2020 Acura TLX Review

Name: 2020 Acura TLX
Brand: Acura

Price Range: $18,998 - $32,998

2020 Acura TLX SH-AWD A-Spec Sedan Exterior Shown

The 2020 TLX serves up enjoyable performance when equipped with its V6 engine and sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. It lacks the interior sheen of Europe's small sport-luxury cars, but it's still well-crafted and balances practicality and spirit. It also costs less than most of its nearest rivals.

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What's new

No significant changes this year
Part of the first TLX generation introduced for 2015

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in South Carolina

$165/mo

$148/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#1 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$353/yr

vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Frequency

0.4x/yr

vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Severity

5.7%

vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Acura TLX Owner Reviews

4.7

26 reviews

5(77%)

4(19%)

3(0%)

2(4%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Great value among the sea of 4cyl entry levels

don, 12/31/2019

2020 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

I looked at the current entry level sedans and what appealed to me is the safety tech that is not even standard on the Germans and you get a naturally aspirated V6. You can get this car cheaper than a 180hp Audi A4 and the bmw 330i with more standard equipment. The seats are comfortable for long commute and you are paying about $100 less per month.

2020 TLX V6 with Tech Package

Rick Reyn, 10/31/2019

2020 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

Our previous two cars were a 2006 TSX and a 2016 TLX V6 with Tech Package. Prior to the 2006, we had a BMW 528i (so there is a suitable comparison). First, it's hard not to end up buying another Acura when you lease it. Unfortunately, their product line is limited and so is your selection. This is my wife's car and she loved the 2016. I've seen every manufacturer's white sedan offering …

LUXURY SPORT SEDAN with GREAT VALUE!!

altria7, 03/15/2020

2020 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

This car is fantastic!! Let me say to many who believe it to be just a "High end Accord" drive one, there is a world of difference between the two. In Dec I traded my '17 Accord V6 Touring, this car handles way better, is quieter and heavier, and it rides nicer as well. Great handling with the SH-AWD...Only thing I liked better about the Accord was the rear seat legroom, this one is less …

Who says the 4 cylinder is under powered?

Lee, 11/15/2019

2020 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)

Use the sport transmission mode and the power is more than adequate. Use sport 2 and you need to be on a race track. And paddle shifting gives you the transition choices. All the acceleration and torque you could ask for in this car, and I can exceed 31 mpg on the highway with radio and AC on in economy mode; normal mode in the city. The touch screen is till awkward in going from …

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2020 TLX Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,000
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	27 MPG
Cost to Drive	$165/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the TLX models:

Lane Keeping Assist System: Helps keep the car centered in the lane by providing alerts and steering assistance when the car approaches the edge of the lane.
Collision Mitigation Braking System: Applies brakes automatically to help reduce the severity of a crash if drivers don't take corrective action on their own.
Forward Collision Warning: Provides audible and visual alerts when it detects what it perceives as an impending collision.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.8%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Acceptable
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2020 Acura TLX Review

Price & Payment

2020 Acura TLX Review

What's new

Cost to Drive

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

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Acura TLX Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

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Great value among the sea of 4cyl entry levels

2020 TLX V6 with Tech Package

LUXURY SPORT SEDAN with GREAT VALUE!!

Who says the 4 cylinder is under powered?

2020 TLX Highlights

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