New Acura TLX is set to go on sale June
1st, boasting new premium features, a sportier design and an all-new A-Spec
variant. For 2018, Acura is offering the TLX with AcuraWatch as standard across
all grades, as prices will start from US$ 33,000 for the new TLX 2.4L, whereas
V6-equipped versions cost upwards of US$ 36,200.
All TLX V6 models now have a
new rear diffuser with exposed dual-exhaust outlets, whereas the Technology
Package will add a chrome side sill garnish, leather seats with high-contrast
stitching and piping, and a power-operated driver's seat thigh extension.
The Advance Package on the TLX V6 means trapezoidal
LED fog lights, a Surround View camera system, built-in wireless charging pad,
white LED ambient interior light piping (10 locations), a heated steering wheel
and rear outboard seats, power-folding side mirrors and a new body-colored
decklid spoiler.
As for the all-new TLX V6 A-Spec trim, it features a
matte-black diamond pentagon grille with a dark chrome surround, exclusive
19" alloys finished in Shark Gray, flared side sills, smoked LED
taillights and 4-inch round dual exhaust finishers. Completing its exterior
look is a matte-black side window surround as well as A-Spec badging on the front
fenders and rear decklid. Color choices are five in total and include the
trim-exclusive Still Night Blue Pearl for the exterior and one of two unique
interior schemes - either Black with Alcantara or Full Red.
TLX A-Spec owners will
enjoy red LED ambient light piping, red driver's meter highlights, a black
headliner and pillar treatment, brushed aluminum for the instrument panel
garnish, and an exclusive "thick-rimmed" steering wheel with A-Spec
badging.
As for powertrains, the 2018 TLX can be powered by
either a 2.4-liter, 206 HP i-VTEC unit or a 3.5-liter 290 HP i-VTEC V6, the
latter featuring a re-tuned 9-speed automatic transmission. While TLX 2.4-liter
models can be equipped with the Technology Package, all V6 versions are
available with Technology, A-Spec and Advance Packages, and can also be ordered
in both two and all-wheel drive configurations.
