2019 Acura TLX

The 2019 Acura TLX with the 2.4-litre engine plus the Technology Package and the A-SPEC Package. If you’re looking at one, this will help you understand what you’re getting.
Key SpecificationsEngine: 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder i-VTEC. Output: approx. 206 hp @?6,800 rpm and 182 lb-ft @?4,500 rpm.
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Drive configuration: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) for the 2.4-litre models.
Dimensions & capacity:
Length: ~?191.7 inches.
Trunk / cargo volume: ~?14.3 cu ft.
Fuel economy: For the 2.4?L with Technology + A-SPEC, approx City 23 mpg / Hwy ~32 mpg / Combined ~26 mpg.
Curb weight: ~3,580 lbs for this 2.4 FWD model with Technology + A-SPEC.
Features: Technology PackageThe Technology Package adds a number of premium and convenience features over the base 2.4. Typical included items:
Leather seating surfaces.
Navigation system with real-time traffic.
Premium audio (e.g., ELS Studio 10-speaker system).
Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (via AcuraWatch suite).
Rain-sensing wipers.
Other amenities: Push-button start, keyless entry, heated seats & steering wheel (depending on trim), ambient lighting. For example KBB lists heated seats & heated steering wheel among “standard features” for this trim.
Features: A-SPEC PackageThe A-SPEC Package builds on the Technology Package, giving the car a more aggressive, sporty appearance and upgraded interior styling. Some highlights:
Exterior styling upgrades: Matte black «diamond pentagon» grille, larger air intakes, LED fog lights, dark chrome exterior trim, gloss-black decklid spoiler, smoked/tinted taillights, dual round exhaust outlets.
Wheels & tires: 19-inch “Shark Gray” split-5-spoke wheels on the 2.4 A-SPEC.
Interior upgrades: Choice of Black leather with Alcantara® or Full Red leather seating with contrast stitching/piping, A-SPEC badging, sport-grip steering wheel, black headliner, red ambient lighting, red-on-black gauges.
Parking sensors front & rear in some cases (flush parking sensors) and styling cues unique to A-SPEC.
Note: While the A-SPEC adds sporty appearance and interior feel, for the 2.4 FWD version it does not change the engine or drivetrain significantly (users report the same mechanicals).
What this combo meansSo when you have the “2.4 w/Technology Package & A-SPEC Package” in the 2019 TLX, you get:
The 2.4?L / 206 hp engine + 8-speed dual clutch transmission + FWD drive.
The premium Technology Package features (nav, premium audio, leather, safety suite).
The sporty A-SPEC styling & interior enhancements (19-inch wheels, sport trim, red or premium seating, etc).
A car that blends executive sedan comfort with a sport-luxury appearance at (relatively) lower cost than the V6 versions.
Pros & ConsiderationsPros:
Good value: You get many premium features without stepping up to the higher powered V6.
Sporty styling: The A-SPEC gives visual distinction and upgraded interior feel.
Decent fuel economy for a luxury midsize sedan with 206 hp.
Well-equipped from the Technology Package onwards.
Considerations:
The performance (206 hp) is modest compared to the V6 (290 hp). If you want high performance, the V6 is stronger.
Because it’s front-wheel drive and the engine is the 4-cyl, driving dynamics may be less sporty compared to an all-wheel drive high-end version.
Some owners mention that although the interior is well appointed, some materials (on trim panels, plastics) could be better. For example:
“Some of the interior materials seem cheap. Not a deal breaker … but I’d expect better from a premium brand car.”
If buying used, check for service history, recalls, and condition of the sport-appearance elements (wheels, tires, brakes).
Verify that the specific vehicle indeed has both the Technology Package and the A-SPEC Package — equipment