Good-looking and powerful, the 2019 Acura TLX is a sharp performer. The TLX is a sports sedan that feels too comfortable and refined to be called a sports car and in truth, is just perfect. The solid, strong brakes and reactive steering boost the driving pleasure. You’ll love the following six features of the 2019 Acura TLX.
Performance
Choose between the 206-horsepower, 2.4-incline engine or the naturally aspirated powerful 290 horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 producing 267 pound-feet of torque. Decide between the standard front-wheel drive or upgraded all-wheel-drive system. Drive the V-6 to find that it pulls hard – even at high speeds – when you need a bit of extra power to overtake on the highway but is still smooth off the line when you need to moderately accelerate from a stop.
The A-Spec package comes with wider tires, screwed-down damper settings, and sharper-tuned electric power steers, complimenting the all-wheel drive, which powers the front wheels in straight-line cruising while transferring around 70% to the rear on acceleration and sharp curves. More power goes to the outside rear wheel as you round a bend to help tuck the car in. Between the suspension, engine, and its relatively lightweight body, you won’t be able to stop smiling.
Comfort
Inside, the TLX has some high points. Sit in comfort in well-boasted seats — the Elite and Elite A trims offer luxury heated and ventilated front seats, and the driver’s seat has a power cushion extender. Although the rear seats don’t have as many features, a 6-foot passenger will sit comfortably with sufficient headroom.
The sizeable trunk is available to transport or store all your goodies for the day and is made even more useful with two storage bins hidden under the floor. Securely stash items in the divider so that they don’t roll around in the trunk.
Infotainment
The infotainment center is divided into two screens — the top screen allows for easy navigation and viewable maps. The bottom screen handles the other functions, such as climate settings, phone, stereo, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and inputting navigation commands. Set up an address and simply talk to your car and it will obediently bring up the directions. It’ll take you to work or to nearby points of interests, such as to a coffee shop, restaurant, the gym, or a nearby gas station. After a long day at work, tell it to take you home, and the navigation system will happily comply!
Safety
Safety comes first when driving, and Acura produces some of the safest luxury cars available. The Acura TLX is equipped with a wide variety of powerful safety features and received a five-star evaluation in all NHTSA tests, making the TLX a standout option for commuters. Driver-assist technology includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and collision mitigation braking system. Be aware of what is around you with the blind spot information system, parking sensors, and surround-view camera system.
Acura has done a great job with the 2019 TLX – it’s a sharp car that is fun and safe to drive! Stop by Fox Acura of El Paso to take a test drive today!
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