- New 2.4-liter A-Spec sport appearance variant added to lineup
- New Platinum White Pearl added to color palette
- New 19″ wheel for V6-powered Technology & Advance models
Fresh off last year’s comprehensive redesign, the 2019 Acura TLX will begin landing in Acura dealerships nationwide starting April 4. Given the resounding sales success of the V6-powered TLX A-Spec, Acura has expanded its increasingly popular sport appearance package to include 2.4-liter TLX models. What’s more, with TLX sales currently up 15 percent year-over-year, the new 2.4-liter A-Spec is poised to continue to grow TLX’s market share in the midsize sedan category.
What is A-Spec?
A-Spec amps-up the sporty character of TLX by way of exclusive design elements inside and out, starting with a matte-black diamond pentagon grille surrounded by a dark chrome border, an aggressive lower front fascia with a broad center air opening flanked by round LED fog lights, and a dark appearance for the signature Jewel Eye LED headlights. A-Spec exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels finished in Shark Gray paint are wrapped with 245-series tires. A-Spec exterior upgrades continue at the rear with a gloss-black decklid spoiler, “smoked” LED taillights, and an exclusive fascia featuring a lower diffuser accented by 4-inch round dual exhaust finishers. A matte-black side window surround and A-Spec badging on the front fenders and rear decklid completes the look.
Inside, the TLX A-Spec features more aggressively bolstered front seats with high-contrast stitching and piping, red LED ambient light piping, red driver’s meter highlights, a black headliner and pillar treatment, brushed aluminum-look instrument panel garnish, and an exclusive, thick-rimmed steering wheel with A-Spec badging.
A-Spec V6 models equipped with SH-AWD also get a quicker steering ratio for increased response along with a stiffer spring rate and rear stabilizer bar for improved body control.
The TLX A-Spec is available in five exterior colors, including a trim-exclusive Still Night Blue Pearl, and one of two unique interior color schemes, Black with Alcantara™ seat and door inserts or Full Red which features a bold red leather throughout. A-Spec models incorporate the same feature set as TLX models fitted with the Technology Package with the addition of ventilated front seats, a wireless charging pad, and the aforementioned ambient interior lighting.
2019 TLX Highlights
Key standard equipment consists of 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) featuring user-friendly menus, speedy response times, as well as Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration. Other available options include a 360-degree Surround View Camera system, a heated steering wheel, next-generation AcuraLink® connected services, and a 10-speaker Acura/ELS Studio®Premium Audio System.
Two advanced powertrains are on offer – a 206-horsepower 2.4-liter i-VTEC® engine mated to quick-shifting 8-speed dual clutch transmission, and a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 paired with a 9-speed automatic.
2.4-liter TLX models come equipped with Acura Precision All-Wheel SteerTM (P-AWSTM), featuring independent left- and right-rear-wheel toe angle control to enhance overall handling precision, low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability.
V6 models are offered in both two- and all-wheel drive configurations. Front-drive models feature P-AWS with independent left- and right-rear-wheel toe angle control that sharpens low- and high-speed maneuverability. All-wheel-drive models feature Acura’s renowned Super-Handling All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD®).
Every 2019 TLX includes the AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, leading all luxury midsize sedans in the application of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. AcuraWatch™ comprises Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
What’s new for 2019?
- A-Spec expanded to 2.4-liter models
- New 19″ wheel for V6-powered Technology & Advance models
- Black Copper Pearl exterior color discontinued
- New Platinum White Pearl exterior color replaces Bellanova White Peal
2019 Acura TLX Pricing & EPA Ratings
| 2019 Acura TLX Pricing and EPA Data | ||||
| Model / Trim | Transmission | MSRP1 | MSRP Including $965 Destination Charge2 | EPA Mileage Rating City/Hwy/Combined3 |
| TLX 2.4L 4-Cyl. | 8DCT | $33,000 | $33,965 | 23 / 33 / 27 |
| TLX 2.4L 4-Cyl. with Technology Package | 8DCT | $36,700 | $37,665 | 23 / 33 / 27 |
| TLX 2.4L 4-Cyl. A-Spec | 8DCT | $39,400 | $40,365 | 23 / 32 / 26 |
| TLX 3.5L V6 | 9AT | $36,200 | $37,165 | 20 / 31 / 24 |
| TLX 3.5L V6 with Technology Package | 9AT | $40,100 | $41,065 | 20 / 31 / 24 |
| TLX 3.5L V6 A-Spec | 9AT | $42,800 | $43,765 | 20 / 30 / 23 |
| TLX 3.5L V6 with Advance Package | 9AT | $43,950 | $44,915 | 20 / 31 / 24 |
| TLX 3.5L V6 SH-AWD | 9AT | $38,200 | $39,165 | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| TLX 3.5L V6 SH-AWD with Technology Package | 9AT | $42,100 | $43,065 | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| TLX 3.5L V6 SH-AWD A-Spec | 9AT | $44,800 | $45,765 | 20 / 29 / 23 |
| TLX 3.5L V6 SH-AWD with Advance Package | 9AT | $45,950 | $46,915 | 20 / 29 / 23 |
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About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, representing the original values of the Acura brand – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability.
The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.