Acura introduced the facelifted TLX earlier this month and now the company has announced pricing will start at US$ 45,000. That’s a significant jump as the 2023 model began at US$ 40,050 but the price increase isn’t as bad as it seems as the Technology package now comes standard. It pushed the price of last year’s sedan to US$ 44,050 so the actual increase isn’t too bad. The entry-level variant is available exclusively with front-wheel drive and it features a lightly revised front fascia with a new grille. Buyers will also find larger 19-inch wheels now that the Technology package comes standard.
Moving inside, there’s a new 12.3-inch
digital instrument cluster and a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system with a
faster processor. The changes don’t end there as thicker carpeting allows for a
quieter cabin, while rear seat passengers will find two new USB-C charging
ports. Other highlights include Milano leather seats, a wireless smartphone
charger, and an ambient lighting system. They’re joined by an ELS Studio audio
system, which presumably has 13 speakers.
The mid-level TLX A-Spec starts at US$ 50,000
and comes standard with a Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system. Other
highlights include a gloss black rear spoiler and 19-inch wheels with a Shark
Gray finish. Engineers also worked to create a quieter cabin by adding “new
front fender liners, wheel insulators, B-pillar insulators, and door
insulators.”
The TLX Type S begins at US$ 57,000 and
features an updated grille as well as new 20-inch wheels with a black finish.
Additional changes are limited, but the car now comes equipped with a head-up
display, a surround view camera, and a Sport+ drive mode that promises improved
throttle response. Of course, the main reason for upgrading to the Type S is the
turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that produces 355 hp and 479 Nm of torque. It’s a sizable improvement over the turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder with 272 hp and 379 Nm of torque.
