It’s best not to judge a car by its design, but sometimes we can’t help it. The 2021 Acura TLX’s more premium proportions and sporty detailing instantly distinguish the luxury sport sedan from its predecessor, but there’s more to the picture than just styling.
Priced like a compact luxury sedan from Europe but built closer to a midsize, the Acura makes a compelling value play. But as a tweener, getting a sense of where it actually resides in the market can be a challenge.
“This is an unexpectedly sweet car to drive,” testing director Kim Reynolds said of our A-Spec AWD test car at the track. “There’s a very mild but nice tremble to the steering that gives it an alive feeling, but the best quality is how enthusiastically it turns in.”
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