Used 2021 Acura TLX Consumer Reviews
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A lot of good, a few areas could be better!
ItsyD, 12/25/2021
2021 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/2.0T and A-Spec Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
2021 TLX A-Spec is our 4th Acura, we previously have owned 2014 MDX Tech, 2013 TL Elite and 2005 TL. I've had 2021 TLX for 3 months with 2500km on it. My Likes : 1. Exterior Styling is great, love every angle 2. Handling is excellent, feels like it's on rails...better than 2013 TL which also had double wishbone. 3. ELS Audio System...it is awesome although not significantly better than 2013 TL or 2014 MDX. 4. Interior Styling. Modern & upscale materials & love the accent lighting. 5. Dynamic mode lets this car behave differently depending on my mood....aggressive vs. laid back. 6. Solid Braking. Areas to Improve : 1. To many gears. Shifts way too often as a result. I generally are driving in S transmission mode to get decent RPM before shifts, & only go into D transmission on highway for fuel economy. D Mode literally does 6 shifts in 10 seconds under normal throttle...the shifts are smooth but this is annoying and takes away from the driving experience. 2. Slightly underpowered for an Acura TLX that competes with other high end brands. Should definitely be 300+ HP and 300+lb_ft torque for car this heavy. Honda Accord 2.0 turbo is faster 0-100km. 3. Touchpad control system. Not a deal breaker, but not great. The multifunction dial on my 2013 TL, 2014 MDX was way better.
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The new TLX Delivers
Blizz, 08/09/2021
2021 Acura TLX SH-AWD 4dr Sedan AWD w/2.0T and Technology Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Shopped around extensively for my next car that will be utilized as a daily driver. I spend time in my car and I wanted an upgrade that gave me tech, comfort, and a bit of sport if I need it. Check all those boxes. I looked at the IS, the 3 series, A4, Q50 C class. For the money Acura delivers everything I wanted in very nicely appointed interior. I have had Acura's in the past and always was a fan. My last being a 2011 TL. Loved that car. On first glance in reviews and images online I was like meh with the new styling. Seeing it in person and sitting behind the wheel will give you a very different perspective. They did a fantastic job. Of course this is subjective. But it is unique in the space. Performance wise it does get up and move. However I preferred the previous V6 and its refinement. All these turbo 4's are the trend now. And Acura's iteration is certainly well done. Not a deal breaker for me. The infotainment system seems to be polarizing in many of the reviews I have read on this car. There is a learning curve but it takes all of about 10 minutes to get it and it works fine. Many have said they prefer a touch screen. I like this set up's positioning, which does not facilitate touch. It flows with the overall motif on the interior which I find unique and satisfying. All in all I am very happy I chose the new TLX. It has more room for a bigger guy like myself and gives you a lot of tech for the money. The SH-AWD system is fantastic. Reakkt the only thing I would like different is a V6. But again the turb 4 is not inadequate and moves this heavy sedan for its class along rather nicely. Rear seat accommodations are not the best which is odd considering the overall size of this car. So if that is important a crossover might be a better option. This car is not built for that requirement. It does what it does very well. It is unique (for now) and not ubiquitous like the 3 series, A4 etc...It gets looks. Very satisfied so far
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Engine Failure
Umar Ibrahim, 09/19/2021
2021 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan w/2.0T (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
21 of 28 people found this review helpful
Brand new 2021 Acura TLX engine failed 3 hours after delivery. All error codes on at the display. Car had to be towed back to the dealer. Cause of failure not known. It has been over a month and car has been with the dealership.
Tech errors
Cole104 , 01/13/2021
2021 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan w/2.0T and Advance Package (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
17 of 23 people found this review helpful
The biggest flaw I found after driving a 2021 TLX advance package was the Acura logo on the grill and all it controls. When this gets dirty or snowy none of your convenience/safety features function at all. Over all this car is absolutely astounding and a blast to drive and the sport mode is a blast, cant wait to see how the Type -S hanldles in comparison
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The base has all you need and then some!
Ryan Sloan, 07/26/2021
updated 08/29/2022
2021 Acura TLX 4dr Sedan w/2.0T (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
If you are looking to drag race, then why are you shopping for a sedan. This car has so many standard features that the only reason to upgrade is for the fabulous blue. This car has a ton of pep and nice touches. I prefer the TLX over the grandpas Lexus and the dated Infiniti. Anything other than a lease and you can keep your German high maintenance fixes. Update: after a year I still enjoy the car but at 5000 miles it needed a new steering gear box. Warranty covered the $3200 repair. I can’t keep cars out of warranty for this exact reason. It used to be an engine or transmission were the expensive repairs, now everything is over $1000.
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