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

[WolfpackS2k]

Finally an attractive car design from Acura.

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Finally an attractive car design from Acura.

Agreed. It's been a while.

[Kodename47]

It's a shame that Honda doesn't bring anything like that over here. I quite like that.

[TylerLieberman]

I like it. Got a bit of an Alfa vibe to the exterior. Interior is interesting to look at too. Not just a bland horizontal and vertical panel screwed together.

[vh_supra26]

https://www.acura.com/news-and-press...GeneralNewsRss

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/07/30/...lx-horsepower/

[Sasquachulator]

I want to like this car...but everytime i look at it i just cant quite put it in the same field as Lexus and the big 3 germans.....

Theres just something missing about it.....something that would make it feel like one of those 4 major luxury players.

Acura's problem has always been that it just feels like a luxed up honda, and this goes a long way to addressing it....but I dont feel like its there yet.

[HSC]

Funny how in the vid the designers keep talking about "dash to axle ratio"...basically saying "we made this look like RWD but it's really FWD". It does look good and hoping it brings back more of that Acura mojo.

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

I want to like this car...but everytime i look at it i just cant quite put it in the same field as Lexus and the big 3 germans.....

Theres just something missing about it.....something that would make it feel like one of those 4 major luxury players.

Acura's problem has always been that it just feels like a luxed up honda, and this goes a long way to addressing it....but I dont feel like its there yet.

Agreed. It is a second tier luxury brand like Infiniti. I hear more kudos from Hyundai/Genesis than Acura. It probably has all the stuff luxury cars have that are below the skin, but I agree, at least in past models, the experience wasn’t on the same level. This is definitely a step in the right direction.

[Irace86.2.0]

Just to expand on that, the 2.0T is probably the same 2.0T found in the Accord and CTR with its own tuning and turbo, which is to say, it is an off the shelf engine, so I doubt it is dressed in torx bolts like other luxury cars. It is a small detail, but it goes to illustrate the many ways luxury cars bring quality components into all aspects of the car.

On the flip side, I understand Acura’s ELS sound system is one of the best in the industry.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dig...m-audio/%3famp

[gymratter]

https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...year-of-type-s

March 17, 2021 — TORRANCE, CALIF.

• 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.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com.

[vh_supra26]

[gymratter]

https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...ships-mid-june

May 20, 2021 — TORRANCE, Calif.

• Acura’s best-performing sedan yet goes on sale June 23 with a starting price of $52,3001
• Pre-sale activities begin today with Type S microsite launch, Build & Price and dealer reservation process for prospective customers
• Available in limited quantities, fewer than 2,000 model year 2021 TLX Type S to be built
• Performance standard, Type S features a 355-horsepower Turbo V6, sport-tuned double wishbone front suspension, Brembo® brakes and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™

The all-new 2021 Acura TLX Type S, the first in a new generation of Type S performance variants, will begin arriving at Acura dealers nationwide next month with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $52,3001. Beginning today, prospective Type S buyers can learn more about the 2021 TLX Type S by visiting Acura.com/Type-S, build and price their desired configuration, and contact a local dealer to reserve their spot in line.

The 2021 TLX Type S is available in two well equipped variations. Starting at $52,300, the TLX Type S features 20-inch multi-spoke wheels with Pirelli Cinturato P7 all-Season tires. Buyers seeking even more performance can opt for the TLX Type S with High Performance Wheel and Tire Package for $53,100, which brings NSX-inspired split 5-spoke wheels, reducing unsprung mass by more than 21 lbs., and 255-series Pirelli P-Zero summer tires.

TLX Type S strengthens the fundamentals of Precision Crafted Performance with significant enhancements to all elements of the driving experience and a distinctive visual character inside and out. With performance validated on track, Type S models cater to spirited driving enthusiasts and the well-equipped TLX Type S features an impressive list of standard high-performance hardware.

The all-new 355-horsespower1, 3.0-liter Type S Turbo V6 engine was developed by some of the company’s most experienced powertrain engineers, including team members who developed the bespoke twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid power unit that powers NSX. A specially-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission also is standard, along with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) with true torque vectoring. The TLX Type S sport-tuned chassis features a double-wishbone front suspension, Adaptive Dampers, NSX-derived electro-servo braking system and Brembo™ 4-piston front calipers with larger front rotors and matching red calipers at the rear.

Acura engineers created the TLX Type S as an emotional and exciting premium performance sedan without sacrificing the everyday usability and comfort of the critically acclaimed second-generation TLX. The 2021 TLX Type S also comes with 16-way driver and front passenger sport seats with power adjustable bolsters, supple Milano leather with Ultrasuede® inserts, Type S embossing on the headrests, an ELS STUDIO 3D® 17-speaker premium audio system and a 10.2-inch audio and information display operated with Acura’s award-winning True Touch Interface™.

Standard safety and driver assistive equipment includes the AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, and the world’s first front passenger airbag designed to reduce head rotation in a collision.

2021 TLX Type S
MSRP
$52,300
MSRP with Destination
$53,325

2021 TLX Type S
MSRP
$53,100
MSRP with Destination
$54,125

1. SAE Net. Peak power arrives at 5,500 rpm
2. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
3. MSRP including $1,025 destination charge.
4. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid models), and other factors.

[WolfpackS2k]

RWD would be better...

[Rampage]

I saw these at Mid-Ohio about a week ago during the IMSA event. The goldish paint is not attractive in person IMO. Overall I just thought the car was kind of ho-hum and yet had some of those outlandish vents and ridges that Honda is slapping on its cars now.

They were giving some VIP rides in one of the Mid-Ohio cars and it did appear to be plenty fast around the track for a street car.