TLX Type S AWD
What the TLX Type S adds over the TLX
| Spec | TLX | TLX Type S |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 330.2 mm | 363.2 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3709 lbs | 4221 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3709 lbs | 4221 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Turbo Aluminum-alloy 4-Cylinder | Turbo Aluminum-alloy 6-Cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Tire size | 235/50 R18 97V Bridgestone Turanza all-seasons | 255/35 R20 97Y Pirelli Cinturato P7 all-season |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 40.1 ft | 40.2 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 9 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Acura Navigation System with 3D View, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions, Adaptive Damper System, Blind spot information (BSI) System, Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System, ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 17 Speakers, Ebony Headliner, Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Thigh Extension and Side Bolsters, GPS-Linked Climate Control, Geometric Patterned Brushed Aluminum, Gloss Black Decklid Lip Spoiler, Gloss Black Front Splitter and Rear Diffuser, High Performance Chassis Bracing, Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Themes), Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode and Sport +, Key Fob Activiated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback, LED Puddle Lights, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Open Surface Diamond Pentagon Grille, Parking Sensors (front and rear), Power-Folding Side Mirrors, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Rev-Matching Downshifts, Sport Appearance Exterior Package, Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede® with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Traffic Rerouting™, Variable Cylinder Management, Ventilated Front Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer, Wireless Charging Pad
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 363.2 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 | 6 |
| Fuel injection system | direct injection |
| Engine type (full description) | Turbo Aluminum-alloy 6-Cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 355 hp |
| Torque | 354 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 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 | 255/35 R20 97Y Pirelli Cinturato P7 all-season |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4221 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4221 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 9 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety27 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
Convenience10 std · 0 opt
- Key Fob Activiated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
- 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 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Thigh Extension and Side Bolsters
- Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede® with Contrast Stitching and Piping
Interior11 std · 3 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
- Carbon Fiber Trim optional
Exterior19 std · 4 opt
- Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
- Power-Folding Side Mirrors
- 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
- Gloss Black Front Splitter and Rear Diffuser
- Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Puddle Lights
- LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
- Open Surface Diamond Pentagon Grille
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Sport Appearance Exterior Package
- Tire Sealant and Repair Kit
- Windshield Wiper De-Icer
- Carbon Fiber Decklid Lip Spoiler optional
- Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser optional
- LED Fog Lights optional
- LED Welcome Lights optional
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Electronic Gear Selector
- Idle Stop
- Rev-Matching Downshifts
- Variable Cylinder Management
Chassis9 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Damper System
- Agile Handling Assist®
- Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System
- Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
- Electro-Servo Brake (ESB) System
- High Performance Chassis Bracing
- Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode and Sport +
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
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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 Type S
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Acura TLX TLX Type S add over the TLX?
Against the TLX, 31 features become standard that the TLX does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.