2024 Acura TLX Type S Review - Criminally Underrated

2024 Acura TLX Type S review by The Straight Pipes. The Acura TLX Type S is putting down 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque from a 3L Turbo V6. At $64,250 CAD, would you take it over the Genesis G70, Kia Stinger, BMW M340i, Mercedes-AMG C43, Audi S4?
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[@MDAce150]

Don’t think we didn’t notice the lovely new camera angles and crisper edits… 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yay, thank you!

[@MMOchAForPrez]

They looked super slick

[@craigpaszek1822]

I was fortunate enough to pick one up when they were first introduced in 2021. The build quality far exceeded my expectations; I have yet to experience any squeaks or rattles at 25k miles. Ride comfort is supremely good, it's insulated in a way that makes the ELS sound system that much better, and in general, it's a fantastic GT car. However, switching to Sport+ mode gives me plenty of smiles whenever i find myself on a twisty backroad... and that V6 + active exhaust combo is music to my ears. 🎶

[@MrMlbfan6]

Most TLX have front door are laminated and Mdx all around

[@kernoleary1394]

my dad had a tlx launch edition, not a type S.. but something I've always noticed was the steering was obscenely numb and light. mom's rdx was more confident inspiring with steering feel. did they ever fix this?

[@scotiansmoke5365]

@@kernoleary1394type s has the double wish bone front suspension, a lot better.

[@johnsalame4339]

25k miles? That is not when you judge a car you judge a car at 100k miles

[@StlPike2004]

they're nice, but should have been a twin turbo and 400+hp. It should be faster.

[@Fin-Corsair]

That civic hitting rev limiter effect was on point. Keep it up!

[@johnl.38]

Food for thought: the Acura TL type S from 2007-2008 had about the same power to weight ratio with nearly 50% more mpg... And it came in manual.

[@LLG47]

but the emissions are so much cleaneerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr wOw

[@GoonSquad710]

Didn't have AWD or nearly as nice of an interior. or handling for that matter Also the boosted 6 can be tuned to have alot more powa And looks 10x better

[@excess_wrx]

@@GoonSquad710 paid $5.5k canadian for my 07 tl type s 212k kms while this new tlx costs $65k before tax. There is also the 09-14 TL SHAWD with J37 and manual as well for cheap

[@sylvainbougie7269]

That was a leader at that time.

[@tyhyhh]

bro it got 4 more mpg freeway and the same around town where the fuck are you gettting your numbers also it was only fwd

[@somerandomfella]

It sounds better than the current C63 hybrid. Good job Mercedes.. Happy Birthday Jakub as well? 🥳🥳🥳

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yes! Thank you!

[@MrMlbfan6]

Benz is definitely regretting releasing that garbage can

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

M340i thooo I'd get that everyday and twice on Sunday over this. This car looks like basic traffic and it's slower and less reliable then a b58. U also get far better luxury and tech. Would be my choice easily

[@connorpoultney4400]

Still think this is one of the best looking ( exterior wise ) luxury cars for that price range on sale today

[@JayJay-he9bk]

I completely agree as well

[@marcjones744]

I loved it, until I saw the Integra type s

[@717xcrunner]

I love how much fun you guys had in this video. it was fun to watch!

[@xavierdesouza4089]

Hahahahaha the vtec drive by overlay at the beginning 😂 happy new years to you and the fam guys! Hope 2024 is full of prosperity and success!

[@bhartz-ru4sd]

I absolutely love this car. Everyone wants to compare and complain. Let it be what it is. A reliable good looking sports car from the Honda/ Acura brand

[@haredr6511]

It’s a FWD 4cyl gussied-up Civic. It’s not a sports car. Camaro, Mustang, CT4, CT5, M3/4/3/4, RS5, Vette…… these are sports cars.

[@kylegreene7582]

@@haredr6511it’s a v6 that’s gonna last way longer than all of what you mentioned lol.

[@bookert7782]

Love this car but just way better options out there at this price point..

[@jay.fromthebay]

​@@haredr6511gussied up civic? Wow the haters and fake car guys love to make themselves obvious don't they.

[@haredr6511]

@@jay.fromthebay not a, “hater,” just a realist. You can tell the truth about something without hating it. What is it? Maybe try some research into, “Badge engineering,” and you’ll quickly see that all Acuras are 95% generic Hondas, with some pieces added/changed to disguise it. Car guys prefer actual performance cars, that were designed from the ground up, to be a performance car. This “Acura” would be cool for about 65% of the price and if people didn’t try to compare it to sports cars. It’s possible for it to be interesting in its own right.

[@scottsummers4154]

Finally, some love for this car. Great video.

[@davidprosper3460]

I love how concise but fun your reviews are.

[@mmaclemon3179]

Catch phrase shout outs!! Great video! Even had the AI voice over and great use of it! Probably this over the integra Type S but 10k CAD difference.

[@CocoaBob]

As a previous red TLX Type-S owner, I like the new facelift version, it brings all the good gadgets from MDX. But I think Acura has forgotten something, where's the red one?

[@MichaelBertolino]

Where's the touchscreen*

[@Baked-as-Bread]

@@MichaelBertolino id rather have a sea of buttons than a touch screen.

[@boogeyman423]

​@@Baked-as-Breadyou need buttons for android auto

[@MichaelBertolino]

@@Baked-as-Bread Having a touchscreen doesn't magically make all the buttons go away...

[@MrMlbfan6]

They needed something like the RLX hybrid which still has the most power

[@ajlee6933]

I love the looks of the TLX, and the updated tech is nice, however for the price I would never buy one new. Like the IS, this will be a great used car in a few years.

[@prescotthancock5907]

Agreed. Prices for new cars these days are crazy in my opinion. I get it..But like I so don't. And good comparison, Honda and Toyota along with their luxury variants are very comfortable buys used.

[@jonwear9791]

You are so right with the dealer markup and add on Bs accessories it is ripoff.

[@MMOchAForPrez]

Thank you for having a reasonable opinion on the IS. Everyone else seems to love it. I also love the 2009 IS. I dont like 2009 IS post post post face-lift in 2023 though.

[@johnl.38]

Used IS 500s are so expensive These Acuras are at least a pretty good deal used/cpo

[@CB-tx3ul]

If you look hard enough, you can find one for $40-45k which I think is the sweet spot for these.

[@Charles-Emile]

Saturday morning upload !!! Great way to start the weekend

[@fdmc2278]

I love the looks of the new TLX. Very good package and good car!!! Great video as always!!!

[@forevertall]

Yessss! I have the 2021 version. 59k miles and still kicking. Love this car!!

[@chigasaki06]

59k miles is basically a new car, lol.

[@forevertall]

@@chigasaki06 doesn't feel that way 🤭🤭

[@michaelzambardino8305]

Gosh, I hope it’s stilling kicking after 59k. This input isn’t much help

[@andyvaldez4334]

@9:30 to switch between radio stations, you can just use the knob on the left side of the steering wheel and flick it left or right. It'll take you to your next radio stations.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I tried that later. But it only saved me 4 seconds

[@agboi1344]

loving the crispier shots also, where's the launch control compilation!!!

[@jasonmcken1753]

Great review. I see they have one in (along with a 2020 NSX and a 2022 NSX Type S) at West Side Acura here in Edmonton. Keep up the good work!

[@HoMiE327]

The infamous civic rev limit bounce for the intro was pure gold 😂

[@sinaghochaniyan3554]

do you have any link of the original video ?

[@rayestefania3725]

I own this car in '23 model and agree it is underrated. Overall, it's a great daily driver with some fun, dynamic sports car feel! It is a little too heavy and it could use 50 more hp but as you all said, it is a "cool" car that is very well built, drives incredibly well and has one of the best suspensions in the class as well as one of the best stereos in any car! I love the look of the car and the fact that it is a Type S and I don't see many on the road like I do BMW's. There are cars that outperform it but I still really like the car for what it is and as a commuter on the highway, this car drives great! It is an excellent value for what you get with this car and if you can buy/lease at a good price, this is a very solid choice in the sport sedan segment!

[@RChero1010]

Glad to see someone that appreciates it for what it is, yes the bmw drivetrain has more potential but as the TLX Type-s sits m, it's still comfortable with great dynamics. A lovely car to use daily.

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

I just don't see why u would ever get this over a bmw. Bmw is better in every single category. More luxury. Better sounding engine. Looks better espicially with aftermarket mods, handles better, more tech,faster. And it's a bmw

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

Happy Birthday Jakob!! 🥳🎂 Love your Fox body Mustang and your Raptor!! I miss the Fiesta ST

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you

[@MrDaveaccord]

I like Acura. I have a 2023 Integra A Spec trim with the CVT and it's a terrific car. Fantastic driving dynamics and handling and fuel efficient to boot.

[@zaynzspreformance7043]

Being the very small majority who takes thier Type-S to the track; I absolutely love this car, although it is no where near perfect, suspesion, wheels, tires, and a tune with an exhaust wakes this car up so much. Stock the platform is great on street although I really prefer the physical gages on the pre refresh. Thanks for the great review guys!

[@gonzo910910]

What year and what tune do you have? I haven't found one for the 2024 yet. Do you know if it exists?

[@ZSPZay]

@@gonzo910910 21 TLX Type-S In the Gold Launch color and its on ktuner stage 1

[@David-mm5vl]

Problem is they didn't fix the 4200Lb problem. When I was car shopping this time last year all the Acura dealers wanted 5-10k over MSRP for one. It may be a good looking car but it's not worth the extra $$$ when compared to either the M340I or S4. Both of which are lighter, faster, and more fuel efficient.

[@DavidBelteton]

Yeah but maintenance on those is astronomical

[@brenttitus2134]

And both are a POS long term that won’t last. Also horrific resale value as time goes on. The Acura will go the distance and hold value.

[@EquidusRamalo-ny4wl]

@@DavidBeltetonSo? As an M340I owner BMW covers maintenance for 3 years. Indy shops also exist that specialize in BMWs. $179 oil change isn’t “astronomical” in 2024. How much is one at an Acura dealership?

[@EquidusRamalo-ny4wl]

@@brenttitus2134Mine has been very reliable. Maybe you should have kept up with your maintenance if you even owned one. I don’t keep my cars for 10 years. Most people don’t either. And resale value is not a primary concern when you buy a German car. That’s a Honda guy thing.

[@zaynzspreformance7043]

Being someone who actually was shopping those cars as well and still bought a type s, I could agree on pricing, especially the markup since it took me 3 weeks to find a gold type s at MSRP and I ended up driving 4 hours to pick it up. I disagree with the maitainance cost, if your taking your car for service from the dealer your essentially burning your money and thats not on the car, you can just as easily find a smaller or honda/acura shop to do the services for you, the reason its expensive is for the convenice of not thinking about it. Also insurance on the Audi and the M340i in NJ or NY is insane compared to the Acura so it offsets the cost quite a bit practically speaking plus average maitainance on both german cars are higher as well. TBH I wouldent hold your breath for reliability with the audi but i know the m340 is pretty relliable from what I heard but the M340 had the same markup problem too for a long time.

[@CB-tx3ul]

For the FM radio, if you select the middle button it will let you draw the numbers on the touchpad to tune in

[@TheStraightPipes]

Lol but like. Imagine a “mode” button and a “tuning knob”

[@SuperOptimus10]

Another great review and great video quality.

[@ourworld9081]

This car should come as a shooting brake as well

[@RChero1010]

Skip that, give me a full wagon. Unfortunately the factory that builds these is flat out incapable of anything longer than how this is right now

[@skipast75]

Holy shxt! It sounds absolutely incredible. And those shifts are dual clutch fast… In the past I’ve owned 2 CL Type-S coupes and loved them and especially loved the sound the 3.2 made when vtec kicked in (yo). Now I can look forward to buying one of these beauties 2nd hand. As cool as the new Integra Type S is… nothing compares to a Honda V6. And unlike the Integra, there isn’t a bad angle… just beautiful. And AWD. Yes please.

[@TastyGuava]

Been daily driving the 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec for a few months now and I actually love the infotainment system. My only issue has been very rare instances of CarPlay being slow and well, before the 2024 refresh, there was no Wireless Apple CarPlay or Wireless Android Auto. I plan on eventually trading in a year or two for the Type S (probably the 2024 refresh rather than the 2021). Wish the pre-2024 refresh A-Spec had the visual differentiation with the new exhaust system and the updated front feschas.

[@LJ-wo1wf]

I've got a '22 A-Spec, and although I love driving it, I'm also considering the refreshed S (even though I'd surely take a big hit on trade-in). I'd like the dual personality of the suspension and exhaust settings (Comfort with my wife in the car, Sport+ when it's just myself), plus the extra tech updates like the 360 camera, faster infotainment processor, and improved safety sensor suite. The only new feature I'm not completely sold on is the new digital gauges, but I gotta admit that the red-on-silver in my A-Spec is hard to read clearly (and my wife hates it, tbh).

[@supernewf3722]

Sick car.Happy birthday Jacob.😁

[@jm-alan]

I bought a '23 Type S last March. At the time, I had narrowed my considerations down to it and the G70, and decided I was willing to give up the 360 camera, digital gauges, wireless PhoneClone, etc, for the much better feeling front-end and, in my opinion, vastly superior looks Then Acura goes and releases a refresh with literally all of those things 😅 (also, maybe there was a quiet refresh between your original review and buying my car, but I've always been able to set the ambient lighting to colors other than red)

[@StlPike2004]

they're nice, but should have been a twin turbo and 400+hp. It should be faster.

[@skiterzzz4474]

U don’t need half that stuff 😂 all u need is a power mirror on the passenger to go down to check ur wheels and a backup cam tht 360 shit jus becomes a distraction bc it will beep tf out of u for no reason like u don’t know where ur car is but im a valet tho

[@kylegreene7582]

I picked up a Type S in June, had to fly to Phoenix to find one at MSRP, it’s not the fastest, but it still has plenty of power, handles great, and looks great. It’s a excellent value proposition at MSRP. I think like other type s models in the past, this will gain popularity with time on the used market where the Honda reliability plus decent performance will become appealing to many.

[@enacku]

you should be able to set the drive mode to have more control of the manual paddle shifting. My ford fusion will shift its self up outa gear in normal mode, but if I hit the "S" button on my shifter putting the car in sport mode, it remains in the gear you selected.

[@StereoHound]

Does Canada get the red interior for 2024? Website seems to have black interior only 🤔 Happy Birthday Jakub!

[@awolryan]

I’ve had my TLX Type S for a few months now and feel the exactly same way. I even overlooked this car for the past few years but one I drove it, I had to have it and it doesn’t disappoint one bit as my daily. I think this will be just as vintage as the original in 15-20 years

[@akuma_mx5]

This being vintage? Yea I don't see that ever happening not with how Honda/Acura are currently and doesn't compare to it's predecessor and how it impacted in the car world of performance

[@TIGERJS]

Yeah, I just test-drove one and it was putting a smile on my face the whole time. Thinking about buying one.

[@awolryan]

The ‘24 addresses a couple of things that were nice to have but the car was already great. I do prefer the Y-Spoke wheels on the ‘21-‘23 bc they resemble the NSX’s. Also like the difference driving dynamic throughout the modes. Do your homework but cannot go wrong with the Type-S IMO

[@StlPike2004]

they're nice, but should have been a twin turbo and 400+hp. It should be faster.

[@TIGERJS]

@@StlPike2004Have you driven one?

[@goracks69]

Happy belated, Jakub! $64k though… ugh… tough price to swallow. I hate how expensive everything is these days.

[@moocowman101]

might as well get an audi S4 for that

[@kongxiong6005]

@@moocowman101 nope. Maintenace on Jap vs Euro car not even close.

[@rickb.341]

@@moocowman101 definitely not... Audi will be a money pit in 4-5 years... this won't

[@Bievahh]

@@rickb.341 can get a 340i xdrive for the same price. Faster, more aftermarket support, newer engine and still reliable. TLX Type S is mid

[@rickb.341]

@@Bievahh german cars are great... depends on your pocket.

[@salomonjose9456]

those front shots were fire

[@sk-un5jq]

No one ever talks about sedans much anymore but this looks like a great car! V6, adaptive suspension, and SH-AWD ! Oh yeah!

[@pete3486]

I’ve had mine for six months and love driving it every time. Great review!

[@topranked5465]

What color? How is gas money?

[@pete3486]

@@topranked5465 white, and basically ok unless I enjoy the Type S experience too much 😅

[@Koebot]

It’s not a rear bias system as was stated. They do a great job of directing torque to the rear wheels but it’s still a fwd primary system. The system itself will not reduce torque to the front wheels. When most manufacturers claim they can direct more than 50% torque to the secondary drive wheels, its theoretical meaning reduced traction at the primary drive wheels is a factor.

[@RChero1010]

It IS rear biased when you punch it. Your words are a little confused, maybe you mean it's still a fwd platform which is true. It really does a great job of handling in a fun way. Punch the gas and it drives out of the corner in a satisfying way. It can slightly overdrive the rear in certain conditions, it isn't just a "when the front slips" type of system.

[@Koebot]

@@RChero1010Correct, it is rear biased when you punch it and the front wheels have experienced some degree of slip meaning torque loss. Overdriving the rear wheels does necessarily increase torque without considering traction. I understand that Acura’s system is always sending power to all four wheels to some degree and also incorporates torque vectoring for cornering. Perhaps I was being technical for the intentions of this video. I don’t believe my words are confusing if it’s understood exactly what torque is. Without going down that rabbit hole, I will agree that Acura has developed a very competent awd system.

[@Malibu_Juni]

@@RChero1010 to me when I test drove it the car felt too clunky, might be claimed as rear bias but does not feel like it at all. Test drive a G70 and that thing slides and has a drifty feel when you punch it and it is AWD. The type s does not feel like that at all, feels too heavy and boring.

[@CanuOTP]

Happy belated birthday Jakub! 🎉

[@droman752]

Happy Birthday Jakub!🎊 🎉🎁🎂🥳

[@tollestech]

Before I bought my 2023 Kia Stinger GT2 I was really contemplating a TLX Type S.

[@dnice362]

Which was cheaper?

[@HellzHonour]

Same, but I also considered M340i and S5 Sportback. Went with a Stinger because it was more affordable for me and $10-20k CDN cheaper than them while still being fully loaded with a hatch, 360 cam, hud, etc. 160,000km on it so far and it’s never left me stranded!

[@jrms60r]

I did the same. The Singer was designed as a rear wheel drive car which handles better than the TLX even if you get AWD in the Stinger like I did. Also for me the TLX is longer and wider than the Stinger which I didn’t need. The Stinger is also faster. Last felt the Stinger was the better value and didn’t need luxury nameplate.

[@boy0607]

lol, since the release of the Type S, The Stinger has always been cheaper. The G70 which is now the Stinger is also cheaper.@@dnice362

[@luckyjalyt]

You made the correct choice

[@Glasseyed86]

A very underrated car. Double wishbone front suspension makes it turn in like a car that weighs arond 3000lbs. The 10spd transmission is fun with the paddles, youre constantly shifting without going triple digits. Best bang for your buck by far in its category

[@SlipAngleG70]

Disagree. That crown goes to the G70

[@hugdeath929]

Could you guys put up a poll to see how many people tune through radio stations, while driving. I don’t recall being in a vehicle with someone in recent history that scrolls through FM stations. I would think that one of the first things people do when they get a vehicle is set the station presets. I also don’t know many people that listen to FM. I’ve mostly seen people listening to playlists from their devices or some sort of streaming content. My last 7 vehicles have had volume, mute and preset controls on the steering wheel so I’ve never wanted for a volume knob. Maybe you guys could do two polls. Maybe you can have one poll to see if people tune through stations versus using presets and another to see if people use the controls on the infotainment or the wheel for volume. The exterior and interior of that car are really handsome. Thanks for the review 🤙

[@christophercadena1133]

Happy birthday Jakub!!!

[@VC30577]

That infotainment is there to drive us all crazy 😵‍💫

[@stingley77]

We have a '23 Type-S and absolutely love it! Amazing car for the money. There is launch control on the Type-S: Sport+, S trans mode, brake 100%, gas 100%, let go of brake. Car will hold RPMs around 2000...its not super high, but it works pretty well. Also, in the US at least they have always had selectable color ambient lighting, was it just Canada that only had red?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Oh ya if it doesn’t say the words “launch” it’s not an “official” launch control according to us

[@RChero1010]

There isn't a need for a launch mode when brake boosting it gives you full boost anyways

[@TheCamstillworksout]

"I'm sure it's been referred to as intuitive," Yuri summing up all of infotainment in modern cars, in 5 seconds 🤣

[@zimandtherocket]

Dope dolly zoom at the start team!!

[@dinky19810]

I would have to add fog lights. It's robbery without them. Such a sleek looking car.

[@E82N55]

TLX Type S is just 3 seconds slower on track than a M340i and less than 1 second slower than the new Z (non-Nismo). It's not a killer on the streets, but is super comfortable to drive around in. Whatever your priorities are, buy the appropriate car. However, it's hard to beat the value of a G70/Stinger.

[@marvelvsdc6611]

How’s the G70 on the track compared to the other cars you mentioned?

[@E82N55]

@@marvelvsdc6611 C&D timed the G70 as half a second slower than the Type S!

[@SlipAngleG70]

@@E82N55 Type-S had aftermarket brakes and blew through a set of pads every day at the track. Also, the cars were tested a few years apart. Anyone who races on a track know that difference means nothing when not on the same day.

[@E82N55]

@@SlipAngleG70 sure, but the Type S is very strictly spec’d for the streets, and coming in at a lower MSRP than other vehicles to reflect that. And thermal braking capacity on the track doesn’t translate to the streets, but it is a 4400 pig nonetheless. So, like I said, evaluate your needs and goals, and buy the appropriate platform to achieve that.

[@heyzooz]

A lot of people seem to dislike this car for valid reasons but I really like this one. They fixed the small things I didn't like about the '23. My current lease is up in 2 years and this will be on my test drive list. Someone get a Rolex date just for their birthday?? Kidding, very nice. Great review. Happy birthday.

[@UncleYohta]

i've seen a few of these S/normal trims on the road and the wide body look just makes it look like a land yacht.

[@pr33tu_]

Ahh the TLX, exterior sized like an accord but has less interior space than a civic... Also in the era of the mythical B58 nothing holds a candle in this segment.

[@4R8YnTH3CH33F]

I feel like the horsepower figures need to be higher to meaningfully distinguish it from the Integra Type S, as well.

[@dnice362]

For under 60 this is king, if you want 2 door the m240i

[@vistastructions]

You beat me to it. This is my #1 criticism of this car and why I never understood it from the beginning. It just doesn't make sense. Why not buy a 10th gen Accord?

[@nickcivic21]

I love my 23

[@TheBreakfastLover]

​@@Zedtiestrue, but option an M340i with all the features that come standard on the Type S, the Bimmer is $10k more expensive.

[@marshallkelin1716]

I love my 2023 Type S, I got it in tiger eye pearl. I get complimented on it literally almost daily. It really wows people and I love it. It came down to this or an IS500 for me. Went with Type S cause the IS transmission is horrible and the interior kinda dated. Obviously the IS has arguably the holy grail engine for the segment, but in my area, it was almost 11K more and it didn't feel worth it IMO.

[@gonzo910910]

2024 Type S. Urban Grey Metallic. Also complimented literally every day. Around here they are rare. Wilmington, NC, pop 200k, did not even know this car existed until I saw one online and drove 2 hours away to find the color I wanted.

[@controlfreak1963]

As someone that grew up with stick shifts, I always felt it was stupid that I have to select gear ratios. I know this is sacrilege to track racers but this is not a track car. There are already far too many distractions in modern driving so shifting doesn't need to be one of them. Also, stick shifting in heavy traffic is incredibly frustrating. I have an RDX with a 10 speed auto and its amazing. The electronic shifting also helps with a long lifespan for the transmission.

[@dwaynebeckwith8214]

Happy Birthday bro! I hope you enjoyed your day.

[@wetfuego6331]

I test drove one before I bought my IS500 and my main takeaway was that it was criminally underpowered. It's the slowest car in its segment with a 103 trap and you can feel it once you're off the line. Sure it handles nice, but it feels heavy and it's slow from a roll. Nobody is going to track this or any of the other sports sedans so the "super awesome handling" is a bit wasted. This car needs at least 50 hp more if not more. It traps like a bolt on New Edge GT and you can tell that it does.

[@bb5242]

some of us prefer reliability over yutzy launches that attract cops, go tint your windshield

[@wetfuego6331]

@@bb5242 is the Type S even reliable? We don’t know that yet. New engine, new trans, and Honda/Acura don’t have the best track record for reliability these days. The only car in this segment that is without a doubt reliable is the IS500.

[@haredr6511]

Nobody is going to track a FWD car against real sports sedans like CT4/5, M3/4/5, RS5, etc. The Acura is just a marginally higher-trimmed 4cyl FWD Honda civic. Handling is ok for FWD, but a total joke to anyone with RWD. Seems a bit of a high schooler’s car.

[@ilyarepin7750]

this car is all wheel drive...lol@@haredr6511

[@jotor1212121]

The TLX type s is not rwd Biased. Just because it can send more power to the rear wheels doesn’t make it rwd biased. 90% of the time in normal driving conditions majority of the power is sent to the front wheels.

[@Ih8chew]

I said this and multiple Acura fanboys argued me up and down that it’s full time 50/50 awd with rwd bias. It’s literally a tranverse engine on a front wheel drive platform. Acura marketing has fooled a lot of people I guess.

[@AdamAllen]

Have always loved the look of these 🔥

[@TEXMOC123]

Yuri, if you haven’t been to the Tail of the Dragon please make it a bucket list item. I live less than 2 hours away from it and drive it at least 4-5 times a year.

[@BenA_DD]

I was in the market for this and loved the Type S, but a couple of days ago I bought a loaded G70 instead. The Type S is rare enough that ADM still exists which pushes it very close to a mid spec'd M340i or IS500, both of which make the Type S a tough tough sell. Meanwhile I got a new, maxed out SP G70 for less than $50k USD, about $7-8k off sticker, and at that price I am very very happy! I have a feeling in 5 years or so these Type S's are gonna be an insane buy, but right now they are a bit expensive.

[@David-mm5vl]

Had the same problem last year and ended up in the 23' M340i Xdrive for less than what the Acura dealers wanted for the Type S. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it's fine without them. Can't miss what you never had. No way is the Type S worth 60k and I can not imagine someone paying the premium for the PMC edition.

[@mrgamnwatch]

G70 is always in the back of my mind as a good buy. Do you regret the trunk or rear seat space? Thats my main concern considering I have a Civic Hatch

[@danieldagenais7945]

I shortlisted just about the same cars and ended up Buying a Model 3 Long Range. Of course sometimes I miss the engine sound of ICE car but that's the only thing I can possibly miss.

[@BenA_DD]

@mrgamnwatch I traded in a Miata RF so not at all, but I may be a bit skewed on what is or isn't practical lol But I have had 4 adults in the G70, an infant rear facing car seat, and tons of large boxes boxes in the car at one point or another and had really no issues. Can you take the car to Lowes? Probably not. Can you do normal stuff and cart around a normal amount of people? Absolutely. Hell for the odd chore you can rent a pickup from Home Depot for like $40, I would rather do that and drive something fun the 99.99% of the other time.

[@GC-kk4et]

Man I love genesis as a brand and their cars but they depreciate so hard. I think it’s mostly due to their design change schedule. They make a design and it only last a bit before they already have a new one out and then yours become the outdated one. If you look at other luxury brands they change their styling so slow. They need to shift away from the Hyundai mentality of quick redesign to a more classy lasting design.

[@techbutter2877]

this car is great. the only thing that makes this a bad buy is that the m340i exists. bmws b58 is very reliable and much more powerful than the acura v6. interior is better. chassis dynamics. its better in every way.

[@aconfusedazn]

Happy birthday Jakub!

[@S4Tony3.0T]

Love the looks and the transmission farts when shifting, I woudlve got one instead of an S4 just due to it being Honda reliability but since they are still relatively new, the price is just out of my price range

[@ElijahRyker]

You always rip on the infotainment, but I've been living with it for 3 years and I do NOT want to go back to a touch screen. Controls are always at my fingertips while my arm is on the armrest, I don't have to brace my hand against the dash to stabilize my fingers as I'm going over a bumpy road, the screen is up higher and in line-of-sight of the road so I feel less distracted while using it, and literally every thing that is annoying to do with the touch pad is solved with voice commands.

[@tektraxm]

Love the FM tuning segment 🤣. I really wanted this car, but this infotainment system alone would anger me every day after spending $60K and feeling like I would have been given at more premium experience at a car available at $40K.

[@bb5242]

It's not that bad

[@tektraxm]

@@bb5242 "It's not that bad" is not an acceptable response for a key function of a $60K vehicle.

[@MrRezQ]

Happy birthday, Jakub!

[@yvanngabo]

That Gearbox wowwwww🔥🔥

[@known3617]

Id be getting the M340i over this any day of the week. Hell id even get the 330i and throw JB+ on it and STILL be faster than the TLX for $15,000 less. Acura is simply not competitive in this segment.

[@user-mg4bw5ly8r]

Cars are becoming like phones. I feel like I just bought my 2021 car and already we are at 2024 and my car kinda feels old now, even though it only has 14k miles on it and runs and looks brand new. It really is the "upgrade" phenomenon created by phone manufacturers.

[@jpm408]

I have a 2007 honda accord v6. Granted it looks new since it been garage kept. If it feels old already it must not be very good.

[@UltraDoug]

After 2 years in my TLX, I can say the infotainment is not an issue. A few weeks of ownership (and  CarPlay) makes all the difference. You get used to it quickly, that said, without  CarPlay it’s ridiculous.

[@shawnivy]

Happy Birthday Jakub🎉

[@iamatlantis1]

someone finally sticking up for it? good job

[@TheStraightPipes]

Don’t tell the Acura forums we like it this much

[@Striker50_]

They're most likely sell outs like other car influencers now

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

@@Striker50_YUP! 👍

[@Striker50_]

@@user-xf5dj1up8g Redline reviews said this car ran a 4.7 0-60 or something when they were doing the test ... Going downhill! Can't make it up

[@InvictusRed1911]

@@Striker50_ I pray that in 2024 we stop caring at 0-60 times that wont matter in the real world for 99.99% of car buyers. People cross shop features and ride quality and what they get for their monthly payment - not 0-60 times.

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

Yuri and Jacob are both January babies...! Now I know we related because I'm on the 13th of January!!! Happy birthday Cuz! All jokes aside Dope video I know that the M340i is the king of this department but I can't help but think that there are so many under dogs. This is surely one of them! Fantastic car

[@Ih8chew]

Hey my birthday is January 13 as well! Birthday twin!

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

@@Ih8chew happy birthday in advance king and stay blessed

[@bigdlife86]

This is such a great car…bought a new 2021 IS350. Meh. Drove this in 2021 & “had to have it.” Drove it back home cross country. Such a great car. Moved on since, but still miss it. Just wish the quality and dealer service at low grade Acura could compare to Lexus. It rips. It’s SOOO comfortable. The turbo V6 blips are fun. Not a straight line drag strip car, but so fun to drive in every other condition and refined.

[@geoffreywiggins8804]

Love the shoutout to Motormouth 0:58

[@pyramo3170]

A smaller size and V8 had me go with an IS500. But this is a good car, granted I don’t think I fully understand it.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Great choice. V8 is life

[@haredr6511]

Substantially lighter weight, fully track-focused suspension, perfect weight distribution, RWD, and twin turbo V6 had me go with a CT4-V Blackwing. The funny thing about this Acura, is that everyone is trying to compare a FWD 4cyl Civic with lipstick, to actual sports cars.

[@37rmstrong]

Two things I always find hilarious about these cars tests 1. They all only have Apple Car play 2. Satellite radio! 😊

[@wesd991]

It was more fun when 1 of them had an android phone and they used to do the carplay vs Android auto test

[@drewyager4020]

@@wesd991yes. I agree. That was fun

[@gettcouped]

This thing is so cool. Just need a few more inches in the rear passenger compartment.

[@donteadoss]

Gorgeous (especially in Tiger Eye Pearl/Orchid spec) but for the price point and desired cachet, it should have slightly more output of 400hp. “Regular models” like G70/G80 @ 365/375, M340i @ 382, etc. hit higher numbers, IS500 @ 472, and some smaller segment models hit ~355 or exceed it. - Albeit that Honda/Acura have always been conservative, their “higher output” models should at least exceed other brands’ regular models imo.

[@AERoVALKYRiE]

The 4200lbs dry weight killed it

[@Evenflow-us1py]

needs at least 400hp to compensate for the weight

[@revaholic]

I would definitely take this over a 3 series. Looks lightyears better and has a great v6 that’s reliable AF

[@StlPike2004]

they're nice, but should have been a twin turbo and 400+hp. It should be faster.

[@naimshafeek2687]

I will be so glad to see the RL (legend) back again, with something crazier than typeS or typeR, with a 450hp naturally aspirated, SH-AWD, all wheel steering and all comfort that all RLs have

[@kylegaughan8923]

Love the look but I went with the es350 for the interior space and the NA v6

[@TheyCallMeMrMaybe]

Acura's DCT is one of the greatest ever made. I had a 2018 ILX with the 8-speed and it was an amazing-driving car.

[@bb5242]

The ILX got bashed, too, but the 1.5L Integra is a turd because of that engine.

[@banstaman]

I really do wish they continued using that transmission; it was a peach.

[@SM-1010]

keep it underrated.... i dont want insane dealer markups :(

[@Alexd3498]

Idk how it is in Canada, but this shines in the cpo market vs the bmw. You get this car for 40 to 42k, and it comes with up to 7 years and 100000 miles of bumper to bumper warranty. BMW and any other German just give you an additional year past the original 4 year warranty, any more costs money

[@turboash78]

Love love love. Sounds great.

[@deejay_n_va]

This car is the bee's knees for me

[@jaiuchiha6191]

I built one with the grey and heated steering and with destination it’s right at 60k usd I built an m340i with all the options I would in the tlx and that came out to 63k usd so 3k more for a beast of a car brand new the Acura is overpriced so I’ll wait a few years and pick one up for 50k because I see used 2023 tlx type s with 3k miles selling for 50k Iguess they’re not as desirable as Acura hoped.

[@FoodHealthFit]

I have the car (tech trim awd), navigating the infotainment sucks I agree but to change radio stations there’s literally a button on the dash you missed or you can use the steering wheel buttons lol… so that part at least is a non-issue. The car is a sleeper, deceptively good I’ve never really driven a car like it. I think the tech trim is the best value out of the trims. Other cons are it is wide and long (bad turning radius), fake engine noise in aggressive driving modes, and there’s some rattle in the sound system for some songs with bass up… Everything else is soooo good though, so good. Very comfortable and quiet cabin, great sound system, forgiving but athletic suspension… feel like I could drive it forever.

[@GLITCHHUNTER01]

just subbed !

[@starkyslp16]

Seems like a great car and I love the looks, just overpriced. I would go M340i every single time. Will be more expensive after adding a few options, but a few thousand here and there really doesn't matter when you're already at the $60k price point. Especially when an M340i is better if every way.

[@amanwadhwa8428]

thats CAD bud, thats way cheaper than a M340i

[@GC-kk4et]

It’s way more due to maintenance. Acuras maintenance is peanuts compared to bmw. BMW maintenance is up marked by a lot just for being a bmw. I’ve experienced both dealerships and bmw tries to charge 2x or even 3x the money for the same kind of job in some cases. And again, it’s not because it’s harder, it’s because it’s bmw and they just want more money from you. I would LEASE the M340i but if I wanted to BUY I would go with the tlx type s.

[@stevens.6849]

Got a '22 M340i with 15k km for $54k Canadian. In no dimension would I pay 10k to 'upgrade' to this even if its brand new

[@jonathantaone7363]

BMW is for lease and people who can afford to replace cars every 5-7 years. Acuras are more affordable luxury with low maintenance and longevity. 95 Integra LS 154k miles 07 TL-S 110k miles 22 ILX Aspec 28k miles Acuras age beautifully and are fun to drive.

[@haredr6511]

I doubt anyone in the history of the world cross-shopped an Acura and BMW. Acuras are just poser cars; 4cyl, FWD Hondas with lipstick. Nobody in the luxury or sports car takes any Acura seriously.

[@justinnabong9619]

I really like the TLX Type S, however it’s one if the slowest in its class and it’s about the same price as an M340. If this car was faster it would attract a larger audience.

[@joa4613]

The m340i with similar options that come standard with tlx is quite a bit more expensive

[@alexl.102]

The m340 doesnt look as good or handle better so its a tradeoff also less reliable too

[@dougo18071]

Yeah if this thing has 400hp to compensate for that weight I'd consider it. Just too slow for me compared to the competitors.

[@EquidusRamalo-ny4wl]

@@alexl.102What data do you have that the M340i is less reliable than the TLX Type S. I’m very interested since I cant find one source that says so.

[@marklion315]

@@EquidusRamalo-ny4wl It's a german luxury vehicle versus a honda

[@kafuibosrotsi5072]

happy birthday Jakub🎉🎉

[@ManuelFresh100]

The car sounds amazing. I don't think it is as popular as it should be because of the interior space. I hear it is smaller in the segment and the car looks huge to me