2018 Acura TLX | CarGurus Test Drive Review

Acura's TLX luxury midsize sedan gets a new look and infotainment system, more safety features and a sporty new A-Spec package for 2018. A strong performer since its debut, the TLX has had a hard time earning recognition in a category dominated by German cars, but the new A-Spec package could help, as it includes stiffer springs, more aggressive dampers, a sportier steering ratio, and wider wheels in addition to look and feel upgrades that give the car a very different driving character.

Presenter: Michael Perkins
Cinematographer: Carl Nenzen Loven

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[darnellrogers]

Finally a honest review on the A-spec....👍🏽

[decarloswilliams]

Such a beautiful car especially in this shade of white. I couldn't agree with you more on the two-tier dash layout. Dated is putting it midly. Acura should take a cue from Hyundai/KIA/Genesis in terms of infotainment ergonomics. This car could also benefit from a nice Brembo brake set up like some of the competition offer. It's so close to being perfect. Awesome review as always Mike. Looking forward to the next one.

[chadj.w.anderson]

Finally I found a car with some power, NON-LEATHER and a great sounds system, gonna go test drive one

[trialbygaming]

Love this gentleman, let him be the face of cargurus moving forward!

[ivanronin]

People -- Acura is more reliable then any European sedans which cost a lot more with options . Get it ?

[briandickson]

I understand the frustration with Acura as a whole, but I like certain exterior changes to this TLX. The grill isn't bad...I think it looks good at first but does wear thin after further looks. My issue is that it's basically settled for an okay, it's a comfy "sporty" sedan with nothing quite setting it apart. It's just drifting in the middle in my view. Might as well get an Accord IMO but you cannot discount they make decent cars. We should all recognize every manufacturer is going for the vertical beefy grill nowadays. No more pointy fronts.

[fjorxpc]

My advice don’t get all wheels drive if you don’t maintenance it properly you will spend a little fortune and besides you waste more gas and you have to replace all wheels at once waste of money just get the regular one . You won’t even notice the performance of your not a mechanic or a car freak .

[Rama_]

You think a 2016 Acura tlx with 111, 000 miles on it for $14, 000 is worth buying?

[Peter-rqxn]

Nice review Michael! I see many more of these on the road and the white with black accents really looks impressive.

[ADNAL]

I'll take a 6-cylinder Acura/Honda ALL DAY, E'RY DAY over an turbo charged 4-cylinder. Horsepower-deficient and all...

[crashb]

Why not have pov shots? We came to see the car not the person driving

[christopherbowling]

I thought you kept falling asleep during this video, then I realized I kept falling asleep.

[mdawgmdawg]

great review not a hater love this car every day driver just right accord its not . just traded in 2017 v6 bought 2019 aspec accord was a bucket compared to tlx .

[MrMackanno]

Went to check it out today. Leg room on the rear seat is super tiny. I'm 180cms (6'), set the driver seat to my size and then tried get in the rear seat . . . a big nope. Same with height.

[javil]

It’s time for new design. I got the TlX for the past 3 years. I’m waiting for new design.

[Daiymian]

So... should I trade in my 2007 TL Type S for this or no ? And why ?

[stevansmith]

It's a great looking car but the interior is way better in this year's model

[BoredBricks]

I can't decide between the Acura TLX or some kind of BMW 3 series.

[JFomo]

Acuras naming convention is the absolute worst! Where dors the TLX sit? Is it an Accord?

[jeffreysegal]

Seriously tho, who is this host? He's a doll.