Acura debuted as the luxury brand of Honda approaching 40 years ago and primarily for North American consumers. More than a dozen models have been discontinued, leaving the automaker with five vehicles, including the flagship TLX. Unveiled in 2014 as the replacement for the TL and TSX models and the discontinuation of the RLX, the TLX (Touring Luxury Executive) assumed its current status in 2021.
It was the start of its second generation for the four-door, entry level sedan. The 2024 Acura TLX Type S comes with a 355-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine.
The Acura’s zero-to-60-mph time ranges from 4.6 to 5.9 seconds, and it has a top speed of 155 mph.
Part of an impressive corps, the TLX is matched against the Audi S4, BMW M340i, Lexus IS and top rival, the Genesis G70. There’s not a bad choice in the group. Value is the edge for the Acura over the two German stalwarts.
The Type S is about $12,000 more than the standard TLX. But its standard equipment includes ELS Studio sound system with Amazon Alexa integration, its new digital gauge cluster, heated seats, a head-up display, and wireless Apple CarPlay. The reviewed TLX Types S with its new exterior eye-catching color choice, Urban Gray Pearl, starts at $58,195 (all prices include a $1,195 destination fee), a $1,250 increase from the 2023 model.
All exterior color choices, except Lunar Silver Metallic, add another $600. Adding other options easily pushes the price past $60,000. The BMW M340i begins at $58,595; the.