Acura has proven to be a reliable fleet over the years. As a result, it has become a desirable option in car collections, with people spending a reasonable sum of money to become owners of this car. Known for its luxurious physique, the Acura vehicle is renowned for its economy-friendly nature, easy maintenance, comfort, and smooth drive. As a result, we have seen the manufacturers coming out with different models year in year out, and one brand that has recently caught our fancy is the Acura Type S.

The new sport sedan shares some notable similarities with its predecessor. The 2021 Acura TLX Type S is evidently a beauty and a car to admire, but will it meet up on luxury and comfort? Is it worth the upgrade from its predecessors? Is the Tiger Eye color the next generation for the Acura vehicle?

Our rating for Acura Type S

The TLX Type S is available in a variety of vivid colors, the most popular performance Apex Blue and Red. But the mind-blowing feature is undoubtedly going to be the Acura's recent modification to Tiger Eye Pearl paint. It is attractive and appealing on sight, with an amazing transition from gold to yellow, although it is highly dependent on the light. Interestingly, it has the Type S's conventional front fascia, 20-inch dark-finish wheels, and gloss black highlights. The color is certainly worth the $500 investment.

However, the Acura Type S is only available in one configuration, which is fully equipped to match up the modern age high-performance car spec. As a result, it features nearly all of the same creature amenities as our 2.0T Advance tester, with the exception of a heated steering wheel. Aside from premium colors, the only accessible option is a lightweight wheel and summer tire combination for $800. The wheels save 21 pounds in total weight, while the Pirelli P-Zero tires improve the Type S's handling without impairing its cruising capabilities.

Our Driving Experience

The Acura vehicle brand has seen fit to improve their 2021 Acura TLX type. The Type S model features a larger engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the Acura comes with a turbocharged 3.0-liter turbo V-6 that offers up to 355 horsepower and 354 lb ft of torque, compared to its predecessor 2.0T, which comes with 272 hp and 280 lb-ft. But one thing that makes this Acura a thing worthy of the money spent on it is its Super-Handling All Wheel Drive technology, which is currently rated as one of the best handling all wheel drive systems in the automotive business.

The Acura Type comes with a bankable Turbo V-6 engine and a well-built quad-pipe exhaust that produces a thunderous albeit somewhat muffled tone. This is one of the primary advancements the Acura manufacturers have added to the 2.0T Advance. The latter has been known to sound wheezy and strained at full power. In addition, Acura vehicle manufacturers claim the new TLX Type S can accelerate up to 60 mph in 5 seconds.

The Super-Handling All Wheel Drive technology effectively distributes torque to the rear, equally to the front axles, and from side to side. The additional traction of the Type S brings the ability for fast turning. This should give the driver an intriguing driving experience. You can enjoy maximal comfort with the Acura sport mode and feel the convenience that an Acura vehicle can Type S brings to its user.

The adaptive dampers that come with the TLX are built to perform admirably in the Acura Type S. The Acura has a Comfort mode that is designed to deliver a large amount of compliance to smooth out uneven roadway conditions; without causing its driver, many discomforts as the sport sedan seem floaty or disconnected. The steering is mild in this calm Comfort mode, but it has reasonable weight in Normal mode and plenty of heft in Sport mode. Fortunately, the Acura Type S offers a Custom drive mode that allows you to customize all the different characteristics to your taste.

The TLX A spec has been experimented with and proven to have met up on the economic edge. Therefore, we will give the 9/10 rating. Our team has cruised the Acura vehicle and will recommend it to persons looking to look luxurious and still want to enjoy the easy maintenance a car can bring.

The Type S is much the same as our old Acura TLX in terms of comfort and technology, which is both good and bad. The Acura Type S is a luxurious sport sedan with a quiet and cozy interior. The car uses 20-inch wheels that come with summer tires that support and give a reasonable taste of the driving experience you crave for. In addition, the vehicle comes with good driver assistance technology that helps protect the car from a forward-collision warning system for safety.