Compare Insurance The Zebra - 2021 Acura TLX Review By Larry Nutson Performance and Style Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Acura uses the term Precision Crafted Performance in describing its newest vehicles and the direction of the brand. The 2021 Acura TLX continues the performance focus of Acura established with the launch of the second-generation NSX supercar, the brand’s return to motorsports competition, and by new approaches to Acura design and technology first seen in concept vehicles and in the newest-generation Acura RDX utility vehicle. The 2021 TLX is entirely new, built on its own dedicated and all-new platform. It’s aimed at today’s sports sedan buyer. And yes, people still buy sedans….they make up about 25 to 30% of the market.