Segment: Medium
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Acura introduced the TLX lineup as its mid-size sports sedan on the market, replacing both the TL and the TSX, and made it on top of the same platform as the Honda Accord.
After the world financial crisis, Honda had to re-arrange its business, and thus it combined two Acura vehicles into one, namely the TLX. It was not just a facelifted version of an old car but a completely different one. It competed against Audi's A4 sedan and BMW's 3 Series, but despite sporting a shorter wheelbase than both of them, it was slightly longer.
The front fascia sported the Acura's shield-like chromed grille flanked by LED headlights, which looked like jewels aligned behind a common lens. From its profile, the ascending beltline emphasized the car's sporty character, while the sculptured lines on the door panels made it look even better. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed two exhausts neatly concealed under the bumper.
Inside, the cabin resembled the RLX but with better materials. Inside the instrument cluster, the automaker placed the large dials for the speedometer and tachometer, while on the center stack, it placed the infotainment screen, which was controlled by a rotary dial. Above it, Acura placed a second LCD for the navigation system. With room for four adults on long journeys, the TLX proved that Acura's idea to replace two vehicles with one was good.
Under the hood, the carmaker offered a choice of two engines: a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated inline-four and a 3.5-liter V6. Both of them sent the power to the front wheels only via either an eight- or nine-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 8AT (209 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2354 cm3 |
Power: | 154 KW @ 6800 RPM 209 HP @ 6800 RPM 207 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 182 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 247 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.2 in (4831 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.1 in (1,595/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.2 cuFT (374 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 9AT (294 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3471 cm3 |
Power: | 216 KW @ 6200 RPM 294 HP @ 6200 RPM 290 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 267 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 362 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.2 in (4831 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.1 in (1,595/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.2 cuFT (374 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3585 lbs (1626 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 9AT AWD (294 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3471 cm3 |
Power: | 216 KW @ 6200 RPM 294 HP @ 6200 RPM 290 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 267 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 362 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.2 in (4831 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.8/63.1 in (1,595/1,603 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.2 cuFT (374 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |