Review Roundup: 2022 Acura TLX Type S | Maus Acura North Tampa

Acura has been well-known for its precision driving machines for decades, and with the release of the superpowered 2022 Acura TLX Type S, they’ve taken sports performance-inspired driving to all-new heights. When stacked up against its German competition, the Acura TLX Type S provides an unparalleled driving experience behind the wheel thanks to its sophisticated chassis tuning and performance.

As the 2022 Acura TLX Type S is starting to race its way to the Maus Acura of North Tampa dealership, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the best reviews from car experts and what they had to say about their experience of the TLX Type S.

Many of these reviewers got to feel the power and performance of the 2022 Acura TLX Type S for themselves and came away with plenty to rave about. So, let’s see what they had to say about their close encounter with the 2022 Acura TLX Type S!

Mark Urbano of Car and Driver had this to say about the power and performance under the hood.

“…the TLX’s terrific chassis tuning made it very entertaining to drive and proved that Acura can still build a sports sedan. This sentiment is especially true of the higher-performance Type S, which boasts a 355-hp turbo 3.0-liter V-6, a responsive 10-speed auto, SH-AWD, and a sportier suspension setup. Unlike the regular TLX, it’s available with stickier summer tires on lighter 20-inch wheels.”

Car Revs Daily’s Ben Lewis had some glowing things to say about the improved handling.

“Harnessing all that power is an updated 10-speed automatic which can shift up to 40% faster when you’re using the paddle shifters. Standard on the Type S, optional on other TLX models is Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD to those in the know) that divvies up the power as needed.”

In regards to the interior design and comfort features, Car and Driver had this to say:

“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.”

Christian Wardlaw of Edmund’s spoke about how the TLX Type S stacks up against its competition:

“A turbocharged four-cylinder engine is standard, and it acquits itself well against rival powerplants in the Audi A4, Genesis G70, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60. For more power and performance, the racy TLX Type S provides a turbocharged V6, torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, and handling improvements to ensure it can run with similarly fortified competitors.”

What about the all-new Super Handling All-wheel drive system? Here’s what Ben Lewis had to say about that:

“The Super Handling all-wheel drive makes this an easy car to drive quickly by shuffling the power to the wheels that need it most. In regular driving, it provides a rear-wheel-drive feel that’s pure sport sedan. That makes the S-Type perfect for carving up traffic (it would be a thrill on an autocross course) or tackling your favorite twisty road or freeway on-ramp (it would also be a thrill on a road course). The stoppers are up to your shenanigans – thank you, Brembo front brakes! – and with the adaptive damper control, you can enjoy a relatively smooth ride or dial it up for more aggressive going.”

This is just a sampling of the many great reviews for the all-new 2022 Acura TLX Type S. If you want to experience everything it has under the hood and inside the cabin, call the Acura pros at Maus Acura of North Tampa today at (813)-535-6287 to schedule your test drive!