Upgrade Time? 2024 Acura TLX A-Spec Gets Almost Everything Right. Review.

[@MidnightAspec]

To be fair, the A-Spec is more in line with the 330i M Sport. As the owner of the 21 A-Spec, I regard consideration of upgrading to the 24 A-Spec in the same way I considered moving from my iPhone 14 Pro to the 15 Pro: just not enough of an update to warrant moving to a newer version.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

And an optioned 330i xDrive M-sport is actually more expensive than a TLX Type S, let alone the A-spec.

[@SamCarLegion]

I meant to say 330i M package

[@EquidusRamalo-ny4wl]

The TLX Type S STARTS at $58k. Why lie? We can all look up prices on Google.

[@MidnightAspec]

@@TheBreakfastLover as a fully optioned IS350 F-Sport is also priced similarly, that’s where the Type S has an advantage. Really only the G70 3.3T can undercut the Type S as a performance value in this segment.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

​@@MidnightAspeccorrect, the IS350 F-sport 3 pack is equivalently optioned and same price as a TLX Type S. And performance wise, the TLX Type S actually beat the G70 twin-turbo at Car & Driver's Lightning Lap.

[@amirhoward9554]

My favorite part about this gen TLX is the suspension!

[@marvelous123123]

Literally last week i got my 23’ Acura TLX A-spec stolen from in front of my house over night smfh. I only had that beautiful car for a course of 6 months. Prior to this video I wasn’t aware of the ‘24 model being already up for sale! I’m considering getting the same vehicle again but idk i might go back to the ‘23 model the exterior on the ‘23 looks much more intriguing from the grill to the wheels. I must add there was a lot of things on the TLX that also is making me reconsider. I only had managed to get 16 MPG city on my TLX & to be honest due to the fact it was a 4 CYL it sucked! Add the fact they take 93 only. This color is super nice! I might have to see it in person in order to consider it a little more! Definitely going to get one again that’s for sure. And for all you Acura owners i highly recommend you to get an anti theft device for these beautiful vehicles if they’re not being parked in a garage or secure driveways. Acuralink is going on 7 days trying to locate my vehicle and still no luck!!! I’ve already came to the conclusion is gone!! Thank you for the review buddy!!

[@415alkeez]

Sorry to hear about your car getting stolen. Makes me nervous now we just bought the 24’ TLX Aspec in black on black. Our neighborhood isn’t bad nor is it the safest but, now I’m considering getting a dash cam or some anti theft system. Thank u for the heads up!

[@pexism70]

Same thing happened to me!! Bought a Blue Pearl 2023 Type S.....had the side skirts put on by Acura. Went and got it tinted and ceramic coated. Had it almost 2 months before I went to my bedroom window and looked out and saw a guy parking his car where I parked my car!! I hit the key fob and it went to red. Only put 900 miles on it. This happend 2 weeks ago.....Im devastated!!

[@MikeYurbasovich]

​@@pexism70How they steal that? I have a black type s

[@andrewpersaud4144]

I was going to get a TLX but then reminded myself I live in Brampton, Ontario. It wouldn't last longer than a week in my driveway. Got the wife an SEL Outlander with anti-theft instead and called it a day lol

[@pexism70]

@@MikeYurbasovich They used a key fob reader.

[@a32tl]

I really like the '24 Acura TLX A-Spec. My problem is that I don't quite love it. There are just too many compromises. The rear seat room is lacking to say the least. The fuel economy is average at best. The fact that no 4 cylinder TLX model offers an HUD or rain sensing wipers is a let down. The Type S does offer those features at a significantly higher entry price yet the gas mileage on the Type S is downright horrendous. And why is it that no version of the TLX offers heated rear seats? I get rain sensing wipers, HUD and heated rear seats on my '21 Accord Touring 2.0T, which happens to be faster than the 4 cylinder TLX simply because the TLX is so heavy, at almost 500lbs heavier than my Accord. However, the TLX is gorgeous to me. I love the styling and I love the color combination of the one featured in this video. I wish Acura had not done away with the Advance, (Elite in Canada), trim package. I may end up buying one anyway once it's time for me to replace my Accord but not anytime in the near future. If Honda hadn't discontinued the 2.0T option in the Accord, the TLX wouldn't even be on my radar but the 204hp hybrid engine in the Accord isn't going to cut it for me. Really like this TLX A-Spec, just don't totally love it.

[@guyblac48]

I totally agree , I'm an owner of a 2018 Accord sport 2.0 and was looking to upgrade but the new one is not going to do it for me , so this TLX is a continuation of the 2.0T

[@KobeMpthers]

How about the tlx against 2.5 stinger?

[@KK-tt6ui]

I hate the weight and the gear selector. Everything else is cool

[@chigasaki06]

@@KK-tt6ui I HATE the gear selector as well. Push button gear selectors should never be in a sporty/sport oriented sedan. I gives minivan vibes.

[@MikeYurbasovich]

The type s is the only package that's interesting for me. I paid 54 with extras, and I average 23.7 mpg over 16000 miles. I drive mixed highway and city. I love the car.

[@TheKingkingg]

Awesome car and far better than given credit for as it's not a BMW, or audi or Lexus or Hyundai. Honda products owners understand this product and are looking for vehicles that does various things very good and reliable and top safety, over others. It's best American made vehicles.

[@2007NissanAltima]

Hyundai is a hot commodity but the quality and reliability is not there

[@67keyakaren68]

it is american but buick better and ford

[@kenpachiihd9777]

Beautiful car love everything exterior and interior, only flaw it’s too underpowered for the weight but overall a good competitor

[@drivecfl]

Not all about the power with how agile it is. This car will ride along with the best of them. Believe me! I've pulled some maneuvers in my 22 A-spec that'll put a smile on anyone's face. 😂

[@VeyroneR]

Maybe underpowered but overall ride quality, driving dynamics are top tier.

[@chrisholmes344]

Sam, great video once again! So many driving angles. You've done a fabulous job capturing the complete essence of the TLX along with a recent upgrades for 2024. Nice safe, sporty reliable vehicle. This car looks, drives and feels amazing. Only obvious draw back is the rear seat leg room. Love how this thing tracks with the double wishbone front suspension and the Super Handling All Wheel Drive. How do you feel this vehicle ranks against it's direct competitors? Thanks for sharing - terrific review as we've come to expect each and every time.

[@josephbrown4782]

MEN I JUST LOVE YOUR REVIEWS! You have your own unique style, it’s amazing and I really enjoy watching ur videos!

[@realmac3k]

It looks better than the CPO 2023 A-Spec SH-AWD I got 3 months ago, love the digital dash, the sound deadening would be nice but the 23 isn’t noisy inside. I paid about $5k less though. That’s enough to cover fuel for the next 3 years.

[@virgilwyatt4632]

I purchased the 2024 in same color but charcoal interior. I preferred the red/black Alcantara as shown but this one was the only TLX on the lot and prior to it's arrival at the dealership, they had and sold the only one on the lot and housed in the showroom: a pearl white one with the interior shown here. Searching for another one seamed nearly pointless. And trying to find a Type S presented as nearly impossible. The two dealerships in Michigan that I frequent, never have them on the lot. Only the Integra. But I'm okay with my interior. My 2019 is a red A-SPEC A-SR SH-AWD and my wife's 2022 black ILX A-SPEC has the red and black Alcantara interior. Anytime you have updates, you're to make some people upset and make others happy. I preferred the true analog gauges of the 2023 but the exhaust finishers and larger center console screen of the 2024. Another reason that I sort of rushed to get the 2024. The 2025 has a touch screen instead of a track pad control screen. And as much as I don't like it but know how to operate it, I absolutely despise a touch screen! You have to continuously clean them if you want to maintain that showroom gleam. Also, I won't tear up (right) my rotator cuff trying to newly program it to my likings. The touch screen set up, of which is borrowed from the Honda parts bin, is too generic. They only did it because of the multitude of loyalists complaints of the track pad's learning curve. It's too bad they couldn't have made it like BMW's i-Drive center console knob control or brought back the large center control knob like the one I had in my 2010 TL SH-AWD 6MT. (Overall, it was the best ever Acura ever built!)

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I just test drove this on Friday. I thought it was nice but in Alberta it would get banged up pretty good. I drove the RDX A-Type and it’s the same price I was going that way. But I drove over to Honda and left with a 2025 Honda Passport Trailhawk in blue. Coming from a truck the Acura seemed delicate in nature. Beautiful vehicles though. If I lived somewhere where there was no snow or rocks flying around I might have gone for,this model. I thought it was plenty powerful and it handles Edmontons roads with ease.

[@ATCCPO]

Very helpful review!! Looking at this car next...

[@YuGiOhDuelChannel]

Blown away they would in any wild dream not give you a touch screen but a trackpad, insane they did that....smh unreal, such a beautiful car with such a easy flaw to fix....beyond frustrating

[@brolyvi1211]

I prefer the hdmi exhaust tip for 2023 😊

[@SamCarLegion]

🤣🤣🤣

[@downsouthlouisiana]

Bro I'm an A/V integrator, now I can't un-see the HDMI tips 😂😂😂

[@brolyvi1211]

@@downsouthlouisiana lol yupz

[@wavesofkatrina]

They just need to add the panoramic roof for this and the Type S

[@xorbitman]

I'm seeing to many cars in this "color" it reminds me of primer. Black, silver, red, blue, anything but this color.

[@Rabbit086]

12:44 music scared tf outta me 💀

[@selvarajsubrammanian9242]

Really like this vedio even though it's 18+ minutes

[@gregbutler4898]

I enjoyed the 23 loaner I had over my integra, but the backseat space killed my dream of owning one. Let’s see if they correct it next gen.

[@LN_06]

Please Sam, you're the king of drag races on KZbin... I've been waiting 2 years now to see someone do a drag race of the 2022+ TLX Type-S and the 2014-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid. Very similar power-to-weight ratio and 0-60 times. I'm super curious to know which car would win from a dig and from a roll! Cheers.

[@TheLaw_11]

Please don't mention An RLX. That's one of the worst production cars ever made. You don't even see them on the road. That was Acura's biggest letdown

[@LN_06]

​@@TheLaw_11 Clearly wasn't a successful product but was FAR from being a bad car. We're talking about a big comfy sedan loaded with tech that can do 0-60 in less than 5 seconds and average close to 30 MPG of combined fuel economy...

[@LANsolo12]

Wish I got this instead of the accord

[@alphabeta8403]

5:35 Rear passenger leg space like a Civic 😂 8:40 *No touchscreen for $45k+* 11:00 12:55 2.0T 272/280 13:50 Quieter cabin 15:40 Facelift NOT good enough

[@omidnamin9004]

civic has way more rear legroom, this thing is an absolute joke back there for such a big car

[@JayJay-he9bk]

All of the cars in this segment has terrible back seat space.

[@BrianGarside]

@@omidnamin9004 Yeah, Its Heavy with nothing to show for it like leg room.

[@jinl4574]

@@JayJay-he9bk this car is similar size to 5 series, E class, A6, yet rear leg room is similar if not smaller than 3 series. It’s just really weird.

[@67keyakaren68]

@@jinl4574poor engineering

[@DJ.1001]

50k+ for a car with well under 300hp and a 6+ second 0-60 is a tough pill to swallow.

[@67keyakaren68]

the acura way

[@zFlama]

Accord 2.0 is still better in my opinion

[@CoolTI-Daniel]

I have a 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec and I absolutely love it. As much as I like the new more sporty look of the 2024, there are a few things I find inferior about the new model. First the engine, it's a downgrade. Ill take my NA 3.5 producing 290HP over the Turbocharged 2.0 producing 272. Regarding fuel efficiency, Yes it drinks in the city however on highway road trips my last record is an easy 7.5 litres / 100km I also like analogue gauges. Simply not a fan of digital dashes. The 2024 obviously has nicer tech inside. I had a loaner RDX and liked the wireless charging, wireless android auto and the laptop style touch control over the rotating wheel. All in all, Acura makes amazing cars. Tho I am sad that the Integra is stupidly priced. I wish they made 1 Acura that is obtainable by everyone, such as a manual 6 speed base integra with a 1.5T or a base 2.0 for an obtainable price.

[@67keyakaren68]

try genesis gv70 much better

[@shahrukhbakar3248]

I really like the TLX Type S in general, but some things hold me back from loving it. Lack of a MT option…too much weight…weird centre stack. Otherwise it’s a great looking car, handles great, and excellent engine.

[@anirbano]

Nobody talks about it, but I really don't like their lower grill design of type S, Integra or TLX, from longevity standpoint. The radiator is going to get so soo beat up from road trips from that open design. Or am I missing something?

[@juannunez9260]

at least 290 hp. It doesn't make sense for us who have 2022 to go up for the 2024 , 290 hp and 300 torque maybe.

[@raek86]

Acura management needs to be changed, give the customers what they want and not what you want to give them, i.e Better Information screen, no distracting track pad.....

[@jinl4574]

2025 mdx will get touchscreen similar to integra or Honda. They are just slow in action. Understandable for a budget-limited, conservative company.

[@Joeyss4]

Does all the A Spec have power folding mirrors??? Because I just searched it and they don’t at all 😢

[@Alex-mo3bh]

Only in Canada, if I understand correctly. In the US you need to step up to the Type S for power folding windows.

[@Joeyss4]

@@Alex-mo3bh Dang, that sucks. But makes sense thank you so much! 🙏

[@oldsnwbrdr]

Acura’s touchpad interface is sadly unappreciated. There is a brief learning curve but once learned it’s very intuitive. It is SO nice to not have to reach for a touch screen. But unfortunately it doesn’t work the same way when using CarPlay.

[@anthonymeyer8997]

Have you used it? Would you call it a dealbreaker? Also it’s hard to use it for Apple CarPlay? That sounds like it could be a problem

[@oldsnwbrdr]

@@anthonymeyer8997 Yes, I owned a 2021. Normally, you touch the pad in the area that corresponds to the screen. But for CarPlay you have to use scrolling gestures, it’s more clunky. Since I was using CarPlay more than the Acura system it was a little annoying but not a dealbreaker. I have not read if this has changed with the 2024 refresh.

[@anthonymeyer8997]

@@oldsnwbrdr thank you! Looking to save up for the 2024 because it has everything I need and more, plus the beautiful look. Hopefully it isn’t a big problem for me when it comes time to test drive it

[@oldsnwbrdr]

@@anthonymeyer8997 I wasn’t a fan of the touchpad when I test drove the car but I grew to love it!

[@mastafa4517]

Sam how would you compare the Acura TLX A-spec to the Lexus IS F Sport. 😮

[@SamCarLegion]

I like the Acura driving and interior - minus the infotainment

[@tubasweb]

Needs a hybrid option

[@oldsnwbrdr]

Agree with this. Had a 2021 FWD Advance that I liked a lot. But it was noisy on the freeway. With the 2024 I would have ended up with an A Spec AWD with worse MPG and freeway range. I jumped ship from Acura and went with a Toyota Crown.

[@frankie.d1127]

Does the US version have power folding mirrors as seen in the start of this??

[@SamCarLegion]

I believe so.

[@a32tl]

No, it does not. Neither does it get the heated steering wheel, although the heated steering wheel is a dealer option.

[@jinsin5394]

It does come with folded mirrors. You also have the option to disable it too.

[@alengreen589]

it´s not bad, thanks.

[@ExecuteBrandon]

The color is that of a 1970s appliance. 😂

[@rl6210]

Back seat smaller than a civic ….deal killer for me….integra much more practical car

[@SnakeyD8468]

@rl6210 it's a sedan coupe in a sense...unless you got 3 elementary students or need to constantly haul freeloaders pinching a ride in the back. It should be ok🤣

[@EthanHarris-fe9zx]

@@SnakeyD8468 I mean people do have children

[@SnakeyD8468]

@EthanHarris-fe9zx yes but why would you buy a car that doesn't make sense to what is practical?

[@EthanHarris-fe9zx]

@@SnakeyD8468 nah I agree just saying, been looking at one of these cars for a bit more than enough space

[@lionary]

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

[@VSNLNE]

Was it really 57,000 for the Aspec I could get the type s for that price

[@Oneofakind91]

Type S STARTS at 57,000, that's Apec with all the options

[@VSNLNE]

@@Oneofakind91 dealers have it around 51,000 but yeah that’s understandable with the options but the car he was showing didn’t look like it had all the options like the underbody spoilers or anything like that but I still don’t think it’s worth upgrading from my 23 tlx

[@67keyakaren68]

both very overpriced

[@KK-tt6ui]

How tall are you? Want to gauge the leg room in the back seat

[@SamCarLegion]

6.2

[@nabeel8194]

How tall are you @samcarlegion? Just trying to get an ide of how my family would fit in the backseat lol

[@SamCarLegion]

6.2

[@nabeel8194]

@@SamCarLegion thanks

[@KobeMpthers]

This or the 2.5 stinger?

[@SamCarLegion]

This

[@Cynical496]

People so dumb they don’t know how to work the infotainment. I got the touchscreen on the 2016 TLX, got a 2021 TLX and MDX as loaners. After 2 days I learned the pad system. I found actually so easy that it was boring to use (if that’s a problem) That being said, using a touchscreen is just more intuitive. I found myself using the touchpad and no even need to look what I was doing after 2-3 days and there’s never fingerprints all over ur screen.

[@paulhenry913]

Save 7 grand and get the new Accord touring. Tlx is to heavy no rear space and the IP needs a redo. Sh-awd is a plus.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

a hybrid FWD CVT Accord vs a turbo SH-AWD 10-speed TLX? I'm taking the Acura.

[@paulhenry913]

@@TheBreakfastLover get it while you can.

[@dextersmithbsee]

IP is terrible. The rear space is less than my Hyundai Elantra!

[@nickpearce2968]

But an accord is well, an accord. I want a more sporty look. 😊

[@paulhenry913]

@@TheBreakfastLover it doesn't have a CVT. Check your facts-

[@ryanb8736]

This is not like a M340 detuned. M340 is way better than a Type S, let alone this one. Aspec is a 4 cylinder version of TLX. It’s like a 330 vs 340.

[@Oneofakind91]

Dude apec is clearly compare to 330i

[@67keyakaren68]

aspec means nothing.. 340 destroys any acura

[@TMM6900]

Is this guy trying to replicate other youtuber's thumbnail style?

[@iamintractable1805]

I have been waiting since 2015 for Acura to be progressive with the TLX and they continue to fail on many fronts. Missing features and that stupid touchpad are just not acceptable in this price range. That red leather, are you kidding me?? The hue is awful and there is just way too much. Where is the touchscreen? I dont really care how much they may get right, they make decisions that are clearly not for customers but for their engineers who likely dont even drive an Acura. Maybe 2025.

[@Whitect4v]

No better combo than slow and bad mpg lol.

[@KadenBarbibtta]

I love you guys it would men so much to me for a comment

[@jamesbarbato2192]

😂

[@vagus2147]

4cyl turbo 😒

[@bilalmarini]

Overpriced, very bad infotainment system, no touchscreen, harsh ride quality, acura always overestimate the gas mileage. Just skip this and pay for the m340i, s5, or c43! It is just not worth it.

[@longballist]

IMO… the infotainment is an annoyance! The car is two tons, pay attention on the road! All this garbage forces the prices up!

[@manuelnoriega5364]

Those rims are too basic

[@drivescene6747]

They’re a hell of a lot better than the ugly ones from the 2021-2023 TLX ASpec

[@jinsin5394]

Yea I prefer the NSX inspired ones

[@drivescene6747]

@@jinsin5394 those are for the Type S

[@TIGERJS]

Yea I agree. I prefer the NSX one's 💯

[@jisin-td8ou]

Give me the NSX inspired wheel all day!

[@bobl1769]

Too long to get content, then first you do cosmetics then I say goodbye.