Type S AWD
What the Type S adds over the Technology
| Spec | Technology | 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 |
| Engine displacement | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
| 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: 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD), 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, Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Thigh Extension and Side Bolsters, GPS-Linked Climate Control, Gloss Black Decklid Lip Spoiler, Gloss Black Front Splitter and Rear Diffuser, Head-Up Warning (HUW), Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions), Heated Steering Wheel, High Performance Chassis Bracing, Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Themes), Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode and Sport +, Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback, LED Fog Lights, LED Puddle Lights, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Open Surface Diamond Pentagon Grille, Parking Sensors (Front and Rear), Power-Folding Side Mirrors, Quad Exhaust Finishers, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Rev-Matching Downshifts, SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™), Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Surround-View Camera System, 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 |
| Total interior volume | 93.4 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 |
| Engine displacement | 3000 cc |
| 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 kitSafety30 std · 0 opt
- Pedestrian Detection
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
- Surround-View Camera System
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- 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™)
- Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front Knee Airbags
- Front Side Airbags
- Head-Up Warning (HUW)
- Hill Start Assist
- Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag
- Parking Sensors (Front and Rear)
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
- Side Curtain Airbags
- Tire Fill Assist
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment26 std · 0 opt
- AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions
- Mobile Hotspot Capability
- 10.2-Inch HD Dual-Content Center Display
- 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD)
- 7-Inch Color Multi-Information Display (MID)
- Acura Navigation System with 3D View
- AcuraLink® Connected Services
- Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 17 Speakers
- HD Radio®
- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Maintenance Minder™ System
- Natural Language Voice Recognition
- SMS, MMS Text Message and Email Capability
- Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
- SiriusXM®
- Siri® Eyes Free
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Traffic Rerouting™
- True Touchpad Interface™
- USB Audio Interface
- USB Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Front Seat
- Wireless Charging Pad
Convenience10 std · 0 opt
- 12-Volt Power Outlets (Front Center Console)
- Cruise Control
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- HomeLink®
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
- 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
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- GPS-Linked Climate Control
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- Heated Front Seats
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions)
- 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
- Front 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support
- Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Thigh Extension and Side Bolsters
- Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping
Interior11 std · 1 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Active Sound Control
- Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- Compass
- Electronic Gear Selector
- Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Themes)
- Interior Color-Matched Headliner
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Illuminated Side Sills optional
Exterior20 std · 3 opt
- Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
- Power-Folding Side Mirrors
- Acoustic Glass Windshield
- Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
- 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 Fog Lights
- LED Puddle Lights
- LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
- Open Surface Diamond Pentagon Grille
- Quad Exhaust Finishers
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Tire Sealant and Repair Kit
- Windshield Wiper De-Icer
- Body Color Decklid Lip Spoiler optional
- Carbon Fiber Decklid Lip Spoiler optional
- Side Sill Garnish optional
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Idle Stop
- Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode
- Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode and Sport +
- Rev-Matching Downshifts
- Variable Cylinder Management
Chassis8 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
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
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Common questions about the Type S
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Acura TLX Type S add over the Technology?
Against the Technology, 36 features become standard that the Technology does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.