2023 Acura TLX review

1. Attention-grabbing exterior

The 2023 Acura TLX turns heads with sporty styling. From its low stance and edgy wheel design to its Jewel Eye^® LED headlights and power moonroof, this sport sedan is decked out with bold touches. For an even bigger cool factor, check out the TLX Type S PMC Edition, a new trim for 2023. It features a carbon-fiber rear spoiler and diffuser, copper T-spoke 20-inch wheels, and three available paint options that were once exclusive to the Acura NSX.

2. Loaded with entertainment features

The 2023 Acura TLX's entertainment features make even the most mundane commutes anything but boring. All trims include a 10.2-inch high-definition display, two USB charge ports, Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ connectivity, and Bluetooth^® streaming audio. The TLX trim has 10 speakers, while the A-Spec^® trim and above all have a whopping 17-speaker surround system, ensuring a crisp, clean sound throughout the cabin. The faster you drive, the louder your music gets, thanks to the standard speed-sensitive volume compensation.

3. Perk-packed interior

The interior of the 2023 Acura TLX is packed with perks that will earn you serious bragging rights—for instance, ambient LED cabin lighting comes standard. In the Technology trim and up, you can choose from 27 distinct illumination themes inspired by global driving destinations. It's easy to get comfortable up front with heated power seats with 12-way adjustability (TLX, Technology, and A-Spec trims) or 16-way adjustability with power lumbar support, thigh extension, and side bolsters (Advance trim and above). Available trimming in high-end materials—such as brushed aluminum, leather, and real wood—creates a refined finish.

4. Lots of driver aids

The 2023 Acura TLX's driver-assistance features exceed expectations. Every trim of the vehicle is equipped with AcuraWatch^™, a suite of driver aids that can help boost your confidence behind the wheel. The suite includes the Collision Mitigation Braking System^™, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, road departure mitigation, pedestrian detection, and forward collision warning, among others.

5. Up to five driving modes

Get the performance to match any style of driving with the 2023 Acura TLX's integrated dynamics system. It allows you to toggle between four unique driving modes: Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Individual. Comfort offers a smooth ride and reduced engine noise, while Normal heightens the throttle response and firms up the steering feel. Sport gives you more assertive shifting, and Individual allows you to personalize up to five settings. In addition, the Type S trim offers a fifth driving mode: Sport+.