While Acura is prepping the beakless 2018 TLX for its debut in New York Auto Show, the brand's Asian arm is getting ready to unveil a long wheelbase version of the car.

It will appear for the first time at the 2017 Auto Shanghai, adding a few inches between the two axles to boost rear legroom, something that's apparently appreciated by Chinese customers.

The LWB TLX will probably benefit from the same updated design as its North American sibling, which will include a new front fascia, along with different lighting units and bumpers, on both ends. Along with the TLX, parent company Honda will also present the new Honda CR-V, which was unveiled at last year's LA Auto Show, but will likely be tweaked for the local market.