The 2021 Acura TLX has inspired mixed reactions from our staff so far. It earned a Motor Authority Best Car to Buy nomination on the strength of its chassis improvements, styling, and strong turbo-4. On the other hand, it prompted another editor to call it a “missed chance for greatness” thanks to a complicated multimedia system and a lack of balance.
We do all agree on one thing though: the Type S is the TLX that we’ve really been waiting to drive. It certainly looks the part of a luxury sport sedan, with that fetching profile augmented by Type S-specific quad exhaust outlets, a front splitter and rear diffuser, a new diamond pentagon grille with more outlets for additional cooling, and blacked out headlights. It turns up the aggression on the TLX’s styling in a tasteful way, building on what was a good looking sedan to make it a great looking one. It also gets exclusive paint and interior colors, Tiger Eye Pearl and Orchid, which feature light gray fabric and black suede inserts on the seats.
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