The 2023 Acura TLX is a mid-size luxury sedan that’s priced more like a compact. Shop it against the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 price-wise, or the BMW 5-Series and Audi A6 size-wise.
Fussy infotainment interface aside, the 2023 Acura TLX is a great choice, combining sharp handling, good standard features, and a premium value. It earns a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
Acura adds two years or 24,000 miles of scheduled maintenance, and tosses in three years of telematics access this year, but there are no other notable feature changes to the TLX.
This sleek, angular sedan wears a low front end and a sinewy profile. There’s a lot going on between the big strakes up front and the complex headlights hidden behind narrow lenses. A big greenhouse gives the side profile a comparatively conventional look, while the tail end echoes the front fascia’s business. Inside, the TLX goes spaceship-modern, with a symmetrical dash topped by a widescreen display that gives way to myriad buttons and a drive mode knob that takes up a city block of real estate.
Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 272 hp in base form or a boosted V-6 that cranks out 355 hp in the Type S. Many are all-wheel drive, though base and mid-level 4-cylinders come in a more affordable and frugal option. Look for around 25 mpg combined at best, which isn’t bad, but don’t look for hybrid options.
The TLX handles with verve, especially in sporty Type S form. These are balanced, nuanced cars that can thoroughly entertain when pushed. The Type S, in particular, offers mature thrills. It’s no M3, but it doesn’t purport to be, either.
Interior room is decent and the seats offer good support, but we can’t get on board with Acura’s clunky infotainment system and downright distracting touchpad. These are notable warts on an otherwise superb sedan. Even its safety record is top notch, and Acura stands apart from most rivals by including adaptive cruise control in addition to a slew of other driver-assistance features as standard.
How much does the 2023 Acura TLX cost?
The TLX comes in at $40,745 before any options and tops out in the limited edition Type S PMC Edition at $63,995.
Adding the Technology package with its blind-spot monitors, leather seats, navigation, and uprated audio hikes the price by about $4,000.
Where is the 2023 Acura TLX made?
In Marysville, Ohio.
