2025 Acura TLX vs 2025 Lexus IS

Simply Stunning

TLX’s turbo gives you what you want, when you want it.

• More powerful than IS 300 (272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque vs. 241 hp and 258 lb-ft [IS 300 RWD] or 260 hp and 236 lb-ft [IS 300 AWD])⁶¹
• More punch = more fun

Conquer the Curves

Available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) offers 4-season confidence.

• Advanced torque-vectoring system sends power to the wheels that need it
• Front-to-back and side-to-side in the rear
• Dynamic acceleration, precision handling
• No torque vectoring on IS AWD

When you drive TLX with SH-AWD: Notice the secure feeling of control.

High Style

Bold design elements give TLX an aggressive edge.

• Powerfully sculpted hood and trunk
• Acura Diamond Pentagon signature grille
• LED Jewel Eye® headlights

Play Your ACE

TLX features the Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

• Network of connected structural elements
• Helps reduce forces transferred to passenger compartment in a frontal collision
• Distributes frontal crash energy more evenly

TLX A-Spec = Awesome

NSX-inspired features put the “sport” in this sedan.

• Perforated Milano premium leather and Ultrasuede^®-trimmed interior with contrast stitching and piping
• 6-level heated and ventilated front seats
• Stainless steel sport pedals
• Acura/ELS Studio^®20 3D Premium audio system with 17 speakers

Track Inspired

TLX’s lightning-quick 10-speed automatic transmission maximizes performance.

• 10-speed automatic transmission vs. 8-speed automatic (IS 300 RWD) and 6-speed automatic (IS 300 AWD)

Best Seats in the House

TLX has standard 12-way adjustable heated front seats. IS doesn’t.

• TLX: Impressive standard equipment list
• TLX: Standard 12-way power front seats
• IS: Standard 8-way power driver/passenger seats

Check Your Six

Backing out is easy with 3 views and dynamic guidelines.³³

• Choose the best view for backing in/out and parallel parking
• Dynamic guidelines move to indicate your path
• IS’s standard rearview camera is single-view only

When you drive the TLX: Toggle through the rearview camera options and watch guidelines move as you steer.

Easy. Intuitive. Exclusive.

Acura True Touchpad Interface™. Because technology should be simple.

• It’s not your traditional touchpad
• More intuitive than IS
• Helps keep your focus on the road
• Acura driver-focused ingenuity

When you drive TLX: Tap, press, swipe, drag and drop – see, you already know what to do.