The All-New 2022 Acura TLX Type S, Test Drive at Criswell Acura

One year after unveiling the 2021 Acura TLX type, the Japanese-owned brand makes no significant changes to its all-new 2022 lineup of TLX premium sports sedans. Despite Acura's sporty leaning, the base variants lacked the performance sedan credentials of its big European rivals, until the launch of the Type S variant in mid-2021. The refined and all-new 355-HP TLX Type S with a 3.0L Turbo V6 engine is now the pinnacle of Acura’s sedan series in terms of performance and price.

Acura TLX Type S has an incredible performance advantage over its base 2022 TLX variant including:

• 355 horsepower 3.0L Turbo-charged V6 engine.
• Dynamic emission system with quadrangle outlets.
• Typical All-Wheel Drive with Torque Vectoring for Super Handling (SH-AWD).
• The physique is more substantial.
• The suspension has a resistant feel.
• Adaptive dampers are a damper that changes in response to their surroundings.
• Steering with a variable ratio that is more responsive.
• The Brembo brakes in the front are bigger.

Let’s quickly get down to reviewing the all-new 2022 Acura TLX Type S which is also available for a test drive at Criswell Acura.

I. Turbocharged V6 with 355 horsepower

The new 3.0L V6 turbo engine also delivers 479 Newton-meter of torque, which is 26% higher than the 3-cylinder engine in the TLX. The turbo's staged operation improves engine responsiveness by widening the speed range where the V6 delivers maximum torque, from 1,400 to 5,000 RPM.

The fantastic 10-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters is also less inclined to downshift for component acceleration or ascending a slight upward gradient. This is due to the fact that the engine operates in the fat zone of the torque curve. The latest TLX Type S turbo V6 engine is powerful and quick to rev.

II. Active Noise Management and Proactive Emission

The negligible sound generated by electric vehicles in operation will no longer be a distinctive trait when virtually every new car, truck, and SUV in near future is powered by electricity. On the other hand, the latest generation of fossil-fuel-powered cars are already on the road and showing no signs of slowing down! The Acura TLX Type S for 2022 falls into this group.

The Type S TLX's standard active emission system makes it unique from the regular TLX variant. Each dual-exhaust muffler in the TLX Type S system has a wing foil that opens in certain situations for a more hearty exhaust sound. The flappers stay closed at idle and up to 4,000 rpm in Comfort mode for a quieter sound characteristic around town.

III. Everything You Should Know About Modes

The TLX's driver-selectable Integrated Dynamics mode control, which is placed above the electromechanical shifter, is a crucial feature. To the base TLX's settings include Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Individual driving modes, whereas the Type S introduces a powerful Sports plus driving mode option. It pumps up the driving experience by offering precision control in high-performance conditions.

Usual and relaxed modes include less steering effort. They have regular spring suspension levels, slightly softer movements, and a quieter exhaust tone, and are suitable for daily driving. In Sport mode, the handling and adjustable shocks have been stiffened, the transfer schedule has been adjusted, and the emission volume has been boosted.

You may check the availability of TLX Type S online or come in for a test drive at Criswell Acura.

IV. Competitive Pricing

The 355-HP Type S is the pinnacle of the TLX series in terms of performance and price. While the former characteristic is what makes it our favorite, its affordability just adds to its allure, especially when compared to the Audi S4 and BMW M340i.

The all-wheel-drive BMW is about $4000 more expensive, while the S4 starts roughly $1000 less than the Type S but costs more than $56,000 when fully equipped. The $800 Performance package, which includes 20-inch wheels with summer tires for improved cornering grip and stopping power, is also a good option.

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Long Story Short - TLX Type S is Premium & Affordable!

The Acura TLX Type S is a mid-sized performance sedan with explosive driving pleasure and luxurious features that are worth the ex-showroom price.

It's easy to forgive the car's incomprehensible distant location cruise control, lack of useful dashboard storage, and occasionally squeaky ride-over potholes when it has a lively 355-HP turbo V6. The steering, braking, and torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive promises a remarkable driving experience for daily commute on the new 2022 Acura TLX Type S.

The TLX Type S comes equipped with almost everything that one desires in a premium sports sedan. You won't have to pay extra for premium ad-on. Explore your finance options and avail yourself of the best customer service at Criswell Acura.