Acura Type S - Origin Story
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- From 2001 through 2008, Type S set the standard for Acura performance in North America, offering a dynamic driving experience with more power, improved handling and stronger braking. Those high-performance variants continue to hold a special place in the hearts of driving enthusiasts. Today, 2021 marks the return of Type S with the debut of the 2021TLX Type S and 2022 MDX Type S.
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I'm sold. I'll take a TLX-S, and all 4 of those heritage models too.
Exciting time for the Acura brand!
Just the RSX for me 🤤
At one point you had one out of the three Type S lol
The Acura man himself
Lol
The RSX has a timeless design. Still looks pretty new today
I bought one in 2013 and my coworkers thought it was 2013 model
That's the thing bout them, barely no one ever heard bout it and seeing one rolling around is still breaking necks till this day
@@m1klo13 Haha that's funny! I work at Acura and about a year ago a salesman had a customer that came in looking for the "rsx coupe" lmao. He was like "uh, we don't make those anymore" and the customer was bummed out haha. It really is crazy
@@xaisman13 For sure! It's crazy how good they look especially modified. I definitely think it looks more aggressive than pretty much everything being made today. You can park one next to any modern sportscar (Supra, STi, M3, Camaro etc) and it still looks better IMO haha
@@wiltfongdc5 absolutely, i recently bought a 05 base with a jdm k24a swap just to get back in the chassis cause I just know the chassis more than any other platform. They're quick, light, agile, and handle well around corners, and look amazing.
Look at all those delicious manual transmissions in Type S' past. Give us at least one option with three pedals acura! You make some of the best sticks out there!
My hope is that alteast the ILX's replacenment gets one. Even better if you don't have to spring for a Type S to get one.
WHAT?! No Acura CSX Type-S?! That also had a 6 speed manual transmission CMON
@@battosaijenkins946 Only because that was based off of the 8th gen Si 😬
@@battosaijenkins946 Us Canadians were lucky to get that car. Wasn't available in the states.
They dont offer it since people dont but it. Enthusiasts buy used cars, not new ones lmao
"We didn't go buy some performance tuner and mold them to our way of thinking."
Well, shots fired at AMG!
Excuse the ignorance but who did AMG go get to help them? I thought it was a shot more so at Toyota nd the Supra
@@ty.exit140 AMG used to be a tuner until Mercedes bought them. I also wouldn't classify BMW as a tuner.
@@ezekielmcclure5673 Thank you for the insight man 💯
@@ty.exit140 Np!👌
Hyundai as well😁
Very excited to rip the TLX Type S on track 😍
but what if the infotainment can't voice-recognize "Yakub W"?
When are you guys getting your hands on it??????
You mean you can’t wait to rip it to shreds in your review. You guys hate Acura.
@@AFCompany they'll spend more time with a tape measure to critique the parking pawl than actually drive the car
@@AFCompany yeah not sure what they are talking about. Acura didn’t even give them the mdx to review... the tlx review made me unsub. The 600 hp cars they are getting made them brainwashed
My '01 CL Type-S is still going strong as my daily driver. Such an underrated beast. Just replaced the front struts today. Feels good to see it in its rightful place in the Type-S heritage.
I have the same car mine is silver I have aftermarket coilovers and an all new exhaust straight piped single exhaust setup. Just wish it was the 03 manual one.
@Nic Crattie I'm always on the lookout for that 6 speed transmission. I'm currently on my 3rd auto...
@@quikjfpv1665 Im on my second and I've had mine for like 3 years
What sites do you go on for parts? Mines a ‘03
@@Vo929 I think I got my struts from parts geek, but I get a bunch of parts from LKQ yards.
My 2007 TL-S is my daily driver for 10 years! Thank you Acura!
2007 Acura TL Type S owner here: Thank you for the Type S line 👍
I also have an 07 Type S, identical to the one in the video. I'm itching for a new Acura and so many car enthusiasts tell me to just keep mine. It's still in pretty good condition and the miles aren't that high. I was thinking of keeping it as a second car rather than trying to trade it in.
That RSX is gorgeous!
Agreed! Especially in that orange
Wish it had an LSD. The same gen si civic had one
@@paulvicks1336 I thought it did have one?
My first car alright
@@evkupokemonss1778 Mine's too I still have it, I knew it was something special once I drove it.
Still have my ‘08 TL Type S. Many people would say 286 HP and 256 TQ isn’t a lot, over the years of owning it, I’ve discovered that the key to it’s true power lies in it’s manual mode/manual trans with the traction control off. That’s when the fun really starts. It really is a great car that lasts for ever.
People are horsepower obsessed, especially nowadays. Acura / Honda has never really about crazy power figures, but making the most use of the power available to make the driving experience fun and memorable. I think I'll live if my sedan doesn't have 600hp since I will never be able to use that much power anyway
I drive a CL type S 6spd. This is the best video I've gotten in my feed in five years. No one... NO ONE has ever made a video spotlighting my car unless it's just some kid that bought one. Good stuff, man. NOT EVEN DOUGHNUT AND THEY DO EVERYTHING
Did we just become best friends? lol
Used to have one till some guy crashed me. Loved it tho check my oldest vid lol
I had one and the idiot in me sold it in 2015, only had 88K miles. It was flawless.
I also have my 03 cl s-6 with the comptech supercharger, love that car
Me too!
I have had 4 RSX and god I love it more than anything in this world. My RSX brings me so much happiness. Please bring it back!!
The Acura Legend needs to back in Acura showrooms as well.
Fully agree. I own an 02 Legend, rebadged as the 3.5RL, but closest thing to the original cult classic legend before the KB1 came around.
What Acura needs to do is make the Legend a BMW 7 series competitor. Finally offer a V8. As well as a type S variant of the Legend.
I’ve done what I can to turn my Vermont Green Pearl 02 Legend into a VIP cruiser, dumping tens of thousands into making it perfect, my 03 Silver Legend is the performance test bed for what the Legend could’ve been had they simply offered a Type S with a V8. Gonna be using the K48, (2 K24’s split open at the crank and turned into a V8).
@@bleachstain9785 ،
That ‘02-‘03 3.2TL Type-S hits a real soft spot for me. I love mine so much, I’m at 5 years of ownership and counting. Best car I could’ve asked for.
They are awesome! I almost bought a Used CL 3.2 TypeS. Wish I did !
I own a 03 TL type s, things a beast
Going on 9 years with my used 02 Type-S. The ride. The shift selector. The smooth power delivery that will literally rip the doors off other bland sedans in passing. I absolutely STILL love turning the key in that thing!
First year owner with mine love this thing . Specially first & 2nd gear 🤩
@@yunqbukyunqbuk1186 The smooth and silky delivery of power is BEAST! I love interstate lane merges most!😆
I own a 2007 Acura TL Type-S in Diamond white and black interior! It currently has 49,000 miles on it and it was driven by a 79 year old grandpa! It is all stock with a couple factory accessories such as the painted mudguards, doors trims, interior trim, and TL floor mats. This car was way ahead of its time with the styling of the aggressive body and the amazing dash. It is super quick and comfortable making it a perfect daily driver!
The RSX-S and TL-S still beautiful car to this day. I got an 08 TSX and i still love it since i owned it.
Have my 01 CL-S for almost 5 years now and don't regret it one bit! Good job Acura! 🙌🏽
I wish you guys still use names for cars, I miss the integra and legend.
My wife had a '92 Legend as her first car, very nice car. We've been buying Acura's ever since aside from the Solara we had for a few years. I quietly resented every TL I saw on the road the whole time we owned that Solara. We actually bought one of the Agaen Blue 2003 Type S's right before we got the Solara, turned out the transmission had gone on the Type S (big surprise on that gen lol) It was just out of the extended warranty also unfortunately. Now we are back in TL's though!
Actual names (except for the NSX) were still being used in Japan where the Acura brand didn't exist (the car models were obviously there, they were just branded as Hondas). Honda Integra = Acura RSX. Honda Legend = Acura RL. Where it use to get confusing was with the Accord & TSX; the American market Accord is called the Inspire in Japan, and what we called the TSX was referred to as an Accord outside the States. My guess as to why they are using the alphabet-soup naming strategy; distinguishes it from the Honda models (although Honda is doing it too with names like CR-V) and to sound like the competition from the Germans (to the consumers' ears).
I've owned this and it is above all, my favorite car. I can imagine it built with ev. Wow. Positive weight on road, Positive direct steering. No health issues with allergiic glue, or leather, and plastics. Perfectly supporting body of driver and passerger.
Such a cool video. The Type-S moniker is beloved by many driving enthusiasts and car lovers. The perfect balance between performance and luxury.
European 2012 Honda Accord Type S owner here! Not an Acura but still thanks all the people that were involved in making Type S one of the most enjoyable cars for a driver!
Used to own a 2003 RSX S-type, which I bought new. Never once gave me any trouble. Sold it to a family member and she still drives it today. Still bulletproof. Once in a while random people ask her if she wants to sell it to them. Car people know. I currently own an Acura TSX V6 and love it.
I fell in love with the cls6. Currently have 2, have had 3 at one point and more over the years. The driving experience is unmatched for a car from 2003. 400k on the one I drive to work and it's still mint. The CT supercharged one is really something special.
400k holy crap. I have 131 on my cls6. Did you ever have the supercharged one?
260k on mine
@@peter3541 still have it?
@@_youngstajae yea I bought a second one lol. Two cls 6
RSX has been my daily for the last 10 years, still running strong.
And the new TLX will be my daily soon 😍
I have a daily 2005 RSX-S I got for $1650. runs great, 130,000kms (80.000 miles) but needs paint and other small things.
I love how the thumbnail has a 2nd gen CL Type-S and a 2nd gen TL Type-S.
05 Acura TL owner here for the last decade or so. Really love that car and I always have fun driving it. It is a beauty too, specially with the spoiler and the side lines.
This just raised my excitement levels 100x. The MDX Type S tease 😩 show us the front, too!
All in good time. Can't wait for both new Type S to drop
Time for you to sell another Interga/RSX Type-S... That CTR motor is right there
Love everything I've ever owned from you guys. With that being said, you NEED to deliver to the compact market again, the type R civic isn't enough. We the original Integra type R owners wish only for the younger generation to experience the raw machinery you once mastered.
I love Acura
02 TL-type S owner. Thought I wasn’t going to love the car. But honestly it’s amazing, couldn’t ask for more. Hope to be a owner of a tlx type s someday
Absolutely fantastic video, had my RSX ever since high school and couldn't imagine getting rid of it. Can't wait to see where the Type S badge will go next
Stay high my friend
My local Acura dealers have been selling a lot of these. It's easy to see why. The Type S is a brilliant car.
Rsx type s was my first car and I still think about that car till this day. So many great memories
That TLX Type S is gorgeous! I will be buying one. I've owned 8 Acuras and 10 Hondas in my lifetime. This Type S is coming out at the perfect time for me to be acquiring one. I'll be ready to get one in about a year, which gives plenty of time for Acura to work out any first year bugs in the car. At the present time, I'm leaning towards the Modern Steel Metallic color but the Tiger Eye Pearl in this video looks sweet! Can't wait to start seeing the reviews online coming in the very near future. 04/24/21.
I told a fellow Ac fan that the Tiger Eye was hella nice IMO, too! He didn't like it with the red brake calipers. GTFOH is what I told him!
Wow, the more I see the Type S... the more I like it. Well done Acura. I haven't had an Acura since my Integra GS-R but that may change very soon
I have 2003 CL Type S with 6 speed manual. I purchased it brand new and took delivery of it on September 30, 2002. I've had a lot of mechanical work done to it to keep it running properly and now have over 245,000 miles on the odometer. I had a new clutch and flywheel installed at the dealership and She feels brand new. I've only ever put premium fuel in Her tank as required.
She's been on long road trips between Houston, TX: Peru, IN; Chicago, IL; Youngstown, OH & Detroit, MI. Fun to drive and great handling OTR vehicle.
This vehicle was rare from the start: It was the last year of it's production, the only year they built it with a manual transmission and the only year it came in the color I ordered, of which is Anthracite.
I love my 02 Acura TL Type S, I've had it for 3 years now, currently at 220K miles!
Damn that’s awesome. I just picked up an 03 TL Type S off this old lady I know with under a 100k miles and it’s an awesome car. I’m a pretty tall guy and it’s one of the most comfortable cars I’ve owned! Great power too
Proud 06 RSX type S owner. Maybe one day we get to see a return of an Acura coupe into the modern car market, until then I intend to keep my car and keep my eyes posted for the 11th gen Type R
Incredible video guys but can’t forget about the Canadian exclusive Acura CSX Type S from 07-10!!!!!!! Proud owner of one for the last 8 years 👍🏻
Nice. You have a unicorn among unicorns!
@@tenoki thank you sir! Yes total unicorn, less then 1000 units per year for CSX Type S, rumor has it even less in the later years due to lack of popularity over the Si
Yes sir! It’s my favourite Type-S model! Also would you want the CSX trunk? 😅😂
I wish they had them in this video! They’re so rare. 💕
I own an Acura RSX Type S 2003! In white! Still has around 96k miles! Everything stock except the wheels which I switched to some Enkeis and kept the og wheels! The most amazing car! I'm a girl and even though it's a 2003, people still turn their heads when they see the car!! Amazing at handling, performance and RELIABILITY! Love my car!❤️🇯🇵🙌🏼
Bringing the type-S into the MDX is truly thinking out of the box.
I had a base RSX and loved it! sold it and went with a type-s and never looked back. Still bone stock and still DAILY driven! puts a smile on my face every time and ppl STILL compliment the looks and performance. Acura definitely NAILED IT! please bring back the rsx / integra line and gives us a type s and the type r we have dreamed about for years!
I still have my 03 base. Love it. Would love a type s but ill hang on to my base. Eventually I'll just engine swap.
But it would be nice if they did bring a new Teggy. It has been looong over due. And a TR/TS would be welcomed. MT only tho. It is cringy to see then Auto.
I love my 07 tl type s and 05 rsx type s because they were instant legends, everyone in the tuner world talked about them. the new type s models looks very promising but I'm not entirely sold. Acura has some making up to do for leaving us in that "lost identity" decade
How are you not satisfied
@@michaelmontalvo1976 satisfaction will only come once they give us 3 petals and 6 gears
The Recession at the time was pretty hard on Acura.
I also have an rsx-s in orange and love it very much. The one in this is absolute mint makes me want to get mine repainted.
270k SSM CLS6 oem j32 still running strong and aged beautifully
That TL type S is pure perfection
I got a 2006 Jade Green Metallic RSX Type S and I am absolutely in love with it! You guys definitely nailed it on the RSX and I am excited to see what TLX Type S can do!
I have a 2006 tsx absolutely love it. The new type S look awesome too. Keep it up Acura!!
How I miss the Acura CL, those were so dope.
CLs and TLs are great cars, man.
I love my TLX A-SPEC....but that Type-S is something else!!!!!!
The few seconds of V6 grumble from this video is getting me so hyped to hear it when it finally drops
@@omairsh8 i have a 2019 my neighbor has the new A-Spec. Strange thing is that mine sounds more aggressive i hope this Type S doesn't tone down the "grumble" like you say.
Well done Acura ! Love all Type S lineup
First car was an '03 TL-S and I turned it into a track/daily. People would always turn their heads whenever I brought my car out to the track and I loved every moment of driving that beaut :')
Me and my wife both have Acura’s , She has and 2010 MDX awd With 135000 miles drove 4 hours to West Virginia to pick it up!! I have 2 03 Acura TL one is a typeS the other Base TL love the cars, Acura Honda I have only one request!!! Keep those transmissions top notch!!! don’t go backwards!!!! Acura owners for life!! Keep up the good work!! God bless
This video was so special to watch ...I never knew type S started with NSX and I'm happy your gonna put it in the SUV...also love the TLX has some growl to it almost sounds N/A.With this said ACURA and all you have accomplished I think it's time for the last piece of the Puzzle..A CLX-then a CLX..Type s..give us a coupe to replace the CL!The TLX plate form looks incredible I can only imagine that in a wide 2 door sport variant.It would compete directly with the Infiniti Q60 redsport and the 4 series coupes!
I still have my 2006 RSX Type-S, what a gem. How about the team over at Acura put together a new RSX based on the Civic Type R?
Yess please Acura! 🙏🏾
There was a rumor that they might a few years ago but I haven't seen or heard anything since.
If they did, I would buy one. And give my 03 base a full make over.
It will cannibalized the sales of the Civic Type R and not to mention the further price premium for the perceived Acura name.
@@caldera878 Who cares? The CTR is supposed to be an exclusive car that not everyone can afford anyway. Jon Ikeda said it right here "Acura is the performance division of Honda"...if that's the case, he needs to bring back a compact manual. Even "price premium" BMW still makes those.
J35A8 - Best of the J Series! 11-1 compression baby!!
@Shndon430 Hurtado 07-08 tl type s and it also was in the rl
I had always purchased new Acuras since my first new Integra in 1987. Always with a manual transmission which means, "Fun to drive". I loved the GS-R. I loved the Type-S. Sadly, Acura no longer has a car for me. So, moving on, I love my new 2020 Type-R.
Hey, its all under the same umbrella so don't feel bad. Honda has to win some to. Sometimes Honda does what Acura won't.
You must have short legs b/c my long-legged ass couldn't own a Type-R even if I had a debilitating height condition! Small. Ass. Footwells.
Crazy that they didn't even mention the CL Type S 6MT that was only available in 2003 in super limited numbers. One of the greatest Acura cars in North America - not a peep.
Thought the samething. Black headlights and red/taillights. I still have my 03 6spd. Transmission is so smooth in them. They only made like 3500+ of them. Give it time and people will be hunting for them.
Man my dream car is the TLX TYPE-S NOW
The Acura TL type S Mmm 🤤 the early and Mid 2000’s Acuras. Glad there coming back.
This video made me so excited for this new Type S. I’m glad to see the guys at Honda/Acura are truly trying to bring the fun back into their brand. Acura for the most part became stale over the past few years but this video has silenced my doubts. Can’t wait to see the reviews on these things , and hopefully buy one in the future too :)
I love my 2003 Acura Cl Type-S!
I really love the 4th gen TL Advanced with the Awd and manual transmission.
Tht shouldve been a Type S tbh
Advance trim was not offered with a stick in USA.
@@Oemg35 what are you talking about? After the 4th gen TL it became the 1st gen TLX.
I own one and I love it too!
That sh1t was whack and even moreover, fuggly 👎
Each model of Acura and Honda's Type S cars have different design font 🌹
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Honda NSX type S
Honda S2000 TYPE S
Honda Accord TYPE S
Honda Integra TYPE S
Honda Inspire/Saber TYPE S
Honda Prelude TyPE S
Honda Civic TYPE S
That AC-R Prototype looks awesome.
And love The Acura’s how there in the Desert beautiful sunset.
Original owner of my '08 TL Type-S! 😄
Marketing done right! Been an acura fan since i was a kid, now finally graduated and started to work. tlx type s is officially my first "reasonable" dream car!
I'm stoked to own a fiji blue 2008 Acura Csx type-s! Love the history of these cars and that they make great daily drivers! For those who don't know, the exclusive CDN Csx type-s was made from 2007-2010 with limited production. Honda Japan actually chose its design when making the Honda JDM etc in Japan. Neat to know the design of the Csx was the first original design :) I think in the next 10 years or so, these will go up in value and become more rare etc. The new TLX-S looks pretty sick.. love they are bringing the Type- S back.
Thank y'all for the upload! I hope to work for Acura one day.
Hell yeah Acura is back🔥
Yes sir 😎
And yes it about time Honda/Acura be themselves not fellow crappy boring toyota.
06-08 TL Type S stands as the second best Acura behind the obvious NSX. That V6 was reliable and responsive. These new turbo charged 4s just ain’t the same.
I'm loving that the type s Acura is back.
I certainly would buy one if it came with proper manual shifting but sadly that's not going to happen. Amazing looking car with plenty of power but without manual shifting it feels meh overall. I would happily pay extra for a old school manual shift varient of this car. I am bittersweet over this.
Love seeing all these cars in amazing condition.
I had the 2003 TL Type-S in Aegean blue pearl. Only complaints I had was the bad transmission. I went through two. And no manual option. Other than those two things, I'd would buy that car all over again.
08 CSX Type-S owner here, I’m very grateful to have one!
Great job, Acura. I remember seeing the Precision Concept at the L.A. Auto Show not too long ago and thinking where that would lead. In a few years y'all have really "righted the ship" imo. Hoping this Type S is a home run for owners and auto journos alike.
I have a 2006 TL 6 speed, I enjoy it quite a bit. My sister has an '08 type S Auto. I was going to get that Type S myself but I wanted a manual. My wife has an '09 TL 3.5l fwd, both faster than mine by a little but shifting through the gears on the 6 speed is much more satisfying than the paddles on the other two. GG all around though, so excited to see they brought back the Type S.
Welcome back Acura. I think if you made a modern day Acura Integra Type S with one of your amazing 6 speed manual transmissions, it would sell like hot cakes!
Always been a fan of the Type-S line up. I just wish Acura stuck to their heritage and offered a manual on the new TLX Type-S.
I love my 07 TL Type S ! Never getting rid of it
Even though I have a 2020 Sti now Rsx-Type S will always will be the one! So sexy once you lowered it. Now that’s a real sports car for me… miss it 😢
Can’t wait to see how they hold up compared to the competition. Win or lose I’m a a Honda/Acura fan forever but would be nice to get a W
NSX type s 😈
👍🏻👍🏻
Very interesting mini vid on the origins of the Type-S. I am curious on why they didn't touch the TSX with a North American version Type-S? The TSX was/is a solid car. I've always been curious on why they left the car out.
I'm in love with my '03 TL Type-S 😍
That 2008 TL Type s still looks fresh.
Love my 07 TL Type-S
They need to bring back the CL man, from 01-03 they were legendary. Especially that v6 6-Speed
Make mine the TLX Type S in Performance Red Pearl 😍. What a sexy beast.
*Excellent video Acura, welcome back*
Will see how the new Type S drive, i hope everything will live up to the Type S game. Hence why i own double TL Type S (auto and 3 pedal version)
Hopefully they tuned it really good and puts down the power. Its a heavy car for only about 300hp going to the wheels. 4.2k lbs fully loaded
@@drones9667 yeah, Honda has never really been the king of HP/lbs but they know how to work with it. It may not live up to its competitors by sheer numbers, bit it will over uniqueness over what the others can do.
@@drones9667 i am not worry about the number on papar, i want to see real world number. The segment already been dominate by German machine.
I want to see what this Type S has to offered. Lets hope that i am wrong all along tho.
I can’t wait for the TLX type s. I’m also really excited about the upcoming ilx replacement’s Type S and the RDX Type S
How do you know they are making a ilx type S?
@@ThatPurpG80 on their leaked road map it says “new compact sedan” and it had the “type s” name underneath just like the TLX type s and MDX type s, I don’t think they will call it an ILX anymore
I agree. If Acura wants to make Type S a thing again, they need to up their compact sport sedan game. The ILX is LONG overdue for an overhaul.
@@goodmangillman and they need to make sure that they're potent as well
@@JTMoodie2 Yup, hopefully its own platform and not a rebadged version of the new civic that's coming out
Thanks Tyson Hugie!
I still have my Rsx type-s since new. Although it hasn't been my daily in many years I still love driving it bc cars aren't made that way anymore.
It would've been interesting to see Acura do a 911 GT3-like version of the NSX. With what the tuners (such as P2R) are now doing to the J-series V6, I'm sure they can make a fantastic high-revving N/A V6 themselves, throw in a six speed manual, remove all of the hybrid hardware, and end up with something magical.
P.S. Just did the J32/J35 hybrid swap (J35A1 block, crank, rods, J32A2 heads, cams, pistons) on my car (2001 Honda Inspire), loving every second of it.
Honestly, they could sell that as the NSX base and that would keep the PMC techs busy while they wait on full NSX and PMC builds to come down the line. You should pitch that to them.
@@tenoki hopefully they read the comments (and take them seriously)
Just an Acura CL type S owner! 3 owner of the car and it’s the second car I’ve bought
I love my 2008 TL Type-S and will be super excited to get the MDX when released! Been waiting for the MDX to get its time to shine like this!
I had a white ‘99 Honda Accord EX coupe with a V6. That thing was fast and smooth! Sold it to some young guy and later found out he wrecked it racing it.
The Blaze Orange Metallic RSX Type-S is a car I should have owned. I almost bought one of the last ones on sale right before I bought a 2006 Civic Si. Missed opportunity.
Yeah. Well if the type s is what is being advertised, you may see some on the used market. My wife jokes that she would trade in her TLX PMC for a Type S.