Exterior: Yes, It Comes In Gold Visually, the TLX Type S benefits from the improved styling implemented on the base TLX. This includes a longer wheelbase and overall length with a vastly extended dash-to-axle ratio, making it look more like a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. Acura's improvements to the Type S are subtle but noticeable, with "Type S" badging adorning the grille, fenders, and trunk. Gloss black accents on the splitter, rear diffuser, and spoiler provide a sporty feel and can also come finished in real carbon fiber. Quad exhaust tips complete the sport Type S transformation. Acura offers six exterior colors, including a gold Tiger Eye Pearl paint exclusive to Type S. This new hue pops in the sunlight but tends to look dark and mustardy in low light. As part of a Pirelli P Zero Summer tire package, an NSX-inspired split five-spoke wheel caps off the TLX's curb appeal in tremendous fashion. These lighter wheels don't just look better; they also reduce unsprung weight by 5.78 pounds each (21.3 pounds total). Acura says most buyers will opt for the standard shark-gray multi-spoke design wheels with Pirelli Cinturano P7 all-season performance tires, but for only $800, we highly recommend the summer rubber.