Acura Canada 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.
You can reserve a spot right now and become one of the first to purchase this exclusive and most sought after sedan in Acura’s history by visiting https://acura.ca/preorder#tlxtypes.
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 June, the well-equipped 2021 Acura TLX Type S will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) around $60,0001.
Powering the 2021 TLX Type S, is an all-new 3.0-litre Type S Turbo V6 which 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 six exterior colours paired with two interior options, including an all-new Tiger Eye Pearl paint – 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 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 June.
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.
2021 TLX Type S Key Specs and Features
| 2021 TLX 2.0T | 2021 TLX Type S | |
| Starting MSRP | $44,105 | “About $60,000” |
| Engine | 2.0-litre Turbo4 Cyl. | 3.0-litre TurboV6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed AT | Sport Tuned 10-speed AT |
| 4th Gen Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ | Standard | Standard |
| Peak Horsepower (SAE Net) | 272 | 355 |
| Peak Torque (SAE Net) | 280 | 354 |
| Suspension | Front: Double WishboneRear: Multi-Link | Front: Double WishboneRear: Multi-Link |
| Adaptive Damper System | Available | Standard |
| Electric Power Steering System | Belt-driven EPS,Variable ratio | Belt-driven EPS,Variable ratio |
| Braking System | Electro Servo | Electro ServoBrembo® 4-Piston Front Brakes |
| Wheels | 18 x 8.0 Multi-Spoke | 20 x 9.0 Shark Gray Multi-SpokeAvail. 20 x 9.0 Lightweight Y-Spoke |
| Tires | 235/50 R18 97V Bridgestone Turanza All-Seasons | 255/35 R20 97Y Pirelli All-SeasonAvail. Pirelli P Zero Summer |
| KEY FEATURES | ||
| Full-LED Exterior Lighting | • | • |
| True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display | • | • |
| Acura Navigation with 3D View | Available | • |
| CarPlay® / Android Auto™ Integration | • | • |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Available | • |
| ELS Studio 3D® 17 Speaker, 710 wattsw/ Twin Telford™ Subs | Available | • |
| Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) | 4 Mode:Comfort / Normal / Sport / Individual | 5 Mode:Comfort / Normal / Sport / Sport + / Individual |
| 16-way Power Front Seats | Available | • |
| Heated Front Seats | • | • |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Available | • |
| Flat Bottom Sport Steering Wheel | Available | • |
| Genuine Aluminum Trim | Available | • |
| IconicDrive™ Ambient LED Lighting | Available | • |
| Remote Engine Start | • | • |
| Power Folding Side Mirrors | Available | • |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Available | • |
| 4G LTE WiFi Hot Spot | • | • |
| AcuraWatch™ | • | • |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | • | • |
| TLX TYPE S INTERIOR COLOURS | ||
| TLX TYPE S EXTERIOR COLOURS | Ebony | Red |
| Tiger Eye Pearl* | • | |
| Performance Red Pearl* | • | |
| Majestic Black Pearl* | • | |
| Platinum White Pearl* | • | |
| Apex Blue Pearl*2 | • | |
| Modern Steel Metallic | • |
* Premium Paint offered at an additional cost 1
Final pricing to be announced. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Apex Blue Pearl not available during presale
About Acura Canada
Acura is the luxury-performance division of Honda Canada Inc. and is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original approach to technology and design that creates a new driving experience. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the Acura MDX seven-passenger luxury SUV. Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance. Acura celebrated its 30th anniversary in Canada in February 2017 and has grown to include over 50 locations in its dealer network across the country. For more information, please visit www.acura.ca.
SOURCE Honda Canada Inc.
