Joe, the TLX Type-S ($57,000) optioned with the copper wheels/summer tire package ($3412) and Urban Gray Pearl Paint ($600), the price on Acura website is $61,012. Everything else on the car you reviewed is standard with the Type-S trim. I think you said $71k in error, when it should be $61k.
@AnnoyinglyCharming yeah? How so? The last thing I would of thought based on design language was "GM product." I always try to look at cars without the badges so that's interesting.
@AnnoyinglyCharming ok. I mean, most 4 dr sedans of this size share this silhouette. I went and looked at the gtp and was reminded about how much I loved this car growing up. There are some modernized builds that really look amazing. The 97-03 generation was my favorite. I didn't like the 04 redesign very much
And Joe just a quick FYI on overhangs and proportions - RWD cars tend to have 'shorter' (not longer as you mentioned in the video) front overhangs - in part due to the engine usually being longitudinally mounted with the driveshaft headed rearward. Why the long dash-to-axle ratio is also part of the distinct, and generally more premium, look of a RWD car. RWD cars tend to also have longer rear overhangs. FWD cars usually are the opposite, long front and short rear overhangs - or just both overhangs are long. General proportions, with some exceptions to the rule. The more you know. Great video as always!
Joe I was considering one of these cars my parents have a 2020 MDX with a recalled engine and Honda of America currently has no fix for it. I was not happy with Honda so I decided to buy a Lexus ISF off my friend greatest decision I ever made.
So glad Acura has found its groove once again. Beautiful spec! These have a ton of road presence, especially in Type S form. It has its own unique space in the market as well, in how it balances size/price/performance - not to mention reliability and ease-of-use. It's not an M5, not even close. But it doesn't need to be. Instead, it's a very desirable Acura, and that's no bad thing.
And, as for the IS500 - another different thing entirely, and another unique recipe with its V8 and decades-old platform. To me, the IS500 is more special, and what I'd pick - but only because I like the nerdy enthusiast stuff. But the Acura is almost certainly better by just about ever metric, not to mention what feels like a class above in terms of size and refinement.
Acura Interior is quality materials all over with tons of Aluminium trim and real Leather seating but the cohesion is better in plastic Lexus interior. The car is also higher weight than IS 500. Also the MSRP is higher, IS 500 MSRP with all packages is 68K, with tax its same as this. But as I mentioned the IS 500 has bumper sagging problem, Lexus won't fix it as they will discontinue the car and the Lexus V8 is 2025 being last. Lexus also has lower top speed too, the ELS 3D in this is absolutely phenomenal vs Mark Levinson system. I personally own an IS 500.
@@TheBreakfastLoverthat is true but day to day stop light racing, every other performance car will outpace it. I didn’t buy mine for that though. I love mine just as it is. Quick enough for me
@@TheBreakfastLoverOn the street where 100 percent of owner drive them, this much slower than the M340. It’s also can’t be tuned and only redlines at 6k. That’s weak for a performance car. 5900k is where it shits in sport at max redline. Not even 6k. I know Acura did it to protect their weak 10 speed. BMW ZF8 is super strong and reliable. The M340 can be tuned. Plus it’s rear drive bias, plus it’s a 50/50 balanced car. Acura is nose heavy. M340 can make 500hp easy. TLX S, you can barely get close to 400 because the heads ports and turbo are too small.
@@ryanb8736 the TLX Type S tied the M440i coupe's lap time at MotorTrend. The BMW had xDrive, weighed less and more horsepower, but the Acura has SH-AWD to overcome all that.
This is a sporty sedan. The Lexus is a true Sports Sedan. Both are very nice cars. this one has a wonderful interior and exterior design. With that being said. I believe the Lexus to be the overall better car and long term investment.
Dynamically it's a better car. My issue is the TLX has an undertuned engine and nerfed transmission tuning. I'm getting an IS500 over this because of its V8 and its proven track record
The Lexus has the beautiful bulletproof NA V8 while the Acura has the better interior and a FINE exterior. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. The IS500 will save a lot of money because it won’t depreciate nearly as much as the TLX. The V8 is also phenomenal
good point. on the other hand the TLX has SH-AWD which makes it a beast in the winter. For someone that needs a daily driver and lives above the snowbelt, the IS500 is not ideal.
Unfortunately, I live in CA where gas prices are out the ass. I can only imagine the TLX Type S gets way better MPG's then the 5.0 V8 Lexus would. Obviously if MPG was one of the top considerations a person wouldn't buy either of these vehicles, but I digress.....
@@Saisei87nope Acura V6 TT is a gas hog that’s pretty much as bad as the Lexus V8. As TLX weighs as much as a 5 series. Lexus drivetrain has been tested to over 300,000 miles in the ISF, jury is still out on the V6 TT. TLX-S depreciation has also been horrible. Only reason to get the Acura is you can usually get it for $10,000+ less than IS 500 after discount, SHAWD, and the modern interior.
@@ratshackmojo ahh...well thats a damn shame. But hey, I think Honda finally learned that having a non touch screen with a track pad was like having one of those palm pilot phones when they first came out 🤣🤣
Sick design from Acura, it's the most menacing looking Sports Sedan out if you ask me. I think it has a higher power ceiling, they're just not cracking up the Boost enough. Conservative Honda
When did the Type S get so expensive? The price was one of the main things it had going for it over the IS 500, but not anymore. Side note, the V-8 in the Lexus also has forged rods and crankshaft, even though it's not turbocharged. 😏
As much as I want a V8 and the way gas prices are here in California (highest in the country) we might as well go back to riding on literal horses then the fake HP that cars have, just water and hay is all you need lmao
I can certainly appreciate the TLX's size and overall comfort level for the long drive which I think the TLX is better suited for, but when it comes to offering that pulse increasing excitement, Lexus IS500 with naturally asperated V8 wins hands down.
I just recently sat in one of these as I'm going to be Cross hopping between this and an Arteon SEL R Line with 4 Motion and the front seats were great but at 5 ft 9 I sat in the back and I was cramped. I'm going with the Arteon because my wife and I are planning on having a baby and the Arteon is a more reasonable choice while still having fun. I can easily tune the Arteon as well. I love the TLX but the Arteon is the way to go.
Best looking sedan on the road IMO (Lexus IS is not bad either) but this car could use a manual, even if limited production. However these car prices are getting out of control. A new civic LX base model is 25k now. When the 2017 civic SI came out it was that much…
I am a die hard Acura fan, but I have been having major mixed feelings about the company lately. The TLX-S is the best looking sedan in this class, it's absolutely stunning, however the performance is lacking. If I were to choose between the IS350, Stinger GT, and G70 3.3T, I would choose the Type S over those vehicles simply because of the looks. I do not care to sacrifice straight line speed when comparing those listed vehicles. The IS500 to me is just in a different segment simply because it is a strict RWD V8 compared to a strict AWD 3.0T. I do have to choose the M340I over the TLX though. The B58 paired with the ZF8 is just stellar and an extremely easy platform to make 450whp with an ECU tune. I'll get the Type S when I have a MK5 Supra, in the meantime, I'll just get the M340I as my only car.
Having driven a Mustang Roush with 5.0-liter engine, but unfortunately front wheel drive, I would place more value on this car's superb all-wheel-drive handling over the extra horsepower which in most driving can't even be used fully. Great review!
I wish Acura would change the heads on it and open up the ports to allow more power and a higher rpm. A performance car should not redline at 6k max. 5900 is more like it. I know Acura is doing it to protect the weak 10 speed. I wish they would put a real dual clutch in it.
I agree 60k+ for this vehicle is a bit of a reach, I plan on waiting for a barely used 2024 with around 5k miles goes on sale for like 50-52k when the 2025 comes out
Joe, another great review. My only issue with the '24 TLX is the wheels. I'm old school, hence give me polished metal or chrome. Don't like the copper nor the standard black
For the money you cannot beat what Acura is putting out right now. My wife and I bought a 2023 Acura MDX last year and absolutely love it, and when my current lease runs out on my current vehicle, I am definitely going to get a Acura TLX Type S. It is great that Acura finally got their shit together have nearly a decade of crap that they kept putting out, and I am talking about that terrible 3.7L V6 and terrible 9-speed transmission.
Its a bit like street race type of car. But not a racer. Not a traveler type of tyres. Sure almost i like everything about it. Back side looks a lil bit like a mazda. That one i dislike about it. Imma okay with the none touch screen, screen. Maybe to give a new easy to handle. Its like nobody can do a touchscreen on their phones without seeing it right. Thats what this car made of easy and smoothly thugz😎🤣 4 exhaust.
I like the Type S, but the push-button transmission is ridiculous. The CT5V has a manual transmission. I know electronic shifting is the way of the future, but what kind of driver experience does that offer? Everyone wants for more technology. Eventually, cars will drive themselves and shifting will be done for us. We'll no longer be driving. We'll just be commuting. No need for superchargers or turbos. Everything will be electric. No need for high-horsepower engines. All cars will obey the speed limit. Better for the environment. Safer for everyone. Be careful what you ask for.
Coming from an owner of recently stolen 2021 Acura TLX Type S. I couldn’t be more disappointed with Honda with this car. It’s overrated and overpriced for what you get. The car only has looks and a decent engine. Everything else is such a letdown from luxury features to the horrible 10 speed transmission. Me and so many countless owners experienced failures on our 10 speed. Didn’t matter if you had mods or not. The stock rotors are garbage and the power to gas efficiency is just awful for the money. The security system is basic and can get easily stolen as well. I rather get the lexus or even go german than any Acura. Just my personal experience and opinion. I was a Honda guy for a long time but Honda is cutting corners and their quality is hurting.
Had I bought this car…I feel like I would’ve had the same assessment as you after a short time of ownership…I put a deposit on one two years ago. Only to sleep on it and get my deposit back. I couldn’t get over the small back seat space. the gas mileage(I know. It’s a turbo V6,what else should I expect)….and my biggest thing was price. I’m in NY…I would’ve been $62xxx OTD…this car is nice. But 62k nice. IMO. an absolute NO!
Sorry to hear your car was stolen. Is Acura security system really that flawed? Only asking since I just bought a 24 Aspec earlier this year I know it’s not on a type S level but cars getting broken into/stolen where I live happens quite often. Now I’m super nervous then before smh
Dear Rati I m located in the SF Bay Area. Even though i called around all day i could find not one dealer that had exactly the Car you tested for Sale. Can you point me into the right direction. Shall i call Acura of San Diego ? Thank you
@@RaitisRides by the way… same with the Lexus IS … the interior looks way to old compared to all the other new cars.. time for, not a facelift,… but a whole new car…. Same with LC etc… I don’t get it why they are so slowly recently… but they make awesome engines! maybe they put the whole money into the engineering
This is on my short list of AWD sedans under 5 sec to 60mph. I built the type S on line fully loaded for about 60K. Same car with black rims. It's a bit overpriced. No fog lights? I know they're not needed but they do look cool on sport sedans. Lexus not even in the running for me with no AWD.
A huge misstep in not using the new touchscreen infotainment system that’s in the 2025 MDX. The tech in this car will be so far behind industry standard.
@WescoastM3x not true. 2024 type s has everything. The only option is paint and wheels, other than that, you can only add accessories. And it is only 57k plus ttl. I have one, and the bmw m340i is the only thing in its class that has me even a little jealous. But i hate that tv stand in their new screen, and i hate the maintenance costs of things just because its a bmw, oh and the insurance is worse and the depreciation is also worse.
@megatrolltrollington I was on Acura's website and configured a 2024 to just a hair over 70k checking every box possible. I couldnt believe the price Joe stated in the video. The wheel and summer tire option was over 3k. And base price was 57k. 70,037 to be exact. 71,232 with destination and handling. I understand you compared the M340i but if one were to fork out 70k for the model in the video it would be better to save and spend another 20k for the m3x. Maintenance costs on my M3x was an extra 5k for 7yr 125k miles. Covers all fluid changes, brake pad and rotors changes, spark plug changes. Full brake jobs are $4k out of pocket. And this plan covers 3 of them. Insurance is more expensive as the car is more expensive. Depreciation on the M3 is very very low compared to most cars. 2021 m3x are still $80k with under 20k miles. To each their own. As long as people enjoy what ever car they have all is good.
@WescoastM3x TLDR: there is a difference between factory options and dealer installed accessories. Nobody counts accessories when talking car prices. The TLX Type S is fully optioned. The only choice is paint and wheels/tires from the factory. i never said you couldnt make your order cost over 70k. You didn't option anything other than wheels and paint, though. The 2024 TLX Type S comes FULLY LOADED from factory ( thats why it got such a big price bump from 2023, there are whole articles on this) Everything you "added" in order to inflate the price was a "dealer installed accessory " which actually carries its own cost per stealership. The prices for those accessories only represent acuras suggested "msrp" of those accessories. Acura did NOT allow "market adjustments" to be made to this car. So the only way stealerships can make extra money here, is to sell all those accessories at 500% markup. Even if you add all the extra accessories on the website, your car WILL come just like mine (for 57k)from the factory to the stealership. At that point, your stealership of choice will take your car and the list of items you added on the website and install them at the stealership. They will then charge you 300-500% markup on everything. (PRO TIP: if you want any of the accessories, order them from the parts counter after the vehicle purchase. The parts counter doesnt have that markup they get you for at the time of vehicle sale. Then, either install them yourself, like i did. Or, pay the hourly rate to have the stealership install them because its actually cheaper that way sadly) So with that clarification, it should be obvious why the M3 you mentioned isnt even in the same class of vehicle and isnt worth mentioning here. Usually, if your budget is 60K, most people dont have 20k worth of leniency to just grab an m3 xdrive instead. I think your privilege is showing just a little. You may want to tuck that back in.
Oh and not for nothing, as much as people hate to admit it, this car in its class is the best looking. If you say otherwise, you’re just being in denial.
Sorry Joe, Red Vines > Twislers. Also I’d love to comment on the front end but hard to give you a full assessment with us only getting the 3/4 angle…Steven….
Finally a sedan with all wheel drive and turbo 6, so tired of trucks and SUV's, great review
Joe, the TLX Type-S ($57,000) optioned with the copper wheels/summer tire package ($3412) and Urban Gray Pearl Paint ($600), the price on Acura website is $61,012. Everything else on the car you reviewed is standard with the Type-S trim. I think you said $71k in error, when it should be $61k.
to get to $71k you'd have to add a LOT of unnecessary carbon fiber accessories (dealer-installed and extremely over-priced)
Don't forget the $10k upcharge from the sales man lol
Honestly one of the best looking cars on the road in my opinion
@AnnoyinglyCharming yeah? How so? The last thing I would of thought based on design language was "GM product." I always try to look at cars without the badges so that's interesting.
@AnnoyinglyCharming ok. I mean, most 4 dr sedans of this size share this silhouette. I went and looked at the gtp and was reminded about how much I loved this car growing up. There are some modernized builds that really look amazing. The 97-03 generation was my favorite. I didn't like the 04 redesign very much
wish the accord looked more like this
This is the civic's twin
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@@Fyahking619not in the slightest
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And Joe just a quick FYI on overhangs and proportions - RWD cars tend to have 'shorter' (not longer as you mentioned in the video) front overhangs - in part due to the engine usually being longitudinally mounted with the driveshaft headed rearward. Why the long dash-to-axle ratio is also part of the distinct, and generally more premium, look of a RWD car. RWD cars tend to also have longer rear overhangs. FWD cars usually are the opposite, long front and short rear overhangs - or just both overhangs are long. General proportions, with some exceptions to the rule. The more you know. Great video as always!
Rear is the best part of this ride. Super sporty looking with that spoiler and those exhaust tips.
This is so very true
I like the face of the Acura, I will say I'm a Honda guy.
Joe its a sweet ride, wish it was cheaper in cost. Great review as usual. Fan of yours for years!
Pretty sure he said the wrong price. I have been looking at the type s. And building on the website with the options as it sits is around 61k.
I agree with the zonk on the front bumper plastic inlets....everything needs to be functional like a type r civic.
Love this color combo with copper wheels to accent the paint
Joe I was considering one of these cars my parents have a 2020 MDX with a recalled engine and Honda of America currently has no fix for it. I was not happy with Honda so I decided to buy a Lexus ISF off my friend greatest decision I ever made.
Love my 23 TLX Type S
Same
So glad Acura has found its groove once again. Beautiful spec! These have a ton of road presence, especially in Type S form. It has its own unique space in the market as well, in how it balances size/price/performance - not to mention reliability and ease-of-use. It's not an M5, not even close. But it doesn't need to be. Instead, it's a very desirable Acura, and that's no bad thing.
And, as for the IS500 - another different thing entirely, and another unique recipe with its V8 and decades-old platform. To me, the IS500 is more special, and what I'd pick - but only because I like the nerdy enthusiast stuff. But the Acura is almost certainly better by just about ever metric, not to mention what feels like a class above in terms of size and refinement.
Alright Joe I kind at like the TLX Type S
$71,000? Does it include some smoking materials honda is smoking?
Exactly. Wouldn't consider this unless around $55,000
It's $56,700
@@TheBreakfastLover not this exact trim.
I was thinking around 60k, this is too much... for reference my 2020 c43 was ~65k with all essential packages(sport exhaust and moon roof)
Color is smokin!!
Acura Interior is quality materials all over with tons of Aluminium trim and real Leather seating but the cohesion is better in plastic Lexus interior. The car is also higher weight than IS 500. Also the MSRP is higher, IS 500 MSRP with all packages is 68K, with tax its same as this. But as I mentioned the IS 500 has bumper sagging problem, Lexus won't fix it as they will discontinue the car and the Lexus V8 is 2025 being last. Lexus also has lower top speed too, the ELS 3D in this is absolutely phenomenal vs Mark Levinson system. I personally own an IS 500.
Thanks for laying down all of the details
One undeniable thing about the 21+ tlx: it’s a beautiful looking car despite being slower than its rivals
the TLX beat the M340i xDrive's lap time at MotorTrend's Figure-8.
@@TheBreakfastLoverthat is true but day to day stop light racing, every other performance car will outpace it. I didn’t buy mine for that though. I love mine just as it is. Quick enough for me
@@ZayFlxx the TLX also beat the C43 AMG's lap time at MotorTrend.
@@TheBreakfastLoverOn the street where 100 percent of owner drive them, this much slower than the M340.
It’s also can’t be tuned and only redlines at 6k. That’s weak for a performance car. 5900k is where it shits in sport at max redline. Not even 6k.
I know Acura did it to protect their weak 10 speed. BMW ZF8 is super strong and reliable.
The M340 can be tuned. Plus it’s rear drive bias, plus it’s a 50/50 balanced car. Acura is nose heavy.
M340 can make 500hp easy. TLX S, you can barely get close to 400 because the heads ports and turbo are too small.
@@ryanb8736 the TLX Type S tied the M440i coupe's lap time at MotorTrend. The BMW had xDrive, weighed less and more horsepower, but the Acura has SH-AWD to overcome all that.
Nice color and those rims 👌👌👌
It really pops nicely in the Sun!
This is a sporty sedan. The Lexus is a true Sports Sedan. Both are very nice cars. this one has a wonderful interior and exterior design. With that being said. I believe the Lexus to be the overall better car and long term investment.
I wish there was a 6 speed manual option available
Dynamically it's a better car. My issue is the TLX has an undertuned engine and nerfed transmission tuning. I'm getting an IS500 over this because of its V8 and its proven track record
Acura TLX Type S all the way
The Lexus has the beautiful bulletproof NA V8 while the Acura has the better interior and a FINE exterior. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. The IS500 will save a lot of money because it won’t depreciate nearly as much as the TLX. The V8 is also phenomenal
good point. on the other hand the TLX has SH-AWD which makes it a beast in the winter. For someone that needs a daily driver and lives above the snowbelt, the IS500 is not ideal.
Unfortunately, I live in CA where gas prices are out the ass. I can only imagine the TLX Type S gets way better MPG's then the 5.0 V8 Lexus would. Obviously if MPG was one of the top considerations a person wouldn't buy either of these vehicles, but I digress.....
@@Saisei87IS500 20 MPG combined, TLX Type S 21 MOG combined. So, an insignificant bump
@@Saisei87nope Acura V6 TT is a gas hog that’s pretty much as bad as the Lexus V8. As TLX weighs as much as a 5 series. Lexus drivetrain has been tested to over 300,000 miles in the ISF, jury is still out on the V6 TT. TLX-S depreciation has also been horrible. Only reason to get the Acura is you can usually get it for $10,000+ less than IS 500 after discount, SHAWD, and the modern interior.
@@ratshackmojo ahh...well thats a damn shame. But hey, I think Honda finally learned that having a non touch screen with a track pad was like having one of those palm pilot phones when they first came out 🤣🤣
Like a old time prospector sprinkled some gold on the car 😂👍
To the door panels!!! You inspired me to buy a 2025 camry Over Accord or Sonata...love your content 🎉❤
Wow with those engine specs this car will get it!
I like the Super Handling feature of the Accura. I think I'd choose the TLX over the IS 500.
Good afternoon Raiti! Nice car 😀
Same to you my friend! I’m glad that you think so!
@@RaitisRides 😀thanks Raiti
Sick design from Acura, it's the most menacing looking Sports Sedan out if you ask me. I think it has a higher power ceiling, they're just not cracking up the Boost enough. Conservative Honda
my favorite modern car design. Not that fan of wheel color. The seat being black & red is cool but wasn't expecting that
The price doesn't matter, you can not find one. The 71K is incorrect. That's okay, Joe, we love you.🎉🎉🎉
When did the Type S get so expensive? The price was one of the main things it had going for it over the IS 500, but not anymore.
Side note, the V-8 in the Lexus also has forged rods and crankshaft, even though it's not turbocharged. 😏
OK so hopefully Joe misspoke, there's no way it's $71k. Hopefully it's $61k - even then, it's knocking on the door of the Lexus's price.
I rather have IS500 because it is a V8 because how many V8 engine left nowadays in Lexus or any other cars 🚗🚗🚗
As much as I want a V8 and the way gas prices are here in California (highest in the country) we might as well go back to riding on literal horses then the fake HP that cars have, just water and hay is all you need lmao
@@415alkeez agreed, electric or hybrid is the way to go
The center-stack push-button automatic of Acura really kills the thrill of having a manual gear box especially for a car like this.
I do not like Twizzlers, but I do like that car.
Nothing in this Acura can beat the Lexus V8 experience.
I can certainly appreciate the TLX's size and overall comfort level for the long drive which I think the TLX is better suited for, but when it comes to offering that pulse increasing excitement, Lexus IS500 with naturally asperated V8 wins hands down.
Oh man, this car is incredible❤
Yes of course Joe & I definitely buy this 1 day.
Still lying.
@@JulezWinnfieldlmao ^
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
I just recently sat in one of these as I'm going to be Cross hopping between this and an Arteon SEL R Line with 4 Motion and the front seats were great but at 5 ft 9 I sat in the back and I was cramped. I'm going with the Arteon because my wife and I are planning on having a baby and the Arteon is a more reasonable choice while still having fun. I can easily tune the Arteon as well. I love the TLX but the Arteon is the way to go.
Arteon was discontinued
@@TheBreakfastLover I can still get them used just like you can get a TLX Type S used and I find the Arteon to be a better overall package.
Best looking sedan on the road IMO (Lexus IS is not bad either) but this car could use a manual, even if limited production.
However these car prices are getting out of control. A new civic LX base model is 25k now. When the 2017 civic SI came out it was that much…
Lexus is 500 for v8 sounds. 😎👍
I am a die hard Acura fan, but I have been having major mixed feelings about the company lately. The TLX-S is the best looking sedan in this class, it's absolutely stunning, however the performance is lacking. If I were to choose between the IS350, Stinger GT, and G70 3.3T, I would choose the Type S over those vehicles simply because of the looks. I do not care to sacrifice straight line speed when comparing those listed vehicles. The IS500 to me is just in a different segment simply because it is a strict RWD V8 compared to a strict AWD 3.0T. I do have to choose the M340I over the TLX though. The B58 paired with the ZF8 is just stellar and an extremely easy platform to make 450whp with an ECU tune. I'll get the Type S when I have a MK5 Supra, in the meantime, I'll just get the M340I as my only car.
Having driven a Mustang Roush with 5.0-liter engine, but unfortunately front wheel drive, I would place more value on this car's superb all-wheel-drive handling over the extra horsepower which in most driving can't even be used fully. Great review!
SD County Sheriffs are sneaky around there Joe 🤣 Shoulda pano sunroof for that price, but love the color combo. Thanks Joe 🤙🏼
To the door panels 😂❤ I love when you say that everytime I see new video I know u will say it ❤
I wish Acura would change the heads on it and open up the ports to allow more power and a higher rpm.
A performance car should not redline at 6k max. 5900 is more like it.
I know Acura is doing it to protect the weak 10 speed. I wish they would put a real dual clutch in it.
That is500 front is perfect....who ever designed that needs a raise
I agree 60k+ for this vehicle is a bit of a reach, I plan on waiting for a barely used 2024 with around 5k miles goes on sale for like 50-52k when the 2025 comes out
Twizzlers are great when someone offers you one!
Love your car video, i love the face of the cars
Get a few year old m5 base for about this price
Lexus IS500 FSport, hands down!
Amazing review Joe.
Joe, are you sure this is 71k and not 61k?
Great review as usual Joe. Beautiful car but that colour , not good, and blends into the roads making it hard to see..
Is500 all day long 🤷♂️🙃💯
Joe, another great review. My only issue with the '24 TLX is the wheels. I'm old school, hence give me polished metal or chrome. Don't like the copper nor the standard black
My hometown. Are you by Carlsbad/encinitas?
For the money you cannot beat what Acura is putting out right now. My wife and I bought a 2023 Acura MDX last year and absolutely love it, and when my current lease runs out on my current vehicle, I am definitely going to get a Acura TLX Type S. It is great that Acura finally got their shit together have nearly a decade of crap that they kept putting out, and I am talking about that terrible 3.7L V6 and terrible 9-speed transmission.
I really want to buy one of these, but I wish I could get all black interior. I don't like the red.
You can get all black. The red is just an option
Wow it's hotter than fish grease Joe but this Acura TLX Type S & I do love the fake vents I think it gives it style as to a very very dull bumper.
This car should compete with Lexus IS500
Love this car, I can see me driving one of these.
Copper wheels with that color car is a zonk.
Agree. Copper would look better with a black exterior.
Hi Joe, I'm dkullwtench from the Philippines. Question for you Sir is it worth it to buy 2020 Acura TLX type s sh-awd?
Should compare to IS 350F Sport AWD?
Not really. That's a little cheaper than this and not really a true performance trim. IS 500 makes more sense.
Looking at the Acura site right now, it is $57,600 for the Type S not $70000.
Gotta look at how it’s optioned
@@RaitisRides Love ya Joe, but what options besides the copper wheels and summer tires?
I love the TLX. I have the TLX V6 performance package, awd. Lexus doesn't do it for me.
I'm feeling this over everything else so far for Raiti!
Never thought I’d appreciate arm rests that pop until now.
Will the 25 have a touchscreen? This center stalk is so hideous
Its rare to see this car on the road
You are so very right about that!
Its a bit like street race type of car. But not a racer. Not a traveler type of tyres. Sure almost i like everything about it. Back side looks a lil bit like a mazda. That one i dislike about it. Imma okay with the none touch screen, screen. Maybe to give a new easy to handle. Its like nobody can do a touchscreen on their phones without seeing it right. Thats what this car made of easy and smoothly thugz😎🤣 4 exhaust.
Would you pick the Type S or the CT5V?
I like the Type S, but the push-button transmission is ridiculous. The CT5V has a manual transmission. I know electronic shifting is the way of the future, but what kind of driver experience does that offer?
Everyone wants for more technology. Eventually, cars will drive themselves and shifting will be done for us. We'll no longer be driving. We'll just be commuting. No need for superchargers or turbos. Everything will be electric. No need for high-horsepower engines. All cars will obey the speed limit. Better for the environment. Safer for everyone. Be careful what you ask for.
looks amasing and had the potential to be a true sleeper. The weight is what killed it though
I was just wondering, with the amount of cars you review, does the smell of new cars ever get old or just "meh"?
Coming from an owner of recently stolen 2021 Acura TLX Type S. I couldn’t be more disappointed with Honda with this car. It’s overrated and overpriced for what you get. The car only has looks and a decent engine. Everything else is such a letdown from luxury features to the horrible 10 speed transmission. Me and so many countless owners experienced failures on our 10 speed. Didn’t matter if you had mods or not. The stock rotors are garbage and the power to gas efficiency is just awful for the money. The security system is basic and can get easily stolen as well. I rather get the lexus or even go german than any Acura. Just my personal experience and opinion. I was a Honda guy for a long time but Honda is cutting corners and their quality is hurting.
Had I bought this car…I feel like I would’ve had the same assessment as you after a short time of ownership…I put a deposit on one two years ago. Only to sleep on it and get my deposit back. I couldn’t get over the small back seat space. the gas mileage(I know. It’s a turbo V6,what else should I expect)….and my biggest thing was price. I’m in NY…I would’ve been $62xxx OTD…this car is nice. But 62k nice. IMO. an absolute NO!
Agreed. My friend has one and I was not impressed when I drove it. The puddle lights dead after a few months after owning it.
Sorry to hear your car was stolen. Is Acura security system really that flawed? Only asking since I just bought a 24 Aspec earlier this year I know it’s not on a type S level but cars getting broken into/stolen where I live happens quite often. Now I’m super nervous then before smh
@@415alkeez They are. Not trying to spread fear or anything but it is common 100%
What would you get instead, G70 3.3t, CT5 V Series, or M340i?
Dear Rati I m located in the SF Bay Area. Even though i called around all day i could find not one dealer that had exactly the Car you tested for Sale. Can you point me into the right direction. Shall i call Acura of San Diego ?
Thank you
That would be your next best bet! Don't give up because they are out there!
Broo 71k is wild 🥵🥵
I think the Lexus IS 350 would have been a better comparison. It comes with a v6 awd and has similar power figures as the TLX
IS 500 all day!!
Only thing I dislike about the interior is the buttons instead of a shifter. Looks off to me
I can understand why you would not like the buttions.
I'll buy it in 4 years
Joe, Nice cockpit design. it's same as airplane cockpit.
❤Joe❤Lori❤❤Steven
I'd like to see this color with a ceramic coating applied.
It’ll look the same
I wish Infiniti would launch a new skyline soon with everything update in the interior! Looks really old next to all the current cars
That would be really great if they did!
@@RaitisRides by the way… same with the Lexus IS … the interior looks way to old compared to all the other new cars.. time for, not a facelift,… but a whole new car…. Same with LC etc… I don’t get it why they are so slowly recently… but they make awesome engines! maybe they put the whole money into the engineering
Nice, but I'll take the V8.
Massage seats???
A lot of option is available for this mark price damn
love acura
This is on my short list of AWD sedans under 5 sec to 60mph. I built the type S on line fully loaded for about 60K. Same car with black rims. It's a bit overpriced. No fog lights? I know they're not needed but they do look cool on sport sedans. Lexus not even in the running for me with no AWD.
This a sexy Acura for sure.
A huge misstep in not using the new touchscreen infotainment system that’s in the 2025 MDX. The tech in this car will be so far behind industry standard.
I love the pad more than touch screen. I would hate constantly cleaning a screen .The pad is easy to use. I enjoy my TLX
@ The world disagrees.
Would be cool in a 6 speed manual option
Joe, $71k? You mistaken bud? Sticker price is $57k. What are you or i missing here?
Starts at 57k. Can be optioned to just over 70k. There are a ton options available.
@WescoastM3x not true. 2024 type s has everything. The only option is paint and wheels, other than that, you can only add accessories. And it is only 57k plus ttl. I have one, and the bmw m340i is the only thing in its class that has me even a little jealous. But i hate that tv stand in their new screen, and i hate the maintenance costs of things just because its a bmw, oh and the insurance is worse and the depreciation is also worse.
Fuck options.I cant wait to swap my base model’s k to the j and attach a mitsubishi turbo to it
@megatrolltrollington I was on Acura's website and configured a 2024 to just a hair over 70k checking every box possible. I couldnt believe the price Joe stated in the video. The wheel and summer tire option was over 3k. And base price was 57k. 70,037 to be exact. 71,232 with destination and handling.
I understand you compared the M340i but if one were to fork out 70k for the model in the video it would be better to save and spend another 20k for the m3x.
Maintenance costs on my M3x was an extra 5k for 7yr 125k miles. Covers all fluid changes, brake pad and rotors changes, spark plug changes. Full brake jobs are $4k out of pocket. And this plan covers 3 of them.
Insurance is more expensive as the car is more expensive.
Depreciation on the M3 is very very low compared to most cars. 2021 m3x are still $80k with under 20k miles.
To each their own. As long as people enjoy what ever car they have all is good.
@WescoastM3x
TLDR: there is a difference between factory options and dealer installed accessories. Nobody counts accessories when talking car prices. The TLX Type S is fully optioned. The only choice is paint and wheels/tires from the factory.
i never said you couldnt make your order cost over 70k. You didn't option anything other than wheels and paint, though. The 2024 TLX Type S comes FULLY LOADED from factory ( thats why it got such a big price bump from 2023, there are whole articles on this)
Everything you "added" in order to inflate the price was a "dealer installed accessory " which actually carries its own cost per stealership.
The prices for those accessories only represent acuras suggested "msrp" of those accessories.
Acura did NOT allow "market adjustments" to be made to this car. So the only way stealerships can make extra money here, is to sell all those accessories at 500% markup.
Even if you add all the extra accessories on the website, your car WILL come just like mine (for 57k)from the factory to the stealership.
At that point, your stealership of choice will take your car and the list of items you added on the website and install them at the stealership. They will then charge you 300-500% markup on everything. (PRO TIP: if you want any of the accessories, order them from the parts counter after the vehicle purchase. The parts counter doesnt have that markup they get you for at the time of vehicle sale. Then, either install them yourself, like i did. Or, pay the hourly rate to have the stealership install them because its actually cheaper that way sadly)
So with that clarification, it should be obvious why the M3 you mentioned isnt even in the same class of vehicle and isnt worth mentioning here. Usually, if your budget is 60K, most people dont have 20k worth of leniency to just grab an m3 xdrive instead. I think your privilege is showing just a little. You may want to tuck that back in.
71? I’ve never heard this car costing that much, at that price it’s criminal but at 50-55k it’s a bargain imo but not above that
I dont like turbo in general, gonna go for the beautiful V8.
Oh and not for nothing, as much as people hate to admit it, this car in its class is the best looking. If you say otherwise, you’re just being in denial.
Sorry Joe, Red Vines > Twislers. Also I’d love to comment on the front end but hard to give you a full assessment with us only getting the 3/4 angle…Steven….
Thanks for that great feedback! I will let Steven know about the angle up front.