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Infotainment Rating:
Acura's infotainment setup, with separate upper and lower display screens, is a double-edged sword. Although two displays show more information and can handle more operations at one time than a single screen, the system can be distracting and confusing to use. We appreciate the inclusion of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but outdated infotainment graphics and a single USB port are unbecoming.
What’s New for 2019?
The TLX carries the same infotainment system and features for 2019. While we're not fans of its aging design and perplexing stacked display screens, it has a user-friendly rotary controller on the center console and excellent charging performance from its USB port.
Infotainment Features
Infotainment Performance
We measure the electrical current that each USB port provides. All USB ports found in a vehicle provide 5.0 volts, per the USB standard. Current, measured in amps, varies and dictates the charge times of devices. The higher the amps, the quicker a device's charge time. Not all USB devices are created equal. Most modern smartphones can charge at 2.0 amps, while slow or stagnant charging can result from using current at 1.0 amp or lower when the device is in use.
Test Results: USB Performance
Since none of the Acura TLX's infotainment features have changed for 2019, read our in-depth review of the 2018 TLX for more details.
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