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Acura TLX I 3.5 V6 (290 Hp) AWD 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 362 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.2 l/100km). With a weight of 1700 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.9 s). The top speed reaches 201 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.
3.5 V6 (290 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.5L V6 with SH-AWD delivers robust acceleration and confident handling, making it the sportiest option. The 9-speed automatic can be hesitant at times but generally performs well.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is respectable for a powerful V6 AWD sedan, offering a good balance of performance and efficiency for its class.
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): | 3.5 V6 (290 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 290 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 83.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 362 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | J35Y6 |
| Engine displacement: | 3471 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 201 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.9 kg/Hp, 170.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.7 kg/Nm, 212.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1700 |
| 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): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.04 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 9 |
| 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 | 225/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
If you could change one thing about the Acura TLX, what would it be?