Ford opted to discontinue sedans from its lineup entirely a few years ago, a decision that was made after it reportedly lost “billions of dollars” on those products. That move included nixing sedans from the Lincoln lineup, as we saw both the Continental and MKZ land on the chopping block as a result. Lincoln dealers have since asked for a new sedan, but as of now, are only selling crossovers and SUVs. Now, one of Lincoln’s chief rivals – Acura – has killed off its own sedan, the TLX, too.
According to Automotive News, production of the Acura TLX is now slated to end this month, as the mid-size sedan is in the midst of its second generation, leaving the Integra as the sole sedan in that brand’s lineup moving forward. This move comes as sedans continue to lose market share in the luxury vehicle segment, in general, going from 22 percent in 2022 to 18 percent in 2024. The TLX experienced a 55 percent drop in sales last year, to 7,478 units, and in H1 2025, it dropped 14 percent to of 3,634 units.
Part of that steep decline is reportedly due to Honda’s decision to consolidate Accord, Integra, and TLX production to a single line at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio in preparation for new EV models. However, analysts note that the TLX’s mainstream counterpart, the Accord, is due for an update, meaning that a decision had to be made whether or not to continue to invest in the TLX amid declining sales. Ending production of the TLX also frees up resources for the RDX.
Meanwhile, Acura’s top sellers are crossovers, with the MDX topping its charts, followed by the RDX, which was just updated for the 2025 model year. That Lincoln Corsair rival is a sportier offering in terms of looks, and also packs the same turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder powerplant present in the Integra.
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