2024 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Prestige vs. 2024 Acura TLX Type S

[@joshharrison1160]

your comparison tests are the most informative in the business

[@iceman.83]

You are becoming my favorite car reviewer as you explain the driving dynamics in detail with no rush. Keep it this way. The selection of cars in this video is perfect! Lexus IS350 vs Acura TLX comparison is also so good. 👍

[@blueshark3098]

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, I guess. I have the G70 3.3 T. And while I like the interior, I actually like the interior in the TLX a bit better, just on looks. In terms of style, I think it will age better than the G70's.

[@blueshark3098]

@CarGurus: Cliff, thanks for not crapping all over the G70 just because there have not been a lot of updates. It is a terrific car, even though Kia/Hyundai is no longer putting development dollars into it, since it's not selling that well. I really like the 2023 I have. Where the car is at its best is on mountain road curves. It's impossible to understand how good it is until you drive it in that context, or maybe on a track, tho it's kinda heavy for extensive track use, no?

[@Frankguligan256]

lol the g70 shouldn’t never touch a track, it’s a slightly fast wannabe premium car. Everything in that car would over heat let alone probably throw you all around, I had to get rid of my g70 because it would just throw me around in its seat, and is very hesitant around corners especially downhill corners. Also was basically falling apart after less then 6 months of daily use, interior is not sturdy

[@blueshark3098]

Confirming that I ain’t ever gonna track mine. 😂😂

[@bigden2755]

@@Frankguligan256 BS 🤡

[@Frankguligan256]

@@bigden2755 I can tell by your comment history u clearly favor the g70, but have u even owned one ?😂 I’m speaking from experience and that g70 is very underwhelming and quality definitely is not there, it’s more comparable to a infinity, or Mazda. Not a Lexus or Acura

[@bigden2755]

@@Frankguligan256 I bought a new '23 G70 top trim 12 months ago. NO issues, car feels like new.... it even still smells leather new..... btw, i drove a Q50 for 8 years before trading for the G. The Genesis is in a different league compared to the Q ...... Mazda ??? Really ???? Go away 🤡

[@shopwithaaron]

Love my 2.0 stinger from 2020! RWD sun and sound pack!

[@KevLEXodus]

I said it many times in regards to the TLX and I'll say it again. Other than having a little less power, its one the best in it's class. Its a similar dynamic to another brand like lexus, mazda, or infiniti vs Genesis. The g70 may be faster or have a nicer interior but the acura is better made, better feeling and looks more sporty. The TLX would definitely be MY buy of the two

[@lululovelovelove]

No need to!!!

[@canadabear72]

The G70 is actually a proper rwd sport sedan and by most accounts, one of the best handling cars in segment. The TLX is a modified fwd Honda. They're not really the same thing. Both great imo. But not the same flavor.

[@v12kingV10]

yup

[@terranceagostini7198]

Negative, the tlx is totally bespoke for acura

[@canadabear72]

@@terranceagostini7198 No, it's not. It's a modified Honda platform. That's why it's fwd.

[@v12kingV10]

@@terranceagostini7198 tix is a total fail made in ohio with the accord

[@brucebrowne5022]

@@canadabear72 Not a modified anything. The 2021+ TLX is built on a unique platform not shared with any other car. Yes, it's FWD-based and you can debate the wisdom of that decision. Acura says they wanted to stick with their proven SH-AWD system.

[@i.d.6492]

The G70 3.3T, is more luxury while tlx more of like aggressive sporty and yet the G70 3.3T is faster by alot and tuning potential is solid, with few bolt ons you're at 450whp easy. (Sam did race stinger G70 and TLX type S all stock). Acura has nice front end but side profile is meeh, and it's very long

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The G70's lap times at Car and Driver's Lightning Lap and MotorTrend's hot lap were both slower than the TLX's.

[@SlipAngleG70]

@@TheBreakfastLover ...here we go again. TLX couldn't do a lap without Car and Driver replacing the stock pads. It was basically a no show LOL

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@SlipAngleG70 now let's here your excuses as to why the G70 lost to the TLX at MotorTrend's lap time.

[@SlipAngleG70]

@@TheBreakfastLover Ah, the same MotorTrend that ranks the TLX 8th and G70 2nd in the segment and said "The Type-S falls short when driven with too much enthusiasm" and "performance is underwhelming for the segment". While the G70 drives smooth and subdued in one moment and impressively athletic the next... Hang on to those all important figure 8 numbers..LOL

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@SlipAngleG70lap times MotorTrend... 24.7 seconds: TLX Type S 25.4 seconds: G70 ...no deflection, just facts

[@Yoomaro]

G70 >>>

[@taharabdalhamid6348]

European Car >>>American Cars

[@G.Uppercut123]

@@taharabdalhamid6348 duh

[@taharabdalhamid6348]

Put links to the photography equipment you use, devices and software so that those who like your work can find them + you can earn some money because of these links

[@keithjackson4985]

This is a good review. The G70 is clearly the better performing car.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Objectively no. The TLX Type S beat the G70's lap times at both Car and Driver's Lightning Lap and MotorTrend's hot lap.

[@SlipAngleG70]

@@TheBreakfastLover Objectively yes. TLX needed brakes to even do a lap.

[@Frankguligan256]

@@SlipAngleG70 well yes, most cars do need breaks buddy! I’d be surprised if the g70 didn’t have breaks 😂

[@plm8830]

Its tough. A buyer in this class makes compromises. Both are fast enough to be fun but you want a car you can live with and not just quick.

[@marlonf8680]

Resale values?

[@maximus9401]

As a G70 owner, it is a great car but has downsides. There is too much body roll than you'd expect for a sport sedan. I need to get swaybars at the least. Brake feel isn't great. The brembos will stop you but you need to change out the pads and maybe rotors to avoid the common brake pulsing issue. Sound isn't great. Doesn't sound like an organic 6 cylinder. The competition definitely sounds better. Also the fuel economy is bad but no one can compete with the B58. Other than that, it's a great driving car. Steering is heavy and organic. It'll oversteer even in AWD form. Power will surprise you. Looks are unique. Suspension is good overall but just needs some help with body roll. Transmission tuning is good too for non ZF 8 speed. Features are good too for the money. Bottom line, you need to put a little money into it and it'll be on par with M340i if not better in some ways.

[@joshharrison1160]

there's another issue you did not raise: you can walk into any Genesis dealer and find a G70 3.3T. Good luck finding a TLX Type S. So I'm going to assume you can get a better deal on the Genesis.

[@Marbind]

I love Honda products. As a matter of fact I currently drive the new Integra Type S. But in this segment of midsize sports sedans the G70 is a no brainer. The problem with the TLX are the proportions. Almost as big as a Full size sedan with the interior dimensions smaller than a compact.

[@chigasaki06]

The Genesis feels better. However, for purposes of care/maintenance, I'd go with the Acura. The Genesis dealership network is iffy. I'm a member of a few Genesis groups, and issues with the dealership network is the #1 issue for most people.

[@zsamps]

I love the G70 and the TLX so much. I hate that both are ending production in late 2025 with no future versions to be made.

[@drowzi4]

So, on a twisty back road, which wins?

[@tyhyhh]

Type s all day long im a sucker for any type s badge

[@Georgechang-o7f]

absolutely,Genesis.G70 is better❤

[@moescolla]

Got a G70 top of the mook model Way more for the money Small turbos spool up quick off the line

[@bestpilot98]

Genesis G70's interior and exterior are modern, yet timeless. G70 looks like it's an entire class above any vehicle in Acura's lineup. In my opinion, Acura hasn't offered an elegantly styled car since it discontinued the lovely 1992-1995 generation Acura Legend.

[@Skydawg55]

Actually, the G70 blows doors on the TLX Type S in a drag race.

[@PsychicMedium4747]

Both attractive....but Acura would be my choice!!!!!

[@mahfah7911]

If it’s Acura ! It’s a must Like for that brand 👍🏼 for me

[@nicholas6789]

Acura's horrible infotainment system automatically rules it out.

[@RobertZ1973]

Not their fault its too advanced for you simpleton.

[@RedlineGaming007]

6:52 Acura no longer has an NA V6 for TLX.

[@cdnstache]

The Genesis is gawdy. No thanks I’ll take the Type S.

[@abishaialex9578]

The Acura TLX is one of the most underwhelming cars in its segment. It’s significantly underpowered compared to German rivals, and somehow its fuel economy is worse than the competition. It’s also unnecessarily heavy. I don’t understand why Honda spends so much money on a FWD-based AWD system-it’s unbalanced and inefficient. For those who bring up Honda’s reliability, no, it’s not reliable, especially when it comes to the transmission. This is one reason why no one tunes this car. Another issue is that it’s very long but doesn’t offer much interior space. Acura should give us a sedan with a 3.0T engine, at least 380 HP, V6, and RWD. They should also switch from the 10-speed to the ZF 8-speed transmission and offer the practicality of an Accord.

[@kymyst18t]

I was curious if you’ve had the chance to drive one, along with its German rivals in this segment. I was set on getting an S4 until I drove the TLX, which changed my perspective. Reviewers often focus on highlighting differences between comparable vehicles, sometimes making small distinctions sound more significant than they are, when in reality, the cars are incredibly similar.

[@abishaialex9578]

@@kymyst18t I did drive the TLX Type S; the only positive thing is that it has good steering feel compared to the Germans, and the engine sounds great. Other than that, it falls short compared to its competitors.

[@abishaialex9578]

@@kymyst18t Dude, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying Honda sucks at making good sport sedans, but this one isn’t good. That’s why I said, give us a RWD-based AWD with a ZF 8-speed or a dual-clutch transmission, and make it lighter-it’s heavy.

[@kymyst18t]

I agree that the car is heavy and fuel economy isn't great, but I disagree with the notion that it's not a good sport sedan. Despite making less power and weighing more than the M340i, it still outperforms it on the track. Plus, when you look at pricing, it aligns more closely with the Audi S4, while a similarly equipped M340i can cost $8-10k more. Don’t get me wrong-I’ve owned several Audis and BMWs, and I'm a lifelong fan of German cars (shout-out to VW, too)-but it feels like many people aren’t giving this car the credit it deserves for its handling capabilities.

[@RobertZ1973]

@@abishaialex9578 I agree with most of that except for the AWD comment, their SHAWD is one of the best in its class and its anything but unbalanced and inefficient. Also the 8spd is overblown, it has its own issues.

[@SlipAngleG70]

Here comes the "Acura reliability" gang... How's that transfer case doing? G70 all the way.

[@bigden2755]

Right on the nail .....

[@keyner111]

Love the SH-AWD, but its the G70 all the way.

[@terranceagostini7198]

Notice the shoty blue door sill in the interior....b pillar. Crazy... you only see that in cheaper cars....that lack of detail or quality is why you purchase the acura

[@uocana1]

Acura TLX all day. Comparing the Acura to an Hyundai is like comparing a pair of Nikes to Payless shoes 👟.

[@i.d.6492]

You obviously don't know anything about cars. Brand snoberry is so 2000s. The G70 3.3T is much faster car

[@scorped76]

Nah kid, call a spade a spade; if the G is a Hyundai then the Tlx is a honda. And acura is consistently ranked lower than Genesis in reliability. This isn't the 90s, honda is not what it used to be.

[@uocana1]

@@i.d.6492 I wasn't commenting based on brand but on reliability and longevity. Clearly you're just a fan boy.

[@uocana1]

@@scorped76 I am calling a spade a spade kid, Honda over Hyundai any day!

[@bigden2755]

@@uocana1 Fanboy alert !!!

[@NS327-t7h]

G70 easily. The G70 is actually a proper, RWD-based sport sedan while the Acura TLX is just a modified FWD Honda platform.

[@tyhyhh]

It's not lol

[@arivette2010]

The TLX is its own dedicated platform in the current generation.

[@NS327-t7h]

@@arivette2010 Still FWD based, not RWD based like the Genesis. Hence, the Genesis actually feels like an analog sports sedan such as an old ATS, CT4, or the old G37.

[@EdMiF]

​@@arivette2010 Any vehicle with a front mounted transaxle is FWD-based.

[@arivette2010]

@@EdMiF you can't read? He said it's basically an Accord which it isn't.

[@chrislush9462]

Acura reliability for me

[@SlipAngleG70]

Only it's proven less reliable than the G70...

[@RobertZ1973]

As my 2019 TLX 3.5 sits at the dealer with its 2nd blown engine at just 55k miles I have to disagree.

[@dhrudry1]

Brace yourselves. Here comes the “it’s still a Hyundai” bozos

[@canadabear72]

@AzaelNYC It's not. And the Acura is actually just a Honda.

[@Yoomaro]

@@canadabear72a FWD Honda at that 😂

[@canadabear72]

@@Yoomaro Exactly!

[@canadabear72]

@AzaelNYC It's a really nice car, to be sure! Reliable? We'll have to wait and see. You know it's hit and miss with Acura these days. Not like in the past. But again, it is still a modified Accord platform and just can't drive the way the G70 does.

[@blueshark3098]

@@canadabear72 Have you driven one? Did you even listen to what the guy said in the video?

[@MrChadder007]

I’d be willing to bet the Acura last long after 100k miles compared to the G70

[@i.d.6492]

That's a lie. The 3.3T lambada is very reliable

[@RobertZ1973]

Id be willing to bet you are wrong. Dead wrong.

[@RobertZ1973]

@@i.d.6492 yep

[@gordonschiff3621]

The Acura is a way better car. End of story.

[@bigden2755]

YOUR story. Period.

[@speeddts]

G70 has no backseat (the Stinger would have been a better design solution). G70 interior is more luxurious. TLX has horrible infotainment. TLX exterior is gorgeous.

[@SlipAngleG70]

TLX backseat is the same size

[@kevinbreese5739]

The G70 roasts the TLX in a drag race.

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

I love the TLX, especially the Type-S. It's my choice. My one disappointment is that with the INFINITI Q60 RS having 400 horsepower for years and years and the Genesis having had that 365 since the beginning, to tune the Type-S to just 355 was really disappointing.

[@KevLEXodus]

It's because it's single turbo. If it were twin turbo like the others, it would be a destroyer.

[@francysantos1916]

Lmao miss me with all the noise !! TLX TYPE S ALL DAY!! That genesis WILL NOT AGE better then the TLX and even better, the TLX will outrun the genesis lifespan when it’s all said and done! How blind do you really have to be to really say the genesis looks better lmao! Give me a break! Acura did however drop the ball on putting just a little more HP but overall value, TYPE S! Dueces!!

[@clarnus3712]

RWD biased platform + a good amount more HP & torque with the G70. Hell no am I going for the TLX

[@Frankguligan256]

The g70 wouldn’t be so bad if the interior wasn’t so tacky, it like it’s trying as hard as possible to seem like a luxury car but just doesn’t know how to do it. Maybe cause it’s really just Hyundai and these cars are known to be cheap and fall apart, I guess since they give a good warranty it’s not too much to worry about but tlx just does everything the g70 does but a bit better

[@clarnus3712]

Except it has less HP & torque, worse transmission, & is FWD biased platform

[@dnice362]

Not even a question the AWD Acura

[@naveenthemachine]

Only Acura and Mazda can truly compete w Genesis

[@grivoc]

What mazda? Not to be critical I drive a cx5 but I don't think mazda has anything in this segment

[@naveenthemachine]

@@grivoc but in terms of luxury design and how hard Mazdas moving upmarket I’d say they’re in the running

[@grivoc]

@naveenthemachine oh ya agree, they feel pretty luxury especially for the price.

[@dnice362]

@@grivocwe do to the Mazda has incredible steering feel, CX5 a little more on the heavy side, it’s nice

[@dnice362]

@@grivocbut yeah nothing in this segment

[@ontarioman6301]

The tlx is bulky and too heavy

[@twinturbo3461]

Acura.

[@gordonschiff3621]

Everything the guy said made the Acura a better sports sedan and daily driver yet he picked the genesis. If all you want is power in a straight line buy a mustang GT.

[@billyrock8305]

Acura has brutal fuel economy and horrific infotainment system. Sales are awful and it’s discontinued this year. 👎🏼

[@nickcivic21]

Ehh!!! I got 25k miles and it’s averages 25 at a good 75mph… and service is good and I bet it holds its value due to lack of production thoughts???

[@billyrock8305]

@@nickcivic21 It will definitely hold its value in the last production run. Especially the high end model. 25 mpg is terrible in this day and age. 40+ minimum “ Acura just gave its TLX sedan a facelift for the 2024 model year, with a sharp new front end and some upgraded technology. But that recent update might be short-lived. According to Automotive News, Acura could be killing off this generation of the car by the end of next year “

[@yahshaunyahu]

It's pointless cause Genesis is discontinuing the g70. So Acura wins

[@v12kingV10]

one is a proper RWD sedan the other a disaster. Tho both will be discontinued.

[@bluethunder9102]

Gv70 so ugly inside. Tlx is way better

[@calebwany8422]

Isn't that the crossover?

[@bigden2755]

@@calebwany8422 ya.... that guy is an idiot ...

[@tinhinnh]

honda over bentley wannabe

[@bryanchapmangomez8516]

Was designed by a Bentley designer, so not really!

[@squirrely_nuts14988]

g70 is a crappy hyundai

[@clarnus3712]

... but it's faster than the tlx

[@clarnus3712]

Watch the straight pipes video of them comparing these cars 😂

[@nickcivic21]

Man this guy has no ass idea what he is talking about!!!! He just said the 30% faster shifting than the NATURALLY aspirated V6….. the other TLX is a 2.0

[@cliffcarreviews]

You're right, my bad!! In my head I was thinking MDX

[@cliffcarreviews]

@@daveed4475 Take my keys!

[@asclepj]

This right here is the battle of mediocrity and bottom dwellers.

[@juliekamradt6193]

First

[@TheRealSnakePlisken]

You should not be reviewing cars. Please stop.

[@cliffcarreviews]

Would you like to start?