The New 2021 Acura TLX Type S Brings Supercar Tech To a Sports Sedan: Here's What You Need To Know!
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- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2021 Acura TLX Type S is a different beast from the old car, with new styling, a new platform and a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine to boot. It actually borrows some of its engine and chassis tech from the NSX supercar - here's what you need to know!
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Hi guys, just to clarify: The 2021 Acura TLX Type S has a *single*, twin-scroll turbocharger - it is not a twin-turbo V6 (just a single turbo). We apologize for any confusion!
You sure about this guys? Will the turbo be mounted within the ‘v’? If traditional-flow heads, theres no way by an emissions or performance standpoint the V6 will only have one turbo.
Tom Bley Thanks for the link, but a patent is not proof of production. In an age where the ex manifolds are effectively being cast into the head to reduce waste energy Im skeptical of an arrangement that I could build in my garage w/ some chinese stainless steel.
I was just about to comment and then I saw this haha
My biggest question is what does the exhaust sound like? The Type S needs to sound good with some pops and bangs
I also think it's a 10 inch screen. Not 12.
Best looking Acura sedan design since the 2004-2008 TL
Definitely!
Copy that!
The 04 - 08 models still look modern, sleek and sporty. It's a timeless design.
I really wish I could find a 04-08 that’s not modified or rusted out that body is timeless
I like a lot of buttons for controls. I HATE having to go through screens and menus for everything.
Agreed. I like the layout, although I understand the criticism
I def agree! Everything seems logically placed and easy to find
But there’s way better ways of organizing it than that clutter of buttons. Look at the latest Mazda and Hyundai/Kia interiors. All the AC controls are buttons but it’s way more simplistic than the horde of buttons Acura has put in the center console.
Turbo 3.0?
Honda reliability?
10 speed automatic transmission?
That interior?
Looks?
Power??
Sign me up now!!!!
Wallet?
Auto trans are not reliable. Look at the oddessey autos
THE you must be 10?
Automatic not reliable?
You gotta be kidding me, i have my acura tsx 2004 with 200’000 miles automatic transmission still strong as it was the first day from factory. You really have no idea.
Look at new supra mkv 8 speed zf auto
Look at gtr 6 speed dct auto
Look at scion frs 6 speed auto
All reliable of course its a jdm car
Not your stupid volkswagen lol😂😂
Malicious Affection the base is like $35,000. Plus there’s negotiation. Not bad at all
Anonymous Guy not the type s with turbo v6 tho
I think Acura nailed it! This tlx is beautiful! In a year I will be trading my accord 2.0t sport for the type a for sure. And I would take tlx type s over model3 all day
Peter Kalos same. Either that or a scat pack
Yeah, same at Type-S; I don't care how fast a model3 is, it's hideous.
MJ Zoom its too quiet
I love the look of it and there's more to a car than just 0-60 times. It's about how it drives when you're on the road 🙂
That's true, it's why I'm down about the fact that there's no manual option.
"new one gets a 20 speed” 😂😂 caught Tommy off guard
It is confirmed that the TLX Type S will have over 380 hp because the experts say that this will be the most powerful sedan they have made. The sedan with the most hp in Acura history is the RLX hybrid at 377 hp. So that's good news 👍
Dude, holy shit, I didn't believe you when I first read that, but damn. Acura's been trying to turn this around, it looks like.
I hope it competes with the M3
Q50 RS had 400hp since 2016...
Alexei Voloshin sadly no one cares about Nissan
@@markymars I'm going to infer that not too many people will care about $60k+ Type S either. Just like about $150k+ NSX.
This car is absolutely stunning. Acura nailed it here. Type S is the way to go I can't wait to check this car out in person.
Finally some real exhaust on a sport sedan
I know right. Thank you Acura!!
Crazy that we are even thankful for real exhausts. Should be a normal thing
Sam totally agree
IKR. Someone at Acura has been finally researching what people have been saying about their previous models
The TLX can never replace the TL. The TL was just so legendary. It's kinda like how the new NSX could not fulfill the status of the original NSX. But kudos for a new design, I guess.
These Japanese auto makers are really stepping their game up with these vehicle redesigns. Giving German auto makers real competition! Lexus RC-F/F line, Infiniti Q60, and now the Acura Type S are some beautifully engineered pieces of machinery.
Don't forget the new Camry.
@@crxracer805 I was going more for the Luxury/performance lineup than the everyday car
@@JabranShakil Ah ok I see, then yeah I'm glad they have stepped it up.
So much competition that they almost all end up dead. Hope type S does better.
Don't forget about the Koreans with Genesis and some Kia's
Twin turbos on the Type S? Nope. I think you mean a single twin scroll turbocharger.
Yes, you’re right. Thanks for the heads up
2:12 that’s not even the beak grille. That’s after they changed it to the diamond pentagon grille. The beak has been gone.
So y’all hated the dual screens because Acura put all the controls into a touchscreen and that’s to distracting, but when they add back physical controls it’s to cluttered. 🤔🤔🤔
Theyadmire My thought exactly. Most of the reviewers hated the dual screens
Some people just want something to complain about
Reviewers are just trying to find things to nitpick. The dual screens is fine. The MDX is the most fun I've ever had in an SUV, drives like a car but with the advantages of an SUV. Since when did people start caring more about the technology in a car than how the actual car drives?
@@mitchjruiz I whip my 2013 RDX around like a rally car. 🤣
People always have to complain about something. Again put a European badge and you won’t hear any complaints.
It looks like a reliable Alfa Romeo 👌🏼
Dream much
🤣🤣 not even close
A reliable one
I was literally thinking that looking at the white exterior with black accents 🤣
But it's not " la meccanica delle emozioni"
for the first time in my life i must say im impressed with Acura. They nailed the proportions and th overall shape and FINALLY an Acura built on its own platform instead o a re badge Honda Honda
Steve Ameyedoe it’s still a Honda everywhere else in the world.
@@JRPMYR No its not did you even watch the video? It's a US market only vehicle on its OWN platform.
You must not been alive when the NSX came out.
@@z32luvr buurely
Yes, I love my 08 TL, but now I wanna throw the whole car away.😩😂😂
The car looks muuuuuuuch better!
"Why not make it electric?" The young man's reasoning to this question is spot on...great job.
This is the update I've been waiting for. Out shines the G70 and may be my next car.
Don’t say that just yet, the refreshed G70 will come soon and will with two new engines as well
Once this drops, we are gonna forget about Hyundai... oh I had already forgotten...😂😂😂😂 and I wanted that G70, but now I wouldn’t dare go to Hyundai.
Darius Carter LoL you never wanted a G70 you hater, have fun with a gussied up accord and FWD platform regardless of how well SH-AWD works clown
Byron Nasem 😂😂😂 it might be some truth in your statement! I’ll take reliability & fun (HONDA) over a Kia any day! 😂🤣now🥃2dat!
Darius Carter As if the engines in the Genesis aren’t reliable🤣🤣 Acura has fallen off in reliability as well as Honda but you do you man
I'll take a great exhaust note over 0-60 times any day! I love the sound produced from a nice turbo car and I refuse to join team electric since they can't give me that. If I wanted to play a video game, I'll turn on my Xbox.
I agree 100%. Who cares about 0-60 times once they are lower than 6 secs. Driving experience is much more than 0-60 times.
So you have not driven a Tesla M3P. I have driven the competing vehicle (except the Giulia) and you need to drive the M3P before you say “I will not drive anything without the sound of an engine).
Going on a rollercoaster, jumping out of an airplane, riding down a mountain on a bike does not have an engine sound but still put a smile on your face.
richard koo Type S is gonna have a great 0-60
looove acura making their own platforms
just need to give us some manual transmissions again
Sadly, I do not think they will ever produce a manual transmission again. That is why I am keeping my manual TL 2012.
Type-S might be my next car. This really has me interested.
I hope it's good. Acura needs... something. The NSX is too expensive for most.
An ILX with the 2.0L turbo would be nice.
An ILX type R with SH-AWD would be even better.
It looks like I may have finally found a replacement for my beloved 2007 TL Type-S. I will deeply miss my manual transmission, but I guess I will finally succumb. Since my first car ('59 MGA) I've always had a manual. I even replaced the GM Turbo 400 in my '88 Jaguar XK-S with a 6-speed. But, like the Borg, resistance is futile.
This looks a hell of a lot better than a Model 3. Acura did a great job on this one. If the Type S has at least 380hp, I think it will be a home run.
The interior looks great. I like the exterior too. I'd take a silver Type-S with 380-400HP.
If they are waiting to launch the new type S in 2021 then they might as well make it low to mid 400hp, by then the m340 and c43 might have updates which might include an increase in hp. Hopefully it’s not released too late when the competition has already improved performance figures.
I feel like it has to have over 380 to compete with the red sport 400 and all of the germans which always underrate their cars.
Norm T lol you will see save the talk for when they actually drop the stats
@jrroelle Update: “Estimated” 355
Front end and hood look great, more aggressive than previous models. 3.0L V6 twin turbo sounds great(hopefully).
Why would you want turbos? Shortens engine life. Naturally aspirated is the way to go
JustJay 0312 Cause I like the sound they make, lol. Don’t view that car as a long term keeper, looks like a great lease though. Definitely prefer a big naturally aspirated V8, but that’s not this car.
G. Donuts understandable. Seems turbos are the norm these days.
To me the 2008 Acura TL Type-S is the best looking tl ever
The beak TL was also good with 300hp, SH-AWD and optional 6-speed manual.
It looks stunning
Honda, please bring this to Europe as an Accord!
The car looks like a NSX sedan i love it I'm buying this puppy.
If they truly mean the most powerful sedan they’ve made the it will have at least 380 horsepower since the RLX sport hybrid had 377
I love the diamond grill
Well done Acura but where’s the coupe.
Vinny Booboo I know lol 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
Acura was so cool when I was young and then when the recession hit they got super boring and reserved with styling. SHAWD has always been fun on back roads but they never looked the part until the last 2 years or so
The recession era Acuras did had the most advanced naturally aspirated V6 Vtec engines finally outperforming the original NSX engine.
Caldera they did. I think the engines and SHAWD were great but they all looked so rental car-y
It looks like an updated 2004 Acura TSX Type-S le Accord type R from 2004. Really good looking car and now AWD? That’s pimp!
Not sure about the car, but agree with Tommy that 0-60 times are way overrated. So much more to whether a car is a joy to drive than just how long until I'm speeding....
I like when y'all go back and forth. Lol
Type S all the way...
Right now my biggest pet peeve is how everyone says the engine options in the bronco are small and bad. The 2.7 is an amazing and powerful
engine that puts out higher numbers
then anything currently available in a wrangler. You gotta drive the 2.7 before you can say anything about it.
Love you guys commentary so authentic. Great video!!! Can’t wait for the type S numbers!!!
So you're telling us everything that Acura told us in their video. Great content. 😂
Love it, the buttons. Because the new RDX, is everything
i'm stung! such a beautiful sedan the type-S looks like on steroid💪 looks so aggressive! can't wait soon to be on my driveway! i'l modified this sucker with Hondata etc..
YES!
That center stack is actually easy to use, it’s the same one in the New RDX, and that’s easy to use, once u get use to it u can do anything without taking ur eyes off the road. It only took me 5days to get adjusted to it.
Dammit! Everything except the back & steering wheel is PERFECT!
Roman is right. There should be a hybrid version. TT V6 + hybrid. I'd be OK with that. They already have a nice hybrid system in the NSX. That would be expensive though.
I'm guessing a hybrid will come in the future. Parent company Honda (as have other manufacturers) have committed to electrification to some their lineup by 2025/2030.
can we get a tlx coupe.
Hell yeah, if this was a coupe or sportback I would be in heaven.
Highly doubt it look at the nsx 👎🏾
I love it !!! Finally Acura is make a comeback. I can’t wait to see the 2021 MDX
Finally Acura is making a comeback ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I like that they have buttons. But the gear selector should be a lever. The drive mode dial is way bigger than it needs to be. For most people that dial would be better as a volume knob for the stereo system.
The Type-S is already the one to get but should not exceed $45,000 to be competitive.I think it's biggest competition will be the Genesis G70.
I’m sure it’s gonna be 50k+
No way an optioned Type S will not exceed $50k.
How is that possible? Even an a FWD Lexus ES is approaching 45K.
@@JustinKelly It sure will, fully loaded will be $55-60k. You will see.
@@JustinKelly look at the current fully-loaded a spec price.
If the type s doesn’t have 380-400 hp it’s a total bust.
so long as it does 0-60 in 4.5 secs or less it won't be
Outdoor Layne 😂
I really love this car
Love the car but not a fan of the taillights and the im with Tommy on the interior although I believe the materials quality and build quality and fit and finish are going to be segment leading so while it is a little busy, its built flawlessly and with top notch materials. I'll take that trade off and definitely prefer it to the previous generation interior.
I have the 2018 aspec & I like touch screen better, but this car is very nice
6 speed manual, where, how
I can not wait for this car to be available. I am waiting for it to come out. I'm. Coming from Chrysler to go to Acura. I want this to be my next car.
Saving up for this now, most def getting the type s with the red seats🥵
What color though?
James Lim why spend 35-40k on a car and not have color in it?
@@nickjones3820 I'm asking what color would you get, smart ass. You knew what I meant.
2:53 Japanese?! This car is designed and will be produced here in THE USA! Heck, Acura is not even sold in Japan!
Thought they would do a hybrid performance model similar to the RLX with electric motors on the rear. 350hp from the V6 and another 100hp in electric with monstrous low end torque wouldve made this world class.
When he start to say" Everything you need to know" it's remind me off Donuts😃
Well folks, gotta start saving those pennies, I found my next car!
Video is 14 minutes long. It's been posted for 4 minutes and there are 2 downvotes,...WTF? Must be Sofyan and Alex, LOL.
Probably Toyota lovers.
Tommy is ready for his own channel. He has a great speaking voice like his dad. He is knowledgeable of the content. He just need to find his niche
I’m thinking between this type s or a used 2017 Lexus GSF
No Stinger/G70? Both cars are getting facelifts with new powertrains.
Indeed, and they will be better.
How much is it gonna cost?
Top of my affordable list now
Having one, no turbo, not fun, well not enough fun. Buying it, turbo, definitely fun, got be the milestone and all.
This car is going to sell pretty well!
Sounds like an awesome car. Only thing is the brake-by-wire sounds kinda sketchy, I’m sure they’ve built some redundancy into that system though so if an electrical connection fails there’s some backup (I hope)
Its just a shame that they stuck with the transverse layout despite having a all new dedicated Acura exclusive platform. But credit is due where it's due, such as sticking to the almost concept like exterior, bermbos, mechanical diffs, v6TT, etc.
v6T*
And when hondata comes out with a tune for it, itl be 450 up to the wheels
Looking forward to checking the Type S out in 2021.
The grill diamond shape looks like a silhouette of a Batman logo.
Nice to see Acura do something different with the grill. Always hated that previous look.
In the old days only cheap cars have less buttons, less buttons and cleaner look do not mean luxury, it is just a different design language, and car manufactures can cut production cost from it. Maybe less buttons have less malfunctions, however, I have never experienced a died button issue on my carsss.
I like the new look, it's sleek and ultra sporty. Really well planted stance. Been a long time coming really.
Physical button/knobs/switches in the dash area is a good thing. The interior shouts it's sporting intention with luxury features in 2nd.
For sure some the the design themes and maybe a few mechanical bits from this car will be passed onto 2022 Honda Civic/Civic Type-R ( camouflage doing the rounds ).
Or passed on to the new ILX. With the 2.4 going away I'm guessing the turbo 2.0 will be in the ILX. It'd be awesome to see an ILX/integra type R. Less gaudy than the civic type r but just as good.
Looks nice but I can’t unsee the misaligned front and rear door handles. YIKES!!!
0-60 in 4 sec
The question you asked is what I thought about when I watched the Acura launch video, why not electrify it? If it's not going to be offered in standard shift, why not electrify it? I'm not a fan of the paddle shifters on an automatic transmission! In my mind, the Type S should be manual transmission! But still a better look for the TLX. I've had a hard time accepting the TL replacement in recent years. Seems like that's about to change!
Gonna save every dime I can to buy this bad boy next year.
The front end reminds me of an Audi !
The TLX Type S, along with the v6 AWD Challenger, just proves that Mitsubishi is completely missing the boat by NOT bringing back the 3000gt.
Now then, if only they had the TLX Type S in a coupe...
Roman listen to your son....it's about driving pleasure. Yeah model 3 is fast but i would pick a b7 RS4 over it any day just sheer driving pleasure
Very nice, event the base me model is desirable. A bit late to the sport sedan game which is now dominated by the Tesla 3. With this nice but old fashion product, Acura might be able to keep their market share for a short while longer.
Why does Tommy look at his dad like that lol
I think I know why Acura skipped on electrifying the TLX. It looks like Acura has seen the Street Speed 717 video on the NSX, where he concluded that one big reason for the NSX being a flop is that nobody perceives a hybrid powertrain as ideal for a sports car.
Its the same turbo engine found in civic si 1.5 liter turbo.
400hp~ BUTT 550hp when tuned.
Roman, you almost sound like those people saying racism doesn't exist in USA, always something negative to say about Honda.
Great insight into this car. Love the car, I would certainly want the 3.0 turbo V6 AWD. It's a good looking car and should have Honda reliability. Would buy this over any German car though I find the BMW styling better, but I hate the unreliability of BMW
looks cool
They should put that engine in a 2021 Honda Accord and called accord type R 😀
That would be great. Unfortunately I think the latest gen Accord was designed for a 4-cyl engine only. They could put the civic type-r engine in there though.
Ever since the rumors came out about this car I've been waiting for it.
The Acura does not disappoint. Now I just need to wait a little longer. I'm going to chop the roof off, elongate this front doors and turn this into a two-door convertible.
Also you guys compared this car set a Tesla model 3.personally I don't agree with that mostly because just because the model 3 is a compact sedan doesn't mean it directly compete with other compacts and mids. The other thing is you can never really truly replace the fun of a machine. Just my opinion.
Love. Acura TLX Type s Councep 2021
I have to disagree with you on the dash cluster. I think it looks modern and easy to understand. It's a modern sport sedan and the interior should support that. If you want simple, buy a Chevy :)
Finally an all wheel drive type s.