Used Acura TLX for Sale
About The Acura TLX
FAQ
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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Vehicle Summary
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.
Acura TLX Trim Configurations
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 ®).
Reliability Research
RepairPal gave the Acura TLX an overall reliability rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Acura TLX 2nd out of 59 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
- Cost RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Acura TLX is $349, compared to an average of $554 for Luxury Midsize Cars and $556 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
- Frequency According to RepairPal, Acura TLX owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.3 times per year, compared to an average of 1.6 times for Luxury Midsize Cars and 1.4 times for all the vehicle models RepairPal considered in its dataset.
- Severity RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 4% for the Acura TLX, compared to an average of 10% for Luxury Midsize Cars and 12% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
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*RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of 09/01/2021. Learn more.
Reviews for Acura TLX
Rough start, great ending
This is my second luxury car that I bought from CarMax. This first was a Lexus, now an Acura. There was an error with the gears switching. They flushed the transmission - still not fixed. I was given a loaner car for nearly a month because they couldn't get me an early appt. I bought the car in Jacksonville, FL and I live in Charleston, SC. It was nice to see that they still gave me a loaner car, then REPLACED the transmission with a new one. I was loaned a brand new car (same make and model) and now my car drives perfectly! BEST place to buy a car!!! I'll probably buy my next car from them too! lol
Pros
- Reliability: Drove great with all the upgrades that I wanted.
Cons
- Cargo Space: The interior is light grey leather. They could have put a little more energy in cleaning the leather in the backseat and on the door handles.
2nd Gen
This is my second Acura I’ve purchased. My last one was a 2009 TSX. That car served me well with no mechanical issues for the nearly ten years I owned it. I absolutely love my new Acura. Rides like a cloud, virtually zero cabin noise, beautiful interior, sleek exterior. The only real con I have about my new one is the gas mileage and tank size. My previous Acura had an 18 gallon tank and filling up could last me about 10 days. The new Acura has a 13 gallon tank and a full tank may last 5ish days. Other than that, I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this car. If you’re considering it, do it.
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Fast but not worth the buy.
Its extremely small and very basic with features. Over price but definitely fast with the v6 option engine. Its somewhat buggy with the automatic gear shift. Does not have carplay or android auto options. Backup camera is not that great audio sucks better to get a audio package because the factory one isnt anywhere near great. The car was very filfty when i purchased it as if it was a auction salvage car out together. Had multiple issues when i purchased it that the carmax i went to seemed unbothered by but finally fixed some of the issues after several returns. Never got a detail clean of the car. I still have some stains in car. Had leasves and dirt in the trunk of car.
Pros
- Styling: The overall look with the exception of the grill
- Power: The speed
- Braking: Its brakes fast.
Cons
- Cost to Maintain: Expensive maintenance on an above basic but less than great car.
- Technology and Entertainment: The technology is outdated
- Interior Space: Too smal hardly leg room
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