2024 Acura TLX Type S

The Acura TLX's strongest selling point is its exceptional value, offering the interior space and performance of a midsize at the price of a compact. Adding to the sense of bang-for-your-buck is the TLX's robust set of standard features. Even in its base trim level, every TLX comes with adaptive cruise control, a sunroof and heated seats — features typically optional in rivals. The TLX also provides a natural stepping stone for those who want something a little more upscale than a top-tier Honda Accord.

Acura hasn't announced anything official about the 2024 TLX yet. That said, 2024 will mark the fourth year of production for this TLX generation, and that's about when automakers traditionally introduce a refresh to reinvigorate interest in a model. It's conceivable, then, that Acura could update the TLX for 2024. Looks for new bumpers, lights, grille and wheel designs to differentiate the exterior from the current model. Our No. 1 ask is a rethink of the infotainment system and its seriously terrible touchpad controller. Instead, it shouldn't be hard for Acura to simply move the screen closer to the driver and enable touchscreen control.

The TLX makes a lot of sense on paper, but a few things prevent it from delivering midsize luxury sedan nirvana. We hope that a refresh is coming for 2024, and with it, the banishment of the touchpad controller once and for all.