2025 Acura TLX Type S

Is the 2025 Acura TLX Type S a Good Car?

"The centerpiece of the TLX Type S is a sweet turbocharged V6 that catapults you to 60 mph in about four and a half seconds. That's plenty quick to compete in this class, and the standard SH-AWD drivetrain makes the Type S feel smaller and more nimble than it ought to. Unfortunately, packaging limitations stemming from the TLX's front-drive platform have left it with a compromised backseat that's cramped even by compact-sedan standards, let alone the spacious midsize crew assembled here. Another demerit goes to the fiddly touchpad controller for the central infotainment screen — a touchscreen is so much easier to operate while driving."—Ranked #6 out of 6 Midsize Performance Sedans

Which 2025 Acura TLX Type S Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Acura TLX Type S, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

2025 Acura TLX Type S

• Base Price: $58,050
• MPG Combined: 21
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 3.0-liter V6
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 10-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 355 
• Torque: 354 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.6 sec
• Weight: 4,221 lbs
• Length: 194.6 in

Like its lesser brethren, the TLX Type-S has some distinct weaknesses compared to rival sport sedans, chiefly its underwhelming fuel economy and cramped backseat. We like the turbo V6's refinement and acceleration, but there's only so much you can do to a Honda Accord-adjacent platform to turn it into a world-beating sport luxury sedan.