1st Gen Discontinued
Review 2020
Acura TLX USA

2020 Acura TLX V6 

  • Sold in the USA: 2017-2020
  • 1st Generation

Acura TLX V6 Last Price in the USA in 2020

Acura TLX 3.5 Starts at: 43,125 $
Acura TLX 2.4 Starts at: 34,025 $

Acura TLX was manufactured in 2014 as a compact executive luxury car powered by 2.4 liters I4 engine or 3.5 liters V6 engine and eight-speed transmission is provided in I4 while the nine-speed transmission is provided in V6 powered car. The model belongs to the 1st generation of Acura TLX.  It is available in two engine size options either with four cylinders or six cylinders. The four-cylinder models are present in three versions including TLX 2.4, TLX 2.4 L with the technology package, and TLX 2.4 L A-Spec. The V6 model is present in TLX 3.5 L, TLX 3.5 L with the technology package, 3.5 L TLX Advance package, and TLX 3.5 L A spec. It has four available packages including A-spec which is a performance with style, an advanced package with luxury and driving assistance, a technology package with intelligent and connected service, and a standard package with all core features. The TLX V6 has been rated 7.5 stars out of 10 keeping in mind the driving capabilities, comfort, interior, technology, and utility. There is a total of seven trims among which the TLX 2.4 liters is provided with a technology package. It is lighter than the V6 version of TLX while the four-cylinder TLX has a more efficient transmission than the V6 version. All the versions of TLX are an outstanding blend of highly good performance, comfort, and reliability. The best thing in TLX is its authenticity and freshened looks and the A spec trim is provided with sport tuning better suspension and a new wheel design in V6. We will discuss the TLX V6 A-Spec model in detail in our article.

Engine & Performance:

It is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates a horsepower of 290hp with an all-wheel drive option to drive in extreme conditions. The A-spec gives thrust driving with full stability controls and firm suspension. The turbocharged engine provides top-speed acceleration by accelerating from zero to sixty miles per hour in just 6.2 seconds. The braking system is very smooth and firm with mild gabbiness and the emergency braking test revealed that we get the best braking distance of 113 feet from sixty miles per hour. The handling of A spec has sportier suspension, especially on twisty roads and bumps and all this is possible because of the all-wheel drive option that smoothly squeezes the throttle. Nine speed automatic transmission provided by the car is very smooth at low speeds and quickly shifts during full throttle speeds but it responds a bit in slow unfavorable conditions like climbing on slopes and backroad driving.

Design & Features:

The A-spec V6 has a bold design with a piano black spoiler at back and the rear bumper also has a piano black diffuser with two exhaust outlets. The front is very attractive with a unique front bumper design and rounded fog lights sideways of Jewel Eye-shaped LED headlights and an A badge is encrypted on the central chrome grille. The rear is also very eye-catching with Jewel Eye-shaped tail lights and nineteen inches wheels that give a more sporty look to the car. There are six color options for the exterior color theme of the car. It is 191.5 inches in length, 73 inches in width, and 57 inches in height while it has a wheelbase of 109.3 inches. It is actually a front-engine car with an all-wheel drive option and four doors accommodating five passengers in it.

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Interior Design & Technology:

The interior cabin is very spacious and functional with suede seating materials and heating technology. The interior is made more spacious by folding the rear seats to carry cargo and make the storage space more sufficient. There are two display screens in the car, one screen is controlled with a knob while the other one is the touch screen. The screen on the lower side controls the audio system along with climate control and connectivity and the screen on the upper part manages the navigation system and driving information. The infotainment system is controlled by Bluetooth pairing, Apple Car Play, and Android Auto.  There are special driving assistance aids provided in TLX V6 A-Spec including the lane keeping assistance program, mitigation for lane departure, adaptive cruise control system, mitigation for front collision, and rearview camera assisting in reversing and parking. The voice control system is built on Acura’s built-in system and works on navigation, climate control, and radio monitoring. The blind spot detection information will detect any vehicle in the alert zone and it will alert you to stop or slow down. In a similar way, the rear cross-traffic monitor system will make you alert of any traffic coming from your sideways. The faux suede seats along with door inserts, metal trims, wireless charging, rain-sensing wipers, satellite navigation, bind spot detection and ten speakers make it exceptional among its qualities.

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Body Sedan
Country USA
Engine Petrol
Drive AWD, FWD
Transmission Automatic
Exterior Color Grey
Interior Color Black
Engine Capacity (cc) 3498 cc cc
Horse Power (HP) 290 Hp
Mileage N/A
Features
  • Top speed 126 mph and 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds
  • Engine: 3.5L SOHC 24 Valve VTEC V6
  • Transmission: 9 speed automatic with paddle shifters
  • Engine auto stop start feature
  • Transmission with oil cooler
  • Front wheel drive
  • 3.52 axle ratio
  • Battery with run down protection
  • Gas pressurized shock absorbers
  • Front and rear anti roll bars
  • Automatic ride control sport tuned suspension
  • Quasi dual stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipe finisher
  • 4 wheel Disc Brakes with 4 wheel ABS-Brake assist-Hill hold control and electric parking brake
  • Wheels: shark gray finish alum alloy
  • Spare tire mobility kit
  • Clear coat paint
  • Express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row sunroof with sunshade
  • Body colored rear bumper
  • Body colored front bumper with black bumper insert
  • Body colored door handles
  • Rocker panel extensions
  • Black side windows trim and black front windshield trim
  • Body colored power with tilt down heated side mirrors with convex spotter-manual folding and turn signal indicator
  • Fixed rear window with defroster
  • Light tinted glass
  • Front windshield-inc: sun visor strip
  • Speed sensitive rain detecting variable intermittent wipers
  • Galvanized steel/aluminum panels
  • Back grille with chrome surround
  • Lip spoiler
  • Trunk rear cargo access
  • Programmable projector beam led low/high beam daytime running auto high beam headlamps with delay off
  • Perimeter/approach lights
  • LED brake lights
  • Front fog lamps
  • Radio: ELS studio premium audio system-inc: 10 speakers-song by voice-HD radio-apple CarPlay/android auto-siri eyes free-SMS-MMS Text message and email capability-Aha compatibility-siriusXM satellite radio-pandora compatibility-USB audio interface with iPod integration-Bluetooth streaming audio-Mp3/auxiliary input jack and speed sensitive volume compensation (SVC)
  • Radio with seek scan-clock-steering wheel controls-voice activation-radio data system and 15 Gb internal memory
  • Audio theft deterrent
  • Window grid antenna
  • Acura/else surround speakers
  • Bluetooth handsfreelink wireless phone connectivity
  • 2 LCD monitors in the front
  • AcuraLink rear time/HD traffic real-time traffic display
  • Heated and ventilated front seats-inc: 10 way power adjustment driver’s seat with lumbar support and 8 way power adjustment
  • 2 way power driver seat-inc: power cushion extension
  • 4 way power passenger seat-inc: power height adjustment and cushion tilt
  • 60-40 folding bench front facing fold forward seatback rear seat
  • Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
  • Gauges-inc: speedometer-odometer-engine coolant temp-tachometer-trip odometer and trip computer
  • Power rear windows
  • AcuraLink selective service internet access
  • Sport leather steering wheel
  • Illuminated front cup holder
  • Rear cup holder
  • Compass
  • Proximity key for doors and push button start
  • Valet function
  • Remote keyless entry with integrated key transmitter-2 doors curb/courtesy-illuminated entry-illuminated ignition switch and panic button
  • Remote releases-inc: power cargo access and power fuel
  • HomeLink garage door transmitter
  • Cruise control with steering wheel controls
  • Distance pacing with traffic stop Go
  • HVAC-inc: under seat ducts and console ducts
  • Voice activated multi zone auto climate control air conditioning with Gps linked
  • Illuminated locking glove box
  • Driver foot rest
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Interior trim-inc: metal look instrument panel insert-metal look door panel insert-metal look console insert and metal look interior accents
  • Simulated suede door trim insert
  • Premium Milano leather-trimmed sport seats-inc: contrasting piping and stitching
  • Day nigh auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors with driver and passenger illumination
  • Full floor console with covered storage and 2 12V DC power outlets
  • Front and rear map lights
  • Fade to off interior lighting
  • Full carpet floor covering-inc: carpet front and rear floor mats
  • Carpet floor trim and carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door trim
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo features-inc: spare tire mobility kit
  • Cargo space lights
  • Memory settings-inc: driver seat-door mirrors and HVAC
  • FOB controls-inc: trunk/hatch/tailgate windows and sunroof-convertible roof
  • Integrated navigation system with voice activation
  • Driver and passenger door bins
  • Power 1st row windows with driver and passenger 1-touch up/down
  • Delayed accessory power
  • Power door locks with auto lock feature
  • System monitor
  • Trip computer
  • Outside temp gauge
  • Analog display
  • Seat with leatherette back material
  • Manual anti-whiplash adjustable front head restraints and manual adjustable rear head restraints
  • Front armrest with storage and rear center armrest with storage
  • 2 seatback storage pockets
  • Perimeter alarm
  • Engine immobilizer
  • 2 12V DC power outlets
  • Air filtration
  • Vehicle stability assist electronic stability control (ESC)
  • ABS and driveline traction control
  • Side impact beams
  • Dual stage driver and passenger seat mounted side airbags
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot information system blind spot sensor
  • Collision mitigation braking system forward collision and rear cross traffic monitors rear collision
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Tire specific low tire pressure warning
  • Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
  • Curtain 1st and 2nd row airbags
  • Airbag occupancy sensor
  • Driver knee airbag
  • Rear child safety belts
  • Outboard front lap and shoulder safety belts-inc: rear center 3 point-height adjusters and pretensioners
  • Back up camera

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