with either the 2.4-liter or 3.5-liter engine, come equipped with the latest iteration of Acura P-AWS. The P-AWS system was integrated into the fundamental chassis design from the earliest stages of development, allowing engineers to take full advantage of its independent left and right rear-wheel toe angle control to enhance overall handling precision, low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability.
The TLX SH-AWD features a hydraulically controlled new generation of Acura’s acclaimed torque vectoring SH-AWD®. The rear-drive unit is constantly overdriven by 2.7-percent, providing torque-vectoring effect across a broad spectrum of driving situations, enhancing cornering capability at lower speeds and in tighter-radius corners.
Near-limit and high speed maneuvering capabilities of both the P-AWS and SH-AWD models are enhanced by the use of Agile Handling Assist (AHA), which utilizes the TLX’s Vehicle Stability Assist and premium 6-piston brake modulator to create a yaw moment (a vehicle turning force), helping the driver smoothly and easily trace the desired line with smaller steering-wheel inputs. AHA stabilizes the car earlier than conventional VSA, resulting in more agile and engaging dynamic performance in everyday driving conditions.
All TLX models also feature the latest development of Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System (IDS), which allows drivers to customize their driving experience through four selectable modes – ECON, Normal, Sport and Sport+. Depending on the setting, IDS will adjust power-steering effort, throttle response, transmission shift logic, HVAC system operation, and the control logic for either the P-AWS or SH-AWD systems. The Sport+ mode, a first for Acura, unlocks the full performance potential of the TLX with the most aggressive settings in all areas.
Safety and Driver-Assistive Technologies
The TLX also advances Acura’s reputation for delivering cutting-edge safety and driver-assistive technologies. The TLX deploys a cooperative monocular camera and millimeter wave radar system that expands both the fidelity and scope of the vehicle’s road-sensing capabilities. This fusion of camera and radar technology underpins the TLX’s available Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBS), which can provide enhanced car-to-car and car-to-pedestrian collision mitigation, while also enhancing the capabilities of the Adaptive Cruise Control.
The TLX utilizes Acura Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), which is included with the Advance Package. RDM uses the monocular camera to recognize painted lane lines, Botts’ Dots and Cat Eye markers to determine lane boundaries. When the vehicle’s current travelling direction would cause it to stray from a detected lane, the system warns the driver and assists by applying corrective steering input and, if required, braking force to help the driver maintain their current lane.
Additional standard and available driver-assistive features include blind spot information (BSI), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Expanded View Driver’s Side Mirror, Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM).
The TLX also employs Acura’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, along with advanced supplemental restraint systems – including front, side, side-curtain and driver’s knee airbags – to provide a high level of occupant protection in a wide spectrum of collision scenarios.
Body and Chassis
The TLX platform (body and chassis) was designed from the ground up to support and enhance the vehicle’s outstanding driving dynamics, luxury-sedan refinement, class-leading fuel efficiency and high-level collision safety performance.
The chassis features a four-wheel independent suspension system – McPherson Strut front and multi-link rear – with optimized geometry and Amplitude Reactive Dampers for improved ride comfort and handling performance. The TLX’s Motion-Adaptive Electronic Power Steering delivers a high level of steering precision and responsiveness while aiding fuel efficiency. It also works cooperatively with the vehicle’s Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) traction-control system to help the driver maintain vehicle control in slippery road conditions.
The TLX’s unit body utilizes advanced lightweight materials, including ultra-high-strength steels, aluminum (hood, bumper beams and front subframe) and magnesium (steering hangar beam), to minimize weight while providing for a high degree of rigidity that benefits both dynamic performance and occupant safety. Also incorporated into the body is the next generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) frontal body structure, and a one-piece, hot-stamped-steel door stiffener ring. The sleek body design is also optimized for class-leading aerodynamic efficiency.
For a premium interior experience, Acura engineers paid special attention to body sealing to provide a quiet and relaxing cabin experience. This includes the application of acoustic spray foam, which is applied in 10 critical locations throughout the body. Additional noise-reducing features include triple door seals, the expanded application of body sealing and sound absorptive materials, an acoustic glass windshield, and electronic Active Noise Control (ANC).
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1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle options and destination charge of $920.00. Dealer prices may vary.
2 206 horsepower @ 6800 rpm (SAE net), 182 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm
3 290 horsepower @ 6200 rpm (SAE net), 267 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm
4 Based on anticipated 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.