Pros: Good ride and handling balance; fine outward visibility; smooth automatic transmission
Cons: Rear-seat room is only adequate; restricted trunk pass-through[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2022 Acura TLX is unchanged. This sporty midsize sedan was redesigned for 2021, gaining fresh styling, new turbocharged engines, new tech features, and a double-wishbone front-suspension design in place of the previous MacPherson-strut front suspension. The base, Technology, A-Spec, and Advance models are powered by a 272-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that is shared with Acura’s RDX crossover SUV. The sporty Type S model, which joined the like as a mid-2021 model, is powered by a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. Both powerplants are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 4-cylinder is available with front-wheel drive or Acura’s “Super Handling All-Wheel Drive” (SH-AWD), which is capable of sending up to 70 percent of the engine’s power to the rear wheels; SH-AWD is standard on the Type S.
Standard safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, road-departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, traffic-sign recognition, and Acura’s Traffic Jam Assist (a low-speed adaptive cruise control feature that keeps the car in its lane at a set interval behind the car ahead). The TLX offers dynamic looks and performance, along with a welcome roster of high-tech features. The rear seat is a bit tight for big-and-tall passengers, and we’re not big fans of the True Touchpad infotainment control interface—but with pricing that tops out at around $50K for loaded 4-cylinder models and about $54K for the Type S, the TLX remains one of the best bargains in the premium midsize sedan segment.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| 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 | 2.0T: $38,745 AWD 2.0T: $40,945 2.0T w/Technology Pkg: $42,745 AWD 2.0T w/Technology Pkg: $44,945 2.0T w/A-Spec Pkg: $45,495 AWD 2.0T w/A-Spec Pkg: $47,695 AWD 2.0T w/Advance Pkg: $49,745 AWD Type S: $53,845 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 272 |
| Std. Transmission 10-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 21-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29-31 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 355 |
| Std. Transmission 10-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-25 |
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