2021 Acura TLX - INTERIOR

2021 Acura TLX - INTERIOR


Next generation design
The 2021 TLX features an athletic and powerful exterior design with proportions, stance and silhouette heavily influenced by Acura's Precision Concept and faithfully translated from the S-Type concept. The performance intentions of the new TLX are conveyed through its low and low stance. wide, long dash-to-axle ratio, expansive hood, tapered greenhouse, and pronounced rear legs. Relative to the predecessor, the new TLX features a longer 3.7-inch wheelbase, a 2.2-inch wider body with wider front and rear tracks (+1.2 "and +1.6", respectively), roof. bottom (-0.6 in.) and a dimension extended from dash to axle (+7.8 in.).

A-Spec: Sport Package
Acura's popular A-Spec Sport Package continues, adding distinctive sporty appearance enhancements inside and out. Exclusive A-Spec exterior features include 19-inch Shark Gray wheels, front-to-rear glossy black accents, dark headlights and taillight treatment, and a pronounced spoiler on the rear lid.

Type S: high-performance variant
Coming spring 2021, the TLX Type S builds on A-Spec styling elements, further elevating the sporty appearance of the TLX. At the front, a unique open-face Diamond Pentagon grille and larger side air intakes feed a powerful new turbo V6 engine developed for the Acura Type S models. Aerodynamic elements include a rear deck spoiler, a front splitter aggressive and a rear diffuser, and large quad tailpipes dating back to the 2007-2008 TL Type S. Two exclusive 20-inch wheel designs, a 10-split-spoke design for the Type S Concept and a lightweight wheel will be offered " NSX-inspired Y-Spoke ", both wrapped in 255 series performance rubber. More details on the TLX Type S will be released closer to its on-sale date in Spring 2021.

Two high-performance turbo powertrains
The new TLX will offer two powerful and high-torque turbocharged engines.
Standard power comes from a 2.0-liter, direct-injection, turbocharged DOHC engine with VTEC, mated to Acura's incredibly responsive 10-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift. With a maximum power of 272 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE Net), the TLX's 2.0-liter turbo packs the most power in its core competitive set, delivering dramatic gains in power (+66) and torque (+98 lb.-ft. at peak, +123 lb.-ft. at 1,500 rpm) compared to the previous model's naturally aspirated 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Compared to the optional 3.5-liter V6 in the previous TLX, the new 2.0-liter turbo offers an additional 13 lb-ft. of maximum torque, as well as an additional 48 lb.-ft. at 1,500 rpm.

SH-AWD® torque vectoring
Superior handling capabilities are now offered on all TLX models with available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive ™ (SH-AWD®) with available rear bias, Acura's industry-leading torque vectoring all-wheel drive technology. SH-AWD is offered as optional equipment on the 2.0-liter TLX and as standard technology on the TLX Type S, the first Type S model to feature all-wheel drive.

Advanced safety and driver assistance technologies
All 2021 TLX models will come equipped with the AcuraWatch ™ suite of advanced safety and driver assistance technologies. This includes several new features such as Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Driver Awareness Monitor, and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA). Working in conjunction with Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed ​​Tracking, Traffic Jam Assist helps reduce driver stress in highly congested traffic situations by helping to keep the vehicle in its lane and at a set interval behind a car detected ahead.

Additionally, the 2021 TLX features the first application of the company's new front passenger airbag technology. This new patented airbag uses a three-chamber design that functions much like a baseball catcher's glove, designed to cradle more effectively, and helps protect the head of the front seat occupant to help mitigate potential injuries to the front seat. Steeper frontal collisions.