Is the Acura TLX a sports car?
The Acura TLX is a luxury sedan. However, it does feature aggressive engine options such as a 290 hp 3.5L V6 engine that give the Acura TLX sports-car-like performance.
Is the Acura TLX AWD?
The Acura TLX and TLX V-6 trims come for sale standard with a front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain. The TLX SH-AWD V-6 trim comes standard with an AWD drivetrain.
Does the Acura TLX come with a manual transmission?
The base trim of the Acura TLX comes standard with an eight-speed manual dual-clutch transmission. The TLX V-6 and TLX SH-AWD V-6 trims of the Acura TLX comes standard with a eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is Acura the same thing as Honda?
Acura is owned by the Honda Motor Company. Acura is the luxury vehicle division of Honda, though all Acura vehicles are marketed under the Acura brand rather than being marketed as a Honda.
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First for sale as a 2015 model, the Acura TLX is a relatively new addition to the luxury sedan market. It didn't take long, however, for this vehicle to carve out a following in this competitive market thanks to its generous list of standard features, premium, comfortable interior, aggressive engine options, and sleek, modern styling.
Today, Acura continues to produce first generation Acura TLX models, though the vehicle has seen some exciting updates since debuting in 2015. If you are in the market for a well-rounded luxury sedan that delivers in every category then chances are you will find a lot to like about the Acura TLX.
First Generation Acura TLX Trim Configurations
2015 Acura TLX Trim Levels
• TLX - The base trim of the 2015 Acura TLX, the TLX trim features a 206 hp 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed dual clutch transmission, a 7-speaker premium audio system, a multi-information display, heated front seats, and more!
• TLX V-6 - The TLX V-6 trim of the 2015 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX trim as well as a 290 hp 3.5L V6 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, available collision mitigation system, an eight-way power passenger's seat, available ventilated front seats, and more!
• TLX SH-AWD V-6 - The TLX SH-AWD V-6 trim of the 2015 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX V-6 trim as well as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ®), sport seats with a perforated, Milano premium leather-trimmed interior, rear cross traffic monitor, and more!
2016 Acura TLX Trim Levels
• TLX - The base trim of the 2016 Acura TLX, the TLX trim features a 206 hp 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed dual clutch transmission, a rear camera with dynamic guidelines, a multi-information display, a seven-speaker premium audio system, and more!
• TLX V-6 - The TLX V-6 trim of the 2016 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX trim as well as a 290 hp 3.5L V6 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, an 8-way power passenger's seat, available ventilated front seats, available collision mitigation system, and more!
• TLX SH-AWD V-6 - The TLX SH-AWD V-6 trim of the 2016 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX V-6 trim as well as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ®), forward collision warning, a color multi-information display and navigation system with turn-by-turn guidance, sport seats with a perforated, Milano premium leather-trimmed interior, and more!
2017 Acura TLX Trim Levels
• TLX - The base trim of the 2017 Acura TLX, the TLX trim features a 206 hp 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed dual clutch transmission, a seven-speaker premium audio system, push-button start, heated front seats, and more!
• TLX V-6 - The TLX V-6 trim of the 2017 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX trim as well as a 290 hp 3.5L V6 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, available collision mitigation system, an eight-way power passenger's seat, available road departure mitigation system, and more!
• TLX SH-AWD V-6 - The TLX SH-AWD V-6 trim of the 2017 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX V-6 trim as well as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ®), sport seats with a perforated, Milano premium leather-trimmed interior, lane departure warning, GPS-linked climate control, a 10-speaker premium audio system, and more!
2018 Acura TLX Trim Levels
• TLX - The base trim of the 2018 Acura TLX, the TLX trim features a 206 hp 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed dual clutch transmission, a power moonroof, push-button start, dual-zone automatic temperature control, heated front seats, and more!
• TLX V-6 - The TLX V-6 trim of the 2018 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX trim as well as a 290 hp 3.5L V6 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, available LED fog lights, an available surround view camera system, a power eight-way front passenger's seat, and more!
• TLX SH-AWD V-6 - The TLX SH-AWD V-6 trim of the 2018 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX V-6 trim as well as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ®).
• TLX V-6 A-SPEC - The TLX V-6 A-SPEC trim of the 2018 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX V-6 trim as well as GPS-linked climate control, Sport A-SPEC Seats with a premium Alcantara-trimmed interior, heated and ventilated front seats, ambient cabin accent lighting, a rear cross traffic monitor, and more!
• TLX V-6 SH-AWD A-SPEC - The TLX SH-AWD V-6 A-SPEC trim of the 2018 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX V-6 A-SPEC trim as well as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ®).
2019 Acura TLX Trim Levels
• TLX - The base trim of the 2019 Acura TLX, the TLX trim features a 206 hp 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed dual clutch transmission, dual-zone automatic temperature control, heated front seats, forward collision warning, push-button start, and more!
• TLX V-6 - The TLX V-6 trim of the 2019 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX trim as well as a 290 hp 3.5L V6 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a power 8-way front passenger's seat, available surround view camera system, available front and rear parking sensors, and more!
• TLX SH-AWD V-6 - The TLX SH-AWD V-6 trim of the 2019 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX V-6 trim as well as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ®).
• TLX V-6 A-SPEC - The TLX V-6 A-SPEC trim of the 2019 Acura TLX features everything found on the TLX V-6 trim as well as ambient cabin accent lighting, Sport A-SPEC Seats with a premium Alcantara-trimmed interior, heated and ventilated front seats, GPS-linked climate control, a built-in navigation system with 3D view, and more!
• TLX V-6 SH-AWD A-SPEC - The TLX SH-AWD V-6 A-SPEC trim of the 2018 Acura TLX is for sale with everything found on the TLX V-6 A-SPEC trim as well as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD ®).
RepairPal gave the Acura TLX an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Acura TLX 1st out of 31 among luxury midsize cars.
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Whatever the other reviewer discovered about his transmission may have been an anomaly. I have driven this car over 12 months, albeit sparingly due to disability. However the one thing that impressed me was the smooth powerful shifts in the mid-range. The car takes off like a rocket between 35 and 75. The 9 forward gears make certain the sweet spot remains in effect throughout this power curve. On another issue, the car can drive itself given well defined lines, such as on well manicured interstates. By drive I mean no hands on the steering wheel. What I don't mean is it reads traffic posted speeds like a Tesla. It does have cross traffic warnings, such as when you back out of a parking spot with two huge vans on either side of you.
This is my 3rd TL(X) that I have owned. I owned the 2004, 2013, and now 2016. They just keep getting better. This one has an overall smooth drive. Nice handling. My husband has an Audi and I prefer my Acura over his Audi.
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