What is the Honda version of the Acura TL?
The direct Honda-badged version does not exist. The TL was Acura’s luxury sedan built on Honda Accord underpinnings, and its modern successor in the Acura lineup is the TLX.
Historical context: How the TL relates to Honda
Since its debut in 1995, the Acura TL has been marketed as a more refined, sportier alternative to the Honda Accord. Across its generations, the TL shared engineering and components with the Accord, while carrying Acura’s premium badge and styling. Honda never released a separate “TL” model under its own name in North America.
Closest Honda counterpart in today’s lineup
For a Honda-badged sedan with similar size and potential performance, the closest match remains the Honda Accord—especially in its higher trims with more powerful engines. The TL’s direct replacement within Acura is the TLX, not a Honda model.
Key facts to remember:
- The Acura TL gained its identity from sharing platform and components with the Honda Accord.
- There is no distinct Honda-branded TL model in current or recent Honda lineups.
- The Acura TLX is the contemporary successor to the TL in Acura’s lineup.
In brief, the Honda version of the Acura TL does not exist; the closest Honda option is the Accord, while the TL's modern successor is the Acura TLX.
Summary
Bottom line: The TL is an Acura model, not a Honda-badged car. It originated from Honda Accord engineering, making the Accord the closest Honda analogue. For a direct modern equivalent in Acura, look to the TLX, which replaced the TL in the lineup.
