BMW M340i vs Acura TLX Type S vs Genesis G70 - Sport Sedan Spectrum

[@dwnshft]

Special thanks to our Patreons for their support of the channel! Which sport sedan are you taking home?

[@a32tl]

I would choose the Type S despite its shortcomings. I wish it were a bit faster, had more backseat room and had a touchscreen but none of those would deter me from getting it. It’s a beautiful car to me and I think I would thoroughly enjoy driving it as a daily.

[@drowzi4]

I love my Type S. Perfect combination of handling, build quality, and power.

[@divides_by_zero]

Good discussion. I bought an Audi S5 Sportback because it has some edginess to the performance while still delivering a decent ride in comfort mode. I love the styling and the interior that still has real buttons and knobs. The back seat is decent for this class of cars which is important to me, and the hatchback is quite handy. The M340 is the undisputed top performance car. I wanted the B58 but the car is too hardcore for my tastes. Matt has the (better) pre-LCI interior with buttons instead of the current generation touch screens that I don't care for. Even though the TLX is beautiful, I eliminated it because of the push button shifter and horrible touch pad. Some people say you get used to it. I'm not spending this kind of money so I can tolerate a poor design (my opinion) every time I get into the car.

[@CIRCLEDARK]

Perfectly valid, but the reality is that within a couple of weeks, you’d literally no longer be aware of it. It would become muscle memory very quickly and then not even noticeable. That being said, definitely would say that the S5 isn’t a fantastic alternative.

[@Frankguligan256]

Drove my dads Rdx with the exact same system and it’s very easy, didn’t even take me longer then 15 minutes to figure out how it worked, my main dislikes with the tlx is the lower horsepower, and heavier weight, and lower mpg, other then that it’s THE best sport sedan (in my opinion of course) but even if this thing stayed same horsepower and weight, if it’s not gonna be incredibly fast then I should at least be getting high 25-30 mpg, I’ve heard story’s of people even getting 15-20mpg average and that’s too low for a car of this horse power and speed

[@dwnshft]

S5 sport back is an under-appreciated choice. I love the hatch practicality and the ride is sublime AND it’s still quick enough while looking fantastic

[@ii_dynasty]

Touch pad isn't bad at all honestly.

[@i.d.6492]

I'd take G70 3.3T. It's just there's nothing like it out there. And you get so much more for your money. It's the only car out of all these that comes with 4 brembos. It looks very unique. While bmw looks like every bmw and tlx type S looks like every acura just slightly beefed up. The tlx type S has a nice aggressive front but over all to me it's just too long and not proportional. The bmw and G70 are true rwd sport sedans .

[@SlipAngleG70]

Gents, absolutely fantastic! I can't recall another review that provided such an objective and insightful comparison. I used to own Honda/Acura for most of my life and then took a chance on a 2019 G70 3.3T - fell in love with it! I now have a 2023 G70 3.3T because the 2019 was so great. I now have a better appreciation for the other two cars as well. Thanks for that!

[@dwnshft]

Nice! Thanks for watching and sharing 😎👊

[@EarthianZero]

Spot on. You covered the EXACT same points I was considering when shopping for a new sedan. I ended up buying G70 but it was a tough choice. I was considering 4 cars: the three covered in this vid and also the tesla model 3 performance.

[@dwnshft]

ahhh interesting - what stopped you going the Tesla route?

[@twinturbo3461]

I pick the Acura TLX Type S out of all 3.

[@RunEmDownTony]

I think the G70 has a nice looking ass. It looks tightly packed and curvy. Then comes the TLX with it's sharper, muscular more aggressive looking ass. Then the BMW.

[@pacadezine9051]

I own a 22 Type S... Like they said, ride quality is more luxurious as it does not beat you up as a daily driver. Suggestion for getting more performance, upgrade to a PRL intercooler and charge pipes for improved pedal response. Also by adding a PRL intercooler, the car runs 9 degrees cooler.(a BIG Deal)...Once my warranty is up I will upgrade to IMR's primary and secondary downpipes which turns this car into a totally different beast. Biggest PROS: Interior layout and my Tiger Eye Pearl exterior. Biggest CONS: Poor, poor MPG - come on Acura SHAME on you! Also, they cut corners on those BREMBO brakes - they should have installed cross drilled and or slotted rotors to handle those 4 Piston Brembos - at 12k miles my rotors had significant hot spots and had to be swapped. This is a common problem across many forums... Not cool for a $58K auto...

[@chrisnivo]

I just bought a 2023 Genesis G70 awd 3.3l, being delivered in a few days cant wait for it.

[@G82Watts]

M340i is truly the king of its class of luxury sedans. Acura looks really good but id take the m340

[@ClippersFour]

That g70 is very nice for the price i would get the g70

[@adrianbrown9163]

Sounds like the Acura just needs a good TUNE that would push it over the limited bounds that it now holds. Money wise, it would still give that money in your pocket thing considering reliability, performance and luxury. Could be as you said, the happiest medium. I'd take one!!!

[@SATO_FD2R]

That’s what I’ve done, and it is a night and day difference! Love my Type S Taken out G70s and Stinger GTs, love the thing. Most people understandably do not just tune their cars right out of the box. 😅

[@i.d.6492]

@@SATO_FD2R took out stock G70 and stingers. Race against tuned ones, you gonna choke hard. Just on tune and meth they easily push 460 whp

[@ii_dynasty]

The Tlx is only missing about 1.4 inches of legroom to stand against a 5 series. Less headroom is a given but the tlx does offer more front legroom at 42.4 vs the 5 series 41.4. Thinner seats would likely add into more legroom for the tlx.

[@drivescene6747]

1:20 it’s a twin scroll single turbo, similar to the B58. Not a twin turbo.

[@bryanperez481]

Love this video, i feel like you guys are super objective bout all 3. I want the TLX and this video made me more certain

[@dwnshft]

thanks! glad this video was helpful to you!

[@G.Uppercut123]

Genesis G70 3.3 twin turbo

[@ma7mgte]

Throw in the CT5-V for me.

[@dwnshft]

100%%%%%

[@marcusaurellius8755]

Really wish CT5-V was discussed more

[@shopwithaaron]

Thanks guys! Bought a 2020 stinger GT line turbo 4 2 years ago and love it! Living in Reno with RWD I trade out the All Seasons for continentals winters and get around pretty OK. Love the 15 speaker Harmon Kardin tunes! Easy 35MPG on long trips!

[@3stagevtec]

Did the TLX encounter a pot hole? 4:16 at the 11 o clock position on the tire..

[@acflmobile]

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[@RR-nl2ep]

Get the G70. It is a great car! The only cons about it is the trunk size and rear seat leg room. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. The G70 is right there with my Q50 RS. The G70 is also faster than the Stinger.

[@mousaKnR911]

Acura isn’t twin turbo, it’s a single turbo twin scroll 😊

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

This is 3 Midsize Sedan, Right?

[@ii_dynasty]

The 3 series and G70 are compact sedans.

[@ii_dynasty]

The tlx is the only midsized sedan here.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

I Know

[@ohsnapzitzmeng]

bro is 6' 10"? geez

[@dwnshft]

@@ohsnapzitzmeng lol not actually, 6’2”

[@67keyakaren68]

BMW will be the only one not discontinued.

[@ii_dynasty]

Honda already working on a next gen, they scrapped the idea of using a 11th accord platform for a new tlx which got leaked.

[@67keyakaren68]

@@ii_dynasty reports say it’s dead as they can’t give them away. A massive flop

[@ii_dynasty]

@BB2001hjk Tlx production is slow, actually not a ton of them are being built.

[@67keyakaren68]

@@ii_dynasty if they can’t manage production that’s their problem. it wasn’t selling well before that

[@SATO_FD2R]

Jeep said they will be producing an EV Brick wall just for you.

[@bmwm340ix6]

The M340 smoking all of these in every aspect 🤣 anyone not taking the M340 is smoking crack lol