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Acura TLX 2nd Generation

2021–2025 · sedan

The 2nd-gen TLX moved to a dedicated Acura platform (not Civic/Accord-derived), with a 2.0L turbo I4 making 272hp on base trims and a 3.0L turbocharged V6 making 355hp on the Type S, the first Type S sedan in over a decade. 10-speed automatic. FWD or SH-AWD. Electric brake-by-wire system, adaptive dampers, available 10.5-inch head-up display. Production ended July 2025 as Acura shifted focus to the upcoming RSX EV crossover.

Watch out: Type S 3.0T turbo lag at low rpm and front-tire wear from the SH-AWD's torque vectoring are the most-discussed driving traits. The 10-speed has held up better in long-term reporting than the 9-speed it replaced. Otherwise no settled fault pattern at this point in the platform's life.

What your TLX takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Tire size235/50R18✓ VerifiedView
  • BatteryGroup 94R · 850 CCA min✓ VerifiedView
  • Tire pressure32 psi✓ VerifiedView
  • Key fob batteryCR2032✓ VerifiedView
  • Wiper blades26" driver · 20" passengerFrom owner's manualShop
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