Acura TLX History
Acura's consolidated compact luxury sedan from 2015 to 2025 — replaced both the TL and TSX, and revived the Type S nameplate in its second generation.
Photo: “2020 Acura TLX A-Spec in Performance Red Pearl, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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The TLX arrived for the 2015 model year to simplify Acura's sedan lineup, replacing both the TL and TSX with a single compact luxury model. First-generation cars were offered with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder (FWD) or a 3.5-liter V6 (SH-AWD); an A-Spec appearance package was added for 2018. The second generation debuted for 2021 with an all-turbocharged lineup — a 272-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 355-hp 3.5-liter turbo V6 — and revived the Type S performance badge after a decade-long absence. Acura ended TLX production with the 2025 model year due to declining sedan segment sales.
Generations
First generation · UB1 / UB2 (2015–2020)
Photo: “2020 Acura TLX A-Spec in Performance Red Pearl, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2.4L four-cylinder or 3.5L V6; SH-AWD on V6; A-Spec package from 2018.
2015 Photo: “2015 Acura TLX (front right)” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2016 Photo: “2016 Acura TLX V6 in Slate Silver Metallic, front left” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2017 Photo: “GAC Acura TLX-L form Guangzhou Auto Show in 2017” by Nissangeniss / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2018 Photo: “2018 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD front 4.27.18” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2019 Photo: “2019 Acura TLX 2.4 A-Spec, White Diamond, front left” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2020 Photo: “2020 Acura TLX A-Spec in Performance Red Pearl, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Second generation · UX1 (2021–2025)
Photo: “2021 Acura TLX A-Spec in Majestic Black Pearl, front left” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
All-turbocharged; 355-hp V6 Type S revived; final TLX built for 2025 MY.
2021 Photo: “2021 Acura TLX A-Spec in Majestic Black Pearl, front left” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2022 Photo: “2022 Acura TLX A-Spec in Platinum White Pearl, front left, 2025-05-17” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2023 Photo: “2023 Acura TLX SH-AWD with A-Spec package, front left, 08-24-2024” by MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2024 Photo: “Acura TLX Type S (2024) (53625374998)” by Charles from Port Chester, New York / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Body styles
- Sedan
Notable special editions & performance variants
TLX Type S
355-hp twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 with SH-AWD; revived Type S badge after a decade.
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