Used 2019 Acura TLX Consumer Reviews
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A good deal of everything at a value price
Eric M, 07/11/2021
2019 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bear in mind I stepped down fr9m a 2014 Silverado to a 2019 TLX. First thing is the value price. It is now July of 2021, and i purchased a 2019 TLX 2.4l base with 24,000 miles for $25,000. No BMW Audi, or Benz was even remotely in that price range. Neither are they at new msrp. So why is that not a factor in editors reviews? Some of the cons are comical. Interior not as good as audi, infotainment not as good as BMW, looks not as good as Mercedes, etc... HELLO, Acura never intended to compete with them. Acura has always been a value luxury car. I previously owned a 2001 Integra GSR (also a value at the time), and this car is bringing back memories (more than the ilx which i didnt like). The confusing multi screen? Cmon. Ive been learning it fine after a few days. Its very quick and east to figure iut, just have to get the memory going and it will become 2nd nature.the 4 banger is great and brings back the joys of vtec. Power is higher in the rev band. Starts off normal and then wooosh. Im keeping it in sport mode and getting 30-33 mpg's. The 8 speed transmission is great and finds the right gears. Havent experimented with the paddles too much. A slew of standard STANDARD safety features are welcome and the car is quite nimble. The seats are ridiculously comfortable and the cabin fits my 6'0 240lb frame nicely. Backseat can fit adults ok, but anyone over 6 foot may be uncomfortable. Again, smaller means more value. This is more of a compact midsize comoared to others. Has some features that would significantly raise the price of a german car. And another point, a honda is going to be more reliable and cheaper to maintain than a german car. Made in the USA unlike several GM's made in Mexico. My one gripe is that I had 4 6.5" kickers and a 10" kicker comp sub. It blows away the regular sound system (didnt listen to the upgraded els system. But, I yanked that stuff out of the truck and it will be going in the TLX next. Ive always said, why get a bose, beats, or ELS when you can get better (kicker, jbl, JL, etc...) for cheaper with actual power and better sound stage. Not knocking factory upgraded systems, but ive heard numerous silverado owners rip out the bose system for better. Save your money and get aftermarket and just pay someone to install. You'll get better and probably save $1,000. Android audio is great, I plug in my phone and google maps pops right up on the big screen. In conclusion, the base model gives you a better transmission (so ive heard) than the six cylinder, over 30mpg's, a car that is still quick, and a boatload of safety and convenience features. Any which way you go, if you have the money, go get a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or Lexus. If you want an amazing car that finishes a bit below, great reliability (as good as Lexus) and an extra $7500 in your pocket, go Acura. If anything, the Acura will "probably" out last the german turbos. And I can only imagine a BMW repair bill.
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Perfect combo of style, performance, and comfort
Mr Tom, 01/17/2018
2018 Acura TLX A-Spec 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I think Acura hit the sweet spot with this TLX model. The A-Spec package in still night pearl blue is a real looker. Very fun to drive, with acceleration and performance enough to satisfy all but the most critical performance geeks. Really impressed with how well this car does on snowy/icy roads as well. Feels really solid.
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Benjamin H., 07/25/2018
2018 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Fantastic car for the money. Moved up from a Honda Accord—and wow, what a difference. The 4 wheel steering (yes) is a lot of fun. Handling is precise and sporty. The 8-speed dual clutch transmission is smooth and sporty. And I'm getting better highway mpg than I got with my Accord! My TLX 2.4 is getting from 37 to 39 mpg on the highway at c.70 mph with the air conditioning on. Seats are very comfortable, and the ELS sound system is fantastic. Test drive an Acura TLX and you'll probably agree that it's the best car out there in this price range.
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One of the Better Cars I've Had, w/ Some Problems
NewAcuraFan, 06/16/2018
updated 12/22/2021
2018 Acura TLX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I needed to replace my 2012 Camry, and the new Camrys are frankly awful inside and out, so I looked around and it came down to the TLX or Accord Touring. The Touring lost out primarily due to its use of a turbocharged engine. I really don't want to mess with all the issues around turbochargers. Despite claims above, the TLX's inline (and non-turbocharged) four is plenty powerful and smooth enough for city driving and freeway commuting. The car is a pleasure to drive!!! The seats are quite comfortable for the driver and front passenger. The mileage is surprising good on the freeway, a little less so in the city. On a 90+ mile drive to the Golden Triangle, I've gotten as high as 41 MPG when the A/C was not running much. Typical "open freeway" (i.e., weekends) commutes around town are closer to 38 MPG. The negatives for the TLX are the NAV system, the departure warning system, and voice recognition. The NAV system does not reroute you for traffic congestion like Google Maps does. The NAV display is also a little hard to read from the driver's position. I can see green traffic flow but the red and orange (if that is indeed orange) are difficult. The lane/road departure is confused by construction zones or any other place the lane markings are poor, partially erased, or change suddenly (unfortunately, that's about half of Houston these days). I wound up disabling the lane departure since I wound up fighting it 2-3 times a week. The voice recognition system has problems - sometimes it can't understand simple English street names and has no clue on the many Spanish street names we have around here. Also, very disappointed that the "100 month" battery died without warning after 18 months. Do consider the TLX, but if you do also look at the Accord Touring. And Acura/Honda, please fix your NAV and voice recognition systems!
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Nice riding, comfortable BUT POOR electronics
Phil, 04/26/2019
2018 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Have had 8 Acura & 2 Honda products.. This is the worst!! Electronics & Technology Suck! Totally unreliable to the point of being inoperable, dangerous and frustrating! Nav buttons unresponsive. Rear view camera stays on in forward-unsafe and distracting! Nav constantly gives message-"device is not supported". Fuel low light stays on after getting gas. Phone answe button does not engage microphone so the person calling does not hear you initially. Dealer says "cannot reproduce the problem"- I have videos! No support! No quality control! Acura outdid itself in releasing this untested piece of junk. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!!
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