The Acura TLX is all-new for 2021. It is constructed on a brand new structure that we’re informed is the model’s most inflexible apart from the NSX. In our first-drive assessment, we referred to as it “a real fanatic’s sedan.” Now, we all know that one other good thing about the automotive’s redo is improved crash efficiency, as the brand new TLX has earned a Prime Security Choose+ award from the Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security.
The 2021 TLX bettered its predecessor within the difficult driver’s-side small-overlap entrance crash take a look at, reaching a Good rating versus the earlier mannequin’s Acceptable ranking. The 2021 TLX additionally garnered a Good rating for the passenger-side small-overlap entrance crash take a look at (the earlier model was not examined) and for the company’s different crash checks as properly: moderate-overlap entrance, side-impact, roof crush and head restraints and seats.
Moreover, whereas the earlier TLX’s headlights had been deemed Poor, the brand new TLX’s LED headlights had been judged Good and are customary on all trim ranges. Additionally, the TLX’s collision-avoidance know-how earned Superior scores in each the vehicle-to-vehicle and the vehicle-to-pedestrian take a look at evaluations.
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