The judgments and opinions of Roadshow's staff are our own and we do not accept paid editorial content.The Type S is docile and calm in normal driving, to the point where your family won’t think twice that 0-60 mph can be achieved in less than 5 seconds. Based on how good the modern Type S formula is when applied to the TLX, I'm looking forward to seeing how it transforms future cars, starting with the upcoming MDX.Įditors' note: Travel costs related to this story were covered by the manufacturer, which is common in the auto industry. The TLX is the first Acura model to wear the Type S badge in 13 years, but it won't be the last. I was actually able to drive an S4 on the street back-to-back with the Type S and, while I personally think the Audi is just a touch sharper in its most dynamic setting, this German rival is also about $10,000 more expensive comparably equipped, giving the Acura a real edge in value. The 2021 Acura TLX Type S is a sharp performer (and sharply styled), comparing nicely with the likes of the Roadshow-favorite Kia Stinger GT and Audi's S4. That gets you close to fully loaded, with the only option being the lightweight wheel and summer tire option that kicks the MSRP up to $54,125. The 2021 TLX Type S should start hitting dealerships around the same time these words hit the internet, starting at $53,325, including a $1,025 destination charge. Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow Pricing and availability The TLX is the first model to wear the Type S badge in 13 years, but Acura promises it won't be the last. While maybe not the best car for timed or competitive track events in its stock form, the TLX Type S is a surprisingly enjoyable sport sedan to fling around a circuit. The adaptive suspension does an impressive job of keeping the TLX flat and controlled while cornering, and the brakes are definitely up to the task of a few hot laps.
2021 ACURA TLX TYPE S FULL
Because of this, I'm also able to roll back onto full throttle sooner and more rapidly post-apex, the system quickly shuffling power to follow my chosen line. The Type S likes a hint of early throttle midcorner, sometimes even before the apex, which allows the AWD system to really plant the sedan into the bend. Meanwhile, the SH-AWD system's torque vectoring is maximized, allowing me to attack corners even more aggressively and really feel the system working to send power to the rear wheel that can use it most.
2021 ACURA TLX TYPE S PLUS
Right away, you'll notice how Sport Plus makes the engine and transmission more responsive and the active exhaust even louder. With a little more room to breathe on track at Laguna Seca, I called up Sport Plus mode by turning the drive mode selector to the right and holding it for a moment to confirm the choice. Though not specifically designed for competition, the Type S shone when stretching its legs on the track.
The TLX is not only precise, but also a very easy car to drive fast over long distances. Slaloming between bends on one of my favorite quiet, twisty roads in the Bay Area, I was pleased with the confident torque feeding into the SH-AWD system, working with the steering to drive the nose into each curve. The steering is heavier and generally feels better connected to the front axle, and the dampers firm up for a planted, but not harsh, ride over bumps. Normal mode, meanwhile, feels like the standard TLX's Sport setting.Ĭlicking over to Sport immediately wakes up the engine with sharper throttle response and a deeper, throatier tone for the active exhaust system. Comfort mode makes the Type S surprisingly quiet and smooth around town, even with the firmer suspension bits. Acura has also gone to great lengths to make the various modes feel different from one another, and it works. The TLX's various drive modes return - Comfort, Normal and Sport - but each is retuned for the Type S, and there's a new Sport Plus setting, too. Acura retuned the various drive modes to take advantage of the Type S' improved performance.
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