Pros: Agile handling, especially with all-wheel drive model; upscale cabin appointments; decent acceleration from base 4-cylinder engine; good passenger room both front and rear
Cons: Performance of V6’s 9-speed transmission; so-so trunk space; premium fuel required for both engines; not all testers like V6 models’ push-button gear selector
CG Says: Acura introduces a new midsize sedan for 2015 that replaces the outgoing TSX and TL sedans. The TLX slots in between the TSX and TL in size, and uses updated versions of the 4-cylinder that was standard in the TSX and the V6 that was standard in the TL. Highlights of the TLX’s available features include forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, remote engine start, adaptive cruise control, and Acura’s Precision All-Wheel Steer system (P-AWS), which is standard on front-drive TLXs. Acura hopes that the new TLX will hit a “sweet spot” in its product lineup. The outgoing TL ended up being a bit too close to the flagship Acura RLX sedan in size and price, and the outgoing TSX might have been a touch too small for many shoppers in the luxury sedan segment. The new TLX’s “just right” sizing, athletic driving character, convincingly luxurious ambiance, and impressive array of available tech and safety features make it a compelling choice.
| Class | Premium Midsize Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Acura |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | Base: $30,995 Tech: $35,025 V6: $35,220 V6 Tech: $39,250 V6 Advance: $42,500 AWD V6 Tech: $41,450 AWD V6 Advance: $44,700 |
| Base Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 206 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automated manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 24 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 35 |
| Optional Engine 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 290 |
| Std. Transmission 9-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 21 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 31-34 |
