Acura TLX
Transmission, start-stop, premium fuel and flex-fuel by model year, 2015–2025
TransmissionThe 2025 Acura TLX uses a 10-speed automatic in every configuration EPA tested.
Auto start-stopYes. Every 2025 Acura TLX configuration EPA tested has auto start-stop.
Premium fuelEPA tested the 2025 Acura TLX on premium fuel; your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.
Flex-fuel (E85)No. EPA does not list any 2025 Acura TLX configuration as a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV).
2025 at a glance
3 configurations tested by EPA
CVTNone
0 of 3
No CVT
ManualNone
0 of 3
Not offered
Auto start-stopAll
3 of 3
Premium fuelAll
3 of 3
EPA test fuel
Flex-fuel (E85)None
0 of 3
No FFV versions
EPA lists no manual transmission for any Acura TLX from 2015–2025.
Acura TLX features by model year
All configurationsSome configurationsNoneNot reported by EPA
Configurations by year
2025 Acura TLX
3 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | Front-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2024 Acura TLX
3 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | Front-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2023 Acura TLX
6 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | Front-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | Front-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX Type-S Perf Tire | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2022 Acura TLX
6 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | Front-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | Front-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX Type-S Perf Tire | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2021 Acura TLX
6 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | Front-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | Front-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX Type-S Perf Tire | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automaticS10 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2020 Acura TLX
6 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 8-speed automated manualAM-S8 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.4L 4-cyl | 8-speed automated manualAM-S8 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
2019 Acura TLX
6 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 8-speed automated manualAM-S8 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.4L 4-cyl | 8-speed automated manualAM-S8 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
2018 Acura TLX
5 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 8-speed automated manualAM-S8 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
2017 Acura TLX
3 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 8-speed automated manualAM-S8 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
2016 Acura TLX
3 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 8-speed automated manualAM-S8 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
2015 Acura TLX
3 configurations
| EPA model name | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Start-stop | EPA test fuel | Flex-fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX | 2.4L 4-cyl | 8-speed automated manualAM8 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | Front-Wheel | No | Premium | No |
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 9-speed automaticS9 | All-Wheel | Yes | Premium | No |
Check before you buy or refuel Confirm on the window sticker, owner's manual or with the dealer. Trims and options can differ from the configurations EPA tested.
About premium fuel EPA data shows the fuel a vehicle was tested on. It does not say whether premium is required or only recommended. Your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.
Before using E85 Confirm the vehicle is a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) in the owner's manual, or look for a yellow gas cap or an "FFV" badge. Not every version of a model is flex-fuel.
Source: U.S. EPA / Department of Energy vehicle data fromFuelEconomy.gov, data as of September 29, 2026.See how we classify vehicles.
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