Acura Type-S Concept / Introducing The All-New 2021 Acura TLX - Type S

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

RWD would be better...

That's what the IS500 is for

RWD and V8, screw turbo 6's

[mazeroni]

Seen a few of these in person. Impressively shaped and proportioned. Looks very wide and low.

[Tcoat]

This fails firmly into my "who cares" category.

[gymratter]

[Atmo]

After watching the first video, I'd like to see an on track head-to-head with the 600 lb. lighter, $20K+ less expensive 2021 TRD Camry with the JBL package that includes Potenza RE-050A's.

The SE based TRD Camry doesn't have the luxo interior touches of the TLX, it's more similar to an 86, but that aside the Camry is surprisingly buttoned down, has a stiff platform with five chassis braces, bespoke suspension, big brakes, light wheels, nice exhaust, and is an entertaining DD on mountain two-lanes. No comment on the body kit.

Except I think the two year production run ended so maybe that's why it wasn't compared and they didn't want to pee on Acura's parade after a free resort stay.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

This fails firmly into my "who cares" category.

People who want an M3 but can't justify buying an M3 or a 340i.

I wouldn't hate on it, glad Honda is trying to do something interesting as BMW continues to shift more and more towards 'the ultimate beige machine'. Lexus is subtly doing neat things though at a crazy high level of quality.

[gymratter]

i dont think the watering down process was too bad.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by gymratter

i dont think the watering down process was too bad.

The one thing I really don't like about this is the front emblem in the rectangle shiny plastic. That bothers me so much it's unbelievable, like why could they just not make it the same shape as the emblem..

[gymratter]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

The one thing I really don't like about this is the front emblem in the rectangle shiny plastic. That bothers me so much it's unbelievable, like why could they just not make it the same shape as the emblem..

thanks for quoting all the pics

i think it's some kind of sensor. i see the same thing on a lot of German cars as well.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by gymratter

thanks for quoting all the pics

i think it's some kind of sensor. i see the same thing on a lot of German cars as well.

It's a real pain in the ass editing posts on phone lol.

What ever that rectangle is, I hate it. Otherwise car looks good, better from behind, and in pretty much any colour available.

[jflogerzi]

That thing is porky at 4200lbs but it masks it weight well. Rather have dedicated cheap sports car and a nice small EV or cheaper commuter car.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

That thing is porky at 4200lbs but it masks it weight well. Rather have dedicated cheap sports car and a nice small EV or cheaper commuter car.

Gotta agree. Commuter + affordable fun car will always be the best combo, unless you ballin', which that I am not.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

People who want an M3 but can't justify buying an M3 or a 340i.

I wouldn't hate on it, glad Honda is trying to do something interesting as BMW continues to shift more and more towards 'the ultimate beige machine'. Lexus is subtly doing neat things though at a crazy high level of quality.

Not hating on anything. I am totally apathetic to it. Just another luxury sedan with gobs of power that 99.9% of the people that buy it will never use since they rarely even hit the speed limit in under 5 miles anyway.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not hating on anything. I am totally apathetic to it. Just another luxury sedan with gobs of power that 99.9% of the people that buy it will never use since they rarely even hit the speed limit in under 5 miles anyway.

Remind me what you do with your 86 again?