Cameron Rogers, with Edmunds, saidThis new Acura has been built from the ground up on a new platform to improve every facet of the TLX experience. Outside, it's longer and wider, with a longer hood and more aggressive proportions. In person, the TLX certainly looks the part. It gets new engines, Acura's latest tech features and higher-quality materials in the cabin. All these changes add up to the best Acura sedan in yearsEdmunds.
This is a sharp sedan that will look good in just about anyone's driveway. That's especially true of the A-Spec model, which brings the styling elements of the Type S to the standard TLX lineup. The leather-faux suede interior is also pretty spiffy. It isnt the corner-carving all-star that some rivals are, but at the TLXs bargain price tag, it is hard to justify paying thousands of dollars more for an incrementally better sedan.
The Technology package adds, as you might expect, more technology and includes 19 inch wheels, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, leather upholstery, the navigation system, customizable ambient lighting and an upgraded 13-speaker sound system.
The 2021 TLX is well equipped right out of the gate, but buyers looking to upgrade from a loaded Honda Accord might find the features on the base TLX a little lacking. We think it's worth upgrading to the A-Spec, which offers ventilated front seats, a sporty appearance package and the supremely satisfying 17-speaker ELS audio system. Other features include a unique brushed aluminum interior and a flat bottom steering wheel as well as a wireless charging pad.