Review: 2016 Acura TLX V6 SH-AWD

[@slmdsdn351]

Keep these videos coming because maybe for some people they don’t have $40k to spend on a brand new car maybe their budget is $20k and this might be a good buy for them

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, yeah I’m hoping these videos are more relevant for my viewers.

[@robertthomas8123]

@@MattMaranMotoringplease do a Q50 Hybrid..you will be a happy man!

[@05Forenza]

I hope these older car videos get some traction! I always love them.

[@Raljr15]

I just got this same exact color combination but in the 4 cylinder dual clutch version. Not the quickest but according to my research , the dual clutch transmission is way more reliable than the transmission that comes in the v6. I’m so happy with it and for the price they go for now , you cannot go wrong.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

The 2.4 TLX was definitely the one to go for since the DCT was just so phenomenal and it was built in house by Honda/Acura. Amazing transmission that they could have put in the V6 models. The ZF 9-speed isn't bad, but the main problem is how jerky it shifted, it's not very responsive, and it used a dog clutch, which definitely did not help.

[@sunfiend]

I have a 2016 TLX Tech (4 cylinder). About 45k miles. Have not had one problem with it. I do regular oil changes and have changed the transmission fluid once. Still using the original brakes. However I have gone through lots of batteries but that may be due to my location in Arizona. As you mentioned in the video, the only downside is the very slow and outdated navigation. I have paid to update the maps once. I just use my phone nav now when I need to. It is still very quiet and has plenty of power to drive around the urban jungle. Thanks for reviewing an older Acura!

[@GothRocker7]

I always viewed this era Acura TLX as a competitor to the Infiniti Q50, both all wheel drive, classic smooth Japanese V6 engines, well put together, both good looking, both had two screens in their center stack interiors. Great review. I like both, it is good to take a look back.

[@alexbass4102]

I get what you're saying but the performance between the two isn't comparable

[@GothRocker7]

Yes the Infiniti is the four door Nissan Z, but still you will be surprised by the Acura. It was not bad. The Infiniti is one of the best sport sedans.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!

[@coolamazon123]

The Infiniti Q50 2014-2015 is definintely better than this TLX. These TLX have engine rod spinning issues but the VQ 3.7 on that Infiniti is bulletproof. Also has more HP than the Acura. And the transmission on this gen TLX is also garbage. Q50 better all the way

[@coolamazon123]

@@saltmaker5353 your TLX is not faster than a Q50. A quick google check confirms the Q50 is faster than the TLX, do your research. A transmission issue is way cheaper to fix than having to buy a whole ass engine for half the price of the car.

[@2minQuickie]

thank you so much for the used car review. really appreciate it. do more winter cars! since winter is coming fast

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching! Any winter cars in particular you’d like to see?

[@darrell9616]

The old reviews are still great. I hope that you continue them. Forgettable cars like this can make for great used values if you find the right deal.

[@im_an_alvani]

TLX let's freaking goooooo! I have to say I've never seen that shade of brown inside of a Honda product but it's pretty nice! I consider 2001-2003 to be the golden era of Acura with the TL and CL Type-S products (and Comptech for aftermarket).

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I’d love to review the TL and CL someday!

[@lions208436]

My parents have two 2014 TL's. Still running strong and no issues

[@tallbozo]

Cross shopped this car with the Lexus GS350 and infiniti Q50 and ended up going with the Lexus for reliability, build quality and interior space. Both the Q50 and TLX were just too small for me, otherwise the Acura was my 2nd favorite.

[@teezee1000]

I did the same. Went with the Lexus loved the car, hated the nickel and diming by Lexus also they discontinued the GS. went with a TLX now

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

The GS is that big? Which one did you get?

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

​@@teezee1000You mean you bought new? Yeah Lexus is significantly more expensive for Toyota for mostly the same options.

[@teezee1000]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 yea

[@realbeetlejuice]

How did the Q50 compare to the TLX speed wise? The Q50 was a 3.7?

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Glad to see you still have a good relationship with the dealership that you purchased your Mini from years ago - while I'm a big Mini fan I think that one was pretty much a lemon. Always enjoy the reviews of the cars that are a couple years old too!

[@jdl1276]

They sell big mini's now? 😂😂

[@alexmassengale433]

I would absolutely take this over any 2016 German car.

[@Tonynolie]

Even a BMW 340i? The F30 chassis blows this car out of the water by a long shot with luxury and performance and actually had great gas mileage considering it’s a bigger engine with much more power and you can get the 340i AWD for under $30k in todays market

[@saltyspeaks4486]

@@Tonynolie no way, 340i is going to break down off the lot.

[@Therafester14]

Great video! Thanks Matt. I miss the V6 in these sedans

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching! Yeah outside of the Lexus IS, the V6 is pretty much gone in this segment unless you go for performance versions.

[@BernonCars]

I've always liked these!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for stopping by Bern!

[@BernonCars]

@@MattMaranMotoring for sure man! Hope you’re feeling better!

[@realbeetlejuice]

I love this era. Not 2016 specifically but when we had Sedans (family or more sport oriented) compete VS each other. I am not at all interested in this CUV / EV era we're in now. I really hope your 'older' school car reviews get a lot of views, Matt, as I really hope to see more. I will do what I can on my side to help via sharing and spreading the good word.

[@Saboda53]

Same here. I’m a “car guy”. I get that the SUV/CUV/pickup wave is devouring actual “cars” and that reviewers have no choice but to review them. But I have no interest in these non-car vehicles, and I never will. I won’t even watch a review of, say, a Honda Pilot or a RAV-4 or, obviously, any kind of truck. Nope, just not gonna happen.

[@realbeetlejuice]

Yesssssirrr@@Saboda53

[@Donarturo650]

Nice review as always sir!

[@phucm1282]

Great car and review Matt! I always prefer these over the Q50 of the same generation. Good engine and decent interior, unfortunately this color combo didn't click it for me lol

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Haha yeah I know all the brown might be a bit much for some people. Thanks for watching!

[@bandosz3218]

Not a bad car and quick enough for fun highway on ramps and then cruising in luxury ☁️

[@williamsaad6833]

Considering base Civic LX's in Canada in 2016 and many trims in US/Canada had CarPlay, this is deceiving that it didn't come with CarPlay. Even th 16' Accord had it.

[@im_an_alvani]

This interior color is still wild to me!

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

I want a AWD Vehicle, but im not a SUV/Truck Person. I've been looking at a Pre-owned Acura TLX and Infiniti Q50. No car is perfect. But i have seen quite a few reviews people having issues with the TLX Transmission or Ignition Problems. The Q50, turbos going out, feeling disconnected from the Steering Wheel. The Volvo S60 the Screen freezing up. Not as reliable as it once was. The Lexus IS although sharp just sits to low. Hate Subaru's (sorry) im starting to run out of Options 😄

[@71vwdriver]

Great video Matt. Nice to see cheaper cars! I wouldn’t mind seeing a review on the last entry level compact sedan with a stick. Know what it is? The Jetta! Would be cool to see a 2023 Jetta Sport with a manual. Being they are only about $23k. Where other competitors make you get the sporty version of their cars, or the hatch back versions.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

0:39 BROWN ON BROWN Harold Slovinski approves

[@aspecreviews]

Despite the transmission, this is pretty much my dream car. Type SH with Advance Package...

[@m_swervo2582]

@@aspecreviews what’s wrong with Transmiton I didn’t hear about problems

[@emtech8112]

@@m_swervo2582 it’s laggy

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I always wonder if and how people used the integrated navigation on cars back then.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I love this TLX honestly ~ The interior is definitely old, but it's simple to use and you get a lot of standard equipment in typical Acura fashion. The dual screens are different but I actually think they are useful. And that glorious Honda 3.5L V6 is amazing. The VTEC is amazing and the sound is very nice. I just wish the dual clutch that the 4 cylinder model had was in the V6 model, but you know the ZF 9-speed is definitely going to get the job done for most.

[@a32tl]

1:02 This is NOT an Advance Package TLX. It is the Technology Package. Advance trim has LED fog lights, ventilated seats and other niceties.

[@seal4ever778]

Great job, Matt! Thanks for the review

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for watching!

[@sokgso]

Missing volume knob? 🧐

[@levithrasher7417]

I didn't realize that Honda parts binned their cars so much. My 2015 accord hybrid touring has a lot of the same stuff inside (window switch, nav, etc.) 240k miles on my car though so they must be doing something right!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Does your Accord have the TLX's 4 cylinder and dual clutch?

[@levithrasher7417]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 No lol

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@levithrasher7417 ah so they at least don't share powertrains

[@levithrasher7417]

i wish the base accord did get the 8 speed though vs the cvt. It did get a k24 too, but I don't think it was the same as the TLX's. I think it was more eco vs performance. My hybrid has an L20 (like the fits L15 but 2.0). A hybrid TLX would be so rad!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@levithrasher7417 yeah that would be a great addition, every Acura and Honda should have an optional hybrid

[@kblack7294]

I read that the 2015, 2016, and 2018 have transmission issues. Is this true?

[@TLX3.5]

I have a 2016 3.5 v6 not issue and I drive it hard for over 2 years of ownership

[@aspecreviews]

The V6 transmissions are simply quirky, not necessarily unreliable.

[@YuriyPodgorniak]

For this kind of vehicle with this village, 95000 is a joke.It's an excellent condition.I mean obviously judging just by the mileage❤

[@karimmourabitamari6540]

I have 2015 V6 AWD Elite of this. Except for questionable sales advise at start with warranty on demo car and a burned transmission, the car ages well. When a transmission blows up, you can forget the price of repair / value of car ratio that many use to advocate scrapping and starting over with new payments on new car... Repair it and keep it as long as you can. Compared to buying a new car, exploding 1 engine and 2 transmission every 2 years would still be cost-effective!

[@curseknight5]

Hi Matt! If it were you to buy a daily sedan today for city driving, would you choose this era TLX or IS350 now??

[@GoWarriors]

Good review, Matt. Between this model and the Honda touring 2016-2017, which one do you think handles better/is more sporty? For sure this one is more luxurious, but how about driving dynamics?

[@BrokeniPadAir]

The missing volume knob lol

[@Qweasd551]

It does have one both on the radio and the steering wheel

[@BrokeniPadAir]

3:24 it’s literally gone @Qweasd551 top left of the radio

[@Qweasd551]

@@BrokeniPadAir oh shit lmaoooo

[@samuelandredou7775]

Hey thx for this review, I’m hesitating between this 16’ tlx and the 16’ q50 both in their v6 version. Might look superficial but important for me, can you tell me about that ELS sound system? Is it a good sound system? Thanks

[@MrtoFresh25]

I have a 2018 TLX Aspec. The ELS was one of the best in class at the time and still better than most cars today. I have had no issues with mine. I am surprise that he didn’t mention the SH-AWD, it is definitely on par with Audi’s Quattro or better… That alone is why I choose the TLX. Drive both and choose. The Bose in the q50 is not in the same class as the ELS.

[@samuelandredou7775]

@@MrtoFresh25 thanks !!

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Cool review. Always liked Acura’s, but RWD for just a little more money in Cadillac, Lexus, BMW, and Alfa seems so enticing.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

If you can get a used new Cadillac sedan you'll have a spectacular car. They are so underrated.

[@TommyPickIes]

This car is too clean 😎🤙

[@bim1376]

9th gen Accord V6 is a quicker, better driving car. Hard pass on these especially with the cylinder ring issue and the tragic ZF 9 speed

[@rpgvag]

I own this car and I think calling it a Luxury Sport Sedan is false advertisement. I'd call it a Luxury sedan. Don't get me wrong it's sporty and has some good power but not to the point where I would call it a Sport Sedan. I've also test drove the A-Spec face lift version of this car that I would call it a Luxury Sport Sedan because of the sharper steering, stiffer suspension and chassis, and sportier look

[@elin1992]

that's the tech package

[@aaron110598]

Got the same car just a 2015 version and same color that Dark Brown just too good

[@2Bunphettered788]

A good model as a used car, but Acura needs to bring back standard gear shifters for all their vehicles. 👍🏿

[@youtruckrek5121]

Nice car thanks

[@gav2159]

I have a 2015 with 297k on it and she still rides and runs like a clock

[@kw7814]

What maintenance have you done on it?

[@gav2159]

@@kw7814 I don’t know how often I do my oil changes but every time I gas my car up every week I check the oil and if it just has a little shade of dark, I changed it right away. I’m a lube tech at a Kia dealership so I just do it for 20 bucks I do a transmission flush every 15 to 20,000 miles transmissions just now starting to go out, but I have an extended warranty it’s at Acura right now hopefully getting approved for it i’m at 313,000 rn transmission probably would’ve ran fine if I didn’t drive it like a NASCAR 24/7 every road I’m on

[@YuriyPodgorniak]

❤❤❤❤ I agree

[@gaivoron]

My 2016 mustang had apple car play and ventilated seats.

[@dannee3731]

The seat control panel is broken the same way in my 2019 TLX with thay metal hanging out. What is that piece of metal sticking out of the seat? 😂

[@r3games1985]

Looks like a big chocolate bar lol.

[@realbeetlejuice]

ohhhhhhhh babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@Saturn_007x]

Nice coin

[@jermainelindo6944]

car made her dates with it 👫

[@jermainelindo6944]

certify 3 yrs income payment

[@archil7501]

Around 100k mile and 7 year old , i consider very expensive

[@hondaftw1234]

The transmissions are garbage unfortunately.

[@pascutia]

In how they perform or longevity? Automatic transmissions have never been Honda’s forte with the V6. Don’t ask me how I know😂

[@BoldBrandFlakes]

@@pascutiaI have one, it’s how they perform. It’s one of the jerkiest automatic transmissions I’ve ever owned. The first to second gear changes are very rough. But it has been reliable with no problems.

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@BoldBrandFlakessame with both my Chrysler 200’s. Very jerky with this zf 9 speed trans but one is at 184k jerking away 😂😂. Never questioned the trans integrity. I did have a wire go out dealing w the trans though however.

[@gigatron2008]

If this came with a manual there’s a good chance it’d be in my driveway right now.

[@user59371]

My ‘13 had multiple torque converter issues. Had a TLX V6 as a loaner once and the transmission felt like it was on its way out

[@PresidentJackBauer]

That grille was trash. Plus the interior to this day is too small for the size of the car

[@panchoortega100]

You lied within the transmission, most of the people who traded that car was because of the transmission

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I never lie. All I know is that this ZF9 transmission isn’t the smoothest. People have mixed good or bad luck but I’m not an expert on which transmissions are the most reliable.

[@sselway100]

You must be desperate for a car to review. #TryHarder

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I reviewed a $140k Audi last week…

[@jdl1276]

You must be desperate for attention...

[@Natethegreat200c]

Gee I hear they get hate (redline , TFL etc etc) but this is only the second time I’ve actually seen it 😂😂. One was where redline posted him and his husband and now here.. where are your reviews at?? I’m not a Honda or Acura fan AT ALL but I know like Matt does that Japanese cars for some reason brings views ... AND he started off reviewing cars like this ... he can’t do allll cars that either nobody can FIT in or afford. There has to be normal stuff like this ... but as soon as this comment is written and sent , I’ll be heading over to your channel for some (A) rated awesome videos.

[@Robinsit0]

Who are you and what have you done with suabruwrxfan ?