2021 Acura TLX Type S Review: Making a Statement

Acura showed off a bold sedan concept at Pebble Beach in 2019. Well, as time has shown, that wonderfully styled concept car became the top tier of Acura’s TLX lineup and carries the Acura TLX Type S nameplate. While most concept cars are severely watered down in the transition into a production machine, Acura’s Type S Concept translated well into its production form. Under the hood of this well-designed Acura sedan is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that makes 355 hp. Mated to that V6 is a push-button-controlled 10-speed automatic. On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren takes you along for a ride in this flagship Acura as he puts it through its paces. Wren also walks you around the 2021 Acura TLX Type S to show off its design and its features. Wren elaborates on his thoughts with Patrick Carone. Between the drive review and the walk-around, the pair discuss where the TLX Type S fits in the market, its price and its competition. Closing the show, the pair breakdown what makes the 2021 Acura TLX Type S special.