2021 Acura TLX Type S Review | Acura’s Luxury Sedan Is a Great Value | Interior, Features & More
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Carlos Lago gets behind the wheel of the 2021 Acura TLX Type S sedan. Join Carlos as he gives his impressions of the interior and how it drives. Compared to other entries in the luxury segment, Acura’s TLX Type S delivers an enjoyable driving experience and surprising value.
Intro 00:00
Pricing 01:03
Engine 01:25
Tires & Wheels 02:04
Cargo 02:40
Interior 03:09
Driving Impressions 06:05
Edmunds’ Take 11:45
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I test drove it, and to me it doesn't really have any value. You get less for less. It's far slower than an M340i, C43, S4 etc. Doesn't handle as well as those cars and somehow has less interior space despite being massive on the outside. Also a lot of the features it has aren't as well thought out (clumsy infotainment, ambient lighting only for front, ridiculous rear brace blocking pass-through with no obvious handling benefit) or completely absent (360 camera, HUD, heated rear seats).
If I had to shop at this price point I'd just get a 330i M Sport or Giulia Ti.
@@CM-dj3bj I 100% agree with you.
Nah Q50 can be had for similar or less money and while offering performance that is only really beat by the M340i, it's due for a redesign in a year or so
and we can see what that TTV6 can actually do but the TLX Type S fails to impress in any real way.... IMO.
@@BigHeadClan the q50 😂 is that even a luxury sedan anymore, i don't thing they will redesign it especially since there focused on suv so it will probably be discontinued. To be honest the ltx is still miles better than q50, then the bmw m340i rules the segment with audi s3 and Mercedes c43 right on its tail. TLX and q50 are the weakest competiters. If you want real deal on a true performance car then the Cadillac ct5 v is it or a used audi s3.
For the less than a hand full fan boys of Acurazine, this is an incredible high performance vehicle with SH-AWD and only puts down 285 wHP out of that over built 3.0T pushing 15 PSI. For the rest of us not living in delusional land, this vehicle isn't worth a pack of newports on a good day.
Haven’t watched a Lago review since the motortrend days. Love the edmunds journalism cadence and you still bring a ton of positivity to the reviews.
Been driving an MDX for 8 years. I think it’s time for this soccer mom to have a little more fun. Thanks for the review. My Acura dealership has been so great, so I think I’ll reward them by buying my 3rd Acura there.
Just purchased mine and upgraded from a 2003 TL Type S.. Love how this TLX drives it keeps luxury, comfort, and sporty all in one package!
Honda is killing it in 2022
NSX/INTEGRA TYPE S 👍
Yes please
I've seen many videos on this car and I believe you nailed it. I've test driven it and am on the waiting list to get it at my local dealership. The drawbacks are minor and it delivers everything I want, I can't wait to get it!
Yes I agree just got mine 4 days ago & I'm thankful to be able walk in the dealership & purchase mine because they're are people who put a deposit on the car & have not received it so again I'm excited to have gotten mine & it's smooth & powerful plus that sound system is serious
@@djsthemetereman how did you manage to walk in and buy one?
@@Mc.Nuggetz I'm in Jersey but had to go over an hour away into New York to get it because my dealership would immediately sell any type s that came in,if it was two they received then they would sell them off the showroom floor so not only did my dealership not have it but no one in the state had it, so I wound up checking online for different dealerships & sure enough valley stream Acura in New York had two of the tiger pearl, one was a 21 & the other a 22 both sold that same day
Love the apex blue with the orchid interior. This color combo will age well.
Acura was never about 0-60. It's about fun daily driver. This is a great product.
I literally bought this car as my daily driver over the weekend, and I couldn’t agree more with these takes. I’ve gotten a lot better with the infotainment, definitely takes some practice. It is a fkn blast to drive to work everyday🤙🏾
Carlos reviews are always great: car info, characteristics, handling and driving summary.
Sticker price is a lot less than the German rivals… but dealers are charging $10,000 over sticker. So, wait a few more months to buy one. Lol
Not in my state. Everyone is selling them at MSRP and they're not really selling.
@@kingrose1215 Huh? The tester/demo cars hit the lot first on 6/23. They have to hold them for 60 days before they can be sold. Dealers in my state (NY) just got their first non tester car to sell this month. There’s a ton of pre-orders to fill. I call bogus on your statement.
@@mikeb7258 Dealers in Illinois have gotten a few Type S trims over the last month but they were few and far between and preorders. My preorder is on its way to the dealership as we speak and I’m hoping to have it by Monday.
I paid MSRP. The dealers over here charging MSRP can’t keep them in stock. Those charging an additional fee are struggling it seems.
@@krylonblue same here. Mine comes next month.
@@kingrose1215 where do you live?
Those wheels look straight off the front of an NSX. I’ve seen Civic Type R owners use them as well. Look great!
Carlos, they have got to let you do more reviews! You are fantastic!
Great review, Carlos! Sweet ride!
Got my Stinger 2020 GT line with only 255HP...loving it!
You need to put the transmission in Sport mode as well, in addition to putting the car in Sport + mode. To do that, hit the "D/S" button again, once in motion. If you do this, the engine will rev to red line on every shift.
It looks great… a good flash tune should take care of that slight laziness.
Fair and Honest review. I still really love this car. Beautiful color combo inside and out.
Great review and knowledge as usual Carlos!
6:45 One of the better descriptions of what makes SH-AWD unique. Props
This car is gorgeous
Really getting tired of comparing cars to Tesla when it comes to 0-60. If you want the fastest 0-60 it will probably always be an electric car, but I care about a lot of other things then 0-60
This car is 300 lbs less than the Family Sized 3-row Acura MDX SUV. That's embarrassing as it's classified as a "compact" vehicle. This car is obese and underpowered and not great on gas and a super cramped interior space given it's a foot longer than all the competition
@@Striker50_ I agree it’s super heavy
@@Striker50_ it’s rated at Wrangler MPG.
Acura bringing back the Integra 😭
Jessie’s Prayer To The Car Gods Worked🙏🏽
Great video Carlos.
Its better looking then all its German competitors
You're one of my favorite automotive journalist! Question....do you use excessive hand gestures on purpose?
Big competition in its class, but I’m kinda digging this car and what it might bring to the party
I have a an awd GS350 which is a LARGE car and somehow this TLX weighs 400lbs more. I have no clue where they stuffed all that weight but I can promise if they somehow dropped it, the car would suddenly perform much better and be a lot more competitive.
I love the blue TLX TYPE Sport
Very good review. I own one, Canadian, so we have 360 cam, a very poor crappy one but we have one, but you nailed the review. First of all congrats on being one of the few that understands how to use SHAWD properly. Another favorite channel of mine ahem - TH didn't. I completely agree with the infotainment being a mess, and I completely agree with it being a excellent daily, but no track car, and no I wouldn't compare it to 340/s4 etc as Acura would like us to believe. They marketed it as something it wasn't, but if you look at the car by itself, it is a great car. Yes, what were they thinking with the gauge cluster in 2021, and no HUD?!?!? Give us something. Sadly I think early adopters of this car will be shafted as I see a quick refresh coming with the missing features, and hopefully at least 25- 40 more HP.
As a former owner of a b8.5 s4, This vehicle is objectively better in every way then the s4 other then straight-line speed. A lot of hatred towards this car and I don’t know why.
Yes it’s heavy, and isn’t as fast as it’s competitors but handling is clearly it’s strong suit. The type s moniker hadn’t been around for 10 plus years until now and this new one was a good effort from Acura.
Like you said , I also hope the new one exceeds the power figures from the rlx SH
What planet are you on thinking this is objectively better in every way then the S4
It's such a beautiful car to me! I've seen these in person and I'm surprised by how long they are... That's why it seems like it's excellent timing in my opinion that this car came out right as the Lexus GS got discontinued.
Nonetheless, as much as I love these Acura TLXes, the Lexus GS is an irreplaceable car nonetheless to me in my opinion and I'm still saddened it got discontinued. What is crazy, though, mentioning the TLX's side is that it's actually now LONGER in length than the now-discontinued last-generation GS (the L10) was...
Great review. I defected the WRX camp and got into this. Subaru's flat 4 reliability came into question.
Whoa, the long awaiting return of Josh.
Acura missed the mark on this car performance wise! It’s VERY NICE to look at, problem is every car it competes against is better! From Caddy to Alfa Romeo.
will those cars still be around at 150k? 200K miles?
@@nhat-tamcung2186 I think you are living in a different era. 20 years ago you would be right. But today’s Honda products are nowhere near as reliable as they used to be
they will probably change the tune and fix that for next year
@@nhat-tamcung2186 first of all no one buys a performance car for reliability so you are watching the wrong video,second of all Honda reliability isn’t the same it was 20 to 30 years ago
Acura really made a great looking car, but I wish they had truly made a BMW M340i killer in terms of pure performance. Acura should have made a cult hero that just kicked butt and took names.
I think this is a bit bigger than a 3 series right? I love the look of this car though, saw one in person, from a long ways away it looks like a Tesla model s.
@@andrewmeehan6151 just how far away are you lol
@@GoofieNewfie idk from a hundred yards or so
Carlos love that you are back at it on the reviews. However the type s is having a hard time competing with the M340i and even the S4.
don't believe the marketing nonsense of Acura. This is not a 340/s4 class car. I own one, and I'm telling you it isn't. It's a more comfortable daily than those, and reliability is still unknown.
@@GoofieNewfie Performance metrics are facts, "more comfortable daily" is your opinion. BMW and Audi are both great daily's lol.
@@IRaoulDuke Except when they are in the shop. Hence the horrific reliability ratings.
10:58 The turbo spool tho
Is this that Porsche center in carson?
Carlos!!!!!! Where you been at Carlos??!!!
I LOVE my Acura TL. It’s got lots of HP and SHAWD is hands down the best I’ve driven.
The best you have driven? You better go to the throttle house channel and check there review about it.
@@layne4376 I love mine in the snow. Summer, my brother’s BMW handles great, but snow on the ground, SHAWD is unreal. Truth is I haven’t driven many more performance AWD. Just a few Subarus, BMWs, a Benz I hated and the rest were SUVs or crossovers. So my guess is you’re right. I find Acura very well built, mine has lasted VERY well, so I think if I was looking, I’d look at the TLX. But if you’re a serious enthusiast then probably not!
Thanks for the heads up dude! I learned something today!
Cheers!
@@layne4376 yes rwd based cars put down the power much quicker than fwd based cars.
@@layne4376 god damn I remember arguing with you a month or two ago before the type s really came out……….u were campaigning for the type s what happened? You saw the light when it’s performance numbers came out …………I told you it was going to be trash lol
@@layne4376 all good bro………so I assume u ended up going with something else in the segment?
The Latest Midsize Sedan on Honda Accord But This Rivals is Full Size Sedan? Like BMW 5 Series,Audi A6,Mercedes E Class & Lexus ES 350
And the interior space of a mini cooper
Curious, in relation to if hondata tunes would work on this car?
Only if they specifically developed a tune for this vehicle.
@@KTMcaptain Thanks. I'm sure somebody's working on it.
@@keithjackson4985 I’m sure they will. It’ll be a monster.
It's competition for like a 330i or A4 no where the performance of a S4, C43, OR M340i but for the price and its performance I guess it's not meant to....it looks good though
I was hoping that this car was going to have over 400hp and compete with the likes of the Mustang Mach 1, the Lexus RC F, and so forth. However, it seems Acura had their eyes set firmly on competing with the likes of the Kia Stinger GT and cars of that ilk.
The thing is it’s still gets smoked by the stinger and everything else in the segment lol
Cars that big should have back seat space
Your camera footage of the exterior was often trash, making it look like a light blue with a fogged lens. Otherwise good review.
Yo, Josh….you’ve been summoned. 😏
I Miss When Higher Trims Had Fog Lights.. And You Can Get Fogs & Rear Heated Seats On A 2016-2021 Civic Touring But Not This Acura TLX Type-S?!?!
If they put is 3.0 liter by as the base engine and made a 550hp type-s, it would've better much better and it would be perfect type s next to the nsx type s.
550hp is not enough. 800hp and a 12 speed transmission. Lop off two doors and add a bench seat up front. That's what this should have been.
@@michaelp.3485 600hp is enough, 800 hp will be too much for the sh-awd to handle since it's a FWD based car, it would have launch control issues.
thanks
I'm sure it's a great daily car, but it seemed like this review was trying really hard not to be harsh. It was like complementing the guy that came in 5th in a sprint race just for coming to the race and being athletic. Those are definitely good things, they just don't inspire much passion.
Wait, did he just describe a 13.5 sq ft trunk generous? Rewind...yup...well, that's certainly a GENEROUS description of a trunk from a mid-sized car!
Cadillac, g70 both in the 11 range or less. BMW in high 15. So it's a betweener. Little odd given the cars sheer size, but not awful. Spare tire kit optional.
@@GoofieNewfie Fair point. But after I learned that the compact Kia Forte has 15+ cu ft, it just kind of makes me mad that car companies don't try a little harder to give consumers more cargo capacity in vehicles that have 4 doors. I'll never ding a two-door vehicle for cargo room, but if we're buying something with 4, this means we've got people and things to move around the world. Mostly though, I'm jealous that I can't make one of these 4 door sport sedans work for my family, because I like sporty, but I have a family...and things to carry.
I have my nuances especially with the interior, but the weight is holding it back.
You can adjust the dash lights. Wow. The touch pad is great. Wow. Everybody's a Critic. Lol
I love my 2019 Genesis G70. I also love the exterior of this vehicle, and I'm not really an Acura fan.
Even though my G70 is faster than this vehicle, 0-60 speeds are not as important as the way the vehicle drives.
Case in point, the Hyundai Veloster n, that vehicle was made to hit corners. Not fast in a straight line, but around corners.
How many times are you going to put the pedal to the metal on public roads? You will hit a lot of corners.
Hey enjoy the ride in a beautiful car!
Unfortunately, with my local dealership marking up their TLX Type-S by $13k, I'd have to say no. It's a horrible value for what you get.
Dealers who mark up prices are vile.
It’s everywhere they are selling for at least 10k over msrp and even with that there is a waiting list to get one.
I really hate this trend where dealers mark up the crap out of any remotely interesting car.
I would barely buy this TLX for $10K LESS than MSRP
@@Striker50_ you wouldn’t buy it because you can’t fit in it from what I recall from our previous conversations. I would buy it at normal sticker price, I mean it is a really nice solid car, it just isn’t the fastest. I am definitely not paying anything over sticker though. It’s definitely not worth close to 70k that’s absurd.
Wanna hear a joke?
They call it a Type S, yet it has no VTEC, and weighs 4250 lbs with 10 gears. 10!
NO TOUCH SCREEN, something you get in an Accord.
LOL
But no SH-AWD in the Honda.
I would switch the 20s to 18s I will never understand why people need to have bigger rims compensating for something?
18 for daily, 20's for show. You have really good tires now a days.
The days when 5.1 to 60 is considered slow 😔
Had acura made more power, it would have taken the segment. Great looking car, but i can’t justify paying 50k to get walked by Kia stinger
Oh but you are wrong, you can pass that kia stinger when it inevitably breaks down lmfao. I love them both but the stinger has a lot of reliability issues that have yet to improve.
@@zenunderhill5278 dont get me wrong, I despise kias. I just feel like acura missed the mark with the type S. They should have crammed 400-450 HP in it.
@@zenunderhill5278 it was so bad KIA will stop making Stinger it's a Joke
This car is not realistic curvy roads who says I want a car for curvy roads. I think he just didn't have nothing really to say about the car
Based on the future repair cost, this car is superb and best ROI!
Buy Porsche and push it as you do to Japanese cars, very expensive to maintain.
Why don’t you talk about future cost?
S4 all day
Acura dropped the ball on this one and that sucks because I was really looking forward to getting one. But it's not worth the price and the crazy dealer markup.
The Genesis G70 w/the 3.3 liter turbo is a better value, starts at $42k~. RWD or RWD-biased AWD, more power, and it's some 400lbs lighter.
It's also a Hyundai
I agree. I'd take the Genesis although I typically love Acuras, especially those from the 90's.
@@ThirdBrainLives And Acura is a Honda. Lexus is a Toyota. Infiniti is a Nissan. Cadillac is a GM. Lamborghini is a VW, yadda yadda yadda.
@@ThirdBrainLives I agree with you 100%, but have you looked at the reliability at the RDX (turbo 4). Honda is slipping, more of its racing heritage should have been baked into this pie. I have had 5 Honda products, latest being the RTL-E Ridgeline. Honda should go full upscale with the Acura brand and not be a middle player. Hate to see the NSX go.
For some reason Acura detuned motor and how reacts with 10sp . Needs 400hp for this market. Hopefully when refresh happens in 2023-24 it will get more power, Advance package for those that want to pay for missing features. I do like car though! Tire and wheel package a must.
2021 Pontiac Grand Prix
Best bang for your buck will be the new Genesis G70
But the interior looks boring :( that’s my only gripe with it.
Unfortunately for all of its good points, the infotainment system is the deal breaker. I've used it and it's terrible.
I can live with a slightly unintuitive infotainment system. I’m sure things get better once you learn to work around some of its quirks.
Stinger 💯
Being discontinued next year
@@ThirdBrainLives yea people are going to want it more when they see the performance advantage it has 💯
@@spitfire9610 Na it’s a KIA no one wants a KIA that’s exactly why they are dropping it lol.
did he just say, quadrofliggio? Carlos, repita por favor: quadrifoglio. the G is silent. kwa dree fol yo.
Car looks great but performance underwhelming. Hope integra type s gives the performance we want
I’d rather get a Lexus,genesis or any European performance sedan
its a honda... drop a gear going into a turn,.. then hit the gas and ride them rpms up thru the gears
Spoiler alert - still looks about as good as a bowl cut. If you name is Moe, keep watching.
What is it with Honda/Acura repeatedly dropping the ball with their infotainment systems? They consistently overthink and underdeliver every generation of their product lines since the 2000’s 😑
Average TLX Type-S owner won’t give two sh!?s about the added stiffness from that trunk brace. That’s an epic fail in what is not a performance car and would be enough to put off younger buyers who want to pass snowboards/bikes through that opening, or ordinary people who just want to bring long things home from the store.
I think I saw in another review that you can remove the bracing. Regardless that’s the trade off for sportier packaging and not a deal breaker for most types s potential buyers. We’re not looking for an suv if you’re looking at cars like this
You can remove the bracing. I wouldn't leave it out all the time, but it does come out.
Not a performance car. What do you think “S” stands for ? Not too many “young” are going to be afford the price of admission .
Who the hell is cramming a bike through the back seat of a 55k car lol.
Its not a track car ... yet he's driving on a track...
To me, it really doesn't really have any value. You get less for less. It's far slower than an M340i, C43, S4 etc. Doesn't handle as well as those cars and somehow has less interior space despite being massive on the outside. Also a lot of the features it has aren't as well thought out (clumsy infotainment, ambient lighting only for front, ridiculous rear brace blocking pass-through with no obvious handling benefit) or completely absent (360 camera, HUD, heated rear seats).
Don't forget, it's very heavy also.
If I'm dropping $60k out the door, it's gotta be a b58 with rwd.
The m340 aint gon have all the features u want for 60k
@@ThatPurpG80 It will have HUD and proper driving wheels.
@@SBM200612 honestly who cares about HUD. It would be nice but not a necessity. Proper driving wheels? Wym
@@ThatPurpG80 I ordered an M340 with everything other than Laser lights and lane assist sticker at 66k selling price 58k so yes I got everything I wanted under 60k . Unlike Acura nobody pays MSRP for BMW’s not even M3’s
That’s exactly what I did. Ordered my M340i RWD with PS4’s back in December. Msrp was $60.5k and got if for $53.8k including incentives before tax.
I’ve spent about $2.5k in performance mods since, including AA DP + JB4 + Dinan Springs + rear and front strut bar. Needless to say, the performance is ridiculous. I like the TLX Type S from a looks perspective..but from a performance perspective, not at all.
this shouldnt be a type S, it should just be a normal TLX or TLX Sport
S pretty much does mean sport. If you’re looking for high performance track capable that’s type R.
I hate the marketing of this car.
This car costs more than my Gladiator Rubicon with leather interior and alpine sound system. That seems quite expensive.
That stupid see through plaque on the front emblem is a car trend that needs to DIE!! Just put a integrated camera into the emblem
At least it doesn't light up, that needs to die looking at you MB.
Acura's of the past are the real Acuras where performance, luxury and driving experience was at their best . This was also at a time where they ACTUALLY competed in their class. For the record, the 2004-2008 Acura TL was the BEST selling Acura to this day and is still one of the most respected and timeless classic. The Type-s badge meant something as did the type-r badge. Today, the Type-s means nothing to the loyal Acura fans. It's an over priced, under performing vehicle with Acura's Marketing team pushing out a ton of clever bullshit to make you believe this is a 4 door NSX and would stomp the competition. You know the precision crafted performance, less talk more drive with Jon Ikeda making statements as "we are a performance company 1st.." Well clearly that's false and false advertisement from Acura's marketing team.. With dealerships marking these up and corporate not stepping in to stop such bs, you know where this company stands. A once well known brand, on top of the world, fallen for the last 10+ years producing a bunch of economical shit boxes now filled with greed and Jon Ikeda is just a Muppet.
Quadrifiligio!!! What the hell is that??? It’s Quadrifoglio - buddy!
I don’t believe you
The Genesis G70 is more compact, quicker, and a better value.
How'd you know my name?
It’s nice but way too heavy
I'd rather have a Genesis G70 3.3TT for less money. The Type S is a porker and has the engine mounted in the wrong direction. A single turbo V6 in 2021 is also disappointing.
G70 is a great car (especially after refresh) but this Type S is larger and who really cares what orientation the engine points or how many turbos it has? It’s not a track car, and power is quite similar.
It's also a POS Hyundai
Long term the genesis might be a headache though.
@@ThirdBrainLives dude you're subscribed to John Mayer, no one can take your opinion on cars seriously 😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@andrewmeehan6151 but you get 10 years worth of warranty for a far better car(baring reliability), Honda reliability is literally the only thing the type S has going for it Compared to its competition!
Quadrofolwhattanow lol
none of the competitors limit your ability to put the seats down and transport stuff if you need to. This is a four door sedan with bracing in the back? Are you kidding me? My M2 Comp, which is much more of a sports sedan doesn't even have this. Absolutely useless stuff for the sake of pretending to be a sports sedan.
The bracing is a removable piece that doesn’t hinder much
Understeery like an Audi
Compete with the G80 3.5 540i
Such a DILF!
Too BIG! Missed opportunity.
Solid vehicle but it gets destroyed by a Tesla model 3.
Tesla’s are electric... 0-60 in electric vehicles is always better
You just can’t 0-60 everywhere you go nor very far.
@@motorradmike Tesla model 3 range is 300 miles ~. How much more do you want? Tesla and BMW and Mercedes get destroyed by Tesla. Tesla is it
Even carlos couldnt sell me on this accord, i mean acura with its FwD bullshit, wonder whats it gonna take for honda to actually go RWd??? Is 350
Over this all day
I’ll stick to my Stinger
"Value proposition" .... 50k...
You realize we are fighting for minimum wage rights and 50k is more than a lot of people make in a year...
Love you. Not a value. Also, #savethemanuals.
Thanks, Carlos! :)
He just compared the Type S to other German cars that cost even more
I’d say it’s more than fair.
Car is another flop from Acura. Hideous too.