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2019 Acura TLX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2019 Acura TLX is the addition of an A-Spec version of the 2.4-liter four-cylinder model. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with the engines, safety features, and overall design largely carrying over from 2018.
About the 2019 Acura TLX
1st generation TLX (2015-2020), second model year after the 2018 refresh.
Acura positioned the TLX as a sporty premium sedan with strong everyday value, a more aggressive look, and a lot of standard safety tech. Its big draws were standard driver-assist features, smartphone integration, and Acura’s handling-focused hardware such as rear-wheel steering on many versions or available torque-vectoring AWD on V6 models. Compared with many rivals, the TLX leaned more toward comfort, usability, and features for the money than all-out performance.
The 2.4-liter TLX is the everyday, handling-focused version, with rear-wheel steering, heated front seats, smartphone integration, and standard driver-assist features. The V6 models provide stronger acceleration, while Technology trims add navigation, premium audio, leather trim, and blind-spot monitoring; A-Spec emphasizes a sportier look, and Advance focuses on comfort and camera coverage.
What changed, by category
Styling
A-Spec styling and cabin equipment expanded to the 2.4-liter four-cylinder TLX through a new 2.4 Technology Package with A-Spec trim. The package adds a revised front bumper, dark exterior trim, LED fog lights, a rear spoiler, sportier cabin details, ventilated front seats, and a wireless phone charger. Some V6 package trims also received minor wheel updates.
2019 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 | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/SportShift | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/SportShift | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/SportShift | Automatic, 9-Spd w/SportShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 33 mpg | 31 mpg | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 206 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 206 hp | 290 hp | 206 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 182 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 182 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 182 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between the 2019 and 2018 Acura TLX?
The main difference is that the 2019 TLX offers the A-Spec appearance and cabin package with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Most of the lineup otherwise carries over from 2018.
Was the 2019 Acura TLX redesigned?
No, the 2019 Acura TLX was not redesigned. It remained part of the first generation and followed the larger refresh introduced for 2018.
Does the 2019 Acura TLX 2.4 A-Spec have a V6?
No, the 2019 TLX 2.4 A-Spec has a 206-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. It pairs that engine with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic, rear-wheel steering, and the A-Spec appearance and cabin treatment.
Did the engines change for the 2019 Acura TLX?
No, the 2019 TLX carries over its 206-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 engines. The new four-cylinder A-Spec trim changes the equipment mix, not the engine itself.
Did the 2019 Acura TLX add new safety features?
No, the 2019 TLX did not receive a new lineup-wide safety feature. Its standard driver-assist suite continued to include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and collision mitigation braking.
2019 Acura TLX Reviews
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