2019 Acura TLX: Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2019 Acura TLX! I'll go over what's NEW on the 2019 Acura TLX as well as performance, exterior, interior, tech, safety & much more... Hope you like!
Big thanks to Bobby Rahal Acura in Mechanicsburg, PA for allowing me to check out the NEW 2019 Acura TLX! For more information on their inventory please feel free to visit their website below.
www.BobbyRahalAcura.com
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Been driving it for 2 years. Awesome car.....
Hows she doin?
Just love how this guy does reviews
Great review Pony boy ! Anybody that doesn't think this car is fast enough, sporty enough, or a great value has probably not driven it. Probably also never owned an Acura before. Ditto, if they are also comparing this to the Accord; and also simply kidding themselves. Additionally, if you are one of those folks complaining about the infotainment system, then you just dont get it, and you are too much into the tech and not enough of a driver. Great car, great review; looks excellent in this white color.
Too much into tech? My guy how is Honda out performing in terms of interior and argumentatively exterior for a non luxury brand? Thats disgraceful by "luxury" standards.
I find the dual screen infotainment to be quite luxurious. I can pull up a map to my destination, while changing the music the "Pony" by Ginuwine while Raze's mom services my shift-knob.
I have this car (and love it), but one thing I found out that if you put it is S+ and switch to paddle shifters, you can redline it and it will still shift itself automatically (I guess as a safety), but only when it redlines (all other shifting is still manual). I took off on a nice straight road and just let it redline and shift itself. I hit the top speed of 140 MPH rather fast, and just let it shift itself without busying myself to check my RPMs. It went as far as 5th gear to 140 MPH. That is the top speed, gas pedal was flat on the ground.
If you put it in S or S+ with out doing paddle shifters, it won't redline itself, and you won't accelerate as fast.
that infotainment setup is still a disaster for acura. why they still have it in 2019 is just amazing
looks like it belongs on a car from 10 years ago
Cause 2020 is whole new design interior n exterior
And honda accord infortainment is excellent with android and apple play.... that is even the most mind blowing thing...
Look at the 2019 Acura RDX that is how the design will be like the current generation has been around since 2014 and back in 2014 that was the latest tech in the 2017 New York Auto Show the introduced the new front, the redesign will probably be for the 2020 Model Year and will be reviled in spring of 2019 we most likely she the same front but maybe new tail lights and a new interior can not wait
I know, horrible interior and okay exterior.
It's a shame the exterior looks so modern, yet the interior still looks like my old Honda Accord from 2008, lol
hmmm compare to BMW, Audi, Benz, Volvo... I'm not mad at all.
Only the BMW interrior has not changed in years, all those other brands have.
Honda interiors have always looked better to me, this one is amazing. I had the 2007 accord and loved that interior too. So this looks like an evolution and I appreciate that.
It really should have been a complete touch screen but I get their reasoning.
Impeccable review, as always, Drew! I absolutely love the new front fascia on the Acura TLX. I always liked Acura's beak grille design, but I am really digging their new diamond inspired grille. All in all, this refresh has definitely put the Acura TLX back on the charts in my book. Keep up the great work! 👍🏽
Thanks Marcus! 😁
The infotainment system turns me off but the exterior make you love it.
I have this car.... LOVE IT!!!!! Ready for TYPE S
Tony Hector can’t wait to purchase one
I love the dual screens❤️❤️
I drive a 2015 TLX, 4cyl Tech package. Love the car. My next car will be a TLX. I really want to get an A-spec 6cyl model. I'll have to wait until the prices come down in the used car market.
I like your energy, my man. Keep it up, nice job.
Car looks good all around in and out
I recently purchased the 2019 A-spec. After driving both the 4cylinder and 6..the 4cyl feels quicker and much more efficient due to the dual clutch transmission. If you're interested, go with the 4!!
Yeah, but the 4 doesn't have SH-AWD!!! I need That.
I have the V6 Aspec, I have no complaints..would never go to a 2.4 , I hate when I get a loaner and they give me a 4cy tlx, way too slow
love my 3.5 V-6. A lot of mom's in their expeditions, and 1992 Honda Hatchback drivers getting left in the dust.
I agree, tested both and the i4 Aspec feels much lighter and quicker with the dual-clutch tranny. The ZF9 transmission on the V6 is awful in comparison, the slow shifts and hesitations was very frustrating and they were both 2018 models. I have the same V6 engine in my MDX but with the 6-speed and it's awesome.
V6 is better.
I love Honda/Acura reliability, but just don't find their design/styling appealing these days. I just don't understand who they are targeting as their buyers anymore.
Right? This looks terrible compared to the 09 model....they went in reverse....looks blah and boring.
Another great review Drew ! Love the A-Spec version . You rock have a great weekend 🙌🏽
Jose
Thanks! You too Jose! 😁
As an Acura owner they are nice, ask me about maintenance I have alot more to add on. But in essence what you have you have is Japanese race engine wrapped in leather. Get one if you can.
How costly is the maintenance?
@@alanpena3249 if I compare with my Accord, the parts are pricey. e.g my power steering canister had a leak I was quoted at $600 with labor by the Honda dealership to replace. However these are super reliable cars, you don't have to worry much about maintenance I.e. if you take care of it and don't beat it to death. Just regular scheduled maintenance. The engine is proven, the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine is the same 205hp one that has been around for 10yrs + in previous gens, so it's well refined.
Nice review! I understand this is the A-Spec version. Do you have experience with the base 4cyl? If so would you recommend it over a Mazda 6 signature? My price cap is just under $36k. I'm always hearing the 6 is a class above. What do you think?
I can't speak for a Mazda 6 but I do own a 4 cyl 2015 TLX and I love the power it has and the handling over my former Altima. I love driving it in sport mode. I only use premium bc I want the performance to be there when I need it but it drives really nice Senor Dario.
It's hard to find reviews of the 4 cylinder - I have a 2018 TLX 2.4 Elite (Canada). Leather seats, ELS stereo, every bell and whistle, just 4 cylinders and not A-Spec, so no low profile tires and not the stiffer shocks and steering, which is all the A-Spec is, plus an extra sway bar - fantastic value since its way cheaper than the 6 cylinder, and at least 10K cheaper than any luxury car in its class with the same options. I absolutely love it, and the 8-speed dual clutch transmission makes it jump like a manual when you gun it. The ELS stereo sounds really good too, but still not as good as aftermarket hi-fi, and the subwoofer is a weak disappointment that I will be replacing.
Gives you leatherette which is essentially vinyl. That's a game changer for sme people
But does the transmission starts slipping a 50,000 miles?
RightIn ThePussy right thats the only thing im waiting to find out
The 9 speed transmission from Europe will be fine. It’s just that the 8 speed dual clutch in the 4 cylinder might have problems. All the in house design honda/Acura transmission historically are not long lasting.
P Lei What?? Honda and Acura have two different transmissions ..
Nope 128,000 miles on my V6 just did a trans fluid change car runs beautiful
Wow how could they make the interiour like that? The car from outside looks so nice...
I bought a 2018, what I liked best was the nostalgic interior. It reminded of my Honda Accord that I loved so much. I named him Wade, as the red leather looked very Deadpool.
Dope car...
what’s that intro music? I likes😎
Having been a Mercedes owner before, they’re beautiful cars but everything is so unreasonably expensive on the car. Japanese luxury with Japanese dependability. Win win.
Should I buy this or wait for the redesign
I want to here your thoughts
i read they would not be redesign until 2020 so it would sell is 2021
Tamara G Where did you read that
blog about new cars
Cool review! It's a nice car but wish the V6 had more power than 290 HP! The Nav screen seems small!
Premium Fuel ⛽️ in 2019 no way
Put the recent Honda Accord interior into this TLX and I'll buy it.
To people buying the TLX, I just leased one, and its still plagued by a vibration that started in 2015. Test drive the shit out of them.
Just been looking into it lately, does anyone have any idea when we may see the new tlx type s?
Later this month! 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. It looks great too. I hope it performs well in performance tests.
You get 15 mpg? How often do you have to refill gas and how many gallons is it?
wow this MG6 is beauty!!
I passed a murdered out one in black with red interior. Not too shabby. Still not a major fan but they arr making progress. Thing about infiniti we know its the luxury end of the nissan but theres a definite difference between the two. Whereas with acura and honda the just became a beak and everything inside is the same and even archaic like.
The grille looks much better than the one on Lexus or Toyota. The car still resembles what should be a sedan.
28000 miles still like the car waiting for the type -S hopefully 2020 model summer of 2019
That interior did not speak to me one bit! Nice styling on the exterior
Silly no remote start for the TKX, when my 16 Accord EXL has it. Only in the Advance option they have remote start. Though I hardly use the feature. I forget I have it..lol
Why haven’t they adapted the Accord 2.0T engine. More torque and fuel efficient
DrWeeWe the v6 still has a more premium feel
Jose Mendoza and sounds better.
Because the Honda 2.0 t was rated most unreliable engine of 2018
4cyl turbo engine does not last!!
Still waiting on the next styling; see ya for 2020
What is the difference between this one and the 2018 one.... literally nothing. I like the look but the rear end is too ambiguous. I want them to put on their signature dragontaillights and the new true touch finite infotainment system and new steering wheel. Then it would be a VERY worthy car to buy
great car but the engine needs another 40,50 HP
cordinate81 Honda has a new turbo 6 in the pipeline, you can bet it’ll go into this car.
absolutely, i agree 100%, they should put another 50HP in it or make it twin turbo to be unique, now is underpower, 290HP only, i can take that CVT from maxima and smoke that Acura
cordinate81 lol for sure. My guess is it’s a 3.0-3.3 twin turbo V6 with at least 330-360 hp and gobs of torque. If that happens I will pick one up
exactly, u right and should be like that
cordinate81 ? CVT is a transmission... also the maxima 3.5 and the TLX have identical HP to the wheel and run all their times identically down to a tenth of a second. The only “smoking” happening may be whatever you’re smoking...
Great review!
Thanks!
can't get excited about a FWD car. Why pay more to buy an Acura when you get can nearly the same thing in a honda? No wonder they are not selling
Awesome review Pony. But That TLX is nice but not worth paying over 33k
Great review! I’d love to see a 2019 RDX review. Hint hint :)
I'm about to hop in one in about 10min... Not even joking! Lol
Gold Pony lol - thank you I really think that might be my next car if it gets your seal of approval!
Why do they still have paddle shifters? The dumbest novelty item ever. No one would ever want to use those things. And if somebody would, why? plus, even if you did like them for some reason they don't work while you're turning the steering wheel.
I use the paddle shifters in automatic, sometimes I drive relaxed and don't want go to past 2k rpm, and use the paddle shifters.
This car needs a redesign the accord is ahead of it right now. The interior looks exactly the same as the 15 i looked at.
Its an OK car but if I had to choose, the new Accord is a better value.
Tully3674 angus combo vs value combo
Most Acura drivers don’t care about value
Tully3674 if u care value? Go toyota camry.
I think the accord looks like dad's family car, big and boring. I wasn't ready to buy dad's family car, so I bought the TLX. I guess if I had enough money I might have bought an Audi A4, but it was ALOT more money for the same features. Every time I saw the Accord in the showroom, I thought "I'm not going to be proud driving that." I feel like a boss in my new TLX - it looks much more impressive in real life than in video btw. I was a bit nervous about the looks, really on the fence, but when I drove it the feeling evaporated. The interior is REALLY luxurious, and it is REALLY quiet inside, and there is tons of room to stretch your arms and legs. The tan perforated milano leather is gorgeous, an obvious class above the Accord.
I wish the TLX had a 2.0 turbo like the accord, id get it for sure because I like the looks of the Acura more. I've owned an Acura TL and Acura TSX and I'm not fond of naturally aspirated engines any longer.
The shifting delay wasn't the paddle shifters, rather it's the god-awful ZF 9-speed transmission. I just returned a 2015 TLX v6 AWD lease and loved the car but the transmission made it god awful to drive.
can you guys say "automatic only, no manual shifter" please?
Do the 2019 have the same transmission problems as the 2018?
Dang i got the 2018 tech SH AWD and it is awesome but i didnt see that thigh extension :(
Cmon Acura it’s 2019 stop being stingy on HP and charging more!!!🤨😠😡
😂🤣
This new Tlx just looks terrible.
Old one looks much better
They need to bring the TL back to life
They need to bring the Legend back to life...
For an extra $3000 u get a v6 and Sh- AWD. The 4 cyl a-spec seems overpriced
For $42 grand the thing should fly. Where are the George Jetson "cars"? The major car corporations just are not very creative. For creativity, one has to look to the small entrepreneurs.
The 2019 accord touring 2.0 is actually quicker than the acura tlx with the v6. Also it looks better,sportier. Features and materials are just as nice. This car needs a huge update. I wouldnt even call it a luxury car. Just a nice sporty sedan. That is only better than the accord touring in the top advanced trim.
U lost your mind. The rear of accord is ugly af. Deal breaker. Interior design is not that important because your eyes will be on the road 99%. No one is going to sit and stare at the interior! Its kind of obsolete to have a pretty interior or not. Its all about practicality. Thats how i see it.
I mean what is the logic behind Acura deciding to go with that obsolete dash/infotainment dual screen,especially with that sharp, bad a-- exterior ?Im baffled but who am I ? I would not buy it based on the interior design period.Then to top it off no remote engine start or heads-up display as found on the Honda Accord.
Time for a redesign
It's on the way! Rumored to be full model redesign for 2020. Base engine will be the 272hp turbo four shared by the new RDX. Optional engine will be 6 cylinder turbo. HP figures not available yet. I would guess at least 350.
Andy Jacobs what they doing with the ILX?
Still has the 2005 interior
Nice video
Thanks!
TLX or Q50 🧐
Friend has the exact car. It's nice, drives awesome but for 50k it's slow and comes with garbage tires. V6 A-Spec
Is good 9 Speed omg 😮👏👏👏👏👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Defuser?
The civic looks so much better on the interior. Weird.
It looks the same as the 2018 Acura TLX elite package SH-AWD. nothing's different
Nice review but I don’t think this car’s a great value. The 6 mentioned below, among others is a better deal.
Needs a turbo
Although this car got a mid-cycle refresh in 2018 model yr, it still looks dated, especially interior design.
So disappointed. I was looking forward to the four cylinder sharing the same engine as the 2019 RDX along with the V6 making a jump to turbo.
And that interior should’ve been updated! The RDX again got it right.
I think the exterior needs more work, it need a more premium look to it.
BGM is annoying. Sounds like radio playing while driving.
margaret wanted
i felt a little taunted
5
And people remember this car is nothing but a high end Honda
@Joshua Jacob lol
Well said Sr well said 😂😂😂
This car looks a lot like the Kia Optima. In the SXL package I prefer the Kia looks over this TLX in my honest opinion.
Looks nothing like it
@@mattws5784 I also would not use KIA in the same mention with Acura..lol
That interior is about 6-8 years late, but i guess you get what you pay for.
What's up with two screens? Meh
Not a fan of the interior.
Wow, still no damn cooling seats.
The Aspec and Advance trims do have cooling seats. In the video you can even see this feature on touch display.
Poor hp for the size of vehicle..
honda=Acura nissan=Infiniti toyota=Lexus
We know that
Volkswagen=Audi
Chevrolet=Cadillac
Ford=Lincoln ect...ok
Dodge = FCA crap
Lou, Maybe they’re not built like they used to be, but my husband’s 2000 Acura TL has 360,000 miles on it. No wonder we bought a 2017 TLX a year and a half ago. Other than the grill, I think it’s essentially the same car compared with the ‘19. As for my husband’s old TL , she just keeps on going!
Acuras are rated the most reliable cars period. With honda next. But i honestly think accords are nicer than the tlx
Interior looks cheap
Jeff Brisson I have the tan leather much more luxurious looking
The price of the a- spec I'm buying an all wheel drive camery! Much better deal and better car.
The 2018 Camry still has significant body roll, but if that isn't important to you then it is a "better buy".
Try again! They Don't Make Carmry in All wheel Drive
This guys voice is so annoying it hurts my ears
For the money I will just get a KIA Stinger GT2
Have you test driven a 19 TLX?
@@drivecfl no I haven't. Honda has transmission issues across the board. Hyundai/KIA has engine issues. So I really prefer the 2019 Lexus ES F-Sport.
@@1231nlp any issues with the ZF 9 speed should be gone for the 19 model. It's been reprogrammed.
@@drivecfl I see
42k for an acura? Naw👎
Interior sucks. Accord interior is more appealing.
Very much a Honda/Acura fan, but the Camry looks 5x better.
Only good thing about this car is the exterior. the interior and the tech is dated and boring..
This is the real 4Door Sports Sedan not the Maxima
who wants an outdated honda accord lol
ttjoshtt Acura fans
Looks like a Kia lol
Dope exterior shitty looking infotainment system
Love Acura, but too many gimmicks for suckers in TLX: 91 Octane gasoline, SH-AWD in a sedan really?
If you can't afford bmw you get an Acura then you go up to the beamer
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