This Was Acura's Most Popular Sedan—Now It's Being Discontinued
The Acura TLX is officially dead. After three decades on the road and over 1 million cars sold, Acura will end production of the sporty sedan later this month—another nail in the coffin for the traditional midsize luxury sedan.
Key Points
- Acura will discontinue the TLX sedan by the end of July 2025, citing shifting consumer demand and the brand’s transition toward electrification.
- TLX sales have plummeted in recent years, with just 3,634 units sold in the first half of 2025 and only 7,000 in all of 2024—down from a peak of 47,000 in 2015.
- The TLX will not be replaced by another sedan; instead, Acura will shift focus to SUVs and EVs, including the upcoming RSX electric crossover built on Honda’s new dedicated EV platform.
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Acura’s decision to pull the plug on the TLX follows a steep decline in demand for the sedan. In the first half of 2025, the brand sold just 3,634 units—sales of the TLX peaked in 2015, when Acura moved nearly 50,000 cars. Sales dropped more than 55 percent year-over-year from 2023 to 2024.
The automaker confirmed the TLX’s departure in a statement, attributing the decision to the need to “better align with the evolving needs of our customers and the changing landscape of the automotive industry.” In plain terms, sedans are out, and crossovers are in.
The TLX’s story began in 1995 when it debuted as the Acura TL, a sharply styled, tech-forward sedan aimed squarely at the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Lexus ES. In 2015, Acura merged the TL and TSX lines into a single model—the TLX—offering buyers a blend of sportiness and luxury that resonated with a wide range of customers.
Despite the TLX's long-standing presence in the brand's portfolio, Acura has no plans to directly replace it with another three-box sedan. For now, the Integra will remain Acura’s only sedan offering, leaving SUV models like the ADX, RDX, and MDX, along with the all-electric ZDX, to carry the sales burden.
The upcoming RSX EV is expected to effectively fill the TLX’s place in the lineup—which may not be a good thing. The RSX will be built at Honda’s new EV Hub in Ohio on a dedicated EV platform shared across both brands.
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I refuse to drive a “grocery getter”. SUVs and crossovers may be popular but for driving enthusiasts like myself it’s hard to get rid of the love of a sports sedan. 😊
The TLX was my favorite when it was announced. This follows the path of the VW Passat (Ford and Chevy) and leaves the Toyota Camry as the last decent sedan standing.
I also own a full size SUV but enjoy a good sedan on the daily.