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Great Acceleration, MPG and Value, best in segment
Mike K., 09/30/2016
updated 11/27/2017
2016 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2016 TLX for almost two years now and can say that I am still as happy with it as the day I drove off the lot with it. Despite some complaints about jerky trans issues with the 2015 V6 9 speed trans, my 2016 is smooth and issue free, and the FWD Sport and Sport+ mode continue to provide incredible performance when some fun is in order. I even keep it in sport mode all the time given that the MPG is excellent for my short mostly highway commute, and sport or Sport+ keeps the driving fun!! I highly recommend the TLX for any folks shopping in the segment given the great value, cost of ownership and fun driving and acceptable level of luxury with this mid level sport luxury sedan. I find that the vehicle is nearly flawless, and hits that sweet spot of everything I'm looking for without taking out a second mortgage on my house to pay for a new vehicle!! The 3.5 V6 has awesome acceleration in Sport and Sport+ mode, 0-60 in 5.7 seconds. Not surprising given the 290 HP 3.5L V6, what is surprising is the 31MPG combined city/Hwy fuel economy that I am now getting even with car in Sport mode all the time. This car has an extremely quiet cabin and an awesome 10 speaker surround sound system that sounds like a concert hall in your car. I recommend anybody in the market for a midsize luxury sport sedan give this car a drive and compare to any in it's class. It is many thousands less for more and 5 star safety and the Honda/Acura reliability and resale value I can confirm thru years of resales and trade ins with Acura is among the best of any make. It simply cannot be beat for a luxury sport sedan of this caliber and all that you get especially with the Technology package. Transmission issues reported on the 2015 are non existent on the 2016 and 2017 TLX, Acura upgraded the software and the issues from 2015 are gone, which is why I waited a model year before buying this new TLX vehicle. This is the best luxury sport sedan I have ever owned. The styling is conservative but sharp, the luxury is just what you would want without being over the top, and with Sport+ or Sport mode the 3.5L V6 FWD performance is awesome with documented 0-60 in 5.7 seconds (see zero to sixty website for TLX V6 FWD), it turns on a dime with excellent handling, and with the quietest cabin and smoothest ride you will find. With 5 star NHTSB crash ratings, and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ it is one of the safest vehicles on the road, and with the Tech package collision avoidance warning technology I personally avoided several very close call lane change accidents on my commute to and from work. If you are in the market for a luxury sport sedan and are looking to keep the price at or below 40$K, you will not find a better car in this class as the competitors will charge at least 11- 20 $K more for similar trim levels/options. I am a very pleased happy Acura TLX owner.
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Good daily city driver.
Ja-Aron, 07/23/2016
2016 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
After owning a 2009 and 2012 TL, I purchased a 2016 TLX SH-AWD Tech Package and so far I love driving it. The transmission is gets a little confused when starting from a stop in city driving. The Auto Start/Stop and Econ Mode really help with the gas mileage, you can really tell the difference from the TL in that aspect. There is also a lot of power hidden in the car as well. Try sitting a red light, turn off the HVAC system, turn on Sport Plus, and hit the gas when the light turns green. The SH-AWD eliminates wheel spin and torque steer and you take off like a rocket. The front seats are very comfortable. The head unit is a little cumbersome at first but you get use to it. The Lane Keep Assist is very impressive when using cruise control. I recently drove from DC to Ocean City, Maryland and got 37 MPG is highway driving in Normal Mode with the A/C on. I never got that type of gas mileage in either of the TL's I owned previously. The TLX may not stand out in the day time but at night when you see the Jewel-eye headlights in your rearview mirror then you see the distinctive taillights as it passes, you'll know that's a TLX. This is an all around good car. Now for my gripes. I wish Acura didn't hide the exhaust tips. The interior fit and finish could be a little better. My trim piece covering the speaker on the dash board is slightly dislodged. No doubt I will have the dealer address this during my first scheduled service. The head unit has trouble managing two separate Bluetooth devices. I usually use my I-Pod as my Bluetooth Audio Source and my I-Phone 6 as my Bluetooth Phone Source. The head unit will sometimes get confused and switch these around during start-up without any prompts from me. The folding exterior mirrors are not easy to fold, it's like they need WD40 or something. The rain sensing wipers can be too sensitive at times.
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TLX is the perfect blend of features and cost for
Gary Schnitzer, 02/10/2016
updated 08/10/2017
2016 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
There are higher performance cars out there, as well as ones with more plush interiors. But for a perfect blend of sportiness, quiet, smooth ride, comfort, tech features and outstanding stereo system, and cost, I found the TLX to be the perfect car for me. So much intelligence and consideration for the driver went into this car. I got the 4 cylinder, 2.4 liter, dual clutch 8 speed transmission with Tech Package, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a practical but enjoyable blend of sportiness, luxury, and affordability. Update: After two years, I still love the car. Only small criticisms. The key fob signal will not be detected by the car door or trunk if it is in your pocket with your cell phone. I often have to take the key fob out of my pocket to get the door to unlock. A small inconvenience. Also, I wish the car had more "pickup", but once you get used to how it responds, you can work with it's responses to get what you need from it in terms of pickup and speed.
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2016 and the transmission is still bad!
John Cross, 04/06/2016
2016 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Reading some of these reviews, I wonder who writes them. Honda Motor Company no doubt. I have been very disappointed in this car which I got 3 months ago. It has been in the shop 3 times to fix the rough shifting. In stop and go traffic it is a nightmare. The mechanic acknowledged they still have many complaints. It is a software problem.... With eight gears it can't always decide which gear to go to. So far no software to fix it. I've asked for out of my lease but they say no. I feel stuck with a $400 a month annoying experience. If they ever fix the problem it will be a pretty good car but the transmission on the 2016 4 cylinder is not ready for prime time yet.
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Bang For The Buck
Jeffrey Duquette, 02/15/2016
2016 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research and drove quite a few cars and couldn't find anything that has all the TLX has to offer. It's comfortable and sporty at the same time. I love the technology and the ability to stay connected. For the price the European cars are far behind.
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