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Acura TLX 2 (UB5/UB6/UB7)

Compact Sedan

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The 2nd-generation Acura TLX wears an athletic design with enhanced interior comfort and is powered by new, all-turbocharged engine lineup that deliver superior performance.

Honda engineered the 2nd-gen Acura TLX to be the best-handling sedan in the brand's history. The 2.0L turbocharged VTEC combined with the 4th-generation SH-AWD system as well as rigid body structure and re-tuned suspensions deliver the desired characteristics.

The standard TLX features more dynamic design than its predecessor. The A-Spec sport package adds more sporting appearance upgrades.

The high-performance TLX Type S builds on the styling of A-Spec and adds the all-new turbocharged V6 developed for Acura Type S models.

Acura's 4th-gen SH-AWD has 40% more rear torque capacity and 30% quicker front-to-tear torque transfer than its predecessor. It transfers up to 70% of the torque to the rear axle during normal driving and continuously apportioning up to 100% of the rear-axle torque between the two wheels. The rear axle is also continuously overdriven by 2.9% to amplify handling.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 62%

Pros

Great suspension setup
Good AWD system
Good engine reliability
Above-average styling

Cons

Lack in power

What external reviewers found

External score 80%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Excellent all-wheel drive
Comfortable to drive
Stylish interior
Powerful V6 engine

Cons

Lack of standard tech
Not as fun as rivals
No adaptive cruise control

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External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

, Advance and Technology packages offered on lesser models. You'll find heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming mirrors. This might not be a brand-new sedan, but it certainly does not want for features. Overall, despite its tech shortcomings, I like the TLX's interior.

Pros

Powerful V6 engine
Comfortable to drive
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

Not as fun as rivals
Not as efficient as rivals

digitaltrends^[2]

Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The 2021 Acura TLX is Acura's strongest effort yet to recapture the magic of its early days. It's not perfect — the Genesis G70 offers better driving dynamics, the BMW 3 Series has a better infotainment system. The TLX offers a good combination of sporty driving dynamics and high-end features.

Pros

Unique styling
Unique infotainment system
Stylish interior

Cons

Lack of tech features

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References

^ 2020 Acura TLX PMC Edition review: More than meets the eye. [cnet].
^ 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD review: Recapturing the Golden Age. [digitaltrends].

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