2015 Acura TLX 2.4

When Acura introduced the TLX sports sedan earlier this year, it was something of a two-fer -- a car that replaced the small, sporty TSX and the larger, luxe-oriented TL. To that end, Acura vowed that the TLX would be even more engaging to drive than the former and nearly as spacious and comfortable as the latter. Did it deliver? Mostly.

The tester in our garage is a 2015 Acura TLX 2.4 Tech, which means it contains the base 2.4-liter I-4 engine similar to that found in the discontinued TSX but with direct-injection, which boosts output slightly to 206 hp and 182 lb-ft of torque (an additional 5 hp and 10 lb-ft over the TSX). An eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, complete with torque converter for smoother around-town driving and torque-multiplication benefits off the line, is the only available transmission. All-wheel steering is standard and is said to combat the front-wheel-drive sedan’s inherent understeer in low-speed cornering, while contributing to stability at higher speeds.

The Tech package adds roughly $4,000 to the TLX’s entry price, but the list of included equipment is long. Acura bundles navigation with voice recognition, a multi-view rear camera, AcuraLink communications system, ELS premium stereo, leather seats, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic monitor, and rain-sensing wipers. That’s not shabby for $4K. All TLX models include such niceties as LED headlamps, dual-zone climate control, and a touch-screen infotainment system. The cabin is handsome with good-quality materials and comfortable seats, though the dual-screen display still isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Unfortunately, the TLX does loose an incremental amount of cabin space to the TL, and most adults taller than 5’8” will find the rear seat a bit cramped. The extra structural bracing behind the rear seat also eats into the space available in the trunk pass-through area. With the rear seats folded down, the throughway is more oval-shaped than square.

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