Acura Canada Officially Launches 2021 TLX Type S
Aucura Canada has just announced that it is now accepting reservations for the 2021 TLX Type S. The Type S is the performance variant of the TLX model and is set to hit dealerships starting in June.
For Acura, this is the first Type S model offered in 13 years, which is incomprehensible when you think about it, especially considering that its main competitors in the trade all offer performance versions of their models.
Exact pricing has not yet been announced but it’s expected to be around $60,000. That's $16,000 more than the base version, which is offered at $44,105. The big difference, of course, will be under the hood.
While the entry-level TLX model is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, the Type S gets to play with a 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine producing 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque.
Both models use the same 10-speed automatic transmission. The Type S offers an adaptive shock absorber system as standard, something that’s optional with the entry-level variant. Another notable difference is that the newcomer's front brakes are provided by Brembo and feature a four-piston setup. The Type S rests on 20-inch instead of 18-inch wheels, which adds significant visual joy to the model.
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