The All-New 2021 Acura TLX Advance - Interior Design
7Acura gives its best-selling TLX sedan a full redesign for 2021. The latest generation was nicknamed the "Seven-Second Knockout" during development, because the company intends it to be significantly more exciting than the version it replaces. The sports sedan gains a more distinct presence from longer, lower, and wider proportions. It also adds more powerful engines, an updated version of SH-AWD, and enhanced chassis components. The storied Type S model also rejoins the lineup for the first time since the 2008 TL, and we've been told the badge will proliferate to other Acura models, too.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Inside, the TLX has an expressive design that highlights its sporty character. These include attractive analog gauges and a prominent rotary drive-mode selector in the middle of the dashboard. Solidified by Acura's excellent build quality, the TLX also boasts nicer cabin materials than its predecessor, including open-pore wood and real aluminum. Although the sedan feels spacious from side-to-side, the back seat feels smaller than some competitors in this class. Still, its highly adjustable front seats and excellent forward visibility reward drivers. The TLX also offers myriad interior colors, distinct leather upholstery, and desirable features. The latter includes a large 10.5-inch head-up display and customizable ambient-lighting settings that are each named after iconic driving destinations and racetracks, such as "Pacific Coast" and "Suzuka".