Acura TLX
The Acura TLX is a mid-size luxury sedan made by Acura, the luxury car division of Honda. It was first introduced in 2014 as a replacement for both the Acura TL and Acura TSX. The TLX comes with various features and options, including different engines and drive systems. As of 2021, it is the flagship sedan for Acura after the discontinuation of the RLX.
| Acura TLX | |
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 2021 Acura TLX | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Acura (Honda) |
| Production | July 2014 – present |
| Model years | 2015–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Entry-level luxury car[1] |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (SH-AWD) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Acura TL Acura TSX |
First Generation (2015–2020)
[change | change source]| First generation | |
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.jpg) 2015 TLX | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | UB1/2/3/4 |
| Also called | Acura TLX-L (China) |
| Production | July 2014 – 2020 |
| Model years | 2015–2020 |
| Assembly | United States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant) Guangzhou, China (Guangqi Honda)[2] |
| Designer | Jarad Hall (2011)[3] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Honda Accord (ninth generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual clutch (I4) 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (V6) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
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| Length |
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| Width | 1,854 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | 1,447 mm (57.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 3,483–3,492 lb (1,580–1,584 kg) (I4, P-AWS) 3,585–3,620 lb (1,626–1,642 kg) (V6, P-AWS) 3,748–3,774 lb (1,700–1,712 kg) (V6, SH-AWD) 3,582–3,693 lb (1,625–1,675 kg) (China)[2] |
The first generation of the TLX started in 2014 and was built in the United States. It was available with two engine options: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a 3.5-liter V6 engine. The 2.4-liter engine was paired with a dual-clutch transmission, while the V6 had a 9-speed automatic transmission. The TLX offered both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. The 2017 model received a facelift with updated styling and new technology, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Second Generation (2021–Present)
[change | change source]| Second generation | |
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 2021 TLX SH-AWD | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | UB5/6/7 |
| Production | August 2020 – present |
| Model years | 2021–present |
| Assembly | United States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant) |
| Designer | Ben Davidson (2018) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output | 272 hp (203 kW; 276 PS) (2.0T I4) 355 hp (265 kW; 360 PS) (3.0T V6) |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (113.0 in) |
| Length | 4,943 mm (194.6 in) |
| Width | 1,911 mm (75.2 in) |
| Height | 1,433 mm (56.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 3,709–3,814 lb (1,682–1,730 kg) (I4, FWD) 3,927–4,028 lb (1,781–1,827 kg) (I4, SH-AWD 4,200–4,221 lb (1,905–1,915 kg) (V6 Turbo, Type S) |
The second generation of the TLX was introduced in 2020 with a new design and improved features. It offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a more powerful 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine for the Type S version. The Type S trim has enhanced performance features, including a sportier suspension. And The 2021 TLX also includes a new infotainment system and improved safety features.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Job, Ann M. (2017-06-15). "Acura's TLX is bargain as entry-level luxury sedan". The Augusta Chronicle. US: Gannett. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "TLX-L: 技术参数" [TLX-L: Technical Specifications]. Acura 讴歌移动网站 [Acura Mobile Website] (in Chinese). M.acura.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
- ↑ "Video: Walkaround with Acura TLX Lead Designer Jared Hall". 17 January 2014.