Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Back with Acura again - 2018 Acura TLX
  By joey - May 11 - 11:17 am

  my 04 TL has 208,000 original miles still kicking. traded in 13 accord sport with 88,000 that was a great car for the money. I wanted to go back to acura even though the accord was a newer car the fit and finish of the acura was way better. the honda felt lighter and not really solid. I loved all the standard features of the A-Spec, V6 power its not a 4 cylinder turbo which is the new thing now. the solid feeling driving the car over bumps, sound of the engine exhaust , great red leather seats that feels like it will last more then 10yrs of use. excellent sound system, ambient lighting, beautiful LED lights with the yellow amber eyebrow lights, Navi system very easy to use. SH-awd around the curves or exit ramps very planted. The Cons gas mileage not very good, hate the automatic engine shut off have to this engage every time I start the car. or every time you open door while backing up for instance so i can see the curb while parking it automatically puts it in park, the ventilated seats are not super cold like the Lexus seats, There are so many things I need to read about this car. So the bottom line is I still love this car and happy to be with Acura again. So shop around and try to get a good price the AWD option is a must have even if you dont get an A-Spec model it changes the driving dynamics of the car for the good.

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  Best Acura YET. Tranny ok. Nav = DINOSAUR - 2015 Acura TLX
  By Wes - April 9 - 9:03 pm

  I have owned or leased four Acuras before this one: 2003 TL Type S; 2004 TL; 2007 TL; 2006 RL. All great cars. This one is the best, IMO. Yet it is still not good enough to keep me loyal. Ive had my 2015 TLX for 14 mos. Generally happy with it. Common themes bring me back to Acura: 1. Drive and handling with descent fuel economy for MY driving style; 2. Sufficient amount of tech; 3. Unparalled reliability and durability; 4. Dealer experience; 5. Value. If you are an avid Acura owner like me, then I am sure you get where I am coming from. Brand loyalty is a funny thing, though. You can look across many car groups (Subaru, Mercedes, Jeep, etc.), and it is interesting to notice the "Seth Goden Tribal" phenomenon with so many. Humorous almost. I am sure it applies to me, until I open my mind to something else, right? That said, here is my review, and I will start with the bad. First, I think Acura dealerships and the OEM need to get a clue about their NAV system and the entire user experience on the dash. They need to stop boasting about being the inventors of NAV and that they have the best, most awarded technology. This is utter [non-permissible content removed] and so 1991. This system absolutely sucks! It is difficult to use, the voice prompts are useless and complicated, the menu structure on the touchscreen requires way too much attention for the simplest of tasks, the NAV wont integrate with any smart phone without a paid subscription (really, Acura?) and the on-board NAV system is absolutely HORRIBLE, in fact worse than past years. The 2-screen system is very cool and has potential for a well-designed solution, and it helps mitigate the user experience trainwreck that is like a tractor beam from the ditch. Anything that doesnt offer Apple Carplay or Android Auto (or both) is a dinosaur. Period. Hey Acura, these players own the space. Get on board already. Stop charging for it. Looking across the digital car technology ecosystem, this is downright insulting. You are going to have to invent another business model for upside. My hope is that Acura will provide an upgrade, and soon. This system alone will keep me from buying another Acura after this, as on-board tech is the new differentiator for car brands. This is where GM got it right, but I would have to own a GM, which is a non-starter. Training a device to bluetooth is tedious, should be easier. There are $29 bluetooth accessories that do better. Phone control once in bluetooth is also extremely tedious. Voice prompts are useless here. Next, the transmission was annoying at first, but like other owners, I got used to it. I drive in sport mode all the time and it seems to do okay. There is *slightly* noticeable lag, but quite frankly, it is not a deal killer. This car is "very fast enough". Now the good. I love how this car handles. I love how it feels. The acceleration is there, even if in need of minor refinement. To me, this car is the best of both worlds: good, smooth torque like my 06 RL and superb handling like my TLs. The car feels big, smooth and solid, yet nimble. Viva la SH-AWD. The engine sound is throaty, yet car looks like a lion in sheeps clothing. The fold-down rear seat was a huge seller for me, and a deal breaker without. (Hey cyclists, I can get my 56 cm road bike or medium size 29er MTB removing only the front wheel. Huge!) Despite my desire to haul my bike without an external rack, I love cars and how they drive, which is why I didnt look at Grand Cherokees, MDXs or Explorers, etc. I have the Advance package. The adaptive cruise is very nice, once you get used to it. I find the lane control feature a little flaky and still in need of refinement - will be looking for an update on next trip to dealer. I also love the rear and blindspot warnings and associated audible indicators. They are especially useful in the Costco parking lot where worst parking lot drivers on earth tend to congregate at velocity. Good looks, steering wheel controls, fit & finish. No noise w/sunroof open during bluetooth call. Here is what it comes down to for me: Acura, dont be arrogant. You have done great things to build the brand over the course of decades. I am a living example. But times are changing. Even your loyalest followers will look elsewhere. Pay close attention to the evolving definition of what makes the car/owner experience. Tech is a huge part of that. Gather quantifiable market and usability research, dont deny the findings, and keep up with rapidly changing consumer desires. In fact, get out in front of the curve. I am mainly referring to the touchscreen nightmare. But styling and tranny too. There are ways to improve this, to do things others have not, make it safer, and even more compelling. Otherwise you could end up in the disrupted pile. Yours truly, 14 year Acura loyalist slowly turning surfer of tinder for cars.

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  Great car great price - 2017 Acura TLX
  By David Chao - April 4 - 7:52 pm

  Cant believe how fast and how fast they kept improving

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  Worst Acura - 2015 Acura TLX
  By Rome 8 - April 2 - 8:01 am

  The transmission is so unpredictable especially at lower speeds. The fuel economy is not anywhere the sticker stated and I use the recommended fuel. They say they cant do. Anything with the trans. Thats what they call normal. I have had 3 previous Acuras and never a problem.

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  In love! - 2016 Acura TLX
  By Lissie Davila - January 24 - 1:04 am

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  BAD Vibrations at highway speeds... - 2016 Acura TLX
  By GTorres - December 26 - 8:47 pm

  This car should not be sold as is! Acura does not know what the cause of the problem is, and after many trip back to the dealer, and talking to Acura Client Relations, I am not sure that they are even interested in addressing it. They made it be known to me that they do not consider the issue a defect, but more of an anomaly that unfortunately is very uncomfortable while driving the car over 60 MPH. If you do not have to go over 50 MPH, then this is the car for you...

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  overall good car ruined by crappy 9speed tranny - 2015 Acura TLX
  By mlody_me - November 25 - 3:07 am

  Overall good car, but watch out for 9-speed tranny. It is horrible especially in early models (not sure if the issue is still present in 2016). My car also vibrates on a highway that takes tons of enjoyment out of driving, so if you drive a lot on highway, make sure to test it on a highway before spending hard earned money as Acura will not fix it!!!! My car was in service 6 times to address vibrations and 9 speed tranny and I gave up and sold the car cause I could not deal with it anymore. Also for people coming from 4th generation TL. The TLX is a bit smaller and overall cheaper (material, plastics, smaller engine, tires etc), so just beware of that.

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  Bang For The Buck - 2016 Acura TLX
  By Jeffrey Duquette - October 19 - 11:46 pm

  I did a lot of research and drove quite a few cars and couldnt find anything that has all the TLX has to offer. Its comfortable and sporty at the same time. I love the technology and the ability to stay connected. For the price the European cars are far behind.

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  2016 Acura TLX - V6 Advance AWD - 2016 Acura TLX
  By ASeedhouse - September 14 - 11:15 am

  I have always been a fan of the Acura TL, and recently went down and test drove the Acura TLX. I loved it, and ended up buying myself one two weeks later. For the money this thing is absolutely loaded with features. Adaptive cruise control, active lane keep assist and the brake hold are great features that make the commute to and from work on a daily basis that much more comfortable. As others have stated it takes a minute to get the hang of all the controls inside, but once you pick it up they really are quite logical. You can either use the spin wheel (similar to BMW and Mercedes but up on the dash), or you can use the touch screen to do a lot of things such as navigation and audio. The stereo is solid and the sub-woofer definitely helps to round it out with solid lows. Prior to owning the TLX I drove a King Ranch F-150 and I never realized how expensive it was in most cars in this class to get some of the features I have grown accustomed to over time such as air-conditioned seats and remote start. The Acura TLX provides excellent value for the money and I am really enjoying mine so far. I would definitely recommend that you check it out if you are looking for a sporty 4-door sedan in the $40,000-$45,000 range.

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  Basque Red Beauty - 2016 Acura TLX
  By Greg Tiller - September 8 - 10:06 am

  Luxury car not a cheap commuter. Adam is great to work with at David McDavid Acura in Plano. We drove 1.5 hrs and it was worth it.