2021 Acura TLX Long-Term Introduction | Loving the style, testing the substance
Autoblog
2/1/2021
Greg Migliore
It’s not an understatement to say that the 2021 TLX is Acura’s most important car in years. Its purpose is ambitious: to be an authentic sports sedan with premium flair. When Acura is at its best, that’s what it does, as exemplified by the Legend and the third-generation TL.
Can the TLX live up to that pedigree? We’ll spend the next year seeking answers as the attractive TLX joins our long-term fleet. The TLX is
the sedan for Acura, carrying most of its aspirations as a sporting brand. Sure, there’s still the NSX, but a halo car needs to shine its light on something for mainstream enthusiasts to buy. As a reminder, the ILX is a dressed-up Civic and Acura’s former flagship, the RLX, is done. Put simply, there’s a lot riding on the TLX, but early indications are promising.