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Acura TLX

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 70% Detailed ratings

Price $35,990 – $50,990 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.1 – 12.0 L/100km

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Cars like the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 make it difficult for other compact luxury sedans to stand out. And yet, the Acura TLX does just that, even more so this year thanks to styling revisions. Its 3.5L V6 develops 290 horsepower and 267 lb·ft of torque, and is paired with an nine-speed automatic transmission. A 2.4L four-cylinder engine is offered in the front-wheel-drive version of the TLX.

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Review: 2015 Acura TLX

Acura is pulling no punches when it comes to the 2015 TLX: This car represents the most important launch in the brand’s history. Smack dab in the middle of Acura’s lineup, wedged between the Honda Civic-based ILX and the full-size RLX, the TLX replaces both the TSX and TL sedans.

Under its serious exterior, the TLX is hides a tickle trunk of technologis. The front-wheel drive models have the P-AWS system, which pivots the rear wheels ever so slightly on corners for impressive handling. More on the Acura TLX here .

The Car Guide rating 70%

Pros

Attractive price
Resale value
Good handling
New, more attractive style
Good fuel consumption

Cons

Conservative interior design
Infotainment system still has room for improvement
Hesitant 9-speed gearbox
Tight rear seats
Lacks personality

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	2/10
Safety	10/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2018

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Recalls

Fuel System
May 6, 2024
Fuel System
December 18, 2023
Engine
November 8, 2023

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