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2025 Acura TLX

Type S AWD

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What the Type S adds over the Technology

Spec	Technology	Type S
Front brake diameter	330.2 mm	363.2 mm
Curb weight (maximum)	3756 lbs	4221 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3756 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 V-6
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	255/40 R19 96W all-season	255/35 R20 97Y all-season
Wheel diameter	19 in	20 in
Wheel width	8.5 in	9 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD), Adaptive Damper System, Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System, Curb Weight (lbs.) - SH-AWD: 3,990 / 4,221, ELS Studio® 3D Premium Audio System with 17 Speakers, EPA Fuel Economy Ratings; SH-AWD (City / Highway / Combined): 21/29/24 / 19/25/21, Ebony Headliner, Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Thigh Extension and Side Bolsters, Gloss Black Decklid Lip Spoiler, Gloss Black Front Splitter and Rear Diffuser, Head-Up Warning (HUW), Heated Steering Wheel, High Performance Chassis Bracing, Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode and Sport +, LED Fog Lights, LED Puddle Lights, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Open Surface Diamond Pentagon Grille, Power-Folding Side Mirrors, Quad Exhaust Finishers, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Rev-Matching Downshifts, SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™), Silver Geometric Patterned Brushed Aluminum, Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede® with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Surround-View Camera System, Tires (SH-AWD® Models): 255/40 R19 96W all-season / 255/35 R20 97Y all-season, Type S Appearance Package, Variable Cylinder Management, Ventilated Front Seats, Weight Distribution (% Front / Rear); SH-AWD: 57/43 / 59/41, Windshield Wiper De-Icer

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	Turbo Aluminum-alloy V-6
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 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 kit

Safety32 std · 0 opt

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
Surround-View Camera System
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
Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Electro-Servo Brake (ESB) System
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Front Knee Airbags
Head-Up Warning (HUW)
Hill Start Assist
Lane Change Alert
Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag
Parking Sensors (4 Front and 4 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)

Infotainment26 std · 0 opt

Mobile Hotspot Capability
10-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD)
12.3-Inch HD Dual-Content Center Display
12.3-Inch HD Precision Cockpit™ Digital Instrument Cluster
Acura Navigation System with 3D View
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Street and Freeway Conditions
AcuraLink® Connected Services
Alexa Built-In
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
SiriusXM®
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Traffic Rerouting™
True Touchpad Interface™
USB Audio Interface
USB-A Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Front Seat
USB-A Charge Ports (2) 2.5A Charge Rear Seat
Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
Wireless Charging Pad

Convenience8 std · 0 opt

Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
12-Volt Power Outlets (Front Center Console)
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

Climate2 std · 0 opt

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

Seating5 std · 0 opt

60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
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

Interior15 std · 4 opt

Heated Steering Wheel
Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
Active Sound Control
Compass
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 93.4
Ebony Headliner
Headroom (in.) (Front / Rear): 37.2 / 36.3
Hiproom (in.) (Front / Rear): 55.8 / 54.6
Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Themes)
Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel
Legroom (in.) (Front / Rear): 42.5 / 34.9
Shoulder Room (in.) (Front / Rear): 58.2 / 55
Silver Geometric Patterned Brushed Aluminum
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Brushed Aluminum Trim optional
Gloss Finish Carbon Fiber Trim optional
Illuminated Side Sills (Dealer Installed Accessory) optional
Premium Floor Mats with Type S Badges and Color Accented Binding (Dealer Installed Accessory) optional

Exterior30 std · 3 opt

Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
Power-Folding Side Mirrors
Acoustic Glass Windshield
Aluminum-Alloy Wheels: 19x8.5 Shark Gray Machine-Finished Interwoven / 19x8.5 Shark Gray / 20x9.0 Berlina Black
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
Capless Fuel Fill
Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Lights
Chicane™ LED Taillights
Curb Weight (lbs.) - SH-AWD: 3,990 / 4,221
Gloss Black Decklid Lip Spoiler
Gloss Black Front Splitter and Rear Diffuser
Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen): 5.3
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
Height (in.): 56.4
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
LED Fog Lights
LED Puddle Lights
LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
Length (in.): 194.6
Open Surface Diamond Pentagon Grille
Quad Exhaust Finishers
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Tire Sealant and Repair Kit
Tires (SH-AWD® Models): 255/40 R19 96W all-season / 255/35 R20 97Y all-season
Track (in.) (Front / Rear): 64.0 / 64.6
Type S Appearance Package
Weight Distribution (% Front / Rear); SH-AWD: 57/43 / 59/41
Wheelbase (in.): 113.0
Width (in.): 75.2
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Carbon Fiber Decklid Lip Spoiler (Dealer Installed Accessory) optional
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser (Dealer Installed Accessory) optional
Side Sill Garnish (Dealer Installed Accessory) optional

Powertrain20 std · 0 opt

SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)
10-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
CARB Emissions Rating: SULEV-30 / ULEV70
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Direct Fuel Injection
Displacement (liters): 2.0 / 3.0
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings; SH-AWD (City / Highway / Combined): 21/29/24 / 19/25/21
Electronic Gear Selector
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 15.85
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 272 @ 6,500 / 355 @ 5,500
Idle Stop
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode and Sport +
Mono-Scroll / Twin-Scroll Turbo Type
Recommended Fuel: Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Rev-Matching Downshifts
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 280 @ 1,600-4,500 / 354 @ 1,400-5,000
Tune-Up Interval: 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
Valvetrain: 16-Valve, DOHC VTEC® / 24-Valve, DOHC
Variable Cylinder Management

Chassis10 std · 0 opt

Adaptive Damper System
Agile Handling Assist®
Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
High Performance Chassis Bracing
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm, Front / Rear): 29.5/20 / 29.5/20.5 / 30.0/22.5
Steering Ratio (Variable): 13.7:1 - 12.3:1 / 12.1:1 - 12.6:1
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 40.2
Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 13/13 / 14.3/13

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

Cargo Volume (cu. ft.): 13.5

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 TLX. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Type S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2025 Acura TLX Type S add over the Technology?

Against the Technology, 32 features become standard that the Technology does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.