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Stunning: Acura Type S Concept debuts...can it save Acura???

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#1 · (Edited)
I finally forgive Acura for bringing ILX. This sedan looks great. :thumbup:













Acura is bringing the Type S badge back with authority. While the Acura Type S Concept is, as its name implies, a concept, it looks and sounds a lot more like a design preview for the next-gen TLX in Type S flavor.

Acura says it will debut two Type S performance variants within the next two years. The first will be the TLX, and our guess would be that an RDX Type S will follow. But let’s dive into what Acura has given us today. From the company: “The Type S Concept sets the stage for re-introducing Type S performance variants to the Acura line-up after a decade hiatus, and will heavily influence the character of the upcoming, second-generation TLX Type S.”

If you were hoping for a design and powertrain preview, we’re sad to report that Acura is not using this opportunity to showcase the engine coming to the TLX Type S. Not all is lost when it comes to mechanical details, though.

This concept rides on 285-width summer tires on all four corners, which is positively huge for an Acura sedan. Four-piston yellow Brembo brake calipers are used, shining brightly through 21-inch wheels. Instead of the fake vents all over the Civic Type R, Acura says the venting and grille space up front is functional, allowing air to get through to the “high-performance engine and brake package.” Though again, we don’t know what that high-performance engine will be just yet.

Just like other Acura concepts of late, this one is a real looker. Its LED lights in front and back signal a new style for Acura that it calls “Chicane.” While the headlights may look a lot like those on the NSX, this fixture debuts the automaker's new four-lamp “Jewel Eye” LEDs. Instead of squares, we get rectangular eyes, and they look even cooler than before.

You’ll also notice a bunch of elements scattered throughout that look a little bit like carbon fiber. Acura says it’s forged carbon, and it’s visible on the front splitter, along the front vents, side sills, wheels, rear spoiler and rear diffuser area. While not as flashy as glossy carbon fiber, it looks cool in the photos we’re scrutinizing here.

The stunning blue paint is also special. Acura calls it “Double Apex Blue Pearl,” and it uses nano pigments and a color-infused clear coat to enhance the appearance. The hue pays homage to the blue TL Type S offered in the 2007 and 2008 model years. If you want to see it sparkle in person, it’ll be shown at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering on Friday and at the Pebble Beach Concours on Sunday.
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#120 ·
Doesn't bother me, especially since this is new to me. Otherwise it almost looks like a 4 door Camaro. Problem is it's a concept so you can be sure it will look pretty plain if it ever hits the showrooms. :(
 
#25 ·
Well the rdx was first try, tlx is the second, they know they cant **** up the mdx
 
#23 · (Edited)
What a perfect time to introduce a new sedan. I’m sure it will lease in the hundreds.

I’m not seeing the big deal. It’s pretty obviously an RDX that’s been turned into a sedan. Cut out the concept stuff, and it will be pretty pedestrian.
 
#26 ·
For Acura, Type S is the same concept as what Special Edition is for Honda:

"Hey, let's take an aging car that's about to be replaced and try to goose sales for its last year on the market by (Honda) configuring the options differently (sunroof and alloys on the LX model!) or (Acura) goosing the power a bit."

Type S is nothing special.
 
#38 ·
:laugh: There is a handful of super ignorant posts in this thread so far and its only page 2.

We know very few things about the FMC TLX, and only what is posted in this concept reveal for Type S... but already its obviously based off the Accord, it has nothing special over the base model for features/performance, and it will have mild bump in power, or will be the RDX powertrain

Literally the definition of hating. :facepalm:
 
#44 ·
The design is gorgeous even if it is a touch derivative.

With all the sporty compact segment cars (CLA/A3/2/1 etc) can they finally wisen up and drop the motor from the Civic Type R into the ILX but add SH-AWD.....price it around $45K and it will undercut the S3 CLA43 235i by a substantial margin.

EDIT: opened my response and waited far to long to finish/post, already mentioned above. :beer:
 
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