As Honda's luxury arm, Acura hasn't recently offered anything that would give a Lexus, Jaguar, or Volvo buyer serious pause. That might change with the new 2021 Acura TLX, however.
First introduced in 2014 and subsequently facelifted in 2017, the TLX succeeded the Acura TL and TSX. The new TLX marks the sedan's second generation and keeps with the idea of a stylish and sporty four-door.
The standard TLX will come with a 2.0-liter, turbocharged engine that's paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Power comes to a claimed 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, according to a press release. All-wheel drive will also be optional.
The cabin is now more premium than before, using luxury-grade materials such as aluminum, open-pore wood, and full-grain Milano leather. There's an emphasis on driver and front-passenger comfort because the car's wider body now offers extra hip and shoulder room.
But that's not all. The new TLX also marks the return of the Type S moniker — Acura's performance-oriented badge that's seen about a 10-year hiatus. And the car looks good. Great, even.
Seeing companies such as BMW and Acura still investing in their sedans should be heartening to buyers who prefer them over crossovers and SUVs.
The new TLXs should hit dealerships early this fall and will start "in the mid-$30,000 range," according to Acura, which would slot it at thousands less than its closest competition at BMW and Mercedes Benz. Both the 3 Series and the C-Class start above $40,000 for the cheapest model.
The highly anticipated TLX Type S won't be available until spring 2021.
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