“I love everything about this car except the gear shift engagement. The gears seem way to clunky and jump around. I am assuming it may mean transmission problems down the road. Also the Bluetooth in dash phone is horrible. Way behind other cars technology. My 2105 Nissan is much better. Surprising and disappointing.”
2017 Acura TLX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2017 Acura TLX is the addition of three package-equipped trims: 2.4 Technology, 3.5 Technology, and 3.5 Advance. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with no major mechanical, styling, or structural updates.
About the 2017 Acura TLX
1st generation TLX (2015-2020), third model year and last pre-refresh version before the 2018 styling and tech update.
Acura positioned the TLX as a sport-minded premium sedan that blends sharp response with everyday comfort. Its identity centered on chassis technology that most rivals did not offer in this class at the time: rear-wheel steering on front-drive models and torque-vectoring AWD on select V6 versions. The TLX’s appeal was not just straight-line power; it was a balance of handling confidence, quiet highway manners, strong feature content, and Acura’s reputation for usability and reliability.
The 2017 TLX ranges from the lighter, more responsive 206-hp four-cylinder model to the stronger 290-hp V6. Technology trims pair leather seats with navigation, premium audio, and extra driver aids, while the V6 Advance trim adds heated and ventilated front seats, adaptive cruise control, and parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Tech and cabin equipment
The 2.4 Technology, 3.5 Technology, and 3.5 Advance trims joined the lineup. These package-equipped models feature navigation and a 10-speaker premium audio system, while leather seats changed from optional to standard on the 3.5 trim.
Safety
The added Technology trims include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assistance. The added 3.5 Advance trim also includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, road-departure mitigation, and front and rear parking sensors.
2017 Acura TLX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd DCT SprtShft | Auto, 9-Spd w/SprtShft | Auto, 9-Spd w/SprtShft | Auto, 8-Spd DCT SprtShft | Auto, 9-Spd w/SprtShft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 35 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 206 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 206 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 182 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 182 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Acura TLX compared with the 2016 model?
The main change is the addition of 2.4 Technology, 3.5 Technology, and 3.5 Advance trims. Leather seats also became standard rather than optional on the 3.5 trim, while the engines, transmissions, styling, and structure carried over.
Was the 2017 Acura TLX redesigned?
No. The 2017 TLX is the third model year of the first generation and the final version before the styling, infotainment, and safety update for 2018.
Did the 2017 Acura TLX get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2017 TLX retains its 206-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and its 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a nine-speed automatic.
Which 2017 Acura TLX trims have the most driver-assistance features?
The 3.5 Advance has the broadest driver-assistance package for 2017. It includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, road-departure mitigation, and front and rear parking sensors, while the Technology trims include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic monitoring, and lane-keeping assistance.
Is the 2017 Acura TLX a major update over the 2016 model?
No. The 2017 TLX is a light trim and equipment update rather than a major overhaul. Its meaningful differences are the three added package-equipped trims and standard leather seats on the 3.5 trim.
2017 Acura TLX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Acura TLX.
4.0
2017 Acura TLX
(370 reviews)
“The Acura TLX is a very good luxury sport sedan for the money. It is a good size (not too small or too large) with adequate leg room and trunk space. The V6 engine provides plenty of get-up-and-go. However, the transmission is a little sticky as it tries to get out of first gear in normal driving conditions.”
“Acura TLX a disappointment compared to the TL Transmission shifts poorly and just not as sporty and comfortable, hoping the newly designed RDX lives up to all the hype”