As before, the powertrain lineup is simple enough, with two engine optionsa 206hp 2. In a bid to build on that reputation, the company is now producing a limited number of hand. With help from the smoothshifting ninespeed automatic, the engine also can return 20 miles per gallon. The bmw or audi competitors deliver a greater sense of driver control than the acura and the lexus is. Jan 19, 2017 the acura tlx went from a sharplooking sporty fourdoor to a weird, futuristic, beaked sedan, but it finally seems to have settled in to its own style. Jul 31, 2014 the bmw or audi competitors deliver a greater sense of driver control than the acura and the lexus is. Those who want allwheel drive as we do must also select the 290hp v6, which.
Oct, 2014 the 2015 acura tlx shawd is spoiler alert not a track car. Acura ilx owners list visibility when changing lanes and rear visibility from the drivers seat as two of the sedans greatest strengths. My test vehicles climate control system cooled the tlxs cabin quickly and. Once its government ratings are made public, and we test the acuras.
The 2019 acura tlx is too subdued to be called a sports sedan, but thats okay. Swap those out, and the tlx would probably be more fun. The allnew acura tlx aims to reclaim the performance image that once helped. The best value may be the 4cylinder model with technology package, with its navigation, upgraded audio, and bountiful driver assistance technologies. While the current v6powered tlx has a naturally aspirated 3. The 2019 acura tlx is too subdued to be called a sports sedan, but thats okay, because it boasts equal amounts of comfort and capability. Acura tlx owners love the way their car looks and cited it as their favorite. The acura has the lowest passenger volume in its class, a deficit noticeable mostly in rear legroom and, to a lesser. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by honda as part of frontal crash test verification. Rated at 20 miles per gallon in the city, 29 mpg on the highway and 23 overall, with filler on the left. In typical acura fashion, the tlx is offered with only a few options, but its price remains extremely competitive the tlx also carries acuras legendary reputation for reliability and resale.
In place of the competition car s 500plushp twinturbocharged v6, the versions you can buy get either a 2. So equipped, our allwheeldrive test car promptly responded to all manner of. The tlx features sleek lines, a swooping roofline that gives the sedan the look of a coupe, and a front spoiler. The 2019 acura tlx heaps on luxury features without the swagger of its rivals, but offers a lower price tag that may sway more buyers looking for understated luxury. Oct 02, 2016 the acura tlx was launched as a 2015 model, a nearluxury sedan that slots between the ilx and rlx. The solid brakes and responsive steering boost driving funbut only. Get the story and check out photos at car and driver. In typical acura fashion, the tlx is offered with only a few options, yet its price remains extremely competitive. Acuras 2018 update for the tlx sedan adds a sporty new aspec packageso is it sportier. Nothing has changed for the 2017 acura tlx from the 2016 model except for three new bodycolor choices. For 2018, acura wants to shoulder the tlx into consideration alongside that stronger company read. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Fresh from its big makeover last year, the 2019 acura tlx arrives with an uptick in sales, a new trim level and a renewed hope for reviving acuras once prominent position among luxury performance sedans. Launched as a 2015 model, the acura tlx was created out of the departed tl and tsx, taking the wheelbase and interior space of the tl while cutting four inches off its length.
While acuras corporate nose has softened and matured somewhat from its. Research the acura tlx on msn autos find an acura tlx near you neither the fourcylinder nor v6 engines have any updates for 2019, but the fourcylinder engine can now be paired with the aspec. In a vacuum, our 2018 acura tlx aspec is a perfectly fine car but common lineage sparks comparison. The fourcylinder tlx is available in base standard. Drive with confidence from acurawatch technology including collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. Although acura markets the tlx as a sports sedan, the car feels too comfortable and refined to be called suchand thats okay. Acura sells the tlx aspec with michelin greenx tires that simply didnt offer enough grip to encourage driving the car hard. Acura offers big lease cash deals that help drive down the payments on the 2020 tlx. The best value may be the 4cylinder model with technology package, with its navigation, upgraded audio, and bountiful driverassistance technologies. Mar 07, 2019 benefitting from an impressive list of standard features, the 2019 acura tlx offers a milder flavor of luxury than its german rivals.
Dec 07, 2016 2017 acura tlx 40 mph driver side small overlap iihs crash test overall evaluation. The 2018 tlx is available in eight exterior colors, including the alluring aspec exclusive still night blue pearl of our test vehicle. The 2019 acura tlx is a sharp luxury midsize sedan, but lacks the performance pedigree and options that others may offer. I had a large number of people say what a great looking car the new acura is. The 2020 tlx offers two different engines, front or allwheel drive, and three distinct packages. I couldnt help but sigh when i opened the driver s door of the tlx and saw a. In the less aggressive settings, the transmission returns to drive after a few moments of inactivity. Full test of the 2015 acura tlx v6 with its available super handling allwheel drive. The newfor2015 tlx sedan replaced both the larger tl and the smaller tsx in acura s lineup. Stay on it and the highly refined engine would push the big sedan to 60mph in 5. By merging the two into the tlx, acura has chosen to split the two former segments, leaving its luxury sedan lineup with a threecar monte. Aug 04, 2014 by merging the two into the tlx, acura has chosen to split the two former segments, leaving its luxury sedan lineup with a threecar monte. Honda is confident the tlx is more than enough car to jumpstart acura. Acuras tlx aspec is a sharp performer let down by just a couple of rough edges the first letter in suv is meant for sport, but that aint.
Designed to buff up the tlx s handling, the kit differs slightly depending on which drivetrain is ordered. The 2015 acura tlx isnt a beautiful car, but it is a very handsome one. Thats why theres a generous list of driver assistance systems that come standard in every 2019 acura tlx. So equipped, our allwheeldrive test car promptly responded to all manner of throttle inputs, and an audible growl answered our heavy right foot. The acura tlx went from a sharplooking sporty fourdoor to a weird, futuristic, beaked sedan, but it finally seems to have settled in to its own style. The tlxs starting price falls in the middle of acuras car lineup. While the fourcylinder model now can be had with the sporty aspec package. Its attentiongrabbing front end has bejeweled headlights and a broad grille, but the rest of its bodywork looks less inspired.
With the conquest or loyalty bonus, shoppers can get an even stronger. The 2020 acura tlx is a best buy in the midsize luxury sport sedan segment. Although acura markets the tlx as a sports sedan, the car feels too comfortable and refined to be called such and thats okay. Sep 12, 2014 the new tlx features led lights all around the exterior, a toneddown acura grill, and a really nice looking set of 17 alloy wheels.
The solid brakes and responsive steering boost driving funbut only to a point. In light of the honda accord, it shares that autos 109. See 2020 acura tlx safety features, iihs crash test rating, reliability, warranty and latest recalls. Still, every tlx is packed with desirable driverassistance. The new tlx features led lights all around the exterior, a toneddown acura grill, and a really nice looking set of 17 alloy wheels. The acura tlx was introduced in the 2015 model year. The 2020 tlx offers elegance and refinement at every turn. While acura s corporate nose has softened and matured somewhat from its brash, beaklike broad chrome grille bar of recent. The 2015 acura tlx shawd is spoiler alert not a track car. The tlx gave the feeling that the car was going to take care of all that control stuff at the. It still needs a big dose of lust, something to make people want it. Nov 30, 2018 in a vacuum, our 2018 acura tlx aspec is a perfectly fine car but common lineage sparks comparison. In the grand scheme of things, acura will initially offer seven different models, with the frontwheel drive tlx 2.
The tlx is high on technology and moderate on starting price. It is a replacement for the discontinued acura tl and tsx models. A 9speed automatic transmission is standard with the v6 engine and operated using a combination of buttons and switches located on the center console. Every 2018 acura tlx, from the base model fourcylinder to the sixcylinder aspec and advancepackage cars, comes with an impressive amount of standard equipment for a luxury sport sedan. The 2020 acura tlx continues to offer strong value among premium luxury sedans. Driving impressions by aaron cole, the car connection.
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