Acura TLX
Challenging the BMW 3 Series is no easy task, but that’s precisely what the TLX is trying to do. The base A-Spec model features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine rated at 272 horsepower, while the TLX Type S benefits from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 cranking up 355 horsepower. All of them rely on a 10-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system. Unlike some rivals, this is a compact luxury sedan with good residual value.
Acura TLX
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$53,750 |
| Fees | CA$2,595 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,011/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 272 hp @ 6,500 rpm (203 kW) |
| Torque | 280 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (380 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car |
| Assembly | Marysville, OH, US |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 612 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 231 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/40R19 |
| Rear tires | P255/40R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,942 mm (195″) |
| Width | 1,910 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,432 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (113″) |
| Weight | 1,814 kg (3,999 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 382 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 39 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 4/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 69%(view ratings) |