With the Acura TLX Being Discontinued, What Other Sports Sedans Should You Consider?

As the American public continues to become more SUV-reliant, the sedan market is feeling the pinch. Now, the Acura TLX is the latest model that has fallen victim to the trend. This leaves the Acura Integra as the only sedan remaining in Honda’s luxury division as it continues to move away from sedans and toward SUVs.

Related: Acura Discontinues the TLX Compact Sports Sedan

The TLX was intended to provide buyers with a sedan that goes between compact and mid-size sedans. Last redesigned for the 2021 model year, it received minor updates for 2024. However, due to dwindling sales and the lack of consumer interest in sedans, Acura is ending production of the sports sedan at the end of July.

For those who are looking for a vehicle in the same class, here are some other alternatives, with further info below:

• BMW 3 Series
• Cadillac CT5
• Genesis G70
• Lexus IS

BMW 3 Series

The BMW 3 Series is a five-seat luxury sedan whose lineup includes the base 330i and M340i (a high-performance M3 is also available). The 3 Series comes standard with heated front seats, a moonroof, wireless device charging, SiriusXM 360L with a free subscription for a year and lane departure steering assist.

Optional is the Driving Assistant Professional Package, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering, lane change assist, traffic jam assist and evasive steering. Other options include a Harmon Kardon audio system, head-up display and remote start.

• 330i: 255-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid system; eight-speed automatic transmission; rear- or all-wheel drive
  • EPA-rated fuel economy (2025 model; 2026 figures not yet available): 28/35/31 mpg city/highway/combined (RWD), 26/34/29 mpg (AWD)
• M340i: 386-hp, turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid system; eight-speed automatic transmission; RWD or AWD
  • EPA-rated fuel economy (2025 model; 2026 figures not yet available): 27/33/29 mpg (RWD), 26/33/29 mpg (AWD)

The 2026 BMW 330i starts at $48,675 (all prices include destination fee), and the M340i starts at $64,875. AWD adds $2,000 to the 330i.

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Cadillac CT5

The CT5 is Cadillac’s mid-size luxury sedan. It was introduced in 2019 for the 2020 model year and has seen some minor updates in the last few years to its styling. For 2025, the CT5 received a new grille, stacked LED headlamps and a 33-inch diagonal LED touchscreen display that stretches from the driver’s side to the center of the dash. Cadillac says it’s capable of 9K resolution and is customizable.

The CT5 comes with four drive modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice and a customizable MyMode, allowing drivers to match driving style to their liking. It also comes with Cadillac parent GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous hands-free driving system and an AKG 15-speaker sound system.

Under the hood, the CT5 has two powertrains available (the more powerful CT5-V is also available):

• CT5: 237-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder or 335-hp, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine; 10-speed automatic transmission; RWD or AWD
  • EPA-rated fuel economy: 23/32/26 mpg (2.0-liter, RWD), 21/30/25 mpg (2.0-liter, AWD), 19/28/22 mpg (3.0-liter, RWD), 18/26/21 mpg (3.0-liter, AWD)

The base 2025 CT5 starts at $49,590, while the 3.0-liter V-6 starts at $54,090; AWD adds $2,000.

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Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 is a luxury compact sedan that comes with a solid list of standard features, such as an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, 10.25-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, and driver-assistance features like automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitors and a driver attention warning.

The G70 has two powertrains available:

• 5T: 300-hp, turbo 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine; eight-speed automatic transmission; RWD or AWD
  • EPA-rated fuel economy: 21/29/24 mpg (RWD), 20/28/23 mpg (AWD)
• 3T: 365-hp, twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6 engine; eight-speed automatic transmission; RWD or AWD
  • EPA-rated fuel economy: 17/25/20 mpg (RWD), 17/23/19 mpg (AWD)

The 2025 G70 2.5T starts at $43,850; the 3.3T starts at $52,300. AWD is $2,100 extra.

The Lexus IS is a sports sedan with lots of options for someone who is in the mid-size market. It has a good list of standard features, including dual-zone climate control, synthetic leather seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, and driver-assistance features like forward collision warning system, lane departure steering assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert.

The IS features a couple of different iterations, including the IS 300 and IS 350 (the V-8-powered IS 500 is also available).

• IS 300: 241-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder (RWD) or 260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (AWD) engine; eight-speed automatic transmission; RWD or AWD
  • EPA-rated fuel economy: 21/31/25 mpg (RWD), 19/26/22 mpg (AWD)
• IS 350: 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine; eight-speed automatic (RWD) or six-speed automatic (AWD) transmission; RWD or AWD
  • EPA-rated fuel economy: 20/28/23 mpg (RWD), 19/26/22 mpg (AWD)

The IS 300 starts at $41,830, and the IS 350 starts at $45,155. AWD is $2,000 extra.

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