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In 2020, Acura unveiled the 2021 TLX Type S, its first vehicle to sport the "Type S" badge in 13 years. Powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine, the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class fighter will hit dealerships in May 2021 with pricing starting in the low $50,000s.
Fitted with a brand-new, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 mill, the 2021 TLX Type S will hit the streets with 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet (479 Nm) of torque. Not surprisingly, it's the most powerful Type S model yet. All that oomph is backed by a sporty suspension setup and an exclusive Sport+ driving mode for track use.
The TLX Type S is also fitted with the Super Handling AWD system with torque vectoring and Pirelli P-Zero summer tires as standard.
You'll be able to tell the Type S apart from other TLX trims thanks to the open-surface front grille, larger quad exhaust tailpipes, and sporty-looking bumpers. Inside the cabin, the Type S boasts Ultrasuede seats, specific model badging, and a 17-speaker premium audio system. Acura also offers a new Tiger Eye Pearl exterior paint and Orchid leather interior, both exclusive to the Type S.
The beefed-up compact will be sold alongside the 2.0T trim, offered with a 2.0-liter turbo-four good for 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet (379 Nm) of torque. This version retails from $37,500. Acura says the Type S will start in the "low $50,000s," so expect it to come in at around $52,000 before options.
The 2021 TLX Type S is significantly more affordable than high-performance premium sedans like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, which retail from $69,900 and $68,600, respectively. However, the Type S is significantly less powerful than these German four-doors. At 355 horsepower, the Type S falls behind the M3 by 118 horsepower and behind the C63 by 114 horses.
The Type S is better suited to go against the BMW M340i, powered by an inline-six rated at 382 horsepower. The xDrive version retails from $56,700, which is closer to the TLX's sticker. Likewise, the Type S will compete with the AMG C43, powered by a 385-horsepower V6 and priced from $56,500. The AMG model is about to get an overhaul following the introduction of the W206-generation C-Class.
The TLX Type S is also fitted with the Super Handling AWD system with torque vectoring and Pirelli P-Zero summer tires as standard.
You'll be able to tell the Type S apart from other TLX trims thanks to the open-surface front grille, larger quad exhaust tailpipes, and sporty-looking bumpers. Inside the cabin, the Type S boasts Ultrasuede seats, specific model badging, and a 17-speaker premium audio system. Acura also offers a new Tiger Eye Pearl exterior paint and Orchid leather interior, both exclusive to the Type S.
The beefed-up compact will be sold alongside the 2.0T trim, offered with a 2.0-liter turbo-four good for 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet (379 Nm) of torque. This version retails from $37,500. Acura says the Type S will start in the "low $50,000s," so expect it to come in at around $52,000 before options.
The 2021 TLX Type S is significantly more affordable than high-performance premium sedans like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, which retail from $69,900 and $68,600, respectively. However, the Type S is significantly less powerful than these German four-doors. At 355 horsepower, the Type S falls behind the M3 by 118 horsepower and behind the C63 by 114 horses.
The Type S is better suited to go against the BMW M340i, powered by an inline-six rated at 382 horsepower. The xDrive version retails from $56,700, which is closer to the TLX's sticker. Likewise, the Type S will compete with the AMG C43, powered by a 385-horsepower V6 and priced from $56,500. The AMG model is about to get an overhaul following the introduction of the W206-generation C-Class.
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