'18 Acura TLX

May 30, 2017

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'18 Acura TLX

Acura refreshes the TLX with new diamond pentagon grille, better interior materials and a reworked center stack (See related story: [email protected]

'18 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD Specifications

Vehicle type

4-door, front-wheel-drive car

Engine

3.5L SOHC V-6 with direct injection, all aluminum

Power (SAE net)

290 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque

267 lb.-ft. (362 Nm) @ 4,500 rpm

Bore x stroke (mm)

89 x 93

Compression ratio

11.5:1

Transmission

9-speed automatic

Wheelbase

109.3 ins. (2,776 mm)

Overall length

191.5 ins. (4,864 mm)

Overall width

57.0 ins. (1,448 mm)

Overall height

73.0 ins. (1,854 mm)

Curb weight

3838 lbs. (1,741 kg)

Price as tested

$44,800 not incl. $950 destination and handling

Fuel economy

20/29 mpg (11.8-8.1 L/100 km) city/highway

Competition

Alfa Romeo Giulia, Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Cadillac ATS, Infiniti Q50, Jaguar XE, Lexus ES, Lexus IS, Lincoln MKZ, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes C-Class, Volvo S60

Pros

Cons

Improved styling

Acura lacking brand cachet

Improved HMI

Still two screens, smaller screen too small

Multiple drive modes

Brakes grabby in Sport+

 

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