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2021 Acura TLX

TLX A-Spec FWD

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What the TLX A-Spec adds over the TLX

Spec	TLX	TLX A-Spec
Curb weight (maximum)	3709 lbs	3784 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3709 lbs	3784 lbs
MPG (highway)	31 mpg	30 mpg
Tire size	235/50 R18 97V Bridgestone Turanza all-seasons	255/40 R19 96W Bridgestone Turanza all-seasons
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	40.1 ft	40.2 ft
Wheel diameter	18 in	19 in
Wheel width	8 in	8.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: Acura Navigation System with 3D View, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions, Blind spot information (BSI) System, ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 17 Speakers, Ebony Headliner, GPS-Linked Climate Control, Geometric Patterned Brushed Aluminum, Gloss Black Decklid Lip Spoiler, Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Themes), LED Fog Lights, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Parking Sensors (front and rear), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Sport Appearance Exterior Package, Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede® with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Traffic Rerouting™, Ventilated Front Seats, Wireless Charging Pad

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	330.2 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	330.2 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electric

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row

13.5 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

AcuraLink

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	5.3 in
Overall height	56.4 in
Overall length	194.6 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Wheelbase	113 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Fuel injection system	direct injection
Engine type (full description)	Turbo Aluminum-alloy 4-Cylinder
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	272 hp
Torque	280 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	22 mpg
MPG (combined)	25 mpg
MPG (highway)	30 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	91
Fuel tank capacity	15.8 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	37.2 in
Third-row headroom	36.3 in

Legroom

Front legroom	42.5 in
Third-row legroom	34.9 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	58.2 in
Third-row shoulder room	55 in

Steering

Steering type	Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	40.2 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	Double-Wishbone
Rear suspension type	Multi-Link

Tires

Tire size

255/40 R19 96W Bridgestone Turanza all-seasons

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.6
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3784 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3784 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	19 in
Wheel material	alloy
Wheel width	8.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety27 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Front Side Airbags
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Side Curtain Airbags
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Auto High-Beam
Blind spot information (BSI) System
Brake Assist
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Front Knee Airbags
Hill Start Assist
Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag
Parking Sensors (front and rear)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Tire Fill Assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Infotainment23 std · 0 opt

Mobile Hotspot Capability
10.2-Inch HD Dual-Content Center Display
7-Inch Color Multi-Information Display (MID)
Acura Navigation System with 3D View
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions
AcuraLink® Connected Services
Android Auto™ Integration
Apple Carplay® Integration
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 17 Speakers
HD Radio®
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
Natural Language Voice Recognition
SMS, MMS Text Message and Email Capability
Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
Siri® Eyes Free
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Traffic Rerouting™
True Touchpad Interface™
USB Audio Interface
Wireless Charging Pad

Convenience9 std · 1 opt

Key Fob Activiated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback optional
12-Volt Power Outlets (Front Center Console)
Cruise Control
HomeLink®
Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down and Auto-Reverse
Pushbutton Ignition
Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function
Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof
USB Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Front Seat

Climate2 std · 0 opt

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
GPS-Linked Climate Control

Seating5 std · 0 opt

Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
Front 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support
Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede® with Contrast Stitching and Piping

Interior11 std · 4 opt

Heated Steering Wheel optional
Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
Active Sound Control
Compass
Ebony Headliner
Geometric Patterned Brushed Aluminum
Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Themes)
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel
Maintenance Minder™ System
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Authentic Open-pore Wood Trim optional
Brushed Aluminum Trim optional
Carbon Fiber Trim optional

Exterior14 std · 2 opt

Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
Acoustic Glass Windshield
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Integration
Capless Fuel Fill
Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Lights
Chicane™ LED Taillights
Gloss Black Decklid Lip Spoiler
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED Fog Lights
LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
Sport Appearance Exterior Package
Tire Sealant and Repair Kit
Carbon Fiber Decklid Lip Spoiler optional
LED Welcome Lights optional

Powertrain4 std · 1 opt

SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™) optional
Front-Wheel Drive
10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Electronic Gear Selector
Idle Stop

Chassis7 std · 0 opt

Agile Handling Assist®
Amplitude Reactive Dampers
Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
Electro-Servo Brake (ESB) System
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode
Multi-Link Rear Suspension

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 TLX. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the TLX A-Spec

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2021 Acura TLX TLX A-Spec add over the TLX?

Against the TLX, 18 features become standard that the TLX does not and 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.