Acura TLX

Latest model pictured

The **Acura TLX** is a mid-size sedan marketed by Acura since model year 2015. It is the replacement for the Acura TL and Acura TSX. As of 2021, the discontinuation of the Acura RLX leaves the TLX as the flagship sedan in Acura's lineup. It competes with the INFINITI Q50 and the Lexus IS series.

## History

### 2015-2020 (UB1/UB2/UB3)

The Acura TLX was first shown as the "TLX Prototype", a sedan designed in Acura's Los Angeles Design Studio, as a replacement of the TL and TSX sedans. The production version was unveiled in April at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. Sales began in August; the TLX entered production during July at Marysville, Ohio, United States.

Two powertrain options are available. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with direct injection was offered with front-wheel drive only, mated to a dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel steering. This model's chassis code is **UB1**. The Honda designed dual clutch transmission is the first to use a torque converter, which absorbs transmission gear shift shock. The engine is rated at 206 hp with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 28 mpg combined compared to 26 mpg combined from the previous TSX. Honda estimates that the six-cylinder model is 1.5 seconds faster from 0 to 60 mph.

A 3.5-liter direct injected V-6 with cylinder deactivation is mated to Honda's first time use of a 9-speed automatic transmission, available with either P-AWS or all-wheel drive. The SH-AWD system uses hydraulic clutches instead of the electromagnetic clutch packs found on the previous TL which significantly cuts weight, size and cost. The engine is rated at 290 hp and front-wheel drive models deliver 25 mpg combined while all-wheel drive models are rated at 25 mpg. Model codes are **UB2** for the front-wheel drive and **UB3** for the SH-AWD, which comes standard with a "Technology Package". TLX models configured with the V6 engine lose nearly 150 lb compared to the FWD TL, and over 225 lb compared to the SH-AWD TL.

#### Facelift

Acura unveiled the revised 2018 TLX in April 2017. Changes include revised front fascia, fenders, and grille, restyled wheels, and new infotainment features including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Additionally, a new 'A-Spec' performance trim has been added. Newly introduced features include an optional 360° surround camera and power driver's seat thigh extension. US sales began during June 2017.

### 2021-present (UB5/UB6/UB7)

Based on the design of the Type S concept introduced in 2019, the second generation TLX launched digitally on May 28, 2020, production began on August 28, with sales following on September 28. A Type S model was introduced with a new turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that makes 355 horsepower and 354 lb⋅ft of torque; up from the A-Spec's 272 horsepower and 280 lb⋅ft of torque. This marks the return of the variant after a decade-long hiatus, which is scheduled to go on sale in showrooms starting on June 23, 2021. Without a direct replacement for the discontinued RLX, the TLX serves as the flagship Acura sedan, slotting above the ILX/Integra. The four-cylinder TLX's model code is **UB5** for front-wheel drives and **UB6** for the SH-AWD model, while the model code of the Type S is **UB7**.

For the 2023 model year, Acura introduced a limited-production (300 units) TLX Type S PMC Edition, tuned by the Honda Performance Manufacturing Center, which specializes in assembling and tuning the Acura NSX supercar. Changes for the PMC include 20-inch NSX inspired wheels and carbon fiber interior and exterior trim.

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2015-20202021-present

Vehicle list

**Current models**

Integra · MDX · RDX · **TLX**

**Former models**

CL · ILX · ILX Hybrid · Legend · MDX Sport Hybrid · NSX · RL · RLX · RLX Sport Hybrid · RSX · SLX · TL · TSX · ZDX