Is the 2024 Acura TLX Technology a BETTER new luxury sedan than a Lexus IS 300?

The TLX is getting some changes for 2024 from Acura. This TLX Technology is now the entry level trim. On the outside you will discover a refreshed grill, front fascia and 19in wheels. On the inside there is now a 12.3in infotainment system and upgraded materials. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 272HP & is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Acura TLX Technology a BETTER new luxury sedan than a Lexus IS 300?
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[@lj5190]

This man teleports. Joe: I'm here in California with the new Lincoln Nautilus. 1 hour later - Joe: I'm here in Tampa with the new Acura TLX. 1 hour later - Joe: I'm here on the Moon with the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander.

[@Ecuador006]

Lol and 2hours later Here in Louisiana blazing some kush

[@Leo_Vasileio]

😂😂😂 later I'm in zonkville zonking a car

[@nikalayeu]

To the moon!🚀

[@rich1958]

Lol

[@BrianHeffernan-qz4xd]

Great video, Joe. I worked at the Honda assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio for 23 years. I built a lot of these Acuras. The main complaint I have against Acura is they don't offer a six cylinder option. This is Honda's premium brand and shouldn't be limited to a 4 cylinder.

[@dal0022]

Tlx type s is 6 cyl

[@BrianHeffernan-qz4xd]

@@dal0022 Thank you..

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Who cares about V6

[@richardr5888]

Love the stance- wide and low. Looks almost like a rear wheel drive car as they avoided a super long front overhang. With that said, it is still a FWD based vehicle. Yes, I know there's an AWD version (and Honda and Acura are known for excellent handling FWD vehicles), but for me, I'll take a RWD vehicle all day, everyday. Better weight distribution, lighter and less complex than AWD, better visual proportions (at the cost of rear seat space), and most important to me - NO TORQUE STEER. Everyone's preferences and needs may vary, and there's nothing wrong with that, but for me, after many, many FWD cars, I won't ever go back. This Acura is beautiful, and I've always loved the brand. I just hate the fact that Acura refuses to offer a proper rear wheel drive sedan. Look at the old Honda S2000- can you imagine if Acura would have offered a larger sedan based on that? It could have been the replacement for the Integra. It would have been LEGENDary.

[@seanstuart5264]

Im glad you specified "bowling balls", Joe. 😂

[@marcuslee2026]

Lmaoooo! “Joe, his WHAT?!” *3 seconds later* “Hmm yeah okayyy.” This guy is a jokester!! 🤣🤣

[@mattmekhaeil]

@@marcuslee2026Joe always makes those types of jokes. I’ve heard some better ones from him 😂💀

[@marcuslee2026]

@@mattmekhaeil Haha i've been watching him for the past 4 years now and I am ALWAYS caught off guard. I can rely on him to get a true "lol."

[@arizonacolour8793]

7:27

[@MidnightAspec]

That caught me off guard too. 😅😅

[@omarcortes5754]

Love the TLX but for that price I think I'd rather put the extra cash and go directly for the Type S, I mean this Technology trim is far from been cheap.

[@tommy13965]

Yeah car prices are nuts these days the type S is the better pick if you are spending near 50k I mean a IS350 fsport is 57k that is just nuts when you can get a type S for a little less.

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Hearing “to the door panels “ gets me pumped up EVERY time 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chuckfan1]

gotta say... kinda creepy dude...

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

@@chuckfan1 eh wouldn’t call it creepy … 🤣

[@davidp2888]

Looks good. I think Lexus needs a refresh.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

This is a much better interior design than the old 10 years Lexus interior!!

[@salimrandall]

Better than an IS300 and IS350 yes. Better than an IS500 no.

[@ju4121]

Wasn't the gs the competition for this car?

[@baldygrey2779]

Better is relative to what the individual prefers in the overall driving experience. I own a '22 TLX A-SPEC and test drove a '22 IS300. I like my Acura but there are a lot of things that the Lexus did better. Overall quality felt superior in the Lexus. Also, The Acura is a very large car with boat-like proportions and feel and massive blind spots on slow corners (e.g. parking lots) due to its massive beak. The Lexus may be slower on paper (for the sake or argument we'll say the IS300 AWD vs. the A-SPEC with AWD), but the Lexus feels more nimble and in-control. Also, the sound and feel of a naturally aspirated V6 vs. the soulless 4-banger adds intangible value. The Honda K series motor is good but has no character, much like other 4 cylinders. Seats in the Lexus were phenomenal as well. If one is in the market I'd say test drive both because driving experience is not something that can be captured while reading or viewing an online review, but it does add value nonetheless. I know I'll be re-evaluating my decision in a couple months.

[@SamRetford-lo8tm]

No shit

[@blairbrown4812]

My only problem is that Lincoln doesn't have anything to put against this and the IS. Even Cadillac has the CT5.

[@ryb2189]

This is not better than an IS350.

[@mjb0183]

The bowling ball “quip” had me laughing. I appreciate the deadpan delivery too. 😂

[@arizonacolour8793]

7:27

[@00_UU]

IS is extremely small, Civic/Corolla size inside. TLX is definitely better, but both of them are extremely behind in their tech while charging outrageous prices. Legacy auto makers will fail extremely hard within a few years unless they react fast to changing market.

[@mariolubin4621]

Get a Cadillac ct5

[@logankimp5563]

Just like the integra, this just feels like a tuned up accord in a suit but with less stellar technology and worse mpg’s

[@djohnso809]

The IS is it for me, much more of a drivers car. To me the TLX competes more with the ES than the IS

[@Jack.Smith80]

First i wanted to say ' such a nice driver cockpit, Joe but you said that .😅 You are so Persics, Joe. ❤

[@OMG-ZIM]

46k lol they can keep it and not even AWD, same hp as last year and u want almost 50k no sir

[@amirhoward9554]

Love the way the TLX drives. I want to go for the TYPE S though

[@Sean-yt1jn]

100% agree with the wheel comment, looks like an Accord wheel I don't hear many people comment on it, but the giant knob with the huge "Dynamic Mode" feels so extra, I'm not gonna be changing modes often enough to make that big centerpiece and doofy label necessary, and I doubt anyone else is either

[@saaddehllu2841]

Shouldn’t we be comparing the TLX with the Lexus ES? The IS should be compared with the Integra

[@TheGoat-u3e]

True

[@alejandrovillalobos4964]

Let's back to Florida 🎉

[@bparmar4898]

How long before transmission problems, Honda/Acura notorious for this issue, ever resolved??? Would still get LEXUS/TOYOTA

[@chrisemerson9748]

No transmission in my accord hybrid..

[@ARentz07]

Lol OK ​@chrisemerson9748

[@theholt2ic219]

You might be thinking of the ZF transmissions. They rid of those and i believe these are in house design.

[@Gemini530]

I would compare this with the ES not the IS

[@joro7304]

This one looks better than Lexus.

[@voughn5]

Those wheels look like they came from a CR-V. LOL

[@AndySantiago-yd5lh]

This guy is Fun !!! Great review getting a 2025 tomorrow couldn't find a video that's why I'm watching this one

[@Mr.DeJean_3516]

I love Acura TLX but they need to do a better job with the design, especially the back of the vehicle.

[@joshismashblitz7502]

A naturally aspirated 4 or 6 cylinder would have been my preference

[@XChronicHash]

why is not having a touch screen a zonk? they’re so impractical for cards

[@mattmekhaeil]

I’m going TLX it looks better and got a peppy engine too. The 2.0T is a glorious engine

[@RaitisRides]

It sure is Matt!

[@deanking561]

@@RaitisRidesHow is the comfort in the seat?

[@kikomanster8188]

It is the same engine that the Accord 2.0t Sport/Touring used to had but both are now hybrid. Honda axed those engines for the Accord so they can sell the TLX with that gem of an engine which is a detuned type r. Now, if you have $45-50k, you can get that engine with this TLX. I had the 2021 TLX Tech, rear dual usb c, larger infotaintment screen, digital tach are the only updates. Rear seats are tight even if you compare it to an Integra which looks more compact from the outside. It’s interior is way more luxurious though than the Integra (Civic).

[@HarleyMartinez-t6e]

Should be flat black Not shiny chrome

[@EM-bk5dq]

I've got my 2024 Acura TLX Tech and I LOVE IT!!!!!! This video is great and shows all of the details that I am experiencing. Great vehicle for the price. Acura all the way!

[@williamrodriguez2112]

How your Acura has been so far ? , any rattling noise , how many miles per gallon is the car making , any electrical problem ? , I want to buy me one

[@deanking561]

How is the seat comfort?

[@louisep6612]

I have a '15 TLX V6 FWD....love the car...is the '24 bigger?

[@rich1958]

Is 350 is AWD. They do make a rear wheel drive 350 but not many. Is 500, 475 hp, is rwd only.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Yes of course Joe & this is my second sedan.

[@williamrodriguez2112]

Is there any 2024 Acura TLX technology package owner that can tell me how the car has been so far ?

[@richardalianiello5676]

Acura is a joke right now They refresh the car, give it to a slew of reviewers and then hardly produce them. Sadly, A Lexus is an easier find

[@apositivechangeisjustadaya7848]

Go 2.0t Accord. Get hondata flash that's all

[@MidnightAspec]

Ktuner with a Phearable stage 3 is better and works for both the Accord and TLX 2.0T as well. Unless you’re shuttling rear seat passengers regularly, the TLX is a far nicer experience.

[@HarleyMartinez-t6e]

I 👍🏻 this car joe

[@LuisUrbieta]

Loving the Acura TLX Technology I think this is a dandy.

[@rich1958]

Acura really needs to get rid of touch pad. Once they do, their sales was increase significantly. Also due for some major refreshes.

[@HarleyMartinez-t6e]

TLX

[@artieartya]

IS. all the way bro!!! I already have. RDX and a RX. And Lexus is leagues ahead!! But needs to be a 350 and up or just go home.

[@abhisheknauduri7013]

I got myself the 2023 Lexus IS 350 F Sport RWD last year! I love my car! Such a smooth nice drive comfortable and takes off nicely. Best part is the 3.5L NA V6! The sound is heaven.

[@rahimi4762]

Lexus is old looking. Not as modern. Missing features. A dinosaur. Plus it’s tight. A grown man don’t need a itty bitty car 😂

[@artieartya]

@@rahimi4762 well sporty, sedans, should be small and tight to be quite honest and old dinosaur is actually kind of a good thing because it’s tried and true no gimmicks

[@andrewmartinez1669]

Hello @raitiride , I’ve always wondered why don’t you do more Acura vehicles with different trims. Anyways thanks for the video 🎉

[@chuckfan1]

there is 9,375,097 types of cars, trucks, trims etc... only so much time.. stop wondering..

[@andrewmartinez1669]

@@chuckfan1 free will, little buddy. Won’t stop just cus you say it. Who do you think you are 😂

[@chuckfan1]

@@andrewmartinez1669 "cus"? really, what, are you 12? Just an observation numbnuts.... You whining about he doesn't cover trim #23145 is funny

[@amirhoward9554]

7:30 😂😂😂 you’re too funny. Nice catch.

[@Dalokok]

Agrree... Wheels looks accord

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Thank you, Joe, for reminding us that international pancake day is coming up.

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah! Get the syrup ready!

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

Last week i test drove a TLX, liked the Design but not so much the way it drove. I ended up getting the IS 300 instead. Although both feel Sporty the IS drove smoother to me.

[@Lawtypes]

😢😢😢

[@abhisheknauduri7013]

Any reason why you didn't go for the IS 350 instead for the 3.5L NA V6? What does 300 have? Is it 3L V6? I mean I guess the price is higher for sure

[@ARentz07]

I'd just go 3 series personally. But I do own an IS, an IS 500. My wife had a 330i before, and I can't imagine this TLX drives better than that 330i did, considering its weight and that it is front-wheel drive.

[@MikeYurbasovich]

Not sure about the tech package, but I have a type s and this car drives better than that 330i. No question.

[@ARentz07]

@@MikeYurbasovich Yeah, that's a Type S. I'm more referring to the car Joe reviewed...

[@rahimi4762]

Get the tight small plastic lightweight unreliable car you see everywhere and it’s not as beautiful

[@RasimH1982]

Joe sup Man?

[@nickphillips2125]

I've been shopping for a new TLX Type S, SH-AWD. Truly disappointed that it only comes with black wheels. Certainly the black wheels are considered 'cool' by some buyers, however, I'm old school and want a different option

[@edr4973]

The wheels across all 3 models are disappointing. The Tech model looks like the Hybird Accord Sport. The A-spec wheels only look good with certain colors. And the S-Type needs and option that seems a bit more 'grown up', imo.

[@johnconnors5123]

What happed to the tire and wheel package for $800? 4X to get dealer accessory wheel with summer tires ! The standard US wheel on Type S has been 🤢 . Canada has Y Spoke with summer tires standard.

[@MikeYurbasovich]

I have a 23. Acura doesn't offer black wheels, they are shark gray. I had mine painted at a body shop for $400.00, and they look great.

[@dyl6085]

⁠@@MikeYurbasovichthe 2024 tlx is shark black in America.

[@dyl6085]

⁠@@edr4973the tech has had those wheels since the beginning.

[@Ismokerepz]

any update on the crown athlete

[@tomdrummy4984]

I think I would go Lexus Joe

[@lionary]

TLX sales down 75% MoM and 50% YoY. Ouch.

[@AndrewThompson-l7z]

Davis Karen Rodriguez Donald Young Brenda

[@robertcslum]

Review the Aspec in urban grey pearl next?!

[@gileadxv]

We bought my wife's RDX from Maus Acura. They were fantastic, can't recommend them enough.

[@artieartya]

What discount did you get? How much did you negotiate off the MSRP?

[@uperez71]

I don’t like the daytime running lamps on this Acura. It looks similar in design as the ones on the Kia K5. Be creative Acura..

[@ann_dreaaa]

I wish it wasn’t so big 🥲 I like the size the Lexus better & the integra

[@EthiopianSCOOT23]

How is this car basically $50K. It’s FWD and it doesn’t even have a touch screen. No way worth bang for your buck. Way better off looking elsewhere. Great video tho ❤

[@brianturner4818]

The spindle grill on the Lexus family is as terrible as the old Acura "Bird Beaks" 10 years before.

[@Gen10civic]

Rims are tasteless ✅zonk 22 miles per gallon ✅zonk Holy 4,000 lbs ✅zonk Outdated cluster✅zonk

[@stevenwolff6866]

Since they're both fwd & about same size this should've been compared with the Lexus ES. Of course that would be no comparison the Lexus blows this thing away. The lack of a touchscreen alone on the Acura is a dealbreaker imo

[@richm1231]

the reason for the touch pad over a touch screen is because the screen is recessed deeper out of normal reach while driving, the pad is closer.

[@rahimi4762]

Acura drives way better than a dressed Camry. That ES compared better to a Mazda 6 and even that drives better 😂. GTFOH

[@stevenwolff6866]

The ES is still selling well in its 6th year whereas TLX sales have been dismal from the start. It's the customers that have spoken loudly & clearly

[@eddiesansonejr4935]

I love this video Thank you. There’s no spare tire in the trunk, it comes with the tire inflator kit and has the battery underneath.. Thank you again for the Video!

[@Big.W.]

18:05 ?

[@ronaldcajigas5788]

Those balls😂😂😂😂im done

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

Good job Joe 👏👏

[@genzigzag]

IS350 RWD > Acura transverse FWD

[@gregthesplintercell]

2 liter tiny engine? No thanks.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

The only bad thing is too!! Heavy for been 4 cylinder!! Weighted almost the same as the type S 😮😮

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Joe, you got me with Grandpa's balls lol...

[@RaitisRides]

I have to make sure people are paying attention.

[@ToddMcCallum-hr7vw]

If ya ever want to give up making videos, you could get a job as a vehicle designer somewhere. Ya always have good points on that.

[@edr4973]

I have the 21 TLX Tech and have been waiting to see where they go with the line. Cleaning up the number of models was a great idea. The base was pointless. The Advance items (many removed) should have been in the Tech/A-Spec line. And a FWD and AWD option was too confusing. The trackpad infotainment system is bad. Even when you get used to it, you long for something easier to use. I also agree the wheels look like the Honda Hybrid Sport. The wheels are too busy in the A-Spec and S-lines. Jus a total miss across the 24 line.. It is a great looking car though. I often get compliments or people asking 'what kind of car is that?' It's a lot of bang for the buck. Sadly 40k is pretty much table stakes for a decent car. So 46k for the TLX Tech is a good deal. I considered a Touring Accord for a hot second. It was 39k and the fit/finish and overall feel was night and day different.

[@Southernchick95]

This or xse Camry 2025 🤔

[@craigmitton5047]

The ILX went to the gym got contacts dumped the CD player and now what you got to say...... Ladies. Still I would buy one, sigh. Oh yeah 19 inches ladies (wheels).

[@nickkkyss7634]

What happened to stock rims on Acura they used to be beautiful,

[@Thewordaround.]

The accord looks better

[@Troy-fv9uq]

I have a 2012 Acura TL AWD with 305hp and the technology package. Acura sure has changed up their trims for AWD, ETC

[@alanklaus7774]

That style would make a great hatchback. Would have been a great 1990 Legend. Take it over IS. Torque steer?

[@timothycoyne5874]

Joe is right on the Lexus IS 350 transmission, but keep in mind you only get the 8-speed transmission on the RWD car. The AWD version (rear wheel biased) still has the old 6-speed transmission, which is a shame. You'll get more power to the ground with the AWD car, but pay for it in weight and fuel economy. And in my area (northern Ohio), we mostly get the AWD cars. With the TLX, you get the 10-speed regardless of whether you buy the FWD or AWD version. Also, I would bet Acura did not sell that many base model TLXs without the Technology Package, so it makes sense this is now the base level car.

[@davidwolf226]

Joe, while I really like the updated look and trim options with the TLX, my general loyalty to Lexus would have me choosing either the IS350 or the IS500. You know, just for kicks and giggles. 😉

[@ryb2189]

I'll take Lexus IS350. I'm never going back to a TLX.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks fr sharing from your experience!

[@Lawtypes]

I own both is350 f sports and 23 tlx type s . Both great cars .

[@lukenitti6367]

No spare tire in TLX

[@JohnnyUtah9173]

Not liking the way the engine sounds at full throttle. And can’t figure out how this car weighs 300 pounds more than my ES 350 🤷‍♂️

[@hanwaisproperty]

I have 2022 TLX Tech Package and I love it. Aside from the digital dash, nothing else changed enough for the "upgrade" in model years.

[@CraigC-h6b]

Where is the luxury interior. For example a peanut butter, cognac color interior. And some wood grain. All of the colors seems to be gray and black. And no panoramic sunroof

[@Throw_Down]

Great looking car, and actually reminds me a lot of my Audi A4.

[@lartstnc]

Love TLX! Have to agree on the rims they are too basic for a car so handsome. The inside still is missing something to take it to the next level. It's nice just doesn't feel luxurious as the price. This car breaks my neck from looking on the road. The lines and curves are all perfect

[@rickybobby2968]

almost 50gs wow

[@longtruong5422]

Acura TLX Versus Lexus IS 300. Discover how the TLX compares to the Lexus IS 300. The Acura TLX is the better premium sport sedan with more horsepower and driver-focused features, like ventilated front seats, than the Lexus IS 300. The TLX is the clear winner in precision handling and refinement.

[@00_UU]

Discover touchpad technology from 1995 in the TLX. Everyone has precision handling and refinement these days, those things mattered in 1990's and 2000's, but the world had moved on.

[@RelentlesslV]

Looks cooler than the Lexus too.

[@rahimi4762]

@@00_UUno that’s what Lexus had. Acura used to have 2 screens and the media cried about it. Crazy how it’s congratulated since the Germans are now doing it.

[@00_UU]

@@rahimi4762 having two screens were not the problem, it was the way Acura had them. They looked cheap, they were not well implemented. So strange because 2004 Acura TSX/2004 Acura TL had amazing touchscreens, so ahead of their time. Those old Acuras also had perfect premium audio systems. Lexus touchpads are also outdated.

[@MercOne]

Anything is better than the IS300 at this point.

[@douglaswilliams1792]

TLX

[@TallerThanMost77]

Raiti, why don't you connect an Android or Apple Phone to these Acuras, using Android Auto / Carplay. Then you will understand what everyone is complaining about

[@RaitisRides]

I will do that for you!

[@asbrandonsconcerned]

Beautiful beautiful car right there! 👌The front styling is awesome. Kind of has some front style ques of a s550 mustang and a Ford fusion. Looks great.

[@Ecuador006]

The best or nothing Vtec power Acura

[@VSNLNE]

I have a 2023 aspec grey is it worth the upgrade to 2024 aspec I was thinking about going type s but don’t want to be paying close to $60k

[@tommy13965]

I was thinking the same I have the 21 aspec shawd hated the hdmi exhaust tips and really wanted the type S quad cans. After doing some research I found a quad pipe for the non type S for only 230 bucks order it and install it made a world of difference sounds great and looks great.

[@sunshadow9704]

cheap. BMW 330 is way better.

[@rahimi4762]

It ain’t better made

[@k9keo]

The rear passenger bottom door trim does not line up 🤔

[@janisianjusino9961]

I don’t like the light headliner. Wish it was black.

[@ppg19782]

Balls galore😅😅😅😅

[@phillipyau4234]

Hey Joel if it has a turbocharged it's awesome