Acura TLX
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Mid-size sport sedan, TL and TSX successor. Type S returns with a turbo V6 in 2021.
The Acura TLX is the mid-size sport sedan that consolidated the TL and TSX. The first generation used naturally aspirated four and V6 engines; the second generation, launched in 2021, moved to a stiffer platform and revived the Type S badge with a 355 horsepower turbocharged V6 and standard SH-AWD. The TLX Type S is the most serious sport sedan Acura has built in years. On WhipJury, the TLX appears as a comfortable, well-equipped sedan, with the Type S drawing enthusiast attention.
TLX specifications
Second generation: turbo 2.0 four or, in Type S, a 3.0 liter turbo V6 with around 355 horsepower and standard SH-AWD. 10-speed automatic. First generation used naturally aspirated four and V6 engines.
Frequently asked questions about Acura TLX
What is the TLX Type S?
It is the high-performance TLX, using a 3.0 liter turbocharged V6 with around 355 horsepower and standard SH-AWD. It revived the Type S badge in 2021 and is Acura sportiest sedan in years.
Did the TLX replace the TL and TSX?
Yes. The TLX consolidated both the TL and the TSX into a single mid-size sedan line.
Does the TLX have all-wheel drive?
SH-AWD is available across the range and standard on the Type S, giving strong all-weather traction and torque-vectoring handling.
Is the TLX reliable?
Generally yes. Acura has a strong reliability reputation; the turbo V6 in the Type S is newer, so maintenance discipline is wise.
Does the TLX come with a manual?
No. The TLX is automatic only, using a 10-speed automatic in the current generation.
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