Is the 2017 Acura TLX FWD or RWD?
The 2017 Acura TLX is not rear-wheel drive. It is available with front-wheel drive (FWD) and with an all-wheel-drive option (SH-AWD) depending on the trim and engine.
For the 2017 TLX lineup, the drivetrain choices hinge on the engine you choose. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder TLX ships with FWD, while the 3.5-liter V6 TLX can be paired with Acura’s SH-AWD system. There is no true rear-wheel-drive configuration offered for this model year.
Drivetrain options for the 2017 TLX
Here's a concise look at how the TLX's drivetrain options were structured across its trims and engines for the 2017 model year.
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD): Standard on the 2.4-liter TLX trims.
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with SH-AWD: Available on models equipped with the 3.5-liter V6 engine.
In short, buyers could choose between FWD with the 2.4L engine or SH-AWD with the 3.5L V6. A rear-wheel-drive configuration was not offered for the TLX in 2017.
A closer look by engine
2.4L I-4 TLX
Engineered for efficiency and urban driving, the 2.4L TLX was paired with front-wheel drive. SH-AWD was not offered with this engine in 2017 TLX models.
3.5L V6 TLX
The 3.5-liter V6 TLX offered all-wheel drive through Acura’s SH-AWD system on certain trims. This setup enhanced grip and handling, especially in adverse conditions.
This means that, for the 2017 TLX lineup, the only true RWD option was none; the car was designed to operate as FWD or SH-AWD depending on the configuration chosen.
Summary
For the 2017 model year, the Acura TLX was not available as rear-wheel drive. It offered front-wheel drive as the standard configuration for the 2.4L TLX, and Acura’s SH-AWD all-wheel drive was available with the 3.5L V6. There was no RWD option in the TLX lineup that year.
