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2023 Acura TLX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2023 Acura TLX is the addition of the limited-production Type S PMC Edition. Otherwise, this is largely a carryover year, with two all-wheel-drive 2.0-liter trims dropped and a few small equipment changes.
About the 2023 Acura TLX
2nd generation (2021-2025), third model year, before the 2024 refresh
Acura positions the TLX as a premium sport sedan with dramatic styling, strong standard power and a driver-first feel rather than a soft luxury-first personality. Even the 2.0T models lean on a 272-hp turbo engine, sharp chassis hardware and a low, wide stance, while SH-AWD and Type S broaden the range for drivers who want more grip or much stronger performance. Against German rivals, Acura’s pitch is sporty character, rich feature content and everyday usability in one sedan.
The 2023 TLX ranges from a 272-hp turbo four-cylinder premium sedan to the 355-hp, all-wheel-drive Type S with Brembo front brakes and a dedicated Sport+ mode. The Technology Package emphasizes leather, navigation, and upgraded audio, while the Advance Package adds comfort-focused features such as adaptive dampers, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera. The hand-finished Type S PMC Edition stands out with carbon-fiber details, copper-finish 20-inch wheels, and an individually numbered plaque.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The limited-production Type S PMC Edition joined the range. The base 2.0 SH-AWD and 2.0 SH-AWD with Technology Package trims were dropped.
Styling
The Type S PMC Edition added carbon-fiber exterior and interior trim, lightweight copper-finish 20-inch wheels, and limited-edition identification. The rear spoiler changed from standard to optional on both A-Spec trims, the Type S, and the Type S with High Performance Wheel & Tire Package.
Tech
Remote start changed from optional to standard on the Type S and the Type S with High Performance Wheel & Tire Package.
2023 Acura TLX specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sequential SportShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 355 hp | 272 hp | 355 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp | 272 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.9 in | 34.9 in | 34.9 in | 34.9 in | 34.9 in | 34.9 in | 34.9 in | 34.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Acura TLX?
The biggest change is the new Type S PMC Edition. It combines the Type S model’s 355-hp turbo V6 and all-wheel drive with hand-finished assembly, carbon-fiber details, copper-finish 20-inch wheels, and an individually numbered plaque.
Did the 2023 Acura TLX get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2023 TLX carries over its existing engines and 10-speed automatic transmission. Four-cylinder models use a 272-hp 2.0-liter turbo engine, while the Type S models use a 355-hp 3.0-liter turbo V6.
Which Acura TLX trims were dropped for 2023?
The base 2.0 SH-AWD and the 2.0 SH-AWD with Technology Package were dropped for 2023. All-wheel drive remained part of the A-Spec, Advance, and Type S ranges.
Is the 2023 Acura TLX significantly different from the 2022 model?
No, the 2023 TLX is not significantly different from the 2022 model. The limited Type S PMC Edition is the headline addition, while the engines, transmission, core safety suite, and infotainment system carry over.
Did the 2023 Acura TLX Type S gain any standard equipment?
Yes, remote start became standard on the 2023 Type S and Type S with High Performance Wheel & Tire Package. Their rear spoiler changed from standard to optional.
2023 Acura TLX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Acura TLX.
4.3
2023 Acura TLX
(695 reviews)
“The TLX is reliable and safe. It also is very quiet and muffles the road noise. It is very responsive.”
“It is a safe and reliable vehicle. Has a lot of comfort and it's a beautiful looking car. It's my 3rd TLX.”