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The 2021 Acura TLX comes with six different trim packages to give you an excellent luxury car that just might be right for you to drive.
Although the 2020 base version sold well considering the whole “2020 Thing” some of the knocks on it were that it wasn’t luxurious enough in the interior. Whoa boy, first world problem, huh?
But this is a serious issue for Honda’s premium automobile.
A lack of perks in the Acura luxury forced them to drop their price point to remain competitive against the plentiful line of other premium midsize sedans.
It was important for Acura to make it rain extravagances with their popular TLX line to regain market share in their key segment.
And they sure did.
The 2021 Acura TLX packs plenty of bells and whistles making it a true standout in the premium midsize sedan market, and that’s no easy task.
2021 Acura TLX Type S & TLX SH-AWD Preview
2021 Acura TLX Type S
Price: $63,820
Engine: 3.0L V-6
Transmission: 10-speed Automatic
This is the top-of-the-line 2021 Acura TLX. When Acura said they wanted to up their game, well here is proof of that with all the top-shelf features on display. Includes bucket seats, leather steering wheel, and upholstery.
No word yet on if a rapper has made a song about the numerous virtues of this bad boy, but that’s just a matter of time.
• Platinum White Pearl Exterior
• Ebony Leather Interior
• Intercooled turbo compressor
• Premium audio system
• 2-way lumbar support for passenger and driver
2021 Acura TLX SH-AWD w/ Advance Package
Price: $49,825
Engine: 2.0L I-4 cylinder
Transmission: 10-speed Automatic
This premium midsize sedan is for the baller with a budget. This one won’t have the power of Acura’s premium 6-cylinder engine like the TLX Type S but it certainly won’t be mistaken for a base model car of any sort—and it comes with the genuine wood console, dashboard, and door panels to prove it.
• Majestic Black Pearl
• Ebony Leather Interior
• Automatic temperature control
• Heated front and rear seats
• 2-way lumbar support for passenger and driver
Trim Packages–6 Total
Type S
A-Spec Package: Available in two styles: SH-AWD and FWD
A-Spec Package highlights: More than enough “wow factor” to justify the uptick in price.
• Aluminum wheels 19X8.5
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 280 @ 1600
•12-way power seats w/ power lumbar support
| SH-AWD w/ A-Spec Pack. | FWD w/ A-Spec Pack. | |
| Starts at: $46,250 | Starts at: $44,250 | |
| 24 combined MPG | 25 combined MPH | |
| 272 hp/ 4-cyl (Gas) | 272 hp/ 4-cyl (Gas) | |
| 10-Speed A/T | 10-Speed A/T | |
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Advance Package: Available in two styles: SH-AWD and FWD
Advance Package highlights: Basically, the Tech package with even more amenities.
• Air Filtration standard
• Systems Monitor
• Acura Navigation System w/3D View
| SH-AWD w/ Advance Pack. | FWD w/ Advance Pack. | |
| Starts at: $48,300 | Starts at: $46,300 | |
| 24 combined MPG | 25 combined MPH | |
| 272 hp/ 4-cyl (Gas) | 272 hp/ 4-cyl (Gas) | |
| 10-Speed A/T | 10-Speed A/T | |
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Technology Package: SH-AWD and FWD
Technology Package highlights: Love at first sight for Tech enthusiasts at a great price.
• True Touchpad Interface
• ELS Studio Premium Audio System w/ 13 speakers
• 10.2” HD dual-content center display
| SH-AWD w/ Tech. Pack. | FWD w/ Tech. Pack. | |
| Starts at: $43,500 | Starts at: $41,500 | |
| 24 combined MPG | 25 combined MPH | |
| 272 hp/ 4-cyl (Gas) | 272 hp/ 4-cyl (Gas) | |
| 10-Speed A/T | 10-Speed A/T | |
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
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