What’s New With 2026 Acura Cars: Refreshed Integra and One Sedan Says Goodbye
Updated hot hatch scores fresh styling and new standard tech. The automaker also retires the TLX.
Acura's car lineup is cut in half for 2026, as its luxury sedan won't return for the new model year. However, the brand's standout hatchback—now further refined with updated standard tech and fresh styling options across the board—should meet more needs this year.
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Here's a look at all the updates coming to Acura’s 2026 car lineup.
2026 Acura Integra
The fifth-generation Acura Integra receives a midcycle refresh for 2026, bringing updated standard technology along with a series of interior and exterior styling enhancements.
All models now come equipped with a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen, replacing the previous 7.0-inch base unit. A wireless charging pad becomes standard across the lineup, joined by a USB-A port for the front row and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Inside, cabins are updated with a revised trim pattern on the dashboard.
Three new exterior paint options are added: Solar Silver Metallic, Urban Gray Pearl, and Double Apex Blue Pearl—the latter borrowed from the ZDX Type S. Integras finished in Double Apex Blue Pearl or Performance Red Pearl come with a color-matched grille, with a black grille offered as an alternative. A color-matched grille is also available with Urban Gray Pearl and Platinum White Pearl finishes.
The A-Spec trim sees the most notable visual upgrades. Exterior changes include a new body kit featuring model-specific front fascia side spoilers, side sill garnish, and 18-inch black wheels.
Inside, ambient lighting is expanded, while new interior accents are added depending on the upholstery: Orchid interiors receive blue microsuede inserts, inspired by the new-for-2025 ADX SUV, while Ebony interiors now feature yellow contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift boot, and door panels.
MotorTrend Ranked: #1 in luxury subcompact cars.
Read Our Experts’ Full Acura Integra Review
Acura TLX
Acura concluded production of the TLX after last year’s model due to declining sales. The car made its debut in 2014 as a replacement for both the TL and TSX, aiming to blend performance and refinement in a single midsize luxury sedan.
The TLX launched with two engine options—a 206-hp 2.4-liter inline-four and a 290-hp 3.5-liter V-6—paired with advanced drivetrain technologies including Precision All-Wheel Steer (four-wheel steering) and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (torque-vectoring AWD that can send torque to either rear wheel) for enhanced agility and control.
In 2021, a second-generation TLX arrived with updated styling, a stiffer platform, and a standard 272-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The high-performance TLX Type S also returned, powered by a 355-hp 3.0-liter turbo V-6 and SH-AWD, reinforcing Acura’s performance-focused direction.
The TLX Type S has sharp styling, an upscale interior, and upgraded dual displays, though its touchpad-based infotainment remains a drawback. Although the TLX offers good daily comfort and value, its front-wheel-drive platform limits driving excitement, and even the all-wheel-drive and Type S models fall short of true performance benchmarks.
In the end, the TLX remained a strong option for buyers who valued design and features over pure driving performance. While it will be missed, stronger competitors and the continued shift in consumer preference toward SUVs make its departure less of a surprise.
MotorTrend Ranked: #8 in luxury compact sedans (2025 model).
Read Our Experts’ Full Acura TLX Review
2026 Acura Cars: What’s New
- 2026 Acura Integra: Significant update
- Acura TLX: Discontinued
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