355-horsepower TLX Type S goes on sale June 30 with a starting price of $59,500
Best-performing Acura sedan ever features all-new Type S Turbo V6, sport-tuned double wishbone front suspension, Brembo® front brakes and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM)
NSX-inspired lightweight wheels with Pirelli P-Zero summer tires included as standard equipment
MARKHAM, ON., MAY 20, 2021--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 $59,5001 (excluding freight and PDI).
The popularity and anticipation for the all-new TLX Type S from Canadian Acura enthusiasts has already been proven as the most anticipated performance sedan in Acura's history pre-sold its 119 unit, on-line Canadian allotment in a mere 8 hours.
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, including NSX-inspired split 5-spoke wheels, and 255-series Pirelli P-Zero summer tires.
The all-new 355-horsespower, 3.0-litre 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(TM) (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(TM) 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(TM).
Standard safety equipment includes the AcuraWatch(TM) suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, and the world's first front passenger airbag designed to reduce head rotation in a collision.
