The 2024 Acura TLX emerges as a refined iteration of its predecessor, boasting a slew of enhancements that elevate its status as a premium sports sedan. This latest model from Acura features significant updates, including styling enhancements, advanced technology integration, and a quieter cabin, all designed to offer an improved driving experience. The refresh of the TLX lineup showcases Acura's unique ability to combine luxury with performance, making it a compelling choice in the competitive sports sedan market.
At the forefront of the 2024 TLX's appeal is its enhanced styling, inspired by the Type S Concept. The vehicle sports a new frameless Diamond Pentagon grille, giving it a more sophisticated front fascia. This design update is complemented by sleek Jewel Eye® LED headlights and "Chicane" LED daytime running lights, enhancing the TLX's road presence. The TLX A-Spec, known for its sporty appearance, receives additional styling updates, including new dual-spoke 19-inch Shark Grey wheels, large dual round exhaust finishers, and a gloss-black rear spoiler. The high-performance TLX Type S variant further builds upon this design language with a unique open-surface Diamond Pentagon grille mesh for improved airflow, exclusive 20" Y-spoke Shark Grey wheels, and distinctive exterior features like a front splitter, rear decklid spoiler, rear diffuser, and quad exhaust outlets.
Inside, the 2024 TLX raises the bar with more advanced technology and increased cabin quietness. A new 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster and a 20-percent larger 12.3-inch Center Display are now standard across the lineup, enhancing driver information and entertainment options. The cabin experience is further enriched by the ELS Studio 3D® premium audio system and Iconic Drive(TM) ambient LED lighting, featuring 27 themes inspired by iconic roads around the world. The TLX A-Spec model receives extensive refinement updates to increase cabin quietness, including thicker carpeting, new front fender liners, wheel insulators, B-pillar and door insulators, and acoustic glass on the front doors.
Performance-wise, the 2024 TLX Type S continues to be the brand's quickest, best-handling all-wheel drive sedan. It now features a retuned suspension for enhanced handling and ride comfort, along with improved throttle response for a more exhilarating acceleration feel. The standard torque-vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) system enhances the driving dynamics, providing confidence and control in various driving conditions. Under the hood, the Type S Turbo V6 engine delivers 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque, complemented by a sport-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission and exclusive Sport+ driving mode for an engaging driving experience.
Safety remains a priority in the 2024 TLX, with expanded functions of the AcuraWatch(TM) suite of safety and driver-assistive systems. Enhanced safety performance is achieved through a new front single-lens sensor camera with a wider field of view and a new grille-mounted millimeter-wave radar. These improvements enable better recognition of objects, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and road boundaries. Additionally, the TLX now includes a rear seatbelt reminder system and an expanded Blind Spot Information (BSI) system for increased safety awareness.
In summary, the 2024 Acura TLX presents a compelling package of style, performance, and technology. With its refreshed design, enhanced in-car technology, quieter cabin, and improved safety features, the TLX continues to embody Acura's philosophy of Precision Crafted Performance. The new TLX, alongside the performance-first Integra and Integra Type S, underscores Acura's dedication to delivering a premium and exhilarating driving experience. The 2024 TLX is set to arrive at Acura dealers in Canada in late November, offering a streamlined trim structure that includes the A-Spec model's sport appearance and premium features, as well as the high-performance TLX Type S, which accounts for nearly a quarter of all TLX sales.
