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Acura TLX I 2.4 (206 Hp) Automatic
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Acura TLX:
The Acura TLX is a four-door entry-level luxury sedan sold by Acura, a luxury division of Honda, since 2014 for the 2015 model year. It is the successor to both the TL and TSX models. The discontinuation of the RLX after the 2020 model year left the TLX as the flagship sedan in Acura's lineup. Acura ended production of the TLX with the 2025 model year due to declining sales.
The Acura TLX was first revealed in January 2014 at the North American International Auto Show as the "TLX Prototype", a sedan designed in Acura's Los Angeles Design Studio as a replacement for the TL and TSX sedans. The production version was unveiled in April at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. The TLX entered production during July at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant with sales beginning in August....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Acura TLX (I). With 247 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1580 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.2 s). The top speed reaches 210 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Acura TLX I was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it received excellent safety ratings from North American agencies, including a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and was named a Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS for 2015-2017 models, indicating strong occupant protection.
2.4 (206 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.4L four-cylinder engine provides adequate power for city driving and highway merging, though it lacks the V6's urgency. The 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is generally smooth.
Fuel Economy
This is the most fuel-efficient option, making it suitable for drivers prioritizing lower running costs and urban efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Refined and comfortable interior
- • Available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) offers excellent grip
- • Strong V6 engine performance
- • High reliability reputation
- • Good value proposition in the luxury segment
Cons:
- • Styling can be considered conservative or bland by some
- • Base 2.4L engine can feel underpowered for spirited driving
- • 9-speed automatic transmission (V6) can be hesitant or clunky at low speeds
- • Infotainment system can be complex to use
- • Smaller trunk space compared to some rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Acura |
| Model: | TLX |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 (206 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 206 Hp @ 6800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 87.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 247 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K24W7 |
| Engine displacement: | 2356 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 99.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 130.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 156.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1580 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 374 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4834 mm mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm mm |
| Height: | 1448 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2776 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1595 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1603 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 147 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.95 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SportShift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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