The 2020 Acura TLX is arriving in dealerships across
the United States on April 2 but don’t expect too many updates compared to the
2019 model. As a matter of fact, the only changes are the four new body colors.
The new premium paints are Performance Red Pearl, Majestic Black Pearl, Canyon
Bronze Metallic, and Apex Blue Pearl — the latter exclusive to the
sporty-flavored TLX A-Spec trim.
Acura says the advanced paints are engineered using
cutting edge pigment technologies such as micas, metal flakes and nano pigments
for super-high transparency. Each premium paint color receives additional coats
to enhance the color intensity and depth as well as a special clear coat to
improve luster.
Besides the new available colors, the 2020 Acura
sedan remains unchanged. It offers two powertrains: a 206 hp
2.4-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and
a 290 hp 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 paired with a 9-speed automatic. Regardless of the
engine chosen, all front-wheel-drive TLX models come with the Precision
All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) system as standard.
V6 models are also available with the Super Handling
All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. SH-AWD directs up to 70 percent of torque to
the rear wheels and up to 100 percent of that torque to either the right-rear
or left-rear wheel for better control and agility in all weather conditions.
The 2020 Acura TLX comes equipped as standard with
the AcuraWatch suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies,
Jewel Eye LED headlights, a 10-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats,
Smart Entry with push-button start, and a dual-screen user interface (ODMD
2.0), with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
Prices remain the same and range from US$ 33,000
(excluding US$ 995 destination) for the base 2.4L FWD model and US$ 45,950 for the V6
AWD with the Advance package. No word yet on the 2020 TLX Type S but there’s a
chance we might see it at the New York Auto Show later this month.
