2021 Acura TLX achieves the highest possible safety rating in every IIHS safety test.
2021 TLX
Premium Sport Sedan Starting at $37,500*
272-HP108 | 2.0L VTEC TURBO
MPG 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined*
PERFORMANCE
A Knockout Drive
The all-new 2021 TLX leads the way in pushing the limits of performance, tech, and design. Every TLX gets the thrills of a 272-HP108 VTEC® Turbo engine and luxurious amenities in an alluring, sculpted body. Customized drive modes, ambient lighting, and available rear-biased Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) deliver pleasure and performance like never before.
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![TLX 2021 Platinum White Pearl front view with wall with holes background, light passing through them.]( "TLX 2021 Platinum White Pearl front view with wall with holes background, light passing through them.")
![TLX 2021 Phantom Violet Pearl, 3-4 angle, facing left. Sunset with modern building as a background.]( "TLX 2021 Phantom Violet Pearl, 3-4 angle, facing left. Sunset with modern building as a background.")
![TLX 2021 Performance Red Pearl, rear view. Rocky mountains route.]( "TLX 2021 Performance Red Pearl, rear view. Rocky mountains route.")
![TLX 2021 Lunar Silver Metallic, 3-4 front angle facing right, downtown sunny city drive.]( "TLX 2021 Lunar Silver Metallic, 3-4 front angle facing right, downtown sunny city drive.")
![TLX 2021 Apex Blue Pearl and Platinum White Pearl duo]( "TLX 2021 Apex Blue Pearl and Platinum White Pearl duo")
![TLX 2021 Modern Steel Metallic, rear 3-4 view. Bridges highway nocturnal drive]( "TLX 2021 Modern Steel Metallic, rear 3-4 view. Bridges highway nocturnal drive")
![TLX 2021 Platinum White Pearl, side view. Artistic grafitti mural background.]( "TLX 2021 Platinum White Pearl, side view. Artistic grafitti mural background.")
![TLX 2021 Performance Red Pearl, 3-4 facing left angle. Sunny drive over the bridge.]( "TLX 2021 Performance Red Pearl, 3-4 facing left angle. Sunny drive over the bridge.")
![TLX 2021 Lunar Silver Metallic, headlight closeup detail.]( "TLX 2021 Lunar Silver Metallic, headlight closeup detail.")
![TLX 2021 Majestic Black Pearl, facing left,side view, car parked in modern building parking]( "TLX 2021 Majestic Black Pearl, facing left,side view, car parked in modern building parking")
![TLX 2021 Apex Blue Pearl, taillight closeup detail.]( "TLX 2021 Apex Blue Pearl, taillight closeup detail.")
![TLX 2021 Performance Red Pearl, rear 3-4 view in a boulevard with trees.]( "TLX 2021 Performance Red Pearl, rear 3-4 view in a boulevard with trees.")
![TLX 2021 Platinum White Pearl, 3-4 facing left view. Sunny driving day over the bridge.]( "TLX 2021 Platinum White Pearl, 3-4 facing left view. Sunny driving day over the bridge.")
![TLX 2021 Performance Red Pearl, car tire ring closeup detail.]( "TLX 2021 Performance Red Pearl, car tire ring closeup detail.")
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The powerful athletic exterior featuring a boldly redesigned front fascia with Jewel Eye® LED headlights, a lower stance and wider track mean the all-new TLX is poised for performance.
Shown: TLX with A-Spec® Package in Platinum White Pearl
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With a high output VTEC® Turbo engine, a double-wishbone front suspension and available Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ the all-new 2021 TLX lets performance do the talking. Watch the video to learn more.
Shown: TLX Type S in Apex Blue Pearl.
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Power and elegance come standard.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package in Phantom Violet Pearl.
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Dynamic styling meets sport-tuned handling through a double-wishbone front suspension and a redesigned, stiffer chassis.
Shown: TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package in Performance Red Pearl with Acura Genuine Accessories.
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From the low, wide stance to the pronounced rear fenders, the athletic design heavily influenced by the Acura Precision Concept gives the TLX an unmistakable presence on every road.
Shown: TLX in Modern Steel Metallic.
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Make a statement with more aggressive black gloss accents and rear spoiler on the A-Spec package.
Shown: TLX with A-Spec Package in Apex Blue Pearl and Platinum White Pearl.
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Muscular wheel arches flowing to a short rear overhang flanked by exposed dual exhaust outlets convey the performance prowess of the new TLX.
Shown: TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package in Modern Steel Metallic
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A redesigned, expansive hood and more pronounced rear fenders give the TLX a striking profile.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package in Platinum White Pearl.
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Feel the high-torque exhilaration of the 272-HP108 Turbo VTEC® engine mated to the responsive 10-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift.
Shown: TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package in Performance Red Pearl with Acura Genuine Accessories.
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The available rear-biased Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) can transfer power front to rear and up to 100% side to side at the rear, giving you better performance in every corner with its industry-leading torque-vectoring technology.
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The new four-projector Jewel Eye® LED headlights are sharply accentuated by the signature bright white light of the new Chicane daytime running lights.
Shown: TLX in Modern Steel Metallic.
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Sleek and dynamic profile lines accentuate the muscular rear fenders.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package in Majestic Black Pearl
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The dramatic style of Chicane LED taillights turns heads at any speed.
Shown: TLX with A-Spec Package in Apex Blue Pearl.
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A sleek profile highlights the muscular rear fenders while the exposed dual exhaust outlets, gloss black rear diffuser and the aggressive decklid spoiler round out the performance-focused styling of the TLX A-Spec®.
Shown: TLX SH-AWD with A-Spec Package in Performance Red Pearl.
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A long expansive hood houses an aggressive 272-HP108 Turbo VTEC® engine that’s waiting to be unleashed.
Shown: TLX with A-Spec Package in Platinum White Pearl.
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Cut through the corners with machine-finished two-tone 19-in alloy wheels available on the Advance package.
Shown: TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package in Performance Red Pearl.
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![TLX 2021 Steering wheel with headup display and blue ambient lightning.]( "TLX 2021 Steering wheel with headup display and blue ambient lightning.")
![TLX 2021 Sport red ambient lightning front dash.]( "TLX 2021 Sport red ambient lightning front dash.")
![TLX 2021 A-Spec NSX seats in Luxury red leather interior.]( "TLX 2021 A-Spec NSX seats in Luxury red leather interior.")
![TLX 2021 True touchpad interface closeup detail.]( "TLX 2021 True touchpad interface closeup detail.")
![TLX 2021 ELS-STUDIO-3D speaker close up detail.]( "TLX 2021 ELS-STUDIO-3D speaker close up detail.")
![TLX 2021 wireless charging with interiors in espresso color.]( "TLX 2021 wireless charging with interiors in espresso color.")
![TLX 2021 IDS panel screen.]( "TLX 2021 IDS panel screen.")
![TLX 2021 Front dash with wood accents in parchment interior.]( "TLX 2021 Front dash with wood accents in parchment interior.")
![TLX 2021 10.2in HD center dispaly.]( "TLX 2021 10.2in HD center dispaly.")
![TLX 2021 Graystone back row seats.]( "TLX 2021 Graystone back row seats.")
![TLX 2021 Blind Spot Information System closeup detail.]( "TLX 2021 Blind Spot Information System closeup detail.")
![TLX 2021 Flat bottom steering wheel with red interior.]( "TLX 2021 Flat bottom steering wheel with red interior.")
![TLX 2021 cabin accented with open-pore wood.]( "TLX 2021 cabin accented with open-pore wood.")
![TLX 2021 Paddle Shifters closeup detail]( "TLX 2021 Paddle Shifters closeup detail")
![TLX 2021 instrument cluster closeup detail.]( "TLX 2021 instrument cluster closeup detail.")
![TLX 2021 Leather trimmed in espresso interior.]( "TLX 2021 Leather trimmed in espresso interior.")
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Always keep the road in your sights with the available Head-Up Display available in the all-new TLX.
Shown: TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package and Ebony interior.
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The available Iconic Drive™ Ambient Cabin Lighting heightens the feel of any drive with up to 24 selectable lighting schemes inspired by world famous racetracks and drives such as the Suzuka Raceway and Pacific Coast.
Shown: TLX with A-Spec Package and Ebony interior with Suzuka Raceway ambient lighting theme.
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A-Spec exclusive interior puts you and your passengers in NSX-inspired, Ultrasuede®-trimmed sport seats.
Shown: TLX with A-Spec Package and Red interior.
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Innovative tech like the True Touchpad Interface™ make navigating your TLX a driver-focused experience.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package and Ebony interior.
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Surround yourself in premium sound from the available 17-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D®32 Premium Audio System which includes four Highline™ speakers located in the ceiling for an immersive studio experience.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package and Ebony interior.
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Wireless charging available in the all-new TLX.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package and Espresso interior.
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Get the most out of every road with four selectable drive modes, including a new Individual mode with the Integrated Dynamic System that allows a customized and personal driving experience.
Shown: TLX with Advanced Package and Ebony interior.
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Real materials like open-pore wood and real metal trim accents available on the completely redesigned TLX.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package and Parchment interior
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Apple CarPlay®51 Integration comes standard on the TLX to help keep your iPhone® connection seamless.
Shown: TLX with Advanced Package and Ebony interior.
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A premium sport sedan cabin with plenty of room to bring along others for a spirited drive.
Shown: TLX with Technology Package and Graystone interior.
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Switch lanes confidently with available blind spot information system.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package and Ebony interior.
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The available NSX-inspired, leather wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel amplifies the thrill of connecting to the road.
Shown: TLX with A-Spec Package and Ebony interior.
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An elevated cabin accented with authentic materials like available open-pore wood for an ultra-refined touch.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package and Ebony interior.
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Precise control at your fingertips with race car inspired paddle shifters.
Shown: TLX with A-Spec Package and Ebony interior.
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A high-tech 7-in color Multi-Informational Display is intuitively paired with elegantly crafted analog speedometer and tachometer gauges to retain the racing essence while keeping you dialed into the road.
Shown: TLX SH-AWD with Advance Package and Ebony interior.
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Experience the precision craftmanship of the leather-trimmed interior in the all-new TLX.
Shown: TLX with Advance Package and Espresso interior.
RATINGS & REVIEWS
The Acura TLX is a 2021 Consumer Guide® Best Buy Award winner for the Premium Midsize Car class.*
New Acura airbag technology wins a Popular Science “Best of What’s New” award.
PACKAGES
Core Features
Available with: FWD | SH-AWD®
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272-HP VTEC® Turbo
The TLX houses a potent 2.0-liter, VTEC Turbo engine boasting 272 horsepower108 and 280 lb.-ft. of torque110, for sharper throttle response and more thrilling acceleration. The turbocharged engine is paired with a quick-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission for optimal performance.
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS)
Tailor your driving experience with the turn of a dial. Choose from four unique modes, including a new Individual mode with personalized settings. Push the Acura logo at the center of the drive mode dial to unlock your preferred custom settings for the throttle, steering, transmission, available Adaptive Dampers and more.
True Touchpad Interface™
Intuitive tech that makes connectivity even easier, with a touchpad that uses absolute positioning to orient you on the 10.2-inch HD center display screen.
Intelligent & Connected
Available with: FWD | SH-AWD®
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Acura Navigation System
Use the Voice Recognition System to easily find destinations and get directions. Use AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™57 with advanced Traffic Rerouting™57 to help avoid delays.
Blind spot information system
Your TLX uses the blind spot information system20 to help you detect vehicles in the alert zone of adjacent lanes.
ELS STUDIO® Premium Auto System
We collaborated with eight-time Grammy® award-winner Elliot Scheiner to create the critically acclaimed ELS STUDIO®32 Premium Audio System with extended frequency range, lower distortion and enhanced clarity.
Performance with Style
Includes Technology Package Available with: FWD | SH-AWD®
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A-Spec Design
From the black decklid spoiler and rear bumper trim to the Premium Full-Grain Milano Leather seats and NSX-inspired flat-bottom sport steering wheel, the 2021 A-Spec has next level sport styling.
19-in Shark Gray Alloy Wheels
The wide, trim-exclusive Shark Gray alloy wheels enhance the performance look and feel of your TLX.
Exclusive Red Interior
The vibrant red A-Spec interior features perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede®-trimmed seats with contrast stitching and piping.
Premium & Driver Assist
Includes Technology Package Available with: FWD | SH-AWD®
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Surround-View Camera
This system gives you an unparalleled vantage point while parking. With four exterior cameras to provide a clear overhead view, the Surround-View Camera helps you to see blind spots and obstacles all around the TLX.
Head-Up Display
See essential driving information, including a digital speedometer and turn-by-turn navigation projected on your lower windshield as you drive, so you’re always focused on the road ahead.
Ventilated & Heated Seats
Your 16-way power-adjustable seats offer you precision electronic control, lavish comfort, and fast warm-up with three heat and ventilation settings for front seats and heated outboard rear seats.
TYPE S
Introducing the most powerful Type S sedan ever. A totally redesigned body houses an all-new turbo V-6 that delivers estimated 355-HP116 and 354 lb-ft116 of torque. SH-AWD® and the Adaptive Damper System put the driver in complete control over the high-output engine. Experience enhanced performance with 20-in wheels, bigger front brakes, and exclusive Type S design elements, including a front splitter, rear diffuser, rear decklid spoiler, and large quad exhaust outlets that harken back to the 2007-2008 TL Type S.
ACCESSORIES
A Personal Statement
Acura Genuine Accessories enhance the look and feel of your TLX with underbody and decklid spoilers, heated flat-bottom sport steering wheel, 19-inch wheels, and more.
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