Highly Anticipated 2021 Acura TLX Set To Arrive at Dealerships Late September

August 20, 2020 — TORRANCE, CALIF.

New model packs more performance and features at a starting price of $37,500
High performance Type S variant to arrive next spring

The 2021 Acura TLX is set to launch nationwide September 28th as the quickest, best-handling and most well-appointed sedan in the brand's 35-year history. Built upon a model-exclusive body structure and chassis architecture, the 2021 TLX 2.0T will carry a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,500¹, an increase of $1,300 over the outgoing 3.5-liter V6-powered TLX. Acura's torque vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system is available on all trims for an additional $2,000. The TLX Type S, with Acura's new 3.0-liter V6 Turbo and standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, arrives next spring well-equipped in the low to mid $50,000s.

Complementing its stunning new design and athletic stance, the TLX's new 2.0-liter DOHC VTEC® Turbo delivers more peak torque (+13 lb.-ft.) than the outgoing 3.5-liter V6, with a dramatic increase at the low end of the rev range (+48 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm). Compared to the outgoing entry 2.4L model, the new TLX offers substantially more performance (+66 horsepower, +98 lb.-ft. peak torque) and major increases to technologies and premium amenities - establishing a new and more upmarket entry point for the Acura sedan.

Additional performance improvements for the 2021 TLX include a quick-shifting 10-speed transmission, sport-tuned chassis with double wishbone front suspension, NSX-derived electro-servo brake-by-wire technology, and available adaptive dampers.

Best-in-class technologies new to TLX include a new implementation of Acura's True Touchpad Interface™ with a 10.2 inch HD center display, an available 17-speaker ELS STUDIO 3DÒ premium audio system, and color and intensity adjustable LED interior ambient lighting with up to 27 IconicDrive™ themes. The new TLX expands on its standard AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies with the addition of Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) and Traffic Sign Recognition, as well as an industry first next-generation passenger front airbag designed to mitigate potential injury in more steeply angled frontal collisions.

More information on the 2021 Acura TLX is available here.

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)²	Two Wheel Drive	Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™
2021 TLX 2.0T	$37,500	$39,500
2021 TLX 2.0T with Technology Package	$41,500	$43,500
2021 TLX 2.0T with A-Spec Package	$44,250	$46,250
2021 TLX 2.0T with Advance Package	$46,300	$48,300

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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TLX Pricing and Feature Comparison

	2020 TLX 3.5L V6	2021 TLX 2.0T	2021 TLX Type S
MSRP	$36,200	$37,500	TBA
Engine	3.5-liter V6	2.0-liter Turbo	3.0-liter Turbo
Transmission	9-speed AT	10-speed AT	10-speed AT
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™	Available – 3rd Gen	Available – 4th Gen	Standard – 4th Gen
Peak Horsepower (SAE Net)	290 @ 6200 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	Est: 355
Peak Torque (SAE Net)	267 @ 4500 RPM	280 @ 1600-4500 RPM	Est: 354
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Four-Link	Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Five-Link	Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Five-Link
Electric Power Steering System	Rack-and-pinion EPS, Fixed ratio	Belt-driven EPS, Variable ratio	Belt-driven EPS, Variable ratio
Braking System	Hydraulic Assist	Electro Servo	Electro Servo
Wheels and Tires	18-inch, 225/50 R18	18-inch, 235/50 R18	20-inch, 255/35 R20
KEY STANDARD FEATURES
Full-LED Exterior Lighting	•	•	•
User Interface	Dual Screen On Demand Multi-User Display	True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display	True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display
Natural Language Voice Recognition	-	•	•
Acura Premium Audio	7 Speaker, 335 watts	10 Speaker, 350 watts w/ Twin Telford™ Subs	ELS Studio 3D® 17 Speaker, 710 watts w/ Twin Telford™ Subs
CarPlay® / Android Auto™ Integration	•	•	•
Integrated Dynamic System (IDS)	4-mode	4-mode with Individual Mode	5-mode with Individual Mode & Sport +
Power Front Seats	10-way Driver, 8-way Passenger, Heated	12-way Driver & Passenger, Heated	16-way Driver & Passenger, Heated & Ventilated
Idle Stop	-	•	•
Genuine Aluminum Trim	-	•	•
Next Generation Passenger Front Airbag	-	•	•
AcuraWatch™	•	•	•
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)	-	•	•
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	•	•
4G LTE WiFi Hot Spot	-	•	•
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.)	109.3	113.0 (+3.7)	113.0 (+3.7)
Length (in.)	191.7	194.6 (+2.9)	194.6 (+2.9)
Width (in.)	73.0	75.2 (+2.2)	75.2 (+2.2)
Height (in.)	57.0	56.4 (-0.6)	56.4 (-0.6)
Track (in.)	F: 62.8 / R: 63.1	F: 64.0 (+1.2) / R: 64.6 (+1.5)	F: 64.0 (+1.2) / R: 64.6 (+1.5)
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)	93.3	93.4 (+0.1)	93.4 (+0.1)
Cargo Volume	13.2	13.5 (+0.3)	13.5 (+0.3)

2021 TLX Packages and Feature Details

	TLX 2.0T				TLX Type S
Features	TLX	Technology Package	A-Spec Package	Advance Package	TLX Type S
PERFORMANCE
2.0-Liter Turbo	•	•	•	•
3.0-Liter Turbo V6					•
10-Speed Automatic Transmission	•	•	•	•	•
NSX-derived Electro-Servo Brake System	•	•	•	•	•
Brembo Performance Brake System					•
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode	•	•	•	•	Adds Sport +
Adaptive Damper System (ADS)				•	•
Remote Engine Start with vehicle feedback				•
EXTERIOR
Full-LED Exterior Lighting	•	•	•	•	•
18 x 8.0” Aluminum Alloy Wheels	•
19 x 8.5” Aluminum Alloy Wheels		•	•	•
20 x 9.0” Aluminum Alloy Wheels					•
Available Lightweight Wheels with High-Performance Summer Tires					•
235/50 R18 High-Performance All-Season Tires	•
255/40 R19 High-Performance All-Season Tires		•	•	•
255/35 R20 High-Performance All-Season, Available Summer Tires					•
Exterior Sport Appearance Package			•		•
Smart Entry (Front Doors)	•
Smart Entry (All Doors)		•	•	•	•
LED Fog Lights			•	•
Power Folding Mirrors with Puddle Light				•
Surround View Camera System				•
Rain-Sensing Wipers				•
Front Windshield Wiper De-Icer				•
INTERIOR
Acura Sport Seats with 12-way Power Adjustment and Driver-Position Memory	•	•	•
Acura Sport Seats with 16-way Power Adjustment and Driver-Position Memory				•	•
Leatherette Trimmed Seating Surfaces	•
Milano Leather Trimmed Seating Surfaces		•		•
Milano Leather Trimmed Seating Surfaces with Ultrasuede® Inserts			•		•
Heated Front Seats	•	•
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats			•	•	•
Heated Rear Outboard Seats				•
Heated Steering Wheel				•
Genuine Aluminum Trim	•	•	•		•
Authentic Open-Pore Wood Trim				•
True Touchpad Interface™ (TTI) with 10.2-inch High-Mounted HD Display	•	•	•	•	•
Head Up Display (HUD), 10.5-inch				•
Natural Language Voice Recognition	•	•	•	•	•
Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ Integration	•	•	•	•	•
Acura Navigation System with 3D View		•	•	•	•
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™		•	•	•	•
GPS-Linked Climate Control		•	•	•	•
10-Speaker Premium Audio with Twin Telford™ Subwoofers	•
13-Speaker ELS STUDIO® Premium Audio		•
17-Speaker ELS STUDIO 3D® Premium Audio			•	•	•
Interior Sport Appearance Package			•		•
LED Ambient Interior Lighting	•
IconicDrive™ LED Ambient Interior Lighting		•	•	•	•
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSITIVE
AcuraWatch® with Traffic Jam Assist	•	•	•	•	•
Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag	•	•	•	•	•
Blind Spot Information (BSI)		•	•	•	•
Rear Cross-Traffic Monitor		•	•	•	•
Front and Rear Parking Sensors		•	•	•	•