Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 29 HWY
Horsepower
290
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle JAMES B
Performance is the best on the road.
The Acura tlx is a fun car to drive. I like the way it handles. The tlx can take a curve like no other car I have had before. Love the look of the front of the tlx. The gray color is the best! The dash is really wonderful, the lighting is very nice.
accountCircle Melissa P
Amazing safety features for a base model.
The vehicle has great safety measures such as lane assist and wheel assist which helps in rainy or slippery conditions. An issue that I personally have is that I feel that the car is too large and the setting does not allow for me to position myself high enough.
accountCircle Don Reiman
Totally Underrated by the press
Zero problems, Platinum white pearl with espresso interior. V6 AWD. Feature for feature this car is a bargain at $48,000 MSRP. Honda reliability is a plus, this is the 6th Honda product I have owned, all have been way above average in all aspects. Car handles like a dream, the V6 is smooth and responsive. SH-AWD really plants this car on the road especially around corners, very secure feeling. Interior is very luxurious with the soft Milano leather seats. Love the heated steering wheel and the ventilated front seats. ELS sound system is superb! IOnly item I dont like is the engine start/stop feature, thank God you can disable it! Wish it did have the head up display as in the RDX, otherwise great job Acura! Have gotten many looks and compliments so far. Compared it to the Lexus ES (Boring), The MB C class (Didnt feel as luxurious nor as quick) BMW 3 Series (Not as reliable as Acura) Audi A4 & A6 (Horrendous reliability as they exceed warranty). I can only say this, Drive the V6 AWD w/Advance package and you be the judge. I also do like the two screen infotainment. Works well with a bit of a learning curve as with any new toy, I HATE the ugly stand up screen on most cars, it looks cheap and like an afterthought. Acura built into the dash is much cleaner looking even though some say the dash is looking dated.
accountCircle Dana D
My Acura tlx is the best car I ever bought this is my third tlx.
Very comfortable, love the heated wheel and seats. It is good on gas. It is such a smooth ride. I like all the safety features it offers including the button that lets you know your going into another lane. The backup camera is very clear. The other feature I like it when your too close to something in front or back it alerts you.
accountCircle Annay A
Trunk space-love the trunk space it offers convenience.
I love the car for the price you feel like you are in a luxury car. However this is not a family vehicle keep in mind if you add car seats you will have limited spacing in the back. The trunk is huge and fits everything. Has all the basic features you need to make it feel luxurious enough.
accountCircle Kat L
Smooth ride and great technology.
I recently got my Acura tlx and I absolutely love it. The leather is very nice and the technology is great. It is drives very smoothly and is very easy to park. I especially love the carplay feature as it is very useful in keeping your focus on the road while still having control of music or seeing the navigation.
accountCircle Lee B
Quick, responsive, and fun to drive on long trips.
This vehicle is fun to drive. The comfort of the passenger compartment is better than I thought it would be. The adaptive cruise control is great. It has plenty of power when I need it and great on fuel when needed. The back seat is very room and my 16 year son is very comfortable back there.
accountCircle Abdul M
This is the best vehicles with some issues.
There are really no problems. It is a big and nice car for families to use. Also is perfect for parents with kids and it is a long distance driving car and is also a very nice comfortable car. The only problem is it has a really small bunk and is tight back space.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sean R
The dashboard has an interesting display.
I mainly have a problem with the engine starting as it requires multiple attempts. It is reliable enough to get the job done. It is decently comfortable. And it does not have many features. Other than that all I can say is overall it is not the best car but it will do what it is built to do.

Acura TLX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Technology Pkg
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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w/A-Spec Pkg
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Advance Pkg
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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PMC Edition
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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2020 Acura TLX Owner Reviews

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5 stars 63%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Cameron J on June 25, 2021
The sh-AWD is amazing really helps while driving.
Acura is Honda’s luxury brand that is why I trust it and they all have beautiful cars and SUVs I recommend them to anyone I know I have never had any problems with my car I love it so much it is the best purchase I have ever made I will be getting another Acura or a Honda in the future.
accountCircle Jazel U on June 10, 2021
The tlx has no problems because it is a new car.
The thing I love most about my new car is the speed of the car. It feels like you are flying through the highways and roads. Any brand new car is very reliable. It also have some great feature like CarPlay, nav, and heated seat. Overall a great car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Sade H.

Pro Drives very smooth, luxury car, Easy to navigate. Family friendly and updated Technology. Love the car. Cons high gas prices and high maintenance other than that I love the car and I do not have many cons.

likeFilled Allison S.

Safety rating, style, gas mileage, standard. Equipment, ride, options for the money, comfort, total cost of ownership, color, safety options that are standard & included roominess of interior & trunk area.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Sade H.

I do not have any cons besides that it is high maintenance and high on gas. I love the car I do not have much to say that would be considered a con. It hits everything on my list of must haves. Reason why I purchase the car.

dislikeFilled Allison S.

Ii am very displeased with the current / new audio system, it is hard to function, figure out, navigating it is cumbersome - I really hope they go back to the previous system or change this one completely - also the manual is really no help with figuring it out.

Ranks #7 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2020 Acura TLX has an average owner rating of 4.88 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #8 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2020 Acura TLX has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #8 of 18 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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What does tlx stand for acura?

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Safety & Reliability

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