Acura Has Recently Discontinued A Sedan It Previously Described As Essential | Carscoops

      Due to declining sales and a shift in consumer preference towards crossovers, the Acura TLX will be discontinued.

      After 30 years in production, the Acura TL/TLX will cease production later this month.

      The manufacturer attributed its discontinuation to poor sales as drivers have favored crossovers.

      Acura stated that the sporty heritage of the car will be carried on with the Integra and Integra Type S.

      When Acura revealed the 2026 Integra yesterday, we observed that the entry-level liftback was outselling the TLX by more than three to one. In the first half of the year, only 3,634 units of the midsize luxury sedan were sold in the U.S.

      This number is barely significant, and the model was set to perform even worse in 2024. Last year, the company sold just 7,478 TLXs in the U.S., marking a staggering decline of 55.6%. Although Acura's PR team quickly offered explanations—particularly citing a “significant reconfiguration of our Marysville Auto Plant”—the presence of several months of inventory indicated low demand rather than production issues.

      Acura seems to have come to terms with its failure, quietly announcing that TLX production will wrap up later this month. The brand mentioned that this decision will allow them to “better align with the evolving needs of our customers and the changing dynamics of the automotive industry.”

      This seems like an acknowledgment that crossovers are the focus, with Acura pointing to the new ADX and the forthcoming RSX. They added that the “award-winning Integra will continue to uphold the Acura legacy of sporty, performance sedans.”

      While it's always unfortunate to see another sedan disappear, the end of the TLX is hardly unexpected. The company sold 47,080 units in 2015, but that figure fell to 26,548 by 2019. Sales then sharply declined following the pandemic.

      Even though it’s ending on a low note, the company highlighted that “The TLX and its predecessor, the TL, were foundational to the Acura brand for much of the past 30 years, with over 1 million units sold in North America.” However, the automaker admitted that “sales have been gradually but steadily declining as consumers increasingly prefer crossover utility vehicles.”

      For reference, the 2025 TLX has a starting price of $45,400 and features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 272 hp (203 kW / 276 PS). Customers can also opt for the $58,050 TLX Type S, equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 generating 355 hp (265 kW / 360 PS) and 354 lb-ft (479 Nm) of torque.