Is the 2023 Acura TLX Type S a BETTER sport sedan than a BMW M340i?

[@SATO_FD2R]

I love my TLX Type S flashed with a tune running 22 PSI… SO FAST and the Handling! A M A Z I N G!

[@dallmayer4166]

How much was the tune?

[@mlee9049]

What's the 0 to 60 times?

[@xaviervelez1391]

What’s the hp

[@Noname0670]

What’s the what’s the

[@300CME]

Awesome review. The Acura TLX is a great looking car. This car was a good bargain when it came out 2 years ago for around 52k, now they are close to 58k. Acura needs to improve the performance numbers for this model for the price they are charging. There are lot of other competitors that can out perform this model for less money.

[@src9691]

A 6 year old Audi A4 2.0T with an off the shelf stage 1 ECU flash and zero hardware bolt-ons would crush this car from the line and deliver 32mpg+ on the highway. And it's an Audi with a flawless interior. Oh, my , Acura. 🤦‍♂️

[@why8410]

Id rather have reliability then sheer performance. This car will out last its counterparts.

[@SeeKrez]

Holdup Hyundai Elantra N with its lightweight agile FWD 6speed trans…. In N mode …. Vs a 10 speed tuned by Acura…. In my eyes takes the cake all day and you’ve got 20k to spare because life isn’t cheap and tires aren’t getting cheaper 😎 unless your happy with your now… $69,000 total expense all in with the tlx type s

[@FIREB4II]

Somebody said a 2.0 4cyl is faster than this 😂

[@brucebrowne5022]

@@FIREB4II My Unitronic Stage 1+ tuned 2015 Audi S3 certainly is... I do like this Acura though. Waiting to see what the 2024 MMC brings, and will cross-shop that vs the Integra Type S. Next car will likely be my last ICE vehicle, and I'm tempted to go with the manual Integra Type S after the price gouging has abated.

[@gtiger81]

Raiti is spot on with the review! I just got my TLX Type S about a month ago and I am happier than ever!!!

[@brana1646]

Hey man love your content, energy, and healthy perservation on Twinkies lol. I own the 2022 version (blue on red) and I see a lot of comments in general about dissing this car. I just wanted to add my opinions after owning this gem for about a year. 1. Looks. I get comiments all the time. It's one of the best looking cars on the road regularly. The m340i front end looks terrible. You done see type s often on the road probably because people go m340i instead which I see A LOT of in NJ. 2. Cost. I get the m340i is faster and a better bargain for what you get when you look at performance at the initial cost, however buying a car you can't just look at the initial cost. Maintenance and equivalent add ons just make the m340i make the cost skyrocket. 3. Performance. I get that other cars are faster when compared by the initial cost. But as a dad and regular mon-fri, 9-5 worker, it just makes my commutes fun AF. I'm really happy with that and my car is now the equivalent of my room when I was in my teens. A place where I can have fun chill and be myself doing what I wanna do. I'm really happy with my purchase. I also like to add that I have grown up on Hondas so now that I got my career set, Acura was the next logical step for me lol. I wanted an NSX but I gotta have more room for kids. I'm not trying to start an argument I'm just giving my two cents. When taking it an a holistic package, the TLX type s wins. Great looks , reliability, performance, moderate mpg (I get 19mpg cuz I always drive in Sport/sport + mode), and solid option if you want to BUY. If you want to lease, go to a track, or have ample $$? Go m340i 100% TLX type s zonks: Gas mileage (probably cuz car is heavy) No HUD Wish it was lighter Wish it had wireless car play/android auto. Oh yeah the touchpad. I like it alot has made me a better driver cuz I mess around with touch screens less. I agree with raiti that it's a driver focused car. I love that the screen is far away and flushed with the line from the bottom of the front windshield. It just makes the driving experience better. I would also like to add that other cars particularly m350i have a waaaay better power to weight/size ratio. Like I said if you really prioritize performance go m340i. I prioritized reliability, looks, fun factor, cost efficiency and being family friendly.

[@McLeanGary]

I'm enjoying the logic of the screen being non-touch. The screen in my bride's Giulia is the same and after getting used to it, it's less distracting. Cool whip for sure Team Raiti, great episode!!!

[@Bimmer_Bill]

In terms of performance the Acura (or lexus FTM) doesn’t measure up to a M340i…stock or modified. There is no small 4/door that does for the money. The caddy ct4 v blackwing does (on a track at least) but it will run about $10k more reasonably equipped, in which case you just get an M3 comp xDrive and blow everything away that’s sub $100k.

[@jeffreybell5043]

Brought this car a month ago, love it..also considered a Kia Stinger GT2. I felt the interior quality was better on Acura and the dealership mark up on Stinger was crazy even for a demo.

[@seb5945]

Did you get MSRP?

[@atmartens]

A Kia Stinger had a mark up? That’s shocking. They haven’t been able to sell them which has led to it to be discontinued. Kia has had so many quality issues and recalls that it seems like you made the better choice.

[@JamesCook76131]

Consider a Kia stinger? 😂 I drove one, car was junk, can’t believe you would’ve even considered that.

[@seb5945]

I wonder what's the demand for Type-S is like. My local dealership got 3 Type-S on display up front.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The Stinger was also discontinued

[@fins400]

I personally am not a big fan of all the touch screens. But I’m probably in the minority on that point. TLX Type s seems like an all around solid car that would be easy to live with. Great review as usual. Thanks.

[@vegeta6555]

You are not alone. I hate all the touch screen crap.

[@RaizelSX]

The alternative is that touch pad in the center console, which is somehow annoying especially for someone in IT.

[@dtsect]

I would prefer a dial like in Mazda or BMW

[@IsaacPoopsAlot]

idk dials just feel really dinky to me, like it's a toy car or something. At least the shifter buttons are all a different shape on the acura, let alone all the physical buttons for everything usually buried behind infotainments like BMW@@dtsect

[@777LAZARUS]

Either make the vehicle lighter to let the power count more, or make it a twin turbo and/or tube it for more power. Then it will compete and be a better sell. It wouldn’t hurt to create some more rear seat legroom and back seat features (connectivity etc)

[@777LAZARUS]

*tune it

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

​@@777LAZARUSVoid a warranty to make it still slower than a stock m340i . This motor wont tune as well and probably cant handle much abuse.

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

​@@Spiritcr1jsherHow the hell do you know that? Seriously.

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@@thomasferrarojr.9772 I worked for acura for 8 years. Their motors are just enough for stock HP level as are the transmissions. Look up the tq rating and you will see its very low. There is a reason even toyota wanted BMW powertrains in the supra. I had 11 acuras and they are nice stock cars when they are cheaper than the competition.

[@derekotero7935]

@@thomasferrarojr.9772 he probably doesn’t know shit about tunes…. he hasn’t seen how fucking powerful Honda engines really are when they’re tune and how reliable they are compared to other tuner engines

[@josesonspaintingllc8881]

Everything is not just horsepower like this car is super comfortable and good looking and I know it's going to save me trips to the mechanic

[@MrSamPhoenix]

A beautiful car, I’m waiting for Acura to release the refresh version. I hope it has a Heads-Up-Display and their wonderful massage seats.

[@icculus]

It’s missing a few things. In addition to what you mentioned it should have a fully digital gauge cluster, updated infotainment (the Accord is more updated), and a pano sunroof. The only problem is some of those things would add weight and this already heavy for what it is.

[@MasaoJPN]

Considering how expensive everything is getting I'm actually quite impressed with what TLX Type S has to offer for the price. And when you factor in the maintenance cost compare to BMW, I think it's a good deal.

[@djsthemetereman]

Yeah I have the 21 TLX Type S & it's a very cool daily driver. I also looked at BMW 340i, Audi S4, S5 sport back but for me Acura is the way to go because by the time you build those cars with other features the price soars big time. In the past I've owned an Audi & the maintenance on that car was outrageous this is also why Acura is the better choice for me

[@ebigford34]

I'd take an xdrive m340i over this. B58's are awesome, and when he mentioned forged rods, the bmw also has forged internals, super stout engine

[@Sold_a_dummy]

As an owner of a b58 I endorse this message

[@camsak8713]

M340i definitely over this Acura. Not even close.

[@drivescene6747]

@@chrisespinosa2886 you’re pushing it now. The M340i is definitely a better car, but a 330i is inferior in every way except technology and fuel economy.

[@drivescene6747]

Agreed. The M340i and w205 C43 are the top dawgs in this segment

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

​@drivescene6747 I dont know , the 330i isnt actually much slower for some reason. I have an m240i xdrive and a 330i xdrive and i do get like 40mpg on the highway....LOL

[@baldygrey2779]

Here in Ontario, Canada, the markup on the Intergra Type S is absolutely nuts (the markup on the Civic Type R was already nuts). I recently saw one selling between $70-80 000 CAD (52 - 60 000 USD). For comparison, brand new TLX Type S is going for $45k USD around here before dealer markup. I've been able to find 1 year old TLX Type S's going for about 60 000 CAD/45 000 USD. I know that new to nearly-new is not an apples to apples comparison but A) there aren't really any used Integra Type S's to compare against and B) the value and class of the TLX compared to the Integra is definitely a step above and is in a different category and you can get one for a comparible price or less. Many will prefer the Integra for the manual transmission and the sportier feel of being a smaller car but you're getting a beefy turbo V6 here with a lot of power and AWD for decent price, especially compared to the German competition. That too may not be apples to apples but that's ok. It just means more choice for the consumer and more variety on the road.

[@yeahBOOTS-]

as somebody who owned a 2022 Kia Stinger GT2.. this is actually not a bad alternative.. I’d still go Stinger tho personally haha, Great Vid as always!!

[@steve8803]

@lunaticlee8951 the acura will have a significantly cheaper cost of ownership due to better re-sale value. It's not all about what you pay up front.

[@yeahBOOTS-]

@@steve8803 well they’re both upwards of 50k at that point the price doesn’t matter.. however i do personally like what Kia has begun doing the last few years and i love the style more of the Stinger than the TLX.

[@steve8803]

@@yeahBOOTS- of course re sale value matters

[@PresidentJackBauer]

​@@steve8803only if you plan on selling it within 5 years.

[@devinmurray5280]

@@steve8803cars aren’t investments, the Acura is comfortably dead last in it’s class. It’s a slow whale of a “sports” car. So sure it depreciates less, but at the cost of everything you thought you were getting when you bought it.

[@timothycoyne5874]

If I were shopping this vs. a new M340i for long-term ownership I’d buy the Acura, based on reliability and lower maintenance costs. But for a lease or just owning for a few years, I’d probably go with the Bimmer.

[@RaitisRides]

That is an excellent point Timothy!

[@RelentlesslV]

Exactly. Japanese car brands such as Acura is known for long term ownership and long lasting cars. While, European cars such as Jaguar, BMW, and Audi are known for high performance and are meant to be leased for a few years.

[@isserdigan2835]

M340i has better engine reliability than the Acura. Acura also rust faster.

[@mikeb7258]

@@isserdigan2835😂😂😂

[@med3694]

@@RelentlesslV Koreans also last for a long time gotta give it to them right? (Hyundai, Kia)

[@rockylee3281]

Another gem from you and Steven. It's a nice car but it needs another turbo to boost the power rating to 400 hp!

[@drigodegatodrigo825]

So right about that and make it lighter this car too heavy

[@johnblack4915]

​@drigodegatodrigo825 how 🤔? Lose the backseat..sunroof lol😅

[@user-wq5ws1qs7x]

No it needs more boost or a bigger turbo. No need to have 2 turbo which spool slower.

[@JohnnyUtah9173]

Who is Steven?

[@johnblack4915]

@@JohnnyUtah9173 the camera guy

[@nollypra2752]

Looks fantastic! Plenty enough power for me. I always thought the rear leg room was terrible, but you made it look fine!

[@Striker50_]

It's the second worst in its class

[@Ih8chew]

The rear leg room is absolutely terrible when you factor in that this thing is 195 inches long. That’s as long as the BMW 5 series and close to the length of a Dodge Charger 🥴

[@christophermaye4469]

@@Ih8chew what is eating up all of the interior space

[@chltmdwp]

@@christophermaye4469probably more trunk space

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Not better, just a different kind of fantastic. BOTH are extremely high quality, high performance vehicles; no one will make a "mistake" buying either. However just today a 2007 TL Type S passed me on the highway and therein lies the major difference between the TLX and the M340: you will never see the M340i pass you 16 years from now...

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Exactly lol

[@MikeYurbasovich]

That's why I bought the 23 type s. It looks way better, and where I live BMW is so common they are boring.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@@MikeYurbasovich plus, the Acura will last much longer.

[@sergiogarcia9822]

@@MrSamPhoenixi don’t know about that, the b58 engine is good enough for Toyota to use on the Supra and they are the benchmark for reliability, I had it on an m240i stage 2 tuned and I have it right now on an x5 and a m340i, flawless in all 3 cases.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@@sergiogarcia9822 how many miles was each? Come back when you’ve owned them for 250,000 plus miles.

[@gunnyboyz4tw]

I have a 21 Type S and to this day it still puts a smile on my face. I just wish that it’s not so damn heavy.. Great on the highway though because of the weight.

[@SeeKrez]

M340i wins again.

[@SeeKrez]

And the fact that with that weight… they sacrificed Brembos in the rear … if you have the company tuning brakes for your body/chassis… they’ve got all the data don’t cheap out People will PUSH the car- why compromise Oh well *wilwood stocks ☝️☝️*

[@SeeKrez]

I forgot… and she sounds like a leaf blower 😎😎😎😎

[@MikeYurbasovich]

I bought a 23 type s because every frail urban white liberal here drives a BMW. They all live in stamped out houses with an HOA and their wives cheat on them. 😂

[@gunnyboyz4tw]

@@SeeKrez fuel economy for M340 is way better

[@LuisUrbieta]

Cool Acura TLX Type S I love the way It looks and feels.

[@brprry69]

M340i smacks this in every way in my opinion. Still a sweet ride, but no comparison to a B58.

[@G8xm3kel]

Heeeeelllsss no that b58 is something else man Acura has alot to catch up to but that type s tlx ain’t no slouch.

[@scottsummers4154]

People love to say “ Power isn’t everything “ Until it’s all they ever talk about. This car is amazing to drive. You have to try it for yourself. I don’t know why Acura has to be some world beater, while other brands get all these passes for their flaws. Compare this car to the Type S that came before it, and you’ll appreciate all the engineering that took place here.

[@briangasser973]

Lot of problems to the TLX Type S: 1. The 3L V6 Turbo puts out 355 hp while the ITS uses 2L can produce 320 hp. Acura should have been able to get more hp out of the V6 2. The infotainment is out of date, only uses a touch pad 3. The cabin has a lot of wasted space (midsize car with a compact cabin) For a V6 performance car, this is in the bottom of the pack

[@MrTresto]

It's totally at the bottom. I loved my old 2018 TLX V6 but the 2021+ TLX is a total miss in my book, too heavy and so much lost space...

[@chrism65]

Owned a Type S for a little while, and while it was a fun car, the weight, underwhelming performance compared to competitors, and the horrendous gas mileage ended up making me trade it in. It's a great car though if you're ok with accepting it for what it is.

[@latino914]

What did you trade it in for?

[@Tigerex966]

Ome the me away problem. Silver

[@chrism65]

@@latino914 I have a 120 mile round trip commute for work, so I wanted something a bit more economical, so I went with a 330i xDrive. I was considering the M340i but the gas mileage wouldn't have been much different and would defeat the whole reason for trading it in.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I bought a 2023 TLX Type-S a few weeks ago and it is the most fun I have had in a car in a very long time. My favorite car of all-time is a 1995 Acura Legend V6 MT which I drove for about 15 years, and this 2023 Type-S is not only a beautiful peace of machinery but an absolute joy to drive. Major props to Honda/Acura for developing that incredible 3.0L turbo V6 motor. I didn't think they could top their 3.5L V6 and 2.0L turbo, but I would argue this 3.0L is the best turbo if not one of the best turbos ever made.

[@YMusic-d9w]

Miss my 2004 Acura TL! Best sound system ever!

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@YMusic-d9w For stock it was for sure. I upgraded mine to a Pioneer years ago.

[@marshallkelin1716]

I got one in tiger eye pearl in June. I love it, people can hate all the want. I think it looks gorgeous and the all wheel drive is great. Sounds fantastic too, sounds much better than the Genesis/Stinger.

[@eneos3795]

Don't see why people would hate. It's an amazing car

[@marshallkelin1716]

@@eneos3795oh you know the “it’s not fast enough” “too heavy” crowd. Not always about straight line speed imo. I live in an area with tons of twisty roads, this thing comes alive on em.

[@TheBananaStrangler]

I absolutely LOVE the Apex Blue but I have to admit, Tiger Eye is the only color I’d choose over the blue! Glad you like it. You chose an excellent vehicle!

[@marshallkelin1716]

@@TheBananaStranglerthe only reason I didn’t get the APEX blue was because they only had one with white interior. While gorgeous imo I’m way too anal to have a white interior. I love the car though and thank you.

[@TheBananaStrangler]

@@marshallkelin1716 That’s funny because the white interior is the one I want the most! 😂 It’s refreshing to read someone enjoying this car instead of being a hater! Congrats again!

[@mccasvids]

Acura TLX Type S is a beauty more than you think. I work for a automotive group that has the Acura dealership. The Type S is a amazing performance boost to those vehicles. Awesome to see you do a review on the cars I see alot everytime I work in the weekdays. It's such a experience when driving it yourself ❤

[@MercOne]

None of that makes any sense or says anything lol.

[@pwj86772]

What? 🤡

[@kevinfarrell9304]

I love the new Acura line up. Really wish there was an RDX Type S I would probably be driving one right now. Everyone knows they’re underpowered compared to the BMWs but I’ll take it if it includes some long term Honda reliability..

[@peternguyen9599]

I love the looks, the reliability, and the sh-wad. My concern is power. 350 hp is disappointing when you consider the integra type s makes 30 less hp and its a 4 cylinder! Imo, it should be 400 hp minimum. It’s wild that the bmw m340i makes more power and gets better mpg

[@bigdavedayday1581]

It should be 500 Hp minimum 600 hp would be perfect

[@emmanuelalva6597]

Reliability and awd is the only reason to buy this car. From a performance standpoint Acura just isn’t there. They are quick enough but if your into modding it’s not a good move.

[@DaveThaBossDTB]

​@@emmanuelalva6597I am actually really curious to know what kind of abuse the motor can handle. I was thinking about buying it just to see how fast I can make it with stock internals...

[@emmanuelalva6597]

@@DaveThaBossDTB this new motor might actually be a good one. Forged rods from factory, should be able to handle more power. Transmission tho idk. Previous Acuras have not been to mod friendly. The old J35 was a good motor just pain to add boost to.

[@crxtreme69]

@@DaveThaBossDTBit should be able to handle a good amount. People are already doing 11’s in the quarter mile

[@cjborton]

I've had my '21 TLX A-Spec for two years now, which I bought after seeing right here on Raiti's Rides. I love my car, thanks Joe!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Cool color……..reminds me of that Mazda soul red. It’s a sharp looking vehicle.

[@porfiriato84]

I would want this color on my 24 EN with black wheels 🤔

[@isaiahwhite7686]

Was thinking the same exact thing. Mazda nailed their soul red and this is close, very close. Looks good.

[@Cmiro22544]

Cute no way I'm taking this over over bmw m340...that b58 engine is amazing.

[@wbwayne8887]

The TLX looks and performs great. The increase in size (mass/length) should result in much better interior/cargo space efficiency, but sadly it doesn't, thanks to the more rwd proportions. The BMW 3 Series is actually better in this regard according to actual dimensions. Very disappointing and uncharacteristic of any Honda/Acura product.

[@nikalayeu]

Love it! They would kill it if they added panoramic wide open roof. Standard sunroof shows where you are.

[@adamn5821]

I know the TLX is in bigger class of vehicle than the smaller Integra. But I think it looks better than the Integra.

[@ismancarris6802]

Totally agree 👍🏻

[@johnblack4915]

Nice super red..😊..thanx Joe and Steven for this exciting segment..hopefully in a 2yr mid cycle refresh maybe 400 hp..touchscreen capabilities and sum interior refresh😊

[@dandoe1620]

This is car looks good but their design language is stale af Joe. I feel like Acura is on life support. Honda is dropping the ball compared to Hyundai and their brands. They desperately need to change their design language and consumer perception. No one is thinking "Acura" when they think of a luxury car.

[@MegaRetr]

I love your videos. I always look forward to the next one

[@sgt.grinch3299]

My neighbor owns one. It is a very nice machine. Here in PA you will not see one on every corner.

[@a124as]

to that point though, just because you don't see it on every corner doesn't make it good. Like an Alfa Romeo..they're nice, but omg those engines are terrible

[@SargentHQ_CL9]

well said @@a124as

[@aonforme3455]

I am a long time Acura fan but it seems to me they are not setting the trend anymore, as compared to the competition. Nice looking vehicles but obviously missing some of the latest technology, connectivity, and power.

[@MikeYurbasovich]

drive one.

[@samuelsg27]

I SWEAR I SAY THE SAME THING ALL THE TIME!

[@newton2105]

18:54 That was close 😅

[@lukesky8531]

Faaack😂😂😂😂

[@awjake137]

SaWeeeet ride!!!!What a Beast!! I have the 2020 TLX A-Spec. But this baby is off the charts. Wish I could afford it.

[@VileSinner666]

Damn, this car is beautiful! Would've loved to have this car if I was still car hunting!

[@lawabiding2576]

Long term, then Acura. Enjoyment and fun factor, the BMW.

[@MikeyG003]

Quick answer: no it’s not a better sport sedan than the 340i

[@SeeKrez]

I am still waiting to hear the exhaust Joe. Did Acura take a few too many pages out of the humble handbook?

[@matrixfan23]

The TLX is the replacement for the outgoing RLX. Own a RLX and test a TLX. I don’t like the TLX for interior room, the rear seat is gone, styling is nice and the engine is nice, but I prefer my RLX over the TLX.

[@Striker50_]

I wouldnt call it a replacement theyre completely different classes but agree. Even the Honda Civic has more rear space than the TLX

[@matrixfan23]

It has been touted as the replacement, but I clearly don’t see it. The RLX would move when you would put the pedal down, has the tech and rear leg room. But I agree it seems the other models in their lineup seem to have more room. Even the Integra seems to have more. It’s just crazy how much they want for the vehicle and it feels like a coupe with four doors.

[@Striker50_]

@@matrixfan23 Exactly. I would 100% Get the new Mustang 5.0 and still have about $15,000 left over

[@Ecuador006]

​@Striker50_ I will take.your left over then cheers

[@CaribbeanGTR]

Sunroofs are cool when the cars are new, but they deteriorate the value of the car in years to come. I like this car, its not ugly like the new Integras and doesn't have an overfly-fussy front. That 3-liter V6 like Honda V6s is silky smooth, and the fact that it delivers the same HP as it does torque, means it will tune up to stratospheric HP numbers. Look forward to 800 HP with a remap and a few minor bolt-ons which the tuning world will no doubt exploit. The price is competitively priced too. The BMW is automatically disqualified as a competitor because the all suck in terms of reliability, and you won't want to own one beyond the warranty.

[@jonwear9791]

No way, Acura TLX Type S matches the BMW M340i, Acura is still behind in performance.

[@PsychicMedium4747]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIOTi5yOf5yff9U at 20 min...watch 4.7 seconds 0-60 and there are 2 people in the tlx type S.

[@Slimothy]

*Not digging that red speedo and tach. Looks hard to read.*

[@shahrukhbakar3248]

I really like the basic idea of the TLX Type S but Acura needs to introduce a 6MT and lose about 500 pounds for this model to be a serious contender.

[@Striker50_]

That's like having 2 women from San Antonio in the back seat

[@porfiriato84]

​@@Striker50_guaaaraanteeeed!!

[@a124as]

probably doable if they remove the SH-AWD

[@mitch20003]

lmao@@Striker50_

[@juanfigueroa-serville2465]

Raiti needs to trademark that “To the door panel!” I look forward to when he says that in all of his videos….😂😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

I actually have! LOL

[@jimbean5672]

How hard is it to add a freaking USB port to a backseat.

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

I broke my one rule when watching a Raiti's Rides video...always watch after a stop at a convenience or grocery store to get snacks. Now I gotta drive out and get me some Twinkies. Oh yeah, nice car too. 😧😄

[@Bluesky1ification]

Damn! you almost hit that Red Van 😅

[@gordonsears9916]

Good review , read some of the comments and I get where people are coming from , however the three most reliable brands are Lexus, Toyota and Honda and this vehicle will still be on the road years after if it’s German competition put out another vehicle, and the maintenance costs won’t be a small fortune

[@derekdavis8340]

There's no way that this car should not have had at least 400 horsepower. The Infiniti Q50 red sport in terms of power should have been the jump-off point for the Type-S,. Acura could have really knocked it out of the park by giving it 420 or plus HP. It would have given buyers of lower level M cars from BMW a true pause for consideration. Certainly would take the m340i or even the Genesis G70 3.3 AWD over the higer priced TLX -S

[@IdrisFashan]

I can’t remember a day that Honda/Acura met driver expectations on power delivery. 😅

[@spazemonkey376]

I know Acura/Honda likes to be safe for reliability but I completely agree, especially since the bottom end was so well strengthened from the factory.

[@Striker50_]

14:22 False. 3 Series has *35.2 inches* of rear leg room. Acura has less at *34.9 inches* 15:30 False. It's *13.5 cubic feet* not *16*

[@wallie004]

1 year ago I tried incredibly hard to get one of these. Acura dealerships throughout CA we’re charging 5k+ markups or weren’t willing to sell to me because I wasn’t “local”. It’s was so frustrating. Instead I bought an M340i for less than MSRP of a Type S. More powerful and considerably better MPG. In Eco mode on the freeway I’m averaging 36+ MPG. Can’t beat it!

[@brprry69]

You dodged a bullet! M340i reigns supreme.

[@wallie004]

@@brprry69 100%!

[@Temple0FWeed]

That's exactly what my friend did. He wanted the Acura but I told him M340 x-drive would be a better investment. Acura failed with only 1 turbo, like WTF were they thinking considering the curb weight? Idiots

[@crxtreme69]

Talk to me in 5 years lol

[@brprry69]

@@crxtreme69 B58 is literally bulletproof feller.

[@Fourrings80]

TLX is a great car but for a little more money the M340i is a no brainer.

[@GOD999MODE]

M340i xDrive is definitely better, but both are overpriced by about $10k.

[@lawabiding2576]

EVERYTHING is over priced!

[@GOD999MODE]

@@lawabiding2576 True, but that doesn't mean we all just accept it and pay the premium. They will have to reduce prices if no one buys.

[@lawabiding2576]

@@GOD999MODE I'm with you on this. Necessities are costing us much more thanks to covid. I have some cash but won't fork over anything over sticker!

[@ratherrapid]

So happy w those eye damaging headlights, and the geniuses that promote them!

[@davemezz4067]

4.7 0-60? where you getting that info? I heard from lots in the low 5's? Its to heavy...

[@Striker50_]

Facts. He made 3 errors in this video including the trunk space and rear leg room

[@PsychicMedium4747]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIOTi5yOf5yff9U at 20 min...watch 4.7 seconds 0-60 and there are 2 people in the tlx type S.

[@PsychicMedium4747]

@@Striker50_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIOTi5yOf5yff9U at 20 min...watch 4.7 seconds 0-60 and there are 2 people in the tlx type S.

[@Striker50_]

@@PsychicMedium4747 Brother they're going downhill. It's in Torrey Pines I know exactly where theyre testing. They got 5.16 when it was on a level surface, everything else was downhill

[@Ih8chew]

Both Car and Driver and Motortrend got 4.9 seconds to 60

[@LearningFast]

Everyone says Electric Vehicles are heavy. My 500+ HP Tesla Model 3 weighs 4,050 lbs and does 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds with 18” wheels. This Acura weighs hundreds of lbs more and is almost 2 seconds slower to 60 mph.

[@cbruno12180]

Sorry Joe the b58 in the m340i is forged my man that’s why tuners love those engines 600hp from bolt ons and a tune

[@A.B.-zs8ir]

You kill me with the Twinkies Joe, great vlog and I just bought the Type S in white thanks to you @ Doral Acura 👍👍

[@michaelhernandez4738]

Been waiting for this one! Looking into a sporty/muscle/luxury type sedans! Looking into this one and the cadillac ct5 -v series. Awesome video as always 🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼

[@Striker50_]

ct5v is a neck turner

[@michaelhernandez4738]

@@Striker50_ that's what I've heard, don't get me wrong love the blackwing, but for an everyday driver and something I don't wanna spend about 100k on, ct5v is a great alternative

[@Striker50_]

@@michaelhernandez4738 Blackwing is way too much power for the road speaking honestly. CT5-V took a huge L though during Covid because the chips were all being allocated to the trucks, escalades, etc. An interior refresh would make it look fantastic and keep in mind it has a roomier back seat unlike this TLX

[@louismccomack9524]

​@@michaelhernandez4738how about a ct4 blackwing. Thats around 70k

[@michaelhernandez4738]

@@Striker50_ exactly!! And yea, hopefully next year's model they have said the ct5 v is getting a more aggressive face lift which I'm all for, and if it improves the interior, oh that's the car then! If the tlx improves its technology and touchscreen and such, then kmma go with that, but just gotta wait and see

[@bstevens9831]

Thanks for the video Joe. Glad you negotiated the near accident with the other driver there. I was cringing just a little.

[@spawn11]

Better looks. YES More Reliable YES More affordable YES Better Performance NO by a split sec. But still too fast for our speed limits. Unless you want impoundment

[@hpickettz34]

More boring. Yes

[@spawn11]

​@@hpickettz34 boring waiting at BMW dealership for failed censors, water pumps. After bills boredom turns into fear

[@RelentlesslV]

@@spawn11BMWs are meant to be leased.

[@spawn11]

@@RelentlesslV this ☝

[@brianschooley3833]

It's interesting. Acura. Hasn't had the flair, like they did before. Costs are so high for these , it's out of range for alot of folks. I'll keep my 2007 TL type S. Everyone wanted this car. Not so much the new ones. I see one on the road, every now and then. But from 2004 to 2008, seemed like everyone had one, or wanted one. Because the price was right.

[@a124as]

'07 type s had a manual too.

[@brianschooley3833]

@@a124as I tried to get the manual one. Hard to find one

[@zbigt.1004]

TLX Type S is a beautiful car, but its in its own league just like most Acuras always have been. Its bigger than BMW 3 series. Price wise competes with 3 series, C class, but technically should compete with bigger class cars 540i, A6, E class. Type S is still ftont biased car, and BMW M340i wins here clearly. Better handling, better overall performance. Acura lacks of useful features is somehow annoying. No touch screen, no head up display, no rear USB ports in still expensive car. However sound system is superior to BMW's. Simply TLX Type S is a good everyday car, but maybe we expect to much of sportiness from it.... For the price still a bargain car, beautiful and well designed.

[@Another_User_Name_]

I had the M340 and went to Acura to trade it in for a TLX Type S at the end of my lease. Performance wise the M340 was quicker than the TLX Type S, but looks and comfort, the Type S was my choice. Too bad the markup and lease price was insane! I ended up with an MDX A-spec and am happy with it although it wasn't my original intention.

[@pwj86772]

Sure ya did

[@Another_User_Name_]

@@pwj86772 ??

[@zali9657]

@@pwj86772what’s your problem. That’s his opinion.

[@Dragon-pv5oj]

From a M340 b58 engine? to a Acura something is not right in this story

[@littlestar5737]

In 2023 touchscreen console is a must. Acura turned away customers like me. TLX was our number 1 preference. We bought MB E450. Couldn't be happier.

[@loganmoy5093]

You would be crazy to get this over the m340i

[@pwj86772]

Right? What a shitty, clickbait title

[@JayJay-he9bk]

Not really! It’s not all about straight line performance

[@Sold_a_dummy]

I really want to hate this car but it's really nice . I'm not a fan of the interior,,, well it's o-k but the exterior styling, Nice! Even the transverse motor, I wanted to hate that too, but I'd be lying if I said I do. Nice car, good review. That said the B58 alone would make me choose the BMW. The BMW interior is nicer to me also. Performance... Well BMW wins again. I think Acura only wins in the exterior.

[@danjustynchiong]

18:53 Not gonna lie, that was close to a head on collision haha

[@Striker50_]

Yeah Joe needs to chill on the back roads and even cars pulling out onto the main street I've seen it happen a lot over the years in his vids

[@porfiriato84]

If only he had access to a track like savage geese does.

[@LilDangPoot]

That was amazing. I feel like I just watched an episode of inter dimensional cable .

[@smittysmitty481]

No way, not for this price

[@julianp.2840]

A great driving car. Really enjoyed the loaner I had for a week. But no heated steering wheel? No 360 camera? No wireless car play? Typical Acura creaks from the steering wheel (plastic trim all around). WTF is Acura thinking. One good thing - the exhaust in sport mode.

[@RaitisRides]

They cut corners in some weird places.

[@davidp2888]

I always enjoy the driving segments, Joe.

[@kennethpage3008]

Excellent video....amazingly beautiful ride

[@buckyoung77]

It was between this an the Stinger GT2 I chose the Stinger but the type S is quality you can’t go wrong.

[@123bigred]

Kia or Acura..... no question Acura...Who wants to drive a kia

[@buckyoung77]

@@123bigred lol do ur research kid… brands can evolve an develop better engineering jus because a company doesn’t start off good doesn’t mean they can’t get better. 😭😭😭

[@mozillagenesis]

@@buckyoung77the improvement Kia’s had over 20 years is unbelievable

[@johnblack4915]

The Kia stinger is in its last year of production so the TLX marches on lol 😊

[@buckyoung77]

@@johnblack4915 still a good car

[@jeisongarrido7376]

WOW this is the first time I feel interested in getting an Acura car, I've always been a Toyota but this is lovely. Maybe one day' I'll get it !! 😎

[@omarcortes5754]

This TLX makes more sense (at least for me) than the Integra and we all know it will last longer than a BMW but for that price I would expect some usb ports for the passengers.

[@KuyaArbee]

not only that but also rear ac vents.... that the INTEGRA does not have... smh

[@SargentHQ_CL9]

yea thats true i wish i had charging ports in back of type s like bmw does in old cars like 2015 like wtf but perfect car dont exist @@KuyaArbee

[@DarkKnight-gw4gw]

Great review as usual. How any sedan can not have backseat connectivity in 2023 is beyond me. I do think you can get rear USBs with the Technology Package but not sure if it’s available on the Type-S. I really don’t like the lack of touch screen. Mazda 6 went that route too. I wonder how the touchpad is to get used to and if any issues with it. Any fog lights on this model?

[@CasualXCars]

As usual Raiti DOES IT! ... Amazing review, covers all the details very clearly - absolute must watch at any given point if one wants to learn about the model reviewed. As far as the car goes, well... Acura TLX as a model is nothing short of a FAIL... Many models across different brands usually "grow" and get bigger and better features... This one? Mixture of overdesigned model that is basically TSX more than TL, yeah... no... absolute failure... performance per dollar is way out of proportion, and there are many other models and brands offering far better performance per $ spent.

[@loganmoy5093]

He should make a second channel called rapeys ride.

[@christamez5048]

Nice review. Just bought one today. Only zonk is lack of heads up display.

[@Mac-xh8zl]

Short answer - No. Long answer - Absolutely not.

[@5.0cs_Brandon]

This is my opinion of the 2. You do leases? M340i. Purchase/Finance? TLX. Reliability of Acuras are just better compared to BMW, but I would be lying saying the M340i isnt faster and better in terms of performance.

[@RaitisRides]

Great points!

[@NintendoSlim]

I love your videos!! I always look forward to the next one! I like that you nail most of the affordable cars where as Daddy Doug Demuro does most of the fancy stuff. Definitely my two favorite car KZbinrs though savage geese is a close third!! Keep up the great work Joe! 👽🛸

[@Ih8chew]

You said the back seat has more room than the Integra Type S and m340i and that’s incorrect. Both of those vehicles have more rear legroom and headroom space than the Type S.

[@ChokingMyChicken]

I sold my Acura TLX Type S for a M340I and it was the best decision I’ve ever made

[@SargentHQ_CL9]

i think about it everyday but if i got one has to be a 2020 and no red guts some no ambient lighting or features i want for good price plus not going all for speed so ill do type s i love mine

[@FULLSENDBRETT]

One of the most over priced cars on the planet. That car is nice but it is not worth the same price as a m340. Or even a G20 330i base with m sport package. Absolutely insane price by Honda. GTFO.

[@Bmwkid330i]

Agreed, my 330i m sport is way better than this

[@Derek-pq3zb]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!…overpriced like crazy….some dealers have 5-7 of these in stock…and they’re not moving…a coworker was quoted $980 a month for a lease with 7 grand upfront..he passed immediately lol

[@Bmwkid330i]

@@Derek-pq3zb yeah exactly, sure it’s a nice car, but for the performance you’re getting and overall car it’s overpriced and better competition

[@TheRidersChoice]

Acura is missing the mark. They are forgetting they compete on price. It’s nice to get 75% of the performance for 60% of the price but now they are 90% of the price of the premium brands. BMW has arguably the best modern engine out there in their m340i. This TLX just can’t compete which is fine, but it needs to be $10k cheaper.

[@Striker50_]

Too heavy. *(4,221 lbs)* Bad MPGs especially compared to M340i Cramped interior cabin considering this car is a boat Marked up prices. Nice idea, mediocre execution. Sounds great though

[@fenixa2z936]

The car looks amazing but it’s overpriced af.

[@Striker50_]

@@fenixa2z936 For real. A Mustang GT 5.0 will run about $42k-$48k. Be hell on wheels, and you still get to keep about $15,000. It's a no-brainer

[@Randy-st9lb]

They need to go back to calling this the Vigor, then bring back the Legend.

[@SuperMetalwrath]

This car is amazing. If they made it manual. They would hit a home run and couldn't keep them in stock

[@AcuraChannel]

Can't go wrong with Acura. Nice review. You went old school with the Arby's & IHOP comments😎