Acura has built its name on reliability, premium comfort, and sharp driving dynamics, helping make it one of the most appealing vehicles on the used market. When looking at their car lineup, you'll find the ILX, the TLX, the RLX, and the Integra, and each brings a mix of luxury touches and long-term dependability. We'll take a look at which model will best suit your needs to figure out which one you should get.
Key takeaways
- When buying a used Acura sedan, there’s a few discontinued models to look at with some still being relatively new.
- If you’re looking for the most environmentally friendly Acura, then you would probably want to look at the Integra as it gets the best mileage, letting you burn less gas.
- If you’re looking for a bit more fun, then the TLX is calling your name. With the right trim, you can get some pretty decent acceleration, letting you have fun at the track.
Integra
The Integra is the only car that is still being produced by Acura today. Introduced in 2022, this is the newest option on the list, coming with some of the most updated features on the market. For the interior, you’ll find either a 7- or 9-inch screen, with some models being outfitted with a head-up display, helping you keep your eyes on the road.
While all models will come with phone connectivity, only those that are equipped with the technology package come equipped with wireless phone connectivity. While the 8-speaker system is standard, there is a 16-speaker system.
This model comes powered by a 1.5L I4 that can push out 200 horsepower. While it is zippy, it is also efficient. This engine comes in with an EPA rating of 33 MPG, making it a great commuter, and family road trip vehicle.
ILX
Moving on to the models that aren’t being made anymore, but still available on the used market, there’s the ILX. This model occupied the sub-compact executive sedan segment, and it came with a pretty decent engine. This engine was a 2.4L I4, and it was able to get 28 MPG combined, making it a solid option for those who wanted something that was a bit more friendly when on the road.
TLX
The Acura TLX occupies the compact segment. Being a little larger than the ILX, this one is for those who want something a bit more roomy. Before the line was discontinued, it came with two engine options, with one of them putting out a decent amount of power. The first engine being the 2.0L I4, while the other is a 3.0L turbo V6.
The strongest of the two is the V6 with 355 horsepower, but if you’re looking for efficiency, then you’ll want the less powerful I4. This is because it is able to get 25 MPG combined, letting you spend less time at the pump, and more time on the road.
Being that this has a performance trim in the form of the S type, this one is also built for fun. Thanks to the horsepower, this model can go 0-60 in just 4.6-seconds, and has a quartermile time of 13.3-seconds, as per Car and Driver.
RLX
Moving to the mid-size segment, The RLX was the most spacious one of the three that have been discontinued. Having been discontinued in 2020, this model only saw one major change in its life. This change was in 2018, and it came in two trims, with these being the RLX and RLX sport hybrid.
Before the change, you can find features such as an 8-inch navigation screen along with a 7-inch touch screen display for audio, and climate controls. As well as 12-way powered, and heated seats making sure that you are comfortable.
When it was time for change, AcuraWatch was added. This brought traffic jam assist and blind spot monitoring to the line, making it the safest year in the Acura family. On earlier models, it also came with a ton of safety features, which awarded the vehicle Top Safety Pick+ in its debut.
Being that a hybrid came around for this change, you’ll be able to get some great mileage from it. For this trim, you can get an EPA rated 28 MPG combined, making it one of the better models to look for in terms of efficiency.
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