Acura TLX is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2017 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 206 to 290 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,500 to $2,800, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,500 in extra fuel spending. Acura TLX has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2017 TLX has a relatively short wheelbase ( 109.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3483 - 3774 lbs.
2017 TLX seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs. When it comes to second-row passenger room, TLX ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 13.2 - 14.3 cu. ft.
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Starging MSRP | $32,000 | $36,050 | $41,700 | $42,700 | $44,900 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 206 hp | 206 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
Highway | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 31 MPG | 34 MPG | 31 MPG |
Combined | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
2017 TLX Sedan comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,460 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, TLX
2017 TLX Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed thirty-five complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Acura, which by itself is a relatively high number.