Used 2020 Acura TLX for sale 

The 2020 Acura TLX is available in more configurations than one can count, or figure out. To keep things simple, this mid-size sedan is offered in four fundamental trims; Standard, Technology Package, A-Spec Package, and Advance Package.

Furthermore, you have the option of 2 powertrain choices, 2 drive type choices, and two transmission choices spread across the board. All models but the Advance Package get all these configurations. The 2020 Acura TLX Advance Package is offered exclusively with the 3.0L V6 and SH-AWD.

On the Standard trim, costing $33,000, you get features like automatic climate control, power moonroof, and driver's 10-way power-adjustable seats. These are irrespective of the choice of powertrain you opt for. The Technology Package has premium features like ELS Premium Audio System and GPS Linked Climate Control. Upgrading to the top-tier Advance Package adds luxuries like heated steering wheel and heated outboard rear seats. But the A-Spec Package adds several trim-specific features for enhanced exclusivity.

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As most features come in standard on the Acura TLX, our top-pic is the Standard trim with the 290 hp V6 and SH-AWD. This will set you back by $38,200, but even that is over $6,000 less expensive than the A-Spec Package with the same setup.

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"The V-6 is available with Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system that can shuttle power to each wheel separately as needed, which improves traction and handling." - Car And Driver

Sitting under the hood is a smooth 2.4-Liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, which produces a generous 206 horsepower. Maximum torque is rated at 182 pound-feet, which is strong enough to pull the car out of any and every situation. The engine is mated to a brilliant 8-speed DCT automatic transmission. Power is transferred to the front wheels, or all the wheels if you opt for the 290 hp V6 engine.

The V6 feels far more engaging to drive and is better suited for enthusiastic drives. Rivals of the Acura, however, trump it in terms of sheer power and torque numbers. The Infiniti Q50 offers the most torque of 295 lb-ft and is then followed by Toyota Avalon, which generates the most power at 301 hp. All the cars here come with automatic transmissions but the Infiniti is the only one with a turbocharged motor.

The Standard Turbocharged 2.4L Motor isn't the one to talk about as you do feel the need for higher power with this mid-size luxury sedan. The V6, on the other hand, has good power on tap and the performance figures, reflect the same. With that 290 hp V6, the Acura TLX manages to sprint from 0-60 mph in just 6.2 seconds, making the slowest car of the lot.

Even the all-wheel-drive variant is the best handler without a doubt. It offers great traction, owing to the brilliant Acura SH-AWD system, which sends power to all wheels independent of other wheels. This maintains tractions on all four anchor points, without losing control even when not on the tarmac. The front-wheel-drive variants are fun to drive too but are simply outpaced by other cars in the segment.

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While only one of the motors of the Acura TLX offers the kind of performance you desire, both are extremely fuel-efficient. The 2.4 four-banger can be paired only with the FWD setup and offers EPA rated fuel economy of 27 mpg combined while city and highway drives are rated at 23 mpg and 33 mph respectively.

Opting for the V6 FWD powertrain will return a combined mpg of 24, while the same motor with SH-AWD setup returns just 1 mpg less. So if you want the V6, the AWD becomes a must-have. In comparison, only the Toyota Avalon manages to overtake the TLX with its 25 mpg of combined fuel economy.

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"First impression: an unmistakable air of quality. Fit, finish, seat cushioning and cabin materials are all appropriate for the premium-compact-sedan-class." - KBB

Unsurprisingly, this Acura sedan has a cabin that looks premium and has enough space on offer on the inside. You can seat 4 or even 5 people on the inside, but space isn't actually the best in this segment, and taller passengers at the back would not be the most comfortable in the TLX.

But while Acura engineers did a lot of good making the cabin of the TLX look premium, designing a functional trunk was not one of them. The boot space is quite small compared to the Toyota Avalon, which utilizes its design to incorporate more space in the back. Still, the Acura is better than average, with more than 14 cubic feet on offer.

You could easily stuff two big backpacks in the back easily. The 60/40 Split-folding seats further liberate space on the inside. However, it is the Toyota Avalon that manages to lead in terms of passenger and cargo capacities on offer, with over 40 inches of rear legroom and 16.1 cu.ft trunk. The Acura TLX comes in next to the Infiniti Q50 in terms of passenger comfort but has a bigger boot.

Acura's have not been the most popular in terms of the infotainment system that they offer in their vehicles and sadly, this is the case with the 2020 TLX as well. While the infotainment system features all the apps that you would expect from a sedan of this category, we particularly don't like the feel and feedback of the interface of the system.

• 10 Speaker ELS Audio System
• Sirius XM Radio/ HD Radio/ Pandora compatibility
• USB, AUX, Bluetooth connectivity
• Apple Car Play, Android Auto compatibility
• Acura Navigation with Real-Time traffic and Rerouting feature
• Color Multi-information Display with Homelink

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"Its best angle is from the rear. Acura dresses the sedan with dual-exhaust tips, a diffuser-style rear bumper, and sharp LED taillights." - The Car Connection

Japanese cars offer magnificent engineering, but their designs are best described as low on the priority list. Usually, the Japs either nail it or try too hard and fail miserably. The Acura however, doesn't believe in both those extremes. It is a moderately good-looking car, but that isn't a bad thing. The design language is quite subtle. The LED strips in the headlamps and taillamps look brilliant.

The 2020 Acura TLX is a heavy car, at over 3-and-a-half-thousand pounds. You can feel the weight when driving around. The TLX is the widest of them all and has a decent height as well. The 5.9" of ground clearance on offer, makes the Acura's underbelly, the least prone to scraping or damage from speed humps.

The Q50 has the most compact proportions and comes with the lowest ground clearance as well, but its 112.2 inches wheelbase is about 3 inches longer than the TLX. But modern-day Acura's are known to be sleek in their performance and the way they look, and the TLX is no different either. Here is a list of a few of those eye-catching features that you can find in the Acura TLX:

• Remote Operated Moonroof
• LED Headlights, Foglights, and Taillights
• Heated, Powered and Auto-Dimming Exterior RVM
• Decklid Spoiler
• Puddle Lights
• LED Turn Indicators on Mirrors

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One of the growing concerns among car buyers these days is in terms of the Safety tech on offer as standard. The 2020 Acura TLX manages to address this issue by offering a long list of safety tech as standard, like Multi Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines, Surround View Camera, Front, Side Curtain and Driver's Knee Airbags, VSA with Traction control and motion adaptive steering, 4 Wheel ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Hill start Assist with Auto brake hold, Front and Rear Parking sensors, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Lane keep Assist, Road departure mitigation system. It is a result of this, the NHTSA has awarded the 2020 TLX a full 5-star rating.

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Acura TLX vs Infiniti Q50

Acura TLX and Infiniti Q50 are two of the most practical, affordable, and easy-to-live-with cars in this segment. They're built by two premium Japanese manufacturers, which is actually the reason for all those things. Japs have consistently built good and affordable cars.

You can't go wrong with any of these sedans. If you were looking for a little more interior space and slightly more compact dimensions, the Infiniti makes a stronger point. In terms of looks, efficiency, and trunk space, the Acura TLX takes the lead.

Acura TLX vs Toyota Avalon

The Toyota Avalon has been a long-standing segment benchmark for its practicality, performance, and reliability. The new-gen Avalon is the better car to drive of the two and feels slightly more stable and nimble and agile around the corners.

The TLX, on the other hand, offers terrific MPG figures, a good infotainment system and a long list of safety features as standard. Choosing one of these is purely a matter of choice but we would prefer the Avalon for its better looks and design over the Acura.

To conclude, it's safe to say the 2020 Acura TLX is a great car for your average car needs at a starting price of $33,000. While you can find overpriced and underpowered German rivals of the Acura, there aren't many sedans that can combine the quality and features. Looks aside, the 2020 Acura TLX does everything that's asked of it and we aren't complaining about that.

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