2021 Acura TLX Type S // Is THIS the Sport Sedan You've Been DREAMING of??
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- Here's the all-new 2021 Acura TLX Type S! This 355HP Type S Acura TLX is their performance model boasting an amazing engine, awesome styling, and all for a more affordable price tag than BMW and Mercedes! But should you buy one?? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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BMW, Audi and Mercedes cars have become kind of boring, and common. The Type S is a nice alternative to the over-priced and (generally unreliable) German sport sedans.
Great to see someone mention the garbage quality of all the German brands.
It has an intimidating look to it.
It's impressive.
The HUD should have been included with this trim level.
acura built this for honda/acura fans and customers, but everyone here is acting like most tlx shoppers are cross shopping the gv70, m340, etc. with this. i get the feeling i'm looking at a lot of "i would buy _ over the tlx-s" comments from people who can't afford anything in that price range ha ha.
Tbh! Like people want what they want and don’t really care if the other brand has a comparable car that’s more cost effective. If you like the M340i get it, you like the S4 get it… but these people need to stop policing the comments making people feel bad for liking or wanting the Type-S. Idc what they say I’m getting me a Type-S by the end of this year. I have always had a great experience with Acura.
This car is far nicer and more luxurious than most competitors. Who cares if it's 0.3s slower than some other car...it's about the experience.
it isn’t nicer and more luxurious. The M340i and C43 have nicer interiors and more tech
@@kristians2704 The m340 has the shittiest interior in it's class.
@@kristians2704 you’re everywhere, you can’t accept criticism when it comes to german cars 😒
Needs a standard, more steering feel.
@@kristians2704 who cares, cliche douchebag cars lol
Honda made waaaaay more reliable, more longevity
Acura is back
I love 2021 Acura type S, it’s sounds amazing, I love the red and black Interior
I really like the red and black. But now I'm leaning towards the tiger eye pearl.
@@topandrun126 ok
“What’s goin on? TH-cam.” Are you asking TH-cam or your subs? 😂 just teasing. Love your content.
Lol 😆funny 😆
I want this car so damn bad
Wish they had a panoramic roof and digital instrument display like the new mdx.
Exactly…..
I'm holding out for the 2022 version. Hopefully they will update the car with these features.
@@ItzMorphinTime22 they probably won't do it so soon
@@orangeVSappel you're probably right.
@@ItzMorphinTime22 Its a long shot because they probably started design work on the 22 well before the 21 was even launched so it may be another year or two for them to incorporate the extra goodies but lets see
That exhaust looks beefy, those brembos are gorgeous and don't even get me started on that interior 😍
Love it. The blue with the light color off white interior, my pick. Good review.
If I had 60k to spend on a mid level performance luxury sedan. This would be my pick over the M340i, the C43 AMG and the Genesis G70
the exhaust sound alone is worthy of purchase .... doug demuro said he likes the way the kia stinger drives over this which I find hard to believe
the m340i and c43 are superior in almost every way
@@kristians2704 with the exception of reliability
@@seanobrien648 how can you know reliability on a car that has just come out?
@@seanobrien648 hence you lease
Good review, it's a cool car, but I eventually settled with a fully loaded Honda Accord instead. It's almost half the price, has an actual touchscreen (hate how these luxury carmakers are all starting to go touchpad like Lexus and Acura), has heated rear seats and rear USB ports. Again, all this for almost half the price. Pretty unacceptable if you ask me, given the whole point of having a luxury sedan is to have more features than mainstream brands.
Thanks!
Not to mention more interior space and trunk space.
You also get much better gas mileage.
Acura butchered this car. Should have as much space as an Accord
Still an accord tho
Awesome car! Glad Acura brought Type-S back. 🤤
I have the TLX Tech Pckg trim level and dont regret the purchase. However, there are a few missing standard equipment/trim items that should be included on the mid-cycke refresh for this in the next year or so. 1. Matching rear door trim (Metal/Wood/Carbon fiber) and bezel illumination on pull handle areas with illumination like there is for the front doors. This is the greatest omission that detracts from the otherwise stellar design aesthetic and screams cost cutting. 2. Rear seat area charging ports should be standard and a 120V wall outlet should be available in higher trim levels like on Cadillac models, GM does charging ports right : ) 3. Left/Right door rear view mirrors should be auto dimming like the center one is. 4. Wireless Apple Car Play and not just the cabled version. 5. LED Trunk illumination, the current incandescent bulb is like using a birthday candle to illuminate the trunk at night. I've installed a lighter color carpeted trunk mat and it does help with getting contrast to see what is in the back of the trunk.
I love this car and am very glad you reviewed one in the color combination that I'm interested in. I'm pretty much sold on the Type S and at this point am planning to buy one next summer. Good review and stunningly beautiful car! Kudos to Acura!
Thanks! This makes for a really nice color combo 👌
This ?blue ? Haven’t seen both side by side
I have one, nice daily driver!
I built this TLX with the same colors on the Acura website, would be fire if the if the silver could get read seats.
Awesome review ever guys, this 2021 Acura TLX Type S is a ligit true performance japanese sports sedan that,s fast and fun to drive, Keep up the great reviews and God bless u guys. 😁😁👍❤💯
Thanks, man! Have an awesome weekend!
@@CarConfections likewise, u to guys!!😁❤❤👍
Terrific video of the Acura TLX Type S!!! You guys are AWESOME!!
Having recently driven, m340i awd, s4 and now the Tlx type S. They are all very different driving experiences. The 340i feels heavier and more comfortable than all 3. The engine feels composed and doesn’t come alive until you’re breaking the law. The s4 feels pretty manic and light on it’s feet, but it doesn’t feel special otherwise feels like everything Audi has been pumping out the past decade. The tlx type s feels like a happy medium between the two and brings a smile to your face with the turbo spooling but the modes really dictate how you want to be driving. Bummer on the s is no heads up display, or wireless CarPlay, not as insulated as the Bmw. If it’s a car im planning to own out of warranty I’d bet on the Acura. For a lease or a screaming cpo deal I’d take the bmw
The M340i is the most uncomfortable and worst made car in it's class. Just the cheap rough plastic on the doors is enough to not want to even proceed with the test drive...let alone the fake sound pumped through the speakers.
Best looking Japanese sport sedan right now
I think it’s the best looking sedan on the market right now.
@@drivescene6747 still won't help it in sales. With no Acura vehicle recommended by Consumer Reports do you think this will be the first?
@@normt430 dude seriously, get help. You hate Acura so why are you on every Acura video with your crap
@@drivescene6747 I'll take that as a negative!!
@@normt430 goodbye norm
i hope this gets the above average smile meter fellas. this is the tlx type s you guys are reviewing
Not having some features as the Advance is hard to decipher but I still think this S type will get a lot of attention. I agree, that engine sound is where it's at fam! Hope you guys have a great 4th weekend! 💥🤜🤛
Have a great 4th as well!
I wish acura gave us the option to get those advance features on the type s.
8:52 The two gauges with the steering wheel makes it looks like a 🤡 face lol
Guuud looking car :)
Really do applaud this engine, but this car presents a few head scratchers...features of what should be your top line model like a head up display and heated rear seats, items offered on the 4 cylinder Advanced model are excluded here? Again no USB connections for rear passenger...dumb, considering they're readily available on a $20k Kia Forte. And really not a fan of the front end where the hood meets the plastic front clip as it presents pretty obvious uneven panel gaps. On the previous generation the hood meets the grill much more elegantly.
Love the type s it’s sounds amazing. Amazing work guys.
40% faster shifts than a regular TLX?
It also does rev matching downshifts unlike the normal 10 speed! I wonder if they’ll ever let non-Type S products have it
@@goodsoccerkid9999 whats so good about rev matching ?
@@Ecuador006 in my context, I drive a manual Accord and I do it to smoothen out shifts to lower gears but another thing that people enjoy about rev matching is the noise it makes. It is more of a racing technique, but the enjoyment of the throttle blip noise is why consumers love it so much
Waiting on mine! White with red with the NSX tires ✌🏼
Congratulations
Hope it's great
@@dharmikdesani2726 very kind of you. I’ll be doing a dedicated video on it
Waiting on mine also. Red with black int. For some dumb reason the dealership in California here does not offer the tire performance upgrade on the first allocation of the TLX type S. They only offer it on the second allocation…which makes zero sense!! No one at any dealership has been able to explain to me why some people offer and some do not. Probably the most frustrating thing about purchasing this car, other than waiting three more months for it to be built (and I’m the first on the list!!) Instead of the $800 performance upgrade being added to the price of the car they told me it’s a $2300 wheel replacement if I want to do it when I get the car. So that is really disappointing.
@@yukoncornelius4389 Atleast you guys get an option to buy these cars.
Here in India it's all stupid overpriced (over taxed) stuff.
Congratulations 🎉
@@yukoncornelius4389 it’s crazy right now with inventory. But congratulations brother 💯 hopefully mines come in August ish
Great review as usual! So much to love about this car! I hear tales of dealer price markup gouging like with Civic type R etc. no comparison between the two other than to mention this new car-buying “trend.” And my intense disapproval of same.
Also, I’m a middle-aged car enthusiast. A stick shift would make this twice as nice!
#SaveTheManuals
Thanks, George!
There are dozen of new car models with people over paying for them due to microchip shortage. Not just TLX.
It's not a front wheel drive, it's an all wheel drive with front wheel drive layout just like all Audi sedans.
That's what we said
False, there are Audi sedans with longitudinal orientation engines, just can't remember which at the moment 😐
@@edwindiaz7034 they are longitudinal but doesn't make them real wheel drive based, just like the old Acura Legend/RL.
@@ndenkha maybe so, but my point still stands... Not all quattro equipped Audi sedans are FWD biased
This thing just looks GOOD!!
Thanks for doing this color combo!
I don’t get why this car has less rear leg room than a Honda Civic?
I had a 2018 civic and just got my TLX in March. It’s definitely a setback but luckily I drive alone 95% of the time lol. Legroom is THE biggest issue with this car
Are you an Uber driver? Seriously who cares, how many times you have people in the back?
@@rizocars6115 I have two kids approaching adult size and often drive other members of my family too. I like sedans more than crossovers so I need rear leg room.
@@yourfavoriethannah i totally understand, but this is just the wrong car for you, or you need 2 cars if you really want this one
The Civic is almost a foot smaller yet has 3" more rear leg room and a bigger trunk.
I can't stand people that say this car isn't meant for 4 people. It's a MID SIZE SEDAN.
All of the other competitors (s4, 3series,C class, G70) are 1 Foot shorter and have the same interior space.
Most people daily drive and cruise with other people.
I was at Acura looking at this car. The salesman was 5'8", I sat behind him (6'3") and my knees were crushed. I had to spread my legs wide to be somewhat comfortable. It is completely unacceptable to have to compromise with interior space on a car this size
Cant compare this to the M3, maybe just the s4.
Except its the size of a 5 series and A6
He said the M340i, not the full M3. He was quite clear on that point. 🤨
@@JulezWinnfield thanks for the clarification
Even the m340 will absolutely obliterate this
that grill and badge casing are disgusting... Nice lines and back end though.
The only thing it does better than the Stinger GT2 is cost more and make less HP
I'll never understand why Acura has never touched on the "Legend". I'd bring back the Legend, give it 600 horses, SH-AWD, luxury to rival the Lexus LS, and price it against the LS.
Honda did a helluva job on the Acura TLX type s.
I didn’t think red interior was available with the dark silver exterior.
How did you guys give that the full bar, when the stinger and g70 do quicker and u gave them 4 smily faces.
It's not all about speed, it's also about sound and excitement
@@CarConfections I’m, but what would be ur preference.
in LA, 0-60 is pretty much useless between all the traffic and reds and stop signs...
Why nobody is talking about performance numbers? Is it that bad?
350hp 360tq
Thank you very much. What about 0 to 60, 0 to 100, quarter mile?
Lowest power of all competitors and weighs 300 lbs or more
the key fob is so disgusting loool
I think its just fine lol
What? It looks like a normal key fob. One of the few key fobs that actually has indicator lights on it to let you know signals have been received or not.
disgusting, no, but it is very old. I had one on a 2015 TLX. At least it has remote start on it and two way lights.
@@GoofieNewfie yea I’m not sure why Acura isn’t putting the new key fob for that car, the 2022 mdx has it
It’s good
Acura is the best brand thank you Honda
Acura hasn't been in the running for a decade or two.
@@normt430 lmfao
@@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390 Consumer Reports doesn't have a Acura current recommended. They all have scored low but the TLX might be the only one from Acura!
@@normt430 the rdx and mdx are still great SUVs and the nsx is still an amazing/beautiful car. the ilx isn't great, but it's not terrible either. hopefully the replacement for the ilx will be coming soon. each of the acuras i've had, especially my '04 tsx, has been great from a reliability/cost of ownership perspective.
@@entertained... Acura today is not doing enough to receive the CR recommended status as everyone else has passed them up for the prices they charge and lack of quality they build.
Compared to its German competitors, this will probably be the most reliable and cost effective long term.
9:30 new gmc vehicle review coming soon?
whats the lease on this beauty? anyone?
We recently reviewed the 2021 Acura TLX Type S, a direct competitor of the CT5-V, and it doesn't seem to deliver the same level of soul-stirring enjoyment that the CT5-V does. That's partly because the Cadillac has 51 additional lb-ft of torque versus the Type S, but also because the Acura also feels heavier and less enthusiastic about in its movements. Motor Trend
Nice looking car.
Great car just wish it had honda accord space on the interior oh yeah and that stupid infotainment system just make it a damn touch screen Acura
Even the Civic is 3" bigger! What the heck were they thinking!
That dark gray and black looks better on the car 😮
Whats going onnnnn
awesome review!
That coupon part was funny as hell.
Bummer on the lack of a passthrough with the back seats down..
Hopefully the rdx type s doesn't do the same
theres no plans for an rdx type s yet. only a mdx type s.
I saw another reviewer remove those stability bars, so they are removable.
Personally I would still go for the M340i but this thing is a hot beauty. Especially with the styling, it looks really good and it sounds great too.
The M340i is the ringer of this segment. No other car in the segment comes close to its performance.
@@MidnightAspec the CT4-V/CT5-V does for less!
@@MidnightAspec basically the newest car vs its real competitors. The w206 amg c class will probably best it.
@@MidnightAspec it sure is too bad everything else is bland besides performance imo.
Yeah the BMW is just on another level, every manufacturer tries to compete with the m but just can't. It is the ultimate driving machine
It’s strange to me that the TLX Type S doesn’t offer certain features that are offered on the non-Type S, even though the Type S is the most expensive, but the MDX Type S offers features that you can’t get on non-Type S models, such as an air suspension and 25 speaker Signature ELS stereo. I drive an Audi, but I am still a big fan of the TLX Type S and MDX Type S, so I contacted Acura customer service and told them that they need to offer all of the luxury features on the TLX Type S like they do on the MDX Type S! All they said was thank you. Ha ha.
This model is not front wheel drive. It’s the SH-AWD, super handling all wheel drive.
I wish you could do an accord touring vs base tlx. $500 price difference very similar, both from honda. I think it would be an excellent video. What are the trade offs (if any).
Would you get this or the Sonata N-Line for a daily driver in LA?
How much money do you want to spend? This would 15-20k more dollars...
being a resident of LA and having owned cars with sporty suspensions here, i now only want floating couches that don't need strut replacements after 40k miles...
It’s all wheel drive
If they were giving them away would you take this TLX Type S or a KIA Stinger?
Acura...Kia is a Hyundai product and my husband had a Hyundai product that they did not stand behind when we had an issue with the standard shift function..never again...
@@karenkubik7779 Hyundai is a minority owner of Kia at 33%. They operate independently. Kia is not Hyundai. I’ve had nothing but good experiences with Kia. I’ve had an Optima and now a Stinger and Telluride. I did have a Hyundai once and I do agree they don’t stand behind their product. But Kia does from my experience. My original 2011 Optima SX had constant waste gate failures. After the 4th failure I got a 2012 SXL replacement at no extra cost and 3 years full maintenance for free.
@@A1V124 good to know! Thanks
I’m in NKY, if your ever interested in reviewing an 21 A35…..
Anybody have a good idea with how this car is priced on the higher side what the depreciation would be on this car?? I have cash in hand to buy it but I don’t want the value of this car to plummet to fast so also do you think it should hold its value pretty good?
Wish I can afford one
Buying this car will done Acura great interview thank you 🙏 go to get a black one
Is the remote start comes standard for the type s?
Yes
@@CarConfections thanks
4:06 Why does that sound like it's coming out of the speakers and not the exhaust 🤔
Acura is back!
This car is hot! Would love to see your review on the Kia K5 GT, how bout it?
They aren't in production right now (we inquired because we were interested in buying one) but we will definitely review as soon as we can find one!
@@CarConfections 😎cool thanks
@@CarConfections Interested in buying one, you say? Has the Elantra finally met its replacement??
Performance red beautiful colour choice ,with the ebony interior .
Where is the one thing that makes it cool,where is the manual transmission?
Great review guys, and very helpful!
Kudos.
Big ass key smh
Looking to get this in March in the tiger eye color
Awesome video and great review as per usual guys!😸😸
Thanks! Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!
@@CarConfections Thanks, y’all as well,
Buttons to change through PRND? Gross
Amazing review, you really know how to catch all the details 👌🏼👏🏼🔥
Thank you!
Cars needs the tire and wheel
Package !
NO electronic power trunk? poor tlx
Just can't justify buying the Type S at that price point...
How much to lease???
What’s the song u were playing when you tested the radio???
@@titaniumspecial4207 that’s a good one too!! Did you try to Shazam it?
Not bad for Honda. Nice lookin car
Rather have a stinger gt.
I hate that red interior
It is a very good car, but Acura missed an opportunity to make it truly outstanding. It is both overweight and underpowered compared to its rivals. It's likely going to place last in every performance test with its competitors. Why Acura would handicap this car like that is difficult to understand.
And it's a foot longer, but even the 3 series has more rear leg room
300 Lbs. Heavier than all competitors
12" longer than all competitors
Lowest performance numbers of all competitors
Tiny, cramped rear seats. Ruined opportunity for a great car
I want that car
🔥
Wut, this isn't a Hyundai!
$53,200? No thanks, I'd rather go for an Audi for that price
I work for Audi and I chose the tlx type s over an S4. Quality over time the tlx will feel new and be way more reliable. Been in too many Audi’s that feel horrible with 40-50k miles on them
A base model Audi with half the options this thing comes standard with.
you mean a lightly optioned, leased audi? cool...
@@entertained... You can have the Audi. In 5 years when the warranty runs out, you'll be paying through the nose for repairs. I know, I had one. My wife and I have had Acuras for about 15 years. The reliability is outstanding on these cars and half as expensive to fix.
@@njscoundrel1786 i think you missed the sarcasm in my comment/response to the OP; i agree acuras are way better values, especially if you own them long-term.
:D
Great looking car but the performance is extremely subpar.
reserved it already white red interior
That's gonna look 🔥
single turbo??
Yes, one turbo twin scroll
Beautiful car but need a little more hp ( 400)to compete with g70 and other in his class. I better go with bmw 340i
How do you not include fog lights on a type s?
Better airflow for the engine is why
I looked at a 2021 TLX before the “S” type came out. A nice car with a highly disappointing back seat. If you buy one of these and carry people in the rear they will not be comfortable.
Yes I agree. Strange because this car seems as large as a full size sedan from the outside, so you would think it had spacious interior
A lot of reviewers are not showing the true size of the back seats. They move the front seats forward and make it seem like it's roomy.
I went to see the TLX a type and sat behind the salesman who was 5'8, I'm 6'3, and I had to absolutely spread my legs wide open to avoid the seat back that was jammed into my knees. This car is 1 Foot longer than all it's competitors
Acura has a winner for sure, however, they need to do some tweaks in the next few years. Weight savings would be the first thing. Adding 20-30 horses at least should be second. Adding more legroom in the back. Adding usb ports in the back. Lastly, reconfiguring the infotainment system and adding a touchscreen. I think if they could at least do a few of these things, and not increase the price too much, they would be the segment leader easily.