S For Acura - 2021 TLX Type S Kicks off Acura’s Year of Type S
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TORRANCE, CALIF. March 17, 2021
- After a 13-year hiatus, 2021 marks the return of Acura’s storied performance nameplate
- TLX Type S to arrive at dealers late May; prices starting in the low $50,000s
Acura today announced the on-sale timing for the highly anticipated 2021 TLX Type S, which returns the Type S performance brand to Acura showrooms for the first time in more than a decade. Building on the award-winning second-generation Acura TLX, which went on sale in September, the TLX Type S debuts a brand-exclusive turbocharged V6 engine, sport-tuned chassis with double wishbone front suspension and powerful Brembo® brakes to become the quickest and best-handling Type S in Acura history.
When it arrives at showrooms in late May, the well-equipped 2021 Acura TLX Type S will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting in the low $50,000s1.
Powering the 2021 TLX Type S is an all-new 3.0-liter Type S Turbo V6 that builds upon decades of performance engine development experience and motorsports prowess to produce 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque – making it the most powerful Type S yet. A double-wishbone front suspension and Type S-exclusive Sport+ driving mode also have been specially engineered to provide additional performance and driver enjoyment and, for the first time in a Type S model, power is distributed through Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system with true torque vectoring.
The 2021 TLX Type S is available in one of six exterior colors paired with three interior options, including an all-new Tiger Eye Pearl paint and Orchid leather interior – both exclusive to Type S. Numerous exterior signatures distinguish the TLX performance variant, including an open-surface diamond pentagon grille for increased airflow, large-quad exhaust outlets and two-wheel options including an NSX-inspired lightweight wheel wrapped in a 255-series Pirelli P-Zero summer tire.
Inside, Type S drivers are treated to Ultrasuede® trimmed 16-way power seats with adjustable side bolstering and Type S embossing on the headrests. Type S comes exceptionally well-equipped with several premium and sophisticated features from the TLX Advance Package, including the critically acclaimed and award-winning ELS STUDIO 3D® 17-speaker premium audio system. Detailed information about the 2021 TLX Type S will be available closer to its on-sale date this May.
Since its introduction, the second-generation Acura TLX has garnered numerous accolades for its style, driver-focused performance and technology. Following its launch last fall, TLX has been named a MotorWeek “Driver’s Choice”, is one of AutoTrader’s “Best New Cars for 2021”, and the ELS STUDIO 3D® premium audio system earned “Best Sound System” in the 2021 Esquire Car Awards. Additionally, the next-generation passenger-front airbag earned a Popular Science “Best of What’s New” award, and TLX has also received a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the highest possible safety rating from the Institute.
About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
2021 TLX Type S Key Specs and Features
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2021 TLX 2.0T |
2021 TLX Type S |
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Starting MSRP |
$37,500 |
“Low $50,000s” |
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Engine |
2.0-liter Turbo |
3.0-liter Turbo |
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Transmission |
10-speed AT |
Sport Tuned 10-speed AT |
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4th Gen Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ |
Available |
Standard |
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Horsepower |
272 |
355 |
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Torque |
280 |
354 |
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Suspension |
Front: Double Wishbone |
Front: Double Wishbone |
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Adaptive Damper System |
Available |
Standard |
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Electric Power Steering System |
Belt-driven EPS, |
Belt-driven EPS, |
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Braking System |
Electro Servo |
Electro Servo |
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Wheels |
18 x 8.0 Multi-Spoke |
20 x 9.0 Shark Gray Multi-Spoke |
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Tires |
235/50 R18 97V Bridgestone Turanza All-Seasons |
255/35 R20 97Y Pirelli All-Season |
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KEY FEATURES |
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Full-LED Exterior Lighting |
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True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display |
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Acura Navigation with 3D View |
Available |
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CarPlay® / Android Auto™ Integration |
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Wireless Charging Pad |
Available |
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ELS Studio 3D® 17 Speaker, 710 watts |
Available |
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Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) |
4 Mode: |
5 Mode: |
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16-way Power Front Seats |
Available |
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Heated & Ventilated Front Seats |
Available |
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Flat Bottom Sport Steering Wheel |
Available |
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Genuine Aluminum Trim |
Available |
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IconicDrive™ Ambient LED Lighting |
Available |
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Remote Engine Start |
Available |
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Power Folding Side Mirrors |
Available |
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Rain Sensing Wipers |
Available |
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4G LTE WiFi Hot Spot |
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AcuraWatch™ |
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Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) |
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TLX TYPE S INTERIOR COLORS |
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TLX TYPE S EXTERIOR COLORS |
Ebony |
Red |
New: Orchid |
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New: Tiger Eye Pearl* |
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Performance Red Pearl* |
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Majestic Black Pearl* |
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Platinum White Pearl* |
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Apex Blue Pearl* |
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Modern Steel Metallic |
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* Premium Paint offered at an additional cost
1. Final pricing to be announced. Dealer prices may vary.