The 2018 Acura TLX Tech is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 206 hp @
6800 rpm and is paired with 8-speed automated sequential transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2018 Acura TLX Tech has cargo capacity of 405 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1599 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2018 Acura TLX Tech has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines. Safety features also include Dirver-side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Multi-link rear independant suspension. The car also features a Tire pressure monitoring system with location and pressure indicators It has 17-inch alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has Remote engine starter. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 225 N.m of torque and a top speed of 217 km/h. The 2018 Acura TLX Tech accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.6 L/100km in the city and 6.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 39,690
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 21,190
$ 23,475
$ 26,070
Clean
$ 20,671
$ 22,892
$ 25,409
Average
$ 19,632
$ 21,726
$ 24,088
Rough
$ 18,593
$ 20,559
$ 22,766
While there are two engines to choose from, our drive time in the TLX focused on the V6-equipped A-Spec and the V6 Advance. The steering is linear and nicely weighted in both models. There is no power difference between the two V6 models (290 horsepower), and the 9-speed automatic, retuned for 2018, shifts quickly and smoothly. In addition to a sport-tuned suspension, the A-Spec offers better-bolstered seats and unique 19-inch tires. The result is a sporty driver-centric car that's a blast on curvy roads. With the A-Spec you lose some ride quality on straight stretches of road; if that's a problem, you can look to the more serene V6 Advance. The V6 Advance is the more comfortable of the two on the open road and the seats feel a little flatter, but this trim level is still great fun to drive.
SUPER HANDLING All-WHEEL DRIVE While many cars are available with all-wheel drive, SH-AWD is different. In addition to providing all-weather traction, SH-AWD is a torque-vectoring setup that constantly routes torque to all four wheels -- splitting power front and rear, and to the individual rear wheels -- improving cornering and stability. A-SPEC SPORT-TUNED SUSPENSION The A-Spec package brings a new, more driver-centric attitude to the TLX. At the core is an A-Spec-unique suspension with larger stabilizer bars and stiffer spring rates. It works with a quicker steering ratio and special 19-inch tires to make canyon roads downright entertaining.
The TLX's interior reflects close attention to detail, with fantastic fit and finish and appealing color choices. Acura has made the 2-screen infotainment system easier to use by streamlining menus and reducing the system's response time. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are operated in the top screen through a click wheel, which frees up the lower touch screen for other functions. New features include a surround-view camera, heated steering wheel and rear seats, and built-in wireless charging. The V6 TLX comes with a push-button-operated transmission. A-Spec models have different gauges and steering wheel, plus seats with more side bolstering.
You have to notice a car to see how good it is, and the Acura TLX finally has the styling that will get it noticed. With a clean pentagon grille and sharper LED headlights, the new front end draws the eye and makes the car look fresh and youthful. V6-equipped models add chrome accents in the front and rear, and Advance models receive LED fog lights and a rear spoiler. The A-Spec TLX fills the grille with matte-black diamond accents, adds A-Spec-specific styling cues in the front and rear, and rides on 19-inch Shark Gray wheels.
Base engine for the TLX is a 206-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The TLX 2.4 rides on 17-inch wheels and comes with adaptive cruise control, heated side mirrors, paddle shifters, 7-speaker audio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, moonroof, and 10-way-power driver seat with power lumbar adjustment. (The passenger seat is power-4-way adjustable.) Standard seat material is Leatherette; front seat heaters are also standard. There's an extensive list of standard safety features -- including AcuraWatch with forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist, road-departure mitigation -- plus collision-mitigation braking and seven airbags.
The TLX's optional engine is a 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive is available in V6-powered models. Other options include navigation, 10-speaker audio, leather seats, GPS-linked climate control, parking sensors, rear seat-heaters, ventilated front seats, surround-view camera system, blind-spot information, rear cross-traffic monitor, and wireless smartphone charging. The A-Spec model is the only way you can get an Alcantara interior; it's also the only one available in Still Night Blue Pearl paint and with 19-inch Shark Gray wheels.
There are two available engines. The 206-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder is backed by an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Models powered with the 4-cylinder are front-wheel drive (FWD) only. The optional engine is a 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Both transmissions have been retuned for 2018. SH-AWD is optional with the V6; any TLX models that aren't equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) receive Precision All-Wheel Steering. The V6 engine is well-suited to this sedan, and thanks to stop/start (AWD-only) and cylinder deactivation, it offers a lot more power than the 4-cylinder without a huge fuel-economy penalty. 2.4-liter inline-4 206 horsepower @ 6,800 rpm 182 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/33 mpg 3.5-liter V6 290 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm 267 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/32 mpg (FWD), 21/30 mpg (AWD), 20/30 mpg (FWD A-Spec), 20/29 mpg (AWD A-Spec)
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2018 Acura TLX starts just under $ 34,000 for the base 4-cylinder model. The FWD V6 starts at a bit over $ 37,000; opt for a fully loaded V6 -- the 3.5 with the Advance Package -- with SH-AWD, and you can expect to pay more than $ 48,000. The new TLX A-Spec starts at just under $ 43,800, plus $ 2,000 if you want SH-AWD. The Lexus IS starts at about $ 39,000, the Audi A4 at about $ 37,000 and the Infiniti Q50 at just under $ 35,000. To get a better idea of what people are paying for the 2018 Acura TLX in your area, check out the Fair Purchase Price. As for resale, we expect the TLX to hold strong 5-year residual values, similar to the Audi A4 and higher than the BMW 3 Series and Infiniti Q50, but just shy of the Lexus IS.
For 2015, Acura brought an all-new midsize sports sedan - the TLX.
The Japanese seem to have all the traits of engineering-passionate mythical phoenix birds descendants. After having risen from the ashes of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Second World War nuclear bombings, the island dwellers leaped into a full-scale both intrinsic and outer reconstruction process that would later catapult them as a leading force on the international auto-market. 1986 was the year when Japanese engineers unleashed their newly formed Acura division of 4 wheeled katanas against the frail armies of western technology.
Soon after the attack was initiated, early models of Acura vehicles quickly took over vast US car market shares on the road to victory. The spark triggered a mass techno-religious conversion among car buyers who quickly turned to the new Eastern alternatives - who have accurately hit the niche American builders had failed to fill: the luxury market.
Acura was born as the rich child of the elder Honda father-brand and quickly became the driving force that would change customers' perception of Asian motorized artisanship. The package Acura delivered to the US after Honda had spent 10 ears of research consisted of only two models: the Legend and the Integra. The road-runner pair had enough success overseas to compel competing Asian brands into sending their own troops to the US. Thus, Toyota sent a wave of hostile novelty and improvements with their newly created luxurious Lexus brigade and Nissan joined the party by flaunting a new shiny infant-brand, the Infiniti.
Although Acura had already managed to integrate the legend of better Asian automobiles into US consumer minds through the V6-powered Legend sedan and the sleek, sharp Integra, it was yet to display all of its arsenal. As soon as the 90's came, four years after the brand had reached American territory, it delivered a crushing blow to luxurious-sports car competitors: the NSX. An acronym for a science-fueled battle cry that translated as 'New Sports eXperimental', the NSX quickly became a cheaper and fun alternative to costly European counterparts such as the ones delivered by German and Italian manufacturers like BMW and road-cruising and racing supremacists Ferrari.
Not only did the NSX strike a weak spot, but it also garnered appreciation as being the first series car made entirely of aluminum. Despite its early success, Acura entered some mid 90's dark ages as a result of reported poor design choices and failure to rejuvenate the already existing line of models. By 1996, the Legend and Integra names were dropped and replaced with parsimonious alphanumeric tags as part of a new naming nomenclature that would drag the entire brand to a mild maelstrom of confusion. Subsequent model improvements and quasi-subtle Lexus design forgery plunged Acura into temporary platitude, despite its engine power upgrades to more than 200 hp on 1996's 3.5 RL - the reinvented Legend.
The knockdown effect would not last for long though, as the beginning of the 21st century brought Acura to a fresh start with the introduction of several redesigned models, such as the 1999 Acura 3.2 TL, engineered as a challenger against competition's wheeler-troopers, such as the Lexus ES, Infiniti l30 and the the BMW 3-series. Despite having failed to dominate its foes, the 3.2 earned much acclaim due to its consumer attractiveness that was the result of a balanced blend of luxury, sportiness and competitive pricing.
In a matter of years, Acura took on SUV territory with the MDX and continued to sustain the rise of its machines with new accomplishments and faster, better units at the exiting factory gates. In fact, Acura is currently leading a full-scale take-over, with the brand having reached Chinese markets only two years ago and plans for breaking into the former USSR compound by the end of 2008.
2018 Acura TLX Consumer Reviews
fridaytribune, 11/07/2019
"Got sick of road noise"
A quieter ride was at the top of my list when shopping for a new car last year. And while my 2018 Acura TLX’s is quiet, I fell in love with its updated styling, tech and ability to get out of its own way even with its smaller size engine. Downsides have included its black vegan leather which leaves me feeling sweaty on warmer days and its relatively lower riding position which makes it hard to see beyond all the trucks and SUVs on the road.
hangfly, 11/02/2019
"Not a bad car but not an exceptional car either"
The TLX is an average car. As a luxury car it falls short in all aspects. It was impressive on the pre-purchase test drive but long term it’s shortcomings become evident. The interior is nice enough but not luxury car level. Heated seats are slow to warm up. The dashboard lacks the finer finishing touches of previous vehicles I have owned. The drive train lacks refinement also. The shifting of the transmission from park to drive or reverse results in a 3-4 second delay before it engages. Downshifts can be slow if you take your foot off the accelerator quickly. There is a vibration that can be felt in the steering wheel and seats when you are driving at a constant speed and not accelerating. Brakes are average but not spectacular considering the car has almost 300 horsepower. It does accelerate quickly. Handling is not exceptional but adequate for less than spirited driving. Once again The TLX is an OK vehicle.
hoodenfood, 11/01/2019
"Love this car!!!"
Just bought the 2020 Acura TLX A-Spec fully loaded. Love how it drives. Very sporty for me being a middle age woman. Love the luxury style interior & exterior. Drove this car off the showroom floor, that's how much i love it. Can't complain.
Lane departure warning system with steering wheel haptic feedback
Driver Assistance Lane Change Assist
Lane keeping assist system
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic brake force distrbution
Forward collision warning
Yes
Front Seat Belts
pre-tensioner
Hill Start Assist
Hill start assist
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
Knee Airbags
Driver-side knee airbag
Parking Brake
Electric
Passenger Airbag
Passenger side front airbag
Rear Collision Warning
Yes
Rear View Camera
Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
Roof Side Curtain
Side curtain airbags
Side Airbag
Front side airbags
Tire Inflator Kit
Tire repair kit
Tech Suspension and Steering
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front stabiliser bar
Front Suspension
Front independent suspension
Front Tires
P225/55R17 tires
Power Steering
Electric-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link rear independant suspension
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire pressure monitoring system with location and pressure indicators
Wheel Type
17-inch alloy wheels
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