It’s official. The news I’ve been dreading for the past year or so has arrived – the Acura TLX will cease production later this month, bringing an end to a remarkable lineage that dates back to the 1995 Acura TL. This leaves the Integra as the only non-SUV remaining in Acura’s lineup.

The current second-generation TLX, introduced in 2021, remains, at least in my opinion, still one of the best-looking sedans on the road today. With its relatively low production numbers, spotting a TLX Type S is rare, which only adds to its head-turning appeal.

Acura cites a “steady decline” in sales as the reason behind the model’s discontinuation.

With the TLX on its way out, the RSX nameplate is set to return – though in the form of a sporty all-electric crossover. Understandably, the addition of yet another SUV won’t do much to comfort Acura sedan enthusiasts like myself.

When I reached out to Acura representatives, as usual, they couldn’t comment on future product plans. But here’s hoping a new sedan or coupe is on the horizon. Maybe an Acura version of the upcoming hybrid Honda Prelude? Or even the glorious return of the Legend? And surely, an NSX supercar is due for a comeback… right?

Full press release below:

Acura TLX Production to Conclude

July 23, 2025 — TORRANCE, CALIF.

Acura will conclude production of the TLX performance sedan this month to better align with the evolving needs of our customers and the changing landscape of the automotive industry.

The TLX and its predecessor, the TL, served an important role for Acura brand for much of the past 30 years – with nearly 1.2 million units sold. However, since the initial success of the model, sales have been in a gradual, but steady decline as consumers increasingly turn to crossover utility vehicles.

Since 1995, the Acura TL and TLX have delivered distinctive style coupled with various powertrain, safety and technology innovations. Across three generations, Type S variants of the TL and TLX have elevated the Acura performance image and created a lasting impact in the enthusiast market.

Acura is focused on developing the next generation of products that will continue to deliver on the Precision Crafted Performance brand promise. Earlier this year, Acura introduced the ADX, a new gateway SUV that has already become one of the best-selling models in the premium crossover segment.

Next year, the all-electric RSX will join the lineup, offering Acura customers a sporty crossover utility with coupe-like silhouette that complements the brand’s existing crossover lineup: ADX, RDX, MDX, and the all-electric ZDX. Furthermore, the award-winning Integra and Integra Type S will continue to carry on the Acura legacy of sporty, performance sedans — serving the needs of customers desiring a sporty passenger car.

TL and TLX U.S. Sales History

	CY95	CY96	CY97	CY98	CY99	CY00	CY01	CY02	CY03	CY04
TL	16,539	24,700	23,151	31,883	56,556	67,033	69,484	60,764	56,770	77,895

	CY05	CY06	CY07	CY08	CY09	CY10	CY11	CY12	CY13	CY14
TL	78,218	71,348	58,545	46,766	33,620	34,049	31,237	33,572	24,318	10,616
TLX	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	19,127

	CY15	CY16	CY17	CY18	CY19	CY20	CY21	CY22	CY23	CY24
TL	88	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
TLX	47,080	37,156	34,846	30,468	26,548	21,785	26,100	11,508	16,731	7,478

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive brand committed to delivering expressive styling, innovative engineering and engaging dynamics, all built on the brand’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA. The Acura lineup consists of two sport sedans, the Integra and TLX, and four sport-utility vehicles, the first-ever ADX, RDX, MDX and all-electric ZDX. High-performance Type S variants further demonstrate the virtues of Acura Precision Crafted Performance. Over 90% of Acura vehicles were made in America in the first half of 2025 using domestic and globally made parts.

More information about Acura is available here: https://acuranews.com/en-US. 

[Source: Acura]