August 20, 2020 — TORRANCE, CALIF.
- New model packs more performance and features at a starting price of $37,500
- High performance Type S variant to arrive next springThe 2021 Acura TLX is set to launch nationwide September 28th as the quickest, best-handling and most well-appointed sedan in the brand’s 35-year history. Built upon a model-exclusive body structure and chassis architecture, the 2021 TLX 2.0T will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,5001, an increase of $1,300 over the outgoing 3.5-liter V6-powered TLX. Acura’s torque vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system is available on all trims for an additional $2,000. The TLX Type S, with Acura’s new 3.0-liter V6 Turbo and standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, arrives next spring well-equipped in the low to mid $50,000s.
Complementing its stunning new design and athletic stance, the TLX’s new 2.0-liter DOHC VTEC® Turbo delivers more peak torque (+13 lb.-ft.) than the outgoing 3.5-liter V6, with a dramatic increase at the low end of the rev range (+48 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm). Compared to the outgoing entry 2.4L model, the new TLX offers substantially more performance (+66 horsepower, +98 lb.-ft. peak torque) and major increases to technologies and premium amenities – establishing a new and more upmarket entry point for the Acura sedan.
Additional performance improvements for the 2021 TLX include a quick-shifting 10-speed transmission, sport-tuned chassis with double wishbone front suspension, NSX-derived electro-servo brake-by-wire technology, and available adaptive dampers.
Best-in-class technologies new to TLX include a new implementation of Acura’s True Touchpad Interface™ with a 10.2 inch HD center display, an available 17-speaker ELS STUDIO 3DÒ premium audio system, and color and intensity adjustable LED interior ambient lighting with up to 27 IconicDrive™ themes. The new TLX expands on its standard AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies with the addition of Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) and Traffic Sign Recognition, as well as an industry first next-generation passenger front airbag designed to mitigate potential injury in more steeply angled frontal collisions.
More information on the 2021 Acura TLX is available here.
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| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)2 | Two Wheel Drive | Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ |
| 2021 TLX 2.0T | $37,500 | $39,500 |
| 2021 TLX 2.0T with Technology Package | $41,500 | $43,500 |
| 2021 TLX 2.0T with A-Spec Package | $44,250 | $46,250 |
| 2021 TLX 2.0T with Advance Package | $46,300 | $48,300 |
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.
TLX Pricing and Feature Comparison
| 2020 TLX 3.5L V6 | 2021 TLX 2.0T | 2021 TLX Type S | |
| MSRP | $36,200 | $37,500 | TBA |
| Engine | 3.5-liter V6 | 2.0-liter Turbo | 3.0-liter Turbo |
| Transmission | 9-speed AT | 10-speed AT | 10-speed AT |
| Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ | Available – 3rd Gen | Available – 4th Gen | Standard – 4th Gen |
| Peak Horsepower (SAE Net) | 290 @ 6200 RPM | 272 @ 6500 RPM | Est: 355 |
| Peak Torque (SAE Net) | 267 @ 4500 RPM | 280 @ 1600-4500 RPM | Est: 354 |
| Suspension | Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Four-Link |
Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Five-Link |
Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Five-Link |
| Electric Power Steering System | Rack-and-pinion EPS, Fixed ratio |
Belt-driven EPS, Variable ratio |
Belt-driven EPS, Variable ratio |
| Braking System | Hydraulic Assist | Electro Servo | Electro Servo |
| Wheels and Tires | 18-inch, 225/50 R18 | 18-inch, 235/50 R18 | 20-inch, 255/35 R20 |
| KEY STANDARD FEATURES | |||
| Full-LED Exterior Lighting | • | • | • |
| User Interface | Dual Screen On Demand Multi-User Display | True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display | True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display |
| Natural Language Voice Recognition | – | • | • |
| Acura Premium Audio | 7 Speaker, 335 watts | 10 Speaker, 350 watts w/ Twin Telford™ Subs |
ELS Studio 3D® 17 Speaker, 710 watts w/ Twin Telford™ Subs |
| CarPlay® / Android Auto™ Integration | • | • | • |
| Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) | 4-mode | 4-mode with Individual Mode |
5-mode with Individual Mode & Sport + |
| Power Front Seats | 10-way Driver, 8-way Passenger, Heated | 12-way Driver & Passenger, Heated | 16-way Driver & Passenger, Heated & Ventilated |
| Idle Stop | – | • | • |
| Genuine Aluminum Trim | – | • | • |
| Next Generation Passenger Front Airbag | – | • | • |
| AcuraWatch™ | • | • | • |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | – | • | • |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | – | • | • |
| 4G LTE WiFi Hot Spot | – | • | • |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 109.3 | 113.0 (+3.7) | 113.0 (+3.7) |
| Length (in.) | 191.7 | 194.6 (+2.9) | 194.6 (+2.9) |
| Width (in.) | 73.0 | 75.2 (+2.2) | 75.2 (+2.2) |
| Height (in.) | 57.0 | 56.4 (-0.6) | 56.4 (-0.6) |
| Track (in.) | F: 62.8 / R: 63.1 | F: 64.0 (+1.2) / R: 64.6 (+1.5) | F: 64.0 (+1.2) / R: 64.6 (+1.5) |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 93.3 | 93.4 (+0.1) | 93.4 (+0.1) |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 | 13.5 (+0.3) | 13.5 (+0.3) |
2021 TLX Packages and Feature Details
| Features | TLX | Technology Package |
A-Spec Package |
Advance Package |
TLX Type S |
| PERFORMANCE | |||||
| 2.0-Liter Turbo | • | • | • | • | |
| 3.0-Liter Turbo V6 | • | ||||
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission | • | • | • | • | • |
| NSX-derived Electro-Servo Brake System | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brembo Performance Brake System | • | ||||
| Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode | • | • | • | • | Adds Sport + |
| Adaptive Damper System (ADS) | • | • | |||
| Remote Engine Start with vehicle feedback | • | ||||
| EXTERIOR | |||||
| Full-LED Exterior Lighting | • | • | • | • | • |
| 18 x 8.0” Aluminum Alloy Wheels | • | ||||
| 19 x 8.5” Aluminum Alloy Wheels | • | • | • | ||
| 20 x 9.0” Aluminum Alloy Wheels | • | ||||
| Available Lightweight Wheels with High-Performance Summer Tires | • | ||||
| 235/50 R18 High-Performance All-Season Tires | • | ||||
| 255/40 R19 High-Performance All-Season Tires | • | • | • | ||
| 255/35 R20 High-Performance All-Season, Available Summer Tires | • | ||||
| Exterior Sport Appearance Package | • | • | |||
| Smart Entry (Front Doors) | • | ||||
| Smart Entry (All Doors) | • | • | • | • | |
| LED Fog Lights | • | • | |||
| Power Folding Mirrors with Puddle Light | • | ||||
| Surround View Camera System | • | ||||
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | • | ||||
| Front Windshield Wiper De-Icer | • | ||||
| INTERIOR | |||||
| Acura Sport Seats with 12-way Power Adjustment and Driver-Position Memory | • | • | • | ||
| Acura Sport Seats with 16-way Power Adjustment and Driver-Position Memory | • | • | |||
| Leatherette Trimmed Seating Surfaces | • | ||||
| Milano Leather Trimmed Seating Surfaces | • | • | |||
| Milano Leather Trimmed Seating Surfaces with Ultrasuede® Inserts | • | • | |||
| Heated Front Seats | • | • | |||
| Heated and Ventilated Front Seats | • | • | • | ||
| Heated Rear Outboard Seats | • | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | • | ||||
| Genuine Aluminum Trim | • | • | • | • | |
| Authentic Open-Pore Wood Trim | • | ||||
| True Touchpad Interface™ (TTI) with 10.2-inch High-Mounted HD Display | • | • | • | • | • |
| Head Up Display (HUD), 10.5-inch | • | ||||
| Natural Language Voice Recognition | • | • | • | • | • |
| Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ Integration | • | • | • | • | • |
| Acura Navigation System with 3D View | • | • | • | • | |
| AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ | • | • | • | • | |
| GPS-Linked Climate Control | • | • | • | • | |
| 10-Speaker Premium Audio with Twin Telford™ Subwoofers | • | ||||
| 13-Speaker ELS STUDIO® Premium Audio | • | ||||
| 17-Speaker ELS STUDIO 3D® Premium Audio | • | • | • | ||
| Interior Sport Appearance Package | • | • | |||
| LED Ambient Interior Lighting | • | ||||
| IconicDrive™ LED Ambient Interior Lighting | • | • | • | • | |
| SAFETY & DRIVER ASSITIVE | |||||
| AcuraWatch® with Traffic Jam Assist | • | • | • | • | • |
| Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag | • | • | • | • | • |
| Blind Spot Information (BSI) | • | • | • | • | |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Monitor | • | • | • | • | |
| Front and Rear Parking Sensors | • | • | • | • | |
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1. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excluding tax, license, registration, $1,025 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excluding tax, license, registration, $1,025 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
[Source: Acura]
Completely ruined the Type S. I knew Acura was going to do this. No 360 cam? No hud, top trim car? It was already down on HP and now you can’t get the packaging right? It can sit on lots for all I care at this point.