Acura TLX
2021–2025 model years · Generation introduced 2021
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- Available years
- 2021–2025
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $23,988–$40,675
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ↗ A-Spec sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $40,675 | 4/5 | Not rated | 24 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ A-Spec sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $35,925 | Not rated | Not rated | 24 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ Tech sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $31,950 | Not rated | 4/5 | 24 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ Tech sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $27,750 | 4/5 | Not rated | 24 MPG |
| 2021 ↗ Tech sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $23,988 | Not rated | 4/5 | 24 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2025 model
A-Spec sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $40,675
- Retail value range
- $33,975 - $49,600
- Original MSRP range
- $45,400 - $58,050
- Trade-in range
- $31,335 - $46,235
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
- $2,580
- 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
Vehicle ID: 32885 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
A-Spec sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $35,925
- Retail value range
- $30,875 - $43,575
- Original MSRP range
- $45,000 - $57,000
- Trade-in range
- $28,260 - $40,455
Ratings
- Road test score
- 65/100
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
- $2,580
- 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
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 28445 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
Tech sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $31,950
- Retail value range
- $26,025 - $39,750
- Original MSRP range
- $40,050 - $62,000
- Trade-in range
- $23,310 - $36,980
Ratings
- Road test score
- 65/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 66%
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
- $2,580
- 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
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 25856 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
Tech sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $27,750
- Retail value range
- $22,150 - $34,800
- Original MSRP range
- $38,900 - $54,500
- Trade-in range
- $19,185 - $31,945
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
- $2,580
- 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
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 23224 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2021 model
Tech sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (272 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $23,988
- Retail value range
- $19,950 - $32,150
- Original MSRP range
- $37,500 - $53,100
- Trade-in range
- $16,925 - $29,190
Ratings
- Road test score
- 65/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 77%
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
- $2,580
- 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
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 19303 First published: May 28, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
