2016 Acura TLX Overview
The 2016 Acura TLX is a four-door luxury sedan that features a starting MSRP of $31,695. With loads of standard and optional safety equipment, as well as the choice of two capable engines, the 2016 Acura TLX could be the stylish and sporty automobile that you’ve been waiting for.
The 2016 Acura TLX is available in seven trim levels: TLX, TLX with Technology Package, TLX V6, TLX V6 with Technology Package, TLX V6 with Advanced Package, TLX SH-AWD with Technology Package, and TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package.
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What’s New for the 2016 Acura TLX?
The 2016 Acura TLX returns many of the same features that made the 2015 model such a success.
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2016 Acura TLX Exterior
The exterior of the 2016 Acura TLX offers both a bold and sleek appearance. Coming standard with Jewel Eye® LED headlights, the 2016 TLX features 5.8 inches of ground clearance when equipped with the four-cylinder engine and 5.9 inches of ground clearance when packing the V6. With the Advance Package, the TLX also features LED puddle lights and LED fog lights. Exterior color options for the 2016 Acura TLX include Crystal Black Pearl, Bellanova White Pearl, Slate Silver Metallic, Fathom Blue Pearl, Graphite Luster Metallic, Basque Red Pearl II, and Black Copper Pearl.
2016 Acura TLX Exterior Photos:
Exterior available on the 2016 Acura TLX
- Heated side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down, LED-illuminated taillights, Side mirror-integrated directional signals, Jewel Eye® LED headlights, Rear license and Center High Mount Stop Light, Brake lights
Exterior available on the 2016 Acura TLX with Technology Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6: Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Exterior available on the 2016 Acura TLX V6
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX: 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Exterior available on the 2016 Acura TLX V6 with Technology Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6: Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Exterior available on the 2016 Acura TLX V6 with Advanced Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6 with Technology Package: Front and rear parking sensors, LED puddle lights, Auto dimming side mirrors, LED fog lights
Exterior available on the 2016 Acura TLX SH-AWD with Technology Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6 with Technology Package: Available 19-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels, Available Front Splash Guards, Available Front Underbody Spoiler, Available Rear Underbody Spoiler, Available 18-Inch Chrome-Look Alloy Wheels
Exterior available on the 2016 Acura TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6 with Advanced Package: Available Front Underbody Spoiler, Available Rear Underbody Spoiler, Available 19-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels, Available 18-Inch Chrome-Look Alloy Wheels, Available Front Splash Guards
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2016 Acura TLX Performance
The 2016 Acura TLX comes standard with a 2.4-liter direct injection four-cylinder engine and eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which work together to produce 206 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque. Higher trim levels feature a 3.5-liter direct injection V6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission that combine to create 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque.
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2016 Acura TLX Efficiency
The base model 2016 Acura TLX is good for an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The higher level 2016 Acura TLX V6 sports an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Lastly, the 2016 Acura TLX SH-AWD offers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Additionally, the 2016 TLX comes standard with 17.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity.
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2016 Acura TLX Interior
The interior of the 2016 Acura TLX is elegant and contains all of the sophisticated technology that you would expect from Acura. Both front seats enjoy three different levels of heating and this vehicle boasts 13.2 cubic feet of standard cargo space, which can be increased to 14.3 cubic feet if you opt for the Advance Package. The 2016 Acura TLX comes standard with an intuitive touchscreen system called On Demand Multi-Use Display and also comes available with the Acura Navigation System.
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Interior available on the 2016 Acura TLX
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with humidity control and air filtration, On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™), Driver’s 10-way power seat with power lumbar support, 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback, 4-way power front passenger’s seat
Interior available on the 2016 Acura TLX with Technology Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6: Sport seats with perforated Milano premium leather-trimmed interior, Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with turn-by-turn guidance
Interior available on the 2016 Acura TLX V6
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX: Electronic gear selector, 8-way power front passenger’s seat including lumbar adjustment
Interior available on the 2016 Acura TLX V6 with Technology Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6: Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with turn-by-turn guidance, Sport seats with perforated Milano premium leather-trimmed interior
Interior available on the 2016 Acura TLX V6 with Advanced Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6 with Technology Package: 3-point height-adjustable seat belts with load limiters and e-pretensioner system (front), Remote engine start with vehicle feedback, Heated and ventilated front seats
Interior available on the 2016 Acura TLX SH-AWD with Technology Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6 with Technology Package: Available First Aid Kit, Available Spare Tire Kit, Available Woodgrain-Look Steering Wheel
Interior available on the 2016 Acura TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package
- Adds to or replaces features on TLX V6 with Advanced Package: Available Woodgrain-Look Steering Wheel, Available Spare Tire Kit, Available First Aid Kit
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2016 Acura TLX Safety
The 2016 Acura TLX has yet to undergo safety testing for either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety; however, the 2015 model did receive a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA and was named a Top Safety Pick + by the IIHS. The 2016 Acura TLX comes with a plethora of standard safety features and also offers an optional Collision Mitigation Braking System, which uses a radar transmitter and forward facing camera to detect the likelihood of an impending frontal crash. If this technology detects that a wreck is unavoidable, it will automatically tug at your seat belts and engage the brakes.
Available Safety Features
- Multi-view rear camera with dynamic guidelines
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Vehicle Stability Assist
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Blind Spot Information System
- Forward Collision Warning System
- Road Departure Mitigation System
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