Hey, Advisorwheels Readers!
Before we commence introducing you to today’s delight-on-wheels, here’s a quick question for you!
As a car enthusiast, what do you think, what makes a car apt for real-world driving- Is it the agility, fuel efficiency, comfort or manoeuvrability?
We believe you have single-outed one option based on your preference and that’s completely alright but the discerning driver knows that the real-world utility cannot be notched with one characteristic.
To prove and cement this statement, we have come up with a product of meticulous engineering and modern automobile wisdom that seamlessly fuses all these ingredients and offers a performance that feels usable everyday.
So, without any further ado, let’s welcome the latest Acura TLX.
A luxury sports sedan that refuses theatrics. Yes, you have read it right “sport sedan balancing brute force”. It is simply because its engineering precision believes in driver-first philosophy that makes it a quiet disruptor in a market obsessed with noise.
It doesn’t posture. It doesn’t yearn for attention. It simply rolls with a conscientiously carved architecture that forces rivals like the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Lexus IS to glance sideways.
The beating heart of this mid-size luxury sedan is a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that empowers this comfort hauler to push 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.
Also, there’s a Type S variant that houses 3.0-liter turbo V6 engine under its unmistakable silhouette for those who crave a sharper edge, delivering stupendous 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.
The latter one spurs it to accomplish the 0-60 mph test in roughly 4.9 seconds with a blistering top speed of 155 mph. Albeit, these numbers don’t give the TLX characters, it’s the orchestration of them.
And, that’s just the cream of it that we just skimmed off!
We suggest you must check out other vital specifications of the new Acura TLX to understand why it is the one of the segment’s most grounded and quietly confident machines.
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type: | Turbocharged inline-4 (standard) / Turbocharged V6 (Type S) |
| Displacement/Battery Capacity: | 2.0 liters (standard) / 3.0 liters (Type S) |
| Power Output: | 272 hp (standard) / 355 hp (Type S) |
| Torque: | 280 lb-ft (standard) / 354 lb-ft (Type S) |
| 0-60 mph (0-100km/h): | Approx. 5.9 seconds (standard) / Approx. 4.9 seconds (Type S) |
| Top Speed: | Electronically limited to around 131 mph (standard) / 155 mph (Type S) |
| Number of Cylinders/Motors: | 4 cylinders (standard) / 6 cylinders (Type S) |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol |
| Emission Standard: | Typically meets U.S. LEV III/SULEV standards (varies slightly with model year and region) |
Transmission
| Type: | 10-speed automatic transmission |
| Number of Gears: | 10 Gears |
| Drive Type: (FWD / RWD / AWD / 4WD): | FWD on the standard TLX, SH-AWD on higher trims and standard on the Type S |
Dimensions & Weight
| Overall Length: | 4,942.4 mm (194.6 in) |
| Overall Width: | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
| Overall Height: | 1,432 mm (56.4 in) |
| Wheelbase: | 2,870 mm (113.0 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm (≈ 5.3 in) |
| Kerb Weight: | ~1,814 kg (≈ 3,999 lb) for SH-AWD trim / ~1,912 kg (≈ 4,222 lb) for Type S. |
| Boot Space | 382 litres (≈ 13.5 cu ft) |
Fuel Efficiency
| Fuel Tank Capacity/ Battery Pack: | 15.9 gallons ≈ 60 liters |
| Mileage (City): | 22 mpg (FWD 2.0L turbo) / ~ 21 mpg (SH-AWD 2.0L) / ~ 19 mpg (Type S V6) |
| Mileage (Highway): | 31 mpg (FWD 2.0L) / ~ 29 mpg (SH-AWD 2.0L) / ~ 25 mpg (Type S V6) |
| Mileage (EPA/Company Certified): | ~ 25 mpg combined for the base 2.0L FWD; ~ 24 mpg combined for 2.0L SH-AWD; ~ 21 mpg combined for Type S V6. |
Suspension & Brakes
| Front Suspension: | Independent double-wishbone suspension with coil springs and gas-pressurized shock absorbers (with stabilizer bar). |
| Rear Suspension: | Independent multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, gas shocks, rear stabilizer bar. |
| Front Brakes: | Ventilated disc brakes (four-wheel disc setup) — front rotors ~13.0 inches (on standard/spec trims), and for higher-spec/Type S, front rotors ~14.3 inches vented disc. |
| Rear Brakes: | Disc brakes (solid disc), rear rotor ~13.0 inches. |
| Steering Type: | Rack-and-pinion electric power-assist steering (speed-sensitive) with 2-wheel steering system. |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheel Type: (Steel/Alloy) | Alloy wheels (standard 19″ on regular trims; 20″ on Type S / higher-spec trims) |
| Tyre Size: | Standard / A-Spec / SH-AWD trims: P 255/40 R19 Type S / 20″-wheel trim: P 255/35 R20 |
| Spare Tyre: | TLX does not always come with a full spare tyre by default “Compact” or “temporary” spare is specified for certain trims rather than a full-size wheel/tyre. |
Capacity
| Seating Capacity: | 5 passengers |
| Number of Doors: | 4 doors (standard 4-door sedan configuration) |
Features & Technology
Safety
| Airbags: | Yes — dual-stage front airbags (driver + passenger), plus front-side airbags, front knee airbags, and side-curtain airbags covering both front and rear rows. |
| ABS with EBD: | Yes — TLX includes four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) along with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. |
| Traction Control: | Yes — traction control is integrated via the vehicle’s stability/assist systems. |
| ESC/VSC: | Yes — the model comes with vehicle stability assist (VSA/ESC) to help maintain control under slippery, abrupt or high-speed manoeuvres. |
| ISOFIX: | Yes — there is child-seat anchoring provision (ISOFIX / LATCH) for safely installing child restraints |
| Parking Sensors/Camera: | Yes — front and rear parking sensors are available in many trims, along with a backup (rear-view) camera. |
| Additional Safety Features: | Blind-spot monitoring / blind-spot information system Rear-cross traffic alert, Forward-collision warning + collision-mitigation braking system (with pedestrian detection), Lane-keeping assist / lane-departure warning, road-departure mitigation, Tire-pressure monitoring (TPMS) with indicators, rear-child-safety locks, Occupant-sensing passenger airbag, Side-impact beams, Seatbelt pretensioners + 3-point belts (front and rear), and even driver-attention/monitoring alert on certain trims. |
Price (If applicable)
| Ex-Showroom Price: | TLX starts at US $45,400 |
| On-Road Price (Estimated, Including Fees & Taxes):: | ——————- |
The latest Acura TLX is designed for the drivers who want a luxury sports sedan that emphasises nuance and long-term satisfaction over fleeting scenes. A car that is engineered to redefine real-world mobility.
