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2025 Acura TLX
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2025 Acura TLX

The redesigned for 2021 TLX is an sleek sedan that's larger than the competition but not roomier. The standard 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic and together feel energetic. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional; the more powerful Type S only gets AWD. The ride is quite comfortable and handling is nimble, but the driving experience is underwhelming. Road and engine noise undermine the premium pretense. Drivers interact with the infotainment display via a touchpad. We found this system very distracting and unintuitive to use. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane centering assistance, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance are standard. Initially the Technology package was required to get blind spot warning, but it became standard with a refresh in 2024. The refresh also brought a larger infotainment screen with quicker processing and, according to Acura, a quieter cabin. 2025 is the final year for the TLX.

Market value
$41,925
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2025
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 10-speed
Category
Luxury small cars
Generation began
2021

Pricing

Current retail median
$41,925
Retail value range
$35,225 - $49,850
Original MSRP range
$45,400 - $58,050
Trade-in range
$32,650 - $46,565

Ratings

Road test score
65/100
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
15 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,090
Cruising range
370 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.9 sec
0-60 mph
6.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
136 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
195 in
Width
75 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Weight
3,965 lb
Maximum load
840 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
25.5 in
Luggage
2+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Acura

Most Acuras are more luxurious and higher-priced versions of vehicles made by Honda, its parent company, similar to Lexus and Toyota or Infiniti and Nissan. In Acura’s case, the formula usually works well. Its sedans and SUVs have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendations for cabin comfort, handling, above-average reliability, and engines with smooth power delivery. Like Honda, Acura’s lineup is mainly SUVs, but includes some sedans. The Integra is an upgraded version of the Honda Civic, and competes with the most affordable vehicles from manufacturers like Audi and BMW. The TLX is similar, but slightly larger and more expensive. Acura’s SUVs range from midsized and three-row down to compact and two-row. Across the lineup, fuel economy is usually average. Despite Honda’s success with the technology, Acura sells no hybrids. For both new and used, reliability can vary between models, but the better options often near the top of our rankings.

Vehicle ID: 32885 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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