We do it in the euro community often. Rs3’s even have modules with buttons placed inside the car that bypass the fuse so they can do front wheel burnouts on the drag strip
@@ThrottleHouse my friend worked on the eps for this and he told me the vehicle speed data gets disconnected, and the steering angle calibration is lost when the fuse is pulled. The software steering end stops are also lost. VSA service mode is the preferred override
@@davidcohen2762 It's a new car. Repairs are free on new cars... His point remains. The people who buy this car are people who don't know what model they drive usually.
@@davidcohen2762 1) its not necessarily 6hst much 2) even if it was its nothing to those that can afford the car in the first place 3) you don't need to do oil changes often By that logic lexus have expensive oil changes etc
@10:30...I am 83 years young, have had an RDX for a year (was only 82 when I got it) and have had absolutely NO problem adapting, orienting to and using the touchpad system; I think it is great when compared to some of the nightmares offered by other brands...and I am certainly NO techno nerd! @12:40, why don't you mention the outrageously higher prices of the Euro brands? As an ongoing curiosity I have done cost comparos thru a couple decades; same equipped Euros (IF they even offer the same options) with Acura prices. I guess it just means something status-wise to let folks see you with the spinning propeller, the sexy Italian name or the three-pronged boxes of .... Oh, did I mention reliability, customer service, re-sale value? Maybe it's my age, but I can surely find a hell of a lot go give up for 12 to 15 grand!
Great video, guys. The car looks very nice and is competitive in the segment but, still too expensive in Canada - in my opinion. +$60k taxes included for a loaded Acura is just too much.
Love the folk commenting on the pronunciation of the English guy. Honderr Hondarr Honder.....it’s just that the guy seems to hail from the South East of England and he’s, well, a touch posh, I guess. I love the Canadian’s pronunciation of House.......’I love to walk abooot in my Hoooose’. Not to mention they both pronounce the C heavily in Chassis, as Americans do. UK journos would say it more like shasee. These cars will never sell in the UK, which is such a shame. We’re obsessed with German saloons only, it seems (Mazdas saloons still sell well, though) and we need these Honda vehicles to show folk what good reliability means. I have just traded in a 14 year old Honda Accord euro (equivalent to the Acura TLS) and what a great car that was, for a 9th gen. Honda Civic(hatch, not sold in the states or Canada), another great car. Again, the Golf sells in huge numbers over here and the Civic sells poorly, even though they are made here.....I just don’t get it! Great content.
Yes! All waiting for both the type s cars coming tlx&mdx. As for Honda gear selectionr it takes a min but you do get used to the transmission. Prefer those buttons vs bmw shifter. The buttons on Honda are faster to use and not, easier to use no extra buttons to hit to put the car in drive or reverse, each button is its own. You can't put the car in reverse by accident drive down reverse back. BMW i had to look to make sure what gear I is in, one time if it wasn't for the camera popping up i might have taken of in reverse if I was rushing 😅. LoL wait didn't both you guys do that lol. Just had to say my 2 cents. Give the button transmissionon the Honda a trial week or 2 you won't be looking down.. Much love keep up the good work.
How about a comparison review of Genesis, Lexus, and Acura in a similar price bracket, fully maxed out versions like the one where you did with Sonata, Corolla, and Accord?
Dont need to pull the fuse, is a sequence with park brake and TC switch to disable the VSA ParkBrake off Brake on TC on PB off B on TC off PB on B off TC on PB on B off TC off PB on B on TC on PB on B on TC off
@@blairwilliams136 they didn’t change the interior except added touch screen and it’s still the same engine. It was an update at best. The IS is long overdue for a full refresh.
Just traded in my Mercedes C for this 2 weeks ago. Great solid car! Problem with the Mercedes was too many plastic parts under the hood. Not like my 1st Mercedes which was very well built.
I've driven S Classes, E Classes, MLs, GLKs, and GLEs and they were all great cars so I figured the C Class would be great as well. Drove a 2010 and a 2016 C300 and man they are junk. Hard ass leather seats and everything feels so poorly put together. They at least updated the infotainment in the new one which is nice, but the old infotainments were a joke. It felt as awful as the CLA did, but just roomier.
@@trinisuprazee a bit tight. If you as a driver like to sit far back, not good for the rear passenger. Definitely don’t stick really tall people back there, sit them up front. Other than that, I’ve been able to fit in 5 people including me
I must say I like the design, it's nothing fancy but elegant. I drive an F82 M4, which is loud in it's design. But this is just subtle, I'd look twice on that car on a parking lot. They really nailed the design!
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@@jona7754 I meant to say that the only other car channels you find this kinda production quality on are the ones that lack passion and humour. Either that or a bunch of rich dudes doing drone shots of their exotics.
Overall this is a much more comprehensive review than TheStraightPipes (who were too hung up on parking pawl, the concept car, and the voice-recognition of "Yakub W"). SavageGeese, Alex-on-Autos, and now Throttle House all like the new TLX (especially the driving dynamics), so I couldn't care less if it can't voice-dial "Yakub W" with Apple CarPlay.
I used to love the 'Pipes, but gave up on them about a year ago. Maybe Lockdown drove them nuts, but they don't come close to the quality content the Throttle House lays down.
@@the-boring-car-guy Oh, I'll disagree about that. SP got into the habit of comparing everything to a high end performance car. If it wasn't a Lambo or R8 they didn't give a hoot, and you could see it in the videos. TH obviously prefer performance cars and driving, but they look at each vehicle based on what niche it's meant to fill, not just their own preferences.
@@JS-hw8ve idk. I haven't watched their videos in at least a year so you might be right. I don't compare them to th because to me they cater to a different audience, one that I'm not a part of
Actually, an IS350 with AWD, adaptive dampers, upgraded stereo and minimal options (sunroof, navigation), will cost the same as a TLX Type S. The Acura is the better value here when you look at the equipment that comes standard.
Got hit by a red light runner on Wednesday. My 2018 accord is a write off. It’s funny because I was debating on an 18-20 TLX or a 2.0T accord. Now the ‘21 TLX is in the picture
Get a '20 tlx, they still have brand new ones on dealer lots and because its a "previous" gen theyre going way cheaper than a '21. Plus N/A v6 life is much better.
I would also argue that it is more reliable than some thing than a 3 series or Giulia. My daily 2014 Acura is at 80k miles with no electronic or mechanical. While my 2017 M240i has a check engine light on and a few (super minor) electronic issues at 22k.
Bingo! If you're purchasing the car for long-term use (like I plan to), the "Honda" name underneath this brand really sells it over the competition I looked at. Maintenence cost alone scared me away from all German cars, then when my Hyundai's engine needed a complete replacement after just 93k miles, the Genesis G70 suddenly didn't look so appealing anymore. Alfa Romeo... Gosh, other than looks, why would you ever invest in that? Completely unreliable vehicles. So yeah... Acura and Lexus are the safe choices for people valuing good bang for buck and reliability for long-term ownership.
My friend has an Accord Sport and it’s crazy to me how nice they’ve gotten in the past years. I used to drive an early 2000’s Honda Accord 5-speed so stepping in my friends’ 2019 made me feel as if I was in a Mercedes. If I had the money, I would get an Accord 2.0 with the manual transmission, especially as Honda has officially stopped making manual transmissions for the Accord.
Absolutely. From a buyers perspective though, the accord (with the same engine) is a sandwich. This is a sandwich with a side salad, a fresh orange juice and a packet of cookies. That’s how we approached it. TREAT YOSELF
Man, I love you guys. I watch every video you put out, regardless of my thoughts on the car featured, as you two just make fantastic content. Keep it up, fellow Canadians :D
SavageGeese preferred the TLX over the 330i, Alex-on-Autos preferred the TLX over the Lexus IS, and now ThrottleHouse picked the TLX over the C300. I'd say Acura got this one right.
@@theslowdrive657 if Mercury was still around (RIP) and they made a Grand Marquis, it would probably weigh about the same as a Cadillac CT6 (~5000 lbs). All the safety regulations/electronics and nanny features make cars really heavy these days.
Looks like the boys have their own area to test new rides💯💯 You guys and the carwow are my favorite car review channels ever since top gear😌😌 Keep it up TH🔥🔥
We would have seen a lot more Accords on the roads in Australia if Honda hadn't priced it so freaking high. Like seriously, the cheapest model costs 20k AUD more than the base Camry, which is just insane.
Honestly, I thought it looked okay until I saw the concept. WTF happened, my God!🤦🏻♂️ There's one important thing you're forgetting though when comparing to the German standard...when driving a German car, people will generally say "that's my Mercedes" or "that's my BMW." Nobody ever says "that's my Honda/Acura"; it then becomes "that's my car." it's an important distinction when comparing market owners...almost like you're trying to find a way to justify that this deserves to play with the big boys. If given the option for identical pricing/options, most would choose German simply because of the associated brand.
The concept is based off the Type-S version which this is not. Also if you care about what others think of your car than that may matter to you but most people don’t care what kind of car you drive.
Acura: our suite of safety systems will insist on keeping you safe even when you don't want it to. Throttle House: should've locked your fuse box bros....
Great car! I wouldn't buy a new luxury car from any brand considering the massive depreciation. However a 3-4 yr old Acura or Lexus with around 60k on the odometer is a great value!
Had one of these as a loaner for a week and loved it. The interior seemed small compared to outer dimensions of vehicle. Ambient lighting took a bit to get used to.
@@TheBreakfastLover yes it might be, Mercedes have been making their new cars very bland and robotic, no emotions whatsoever,they went from growling C63s to boring and numb lower models with fake amg badging to loot customers
Whatever Honda does is not going to make Acura a true luxury brand that can compete with real luxury brands. Especially when they sell the same vehicles in Europe with a Honda badge on them. I used to own a Honda Accord in Europe and the same exact car was Acura TSX in the States with pointless price tag.
I think the inside looks great and has a lot of character.That one guy was way too harsh on the interior and the gauges and everything. I think it’s a really great looking interior
The Acura infotainment is the worst thing about any new Acura ever. JUST MAKE IT A TOUCHSCREEN. Also sometimes they have issues where the randomly shut off, and you have to restart the whole car to get the infotainment to work again. (Speaking from personal experience)
Also, with many cars using screens for simple HVAC controls, it's nice to see that Acura has resisted that urge. I think Land Rover does the best job of incorporating screens becuase there are still knobs but the knob itself is a screen.
Haha you just noticed? Poor thing is hideous, the old ones (Elantras too) looked so much better. In fairness the new Sonata does look cool from the rear at night.
I’m SUPER tempted by the Type-S... I have an Accord and it’s superb, but dull as dishwater. I can’t drive anything German or a Dodge, so for a fun four door (dare I say sleeper) I think the TLX ticks a lot of boxes
it is so bad a 1971 dodger charger 440 (7.4 liter engine )only was 3945LBS let that sink it for a sec ....like how screen and plastic are heavier than metal and steel....
Comparing this to an ES350.. The devil is in the details. Things I don't like about this car: 1. No power rear sunshade 2. No power closing trunk 3. No sun shades on the rear doors 4. Gas pedal is hanging instead of floor mounted 5. No pano roof option 6. sun roof shade is not powered 7. Instrument Panel is not fully digital 8. Rear cup holders in arm rest do not have a closeable slide.
Ummm NO... Acura lost they're way with the new bloody version of the NSX.. this isn't any better sorry but can't agree with you guys on this one.. plus I drove one and I wasn't impressed at all.. the Hyundai GT is better, faster, and so is the BMW and a fusion sport will destroy this thing.. just saying
So whetes all the "boat" comments that a certain 707hp cars got labeled with? Oh right, thats just from all the butthurt boys that had thier ass' handed to them.
only stupid auto manufacturers use touch pad in cars.... that is included Mercedes, Lexus and Acura I will take a KIA Stinger GT over this - TLX price with TLX Type-S spec.
That control info panel is horrible. And the "safety features" that help the driver are also poorly designed. Try changing things associated with Apple Play or Google and their info display is poor. It is not intuitive at all. It does look nice on the outside but that 4 cylinder turbo charged engine is underpowered and if like the RDX it will have to guzzle on High Test fuel. Downshifting is probably pretty useless if you want the engine to hold you back especially on downgrades. I pass.
Too bad you didn't compare it to the Kia Stinger GT Limited, Same price point, AWD (rear bias) so you don't have to pull fuses, all the bells and whistles, a little heavier though but has an additional 100 horsepower, you know, a better car. I compared them, bought the Stinger.
Welp, here goes another Honda product that is under powered, under steers, and has a transmission that has no true longevity. They even added a turbocharger to wear the mechanicals down faster...smh
Omg that looks like Opel Insignia Grand Sport. The rear of the car is almost like 1to1 copy. I mean a whole car is a copy of Opel. Even steering wheel is similar.
Too much now days do car reviewers get hung up on the performance of the car and not analyzing the car for what it was meant to do. Throttle House does do this though, and we come away with a good, unbiased review of what the TLX really is - a good driving, luxurious Japanese sedan for the budget-conscious buyer, and it does that very well.
As an owner of a silver A-Spec I'm proud haha. In all seriousness, the car has a presence that videos and photos can't show. It looks so wide and low that gives it a charisma that you won't get with other Asian brands or even some Germans in its price range. Love it.
You forgot to mention the best thing about the Acura---at 200k miles it will still be there. The Alfa? Ha! It won't make 50k! The Germans will run only if you spend a fortune.
Have to be the only reviewers to pull a fuse to make a car get sideways. 👍
Many cars seem like they could benefit from "addition by subtraction" in the fuse box
Officially we strongly recommend against this tactic 😬
@@ThrottleHouse “officially”
We do it in the euro community often. Rs3’s even have modules with buttons placed inside the car that bypass the fuse so they can do front wheel burnouts on the drag strip
@@ThrottleHouse my friend worked on the eps for this and he told me the vehicle speed data gets disconnected, and the steering angle calibration is lost when the fuse is pulled. The software steering end stops are also lost. VSA service mode is the preferred override
The only people who would skip a Mercedes for this are people who never would've considered buying a German car in the first place
I just bought a new ilx and i wont question reliability with it. The reason people skip german is to protect their wallets from endless repairs.
@@davidcohen2762 It's a new car. Repairs are free on new cars...
His point remains. The people who buy this car are people who don't know what model they drive usually.
@@davidcohen2762 they aren't endless money pits. Quit drinking the scotty koolaid
@@eventusvantos2770 so when you have to spend $1000 on an oil change at the dealer because its german that makes financial sense
@@davidcohen2762 1) its not necessarily 6hst much
2) even if it was its nothing to those that can afford the car in the first place
3) you don't need to do oil changes often
By that logic lexus have expensive oil changes etc
TH never disappoint with the intro
Big facts!
Actual factual!
They copy savageese - th-cam.com/video/PE3IeIIOMbk/w-d-xo.html
The Honda shifter is actually nice. We own two hondas with it and got used to it in a week. It's incredibly intuitive.
@10:30...I am 83 years young, have had an RDX for a year (was only 82 when I got it) and have had absolutely NO problem adapting, orienting to and using the touchpad system; I think it is great when compared to some of the nightmares offered by other brands...and I am certainly NO techno nerd! @12:40, why don't you mention the outrageously higher prices of the Euro brands? As an ongoing curiosity I have done cost comparos thru a couple decades; same equipped Euros (IF they even offer the same options) with Acura prices. I guess it just means something status-wise to let folks see you with the spinning propeller, the sexy Italian name or the three-pronged boxes of .... Oh, did I mention reliability, customer service, re-sale value? Maybe it's my age, but I can surely find a hell of a lot go give up for 12 to 15 grand!
Great video, guys. The car looks very nice and is competitive in the segment but, still too expensive in Canada - in my opinion. +$60k taxes included for a loaded Acura is just too much.
Way too much!
@@normt430 Yeah seriously. At that price you can get a G70 with a 3.3l twin-turbo v6. Way better value IMO
Love the folk commenting on the pronunciation of the English guy. Honderr Hondarr Honder.....it’s just that the guy seems to hail from the South East of England and he’s, well, a touch posh, I guess. I love the Canadian’s pronunciation of House.......’I love to walk abooot in my Hoooose’. Not to mention they both pronounce the C heavily in Chassis, as Americans do. UK journos would say it more like shasee. These cars will never sell in the UK, which is such a shame. We’re obsessed with German saloons only, it seems (Mazdas saloons still sell well, though) and we need these Honda vehicles to show folk what good reliability means. I have just traded in a 14 year old Honda Accord euro (equivalent to the Acura TLS) and what a great car that was, for a 9th gen. Honda Civic(hatch, not sold in the states or Canada), another great car. Again, the Golf sells in huge numbers over here and the Civic sells poorly, even though they are made here.....I just don’t get it!
Great content.
Yes! All waiting for both the type s cars coming tlx&mdx. As for Honda gear selectionr it takes a min but you do get used to the transmission. Prefer those buttons vs bmw shifter. The buttons on Honda are faster to use and not, easier to use no extra buttons to hit to put the car in drive or reverse, each button is its own. You can't put the car in reverse by accident drive down reverse back. BMW i had to look to make sure what gear I is in, one time if it wasn't for the camera popping up i might have taken of in reverse if I was rushing 😅. LoL wait didn't both you guys do that lol. Just had to say my 2 cents. Give the button transmissionon the Honda a trial week or 2 you won't be looking down.. Much love keep up the good work.
There is usually a pedal dance that you can do to turn off the traction control
To add, i would suggest to put the CT5 V v TLX Type S once the Type S is available. Also, you should throw in a K5 GT for S's and giggles.
How about a comparison review of Genesis, Lexus, and Acura in a similar price bracket, fully maxed out versions like the one where you did with Sonata, Corolla, and Accord?
Take a 2004 TL and pit it against this one.
Dont need to pull the fuse, is a sequence with park brake and TC switch to disable the VSA
ParkBrake off Brake on TC on
PB off B on TC off
PB on B off TC on
PB on B off TC off
PB on B on TC on
PB on B on TC off
That's probably not in the owners manual though...
Can’t wait for the next gen mazda 6. It’s going to be rwd
Headlights like an audi, grill like an infiniti, and tail lights like a kia
Lol! It looks like the family version of the Batmobile! 🤣😂🤣
The new TLX is not really based on the Accord no more as it get its own platform.
I’m so glad that they finally changed the interior.
Lexus needs to take notes and get on that IS interior + engine :(
@@Eternalmotors they just updated the IS
@@blairwilliams136 they didn’t change the interior except added touch screen and it’s still the same engine. It was an update at best. The IS is long overdue for a full refresh.
@@Eternalmotors infiniti and their ugly two screens
Still looks absolutely outdated not gonna lie it has a good reason why this car isnt available in europe
Just traded in my Mercedes C for this 2 weeks ago. Great solid car! Problem with the Mercedes was too many plastic parts under the hood. Not like my 1st Mercedes which was very well built.
Traded my 2012 c300 for a 10 tsx. Love the audio in the tsx sound amazing
I've driven S Classes, E Classes, MLs, GLKs, and GLEs and they were all great cars so I figured the C Class would be great as well. Drove a 2010 and a 2016 C300 and man they are junk. Hard ass leather seats and everything feels so poorly put together. They at least updated the infotainment in the new one which is nice, but the old infotainments were a joke. It felt as awful as the CLA did, but just roomier.
As a 2021 TLX owner, I absolutely love the style and power that comes with it!
I have a Acura TLX performance red and I love my car
How tight is legroom in the rear seats?
@@trinisuprazee a bit tight. If you as a driver like to sit far back, not good for the rear passenger. Definitely don’t stick really tall people back there, sit them up front. Other than that, I’ve been able to fit in 5 people including me
@@trinisuprazee there is no room unless you’re a child
I must say I like the design, it's nothing fancy but elegant. I drive an F82 M4, which is loud in it's design. But this is just subtle, I'd look twice on that car on a parking lot. They really nailed the design!
And on that day, the internet learned how to improve the driving experience of any car by taking fuses out of the control box 😂 🤣
It's old news...
Been doing that for years - th-cam.com/video/PE3IeIIOMbk/w-d-xo.html
Can do that without pullin fuses
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I like that James always seems so excited to yell “AND I’M JAMES!”
I always start laughing out loud when he says it...
I read this right as he said it never really noticed 😂
I’m always excited. ITS CAR REVIEW DAY
I'm Thomas....AND I'M JAMES! 😂
I thought i was the only one who noticed that. Reminds me of a kid who’s really excited when an adult asks him his name lmao
We should all genuinely start watching throttle house videos with headphones because their sound design is great.
funny that i had to cos work, and then I saw this genius comment!
@@jona7754 thank you man :) came from watching other car reviewers and instantly noticed the difference.
@@jona7754 I meant to say that the only other car channels you find this kinda production quality on are the ones that lack passion and humour. Either that or a bunch of rich dudes doing drone shots of their exotics.
The helmet dink is a classic piece of cinema.
Overall this is a much more comprehensive review than TheStraightPipes (who were too hung up on parking pawl, the concept car, and the voice-recognition of "Yakub W").
SavageGeese, Alex-on-Autos, and now Throttle House all like the new TLX (especially the driving dynamics), so I couldn't care less if it can't voice-dial "Yakub W" with Apple CarPlay.
I used to love the 'Pipes, but gave up on them about a year ago. Maybe Lockdown drove them nuts, but they don't come close to the quality content the Throttle House lays down.
They make videos for different audiences bro. Straightpipes focuses more on the day to day stuff when living with the car which is important ofc
@@the-boring-car-guy Oh, I'll disagree about that.
SP got into the habit of comparing everything to a high end performance car. If it wasn't a Lambo or R8 they didn't give a hoot, and you could see it in the videos.
TH obviously prefer performance cars and driving, but they look at each vehicle based on what niche it's meant to fill, not just their own preferences.
Savagegeese does the same, everything is compared to some unattainable perfection. It drives me nuts. TH does an amazing job of their reviews.
@@JS-hw8ve idk. I haven't watched their videos in at least a year so you might be right. I don't compare them to th because to me they cater to a different audience, one that I'm not a part of
Me in my head: *do the James wiggle*
James: I’m about to wiggle the hell out of this Acura!
Never remove the i8 helmet scene from your intro . Everybody loves it❤️
True
Waiting for the Type S with the turbo v6
Yesss with an awd option
@@leorodriguez6080 and 4-wheel steering
If they’re smart, they’ll have a rwd drift mode.
What HP will it have?
@НАТО в шоке, США обосрались I heard its 350Hp
I don't really get it at this price point. $46k for a 4-cylinder with 270 hp just doesn't make sense to me. I could get an IS 350 for
Actually, an IS350 with AWD, adaptive dampers, upgraded stereo and minimal options (sunroof, navigation), will cost the same as a TLX Type S. The Acura is the better value here when you look at the equipment that comes standard.
It's truly so awesome to watch two auto reviewers with such positive, symbiotic energy. Thank you so much for all that you do! 🙏
Like brothers!!! I love their chemistry!!!!
Got hit by a red light runner on Wednesday. My 2018 accord is a write off. It’s funny because I was debating on an 18-20 TLX or a 2.0T accord. Now the ‘21 TLX is in the picture
Glad you're okay
Go drive a Model 3 Dual Motor (or performance) before you put your money on anything. It's the most fun-to-drive car you can get in that price range.
Wait for the type s
@@sooocheesy but it’s a bmw
Get a '20 tlx, they still have brand new ones on dealer lots and because its a "previous" gen theyre going way cheaper than a '21. Plus N/A v6 life is much better.
I would also argue that it is more reliable than some thing than a 3 series or Giulia. My daily 2014 Acura is at 80k miles with no electronic or mechanical. While my 2017 M240i has a check engine light on and a few (super minor) electronic issues at 22k.
Yeah but most people will lease a new car like this or buy for 4-6 years so reliability doesn’t really matter
@@kristians2704 🤦
Bingo! If you're purchasing the car for long-term use (like I plan to), the "Honda" name underneath this brand really sells it over the competition I looked at. Maintenence cost alone scared me away from all German cars, then when my Hyundai's engine needed a complete replacement after just 93k miles, the Genesis G70 suddenly didn't look so appealing anymore. Alfa Romeo... Gosh, other than looks, why would you ever invest in that? Completely unreliable vehicles. So yeah... Acura and Lexus are the safe choices for people valuing good bang for buck and reliability for long-term ownership.
Acura did a damn phenomenal job redesigning this TLX . Too bad all I can afford is The 2.0 Accord lol. The Accord is just as awesome.
My friend has an Accord Sport and it’s crazy to me how nice they’ve gotten in the past years. I used to drive an early 2000’s Honda Accord 5-speed so stepping in my friends’ 2019 made me feel as if I was in a Mercedes. If I had the money, I would get an Accord 2.0 with the manual transmission, especially as Honda has officially stopped making manual transmissions for the Accord.
I know. The price went from $33k to $39k over one year.
Have to settle for the lil ilx
@@marufio i just bought an ilx and it honestly handles better. Low weight plus N/A engine = good experience for 5% more money than a civic.
In think the interior while well made is a ergonomic nightmare
Go SH-AWD, iss yo birthday!
Underrated comment
So underrated.
It’s not an accord. It’s on a different platform. Some similarities but it is more than just a rebadged Honda.
Absolutely. From a buyers perspective though, the accord (with the same engine) is a sandwich. This is a sandwich with a side salad, a fresh orange juice and a packet of cookies. That’s how we approached it. TREAT YOSELF
Z Mich This statement should have way more likes.
Acura= overpriced honda
Infinity= overpriced nissan
Audi/ Porsche = overpriced vw
Lexus = way overpriced Toyota
Mercedes = overpriced junk
@@Welcometofacsistube hey, if you can’t afford it...don’t buy it.
@@Welcometofacsistube nothing like a 911 Turbo S in the whole VW or Audi lineup tho
Honda won’t be happy when they see u pulling fuses to make there fun sports sedan fun lol 😂
Don't click on the above link: Unrelated.
@@S.Madman - Your mom is unrelated
Do not click. It's some shitty parody of Nascar. Nice click bait boy but we'll ruin it for you :-)
@@WeeFreeMan78 - it was funny though huh?!
@@slowgoat6089 Couldn't tell. I switched it off in a couple of seconds, just as I saw the title. I'm sure you can see the data somewhere
Man, I love you guys. I watch every video you put out, regardless of my thoughts on the car featured, as you two just make fantastic content. Keep it up, fellow Canadians :D
I think both you and Savagegeese brought up the 3-series comparison. Which means props to Acura.
Yea geese actually said he preferred the tlx over the 3 series. It was fun watching him argue with jack.
SavageGeese preferred the TLX over the 330i, Alex-on-Autos preferred the TLX over the Lexus IS, and now ThrottleHouse picked the TLX over the C300. I'd say Acura got this one right.
That guy is the biggest loser on TH-cam.
Controlled Conditions, Closed Course, do not attempt this at home...
(Cue Honda Lawyers hyperventilating...)
Disappointing car. At least better than Lexus IS lol
"If you're a Honda fanboy, this car makes a lot of sense" This just about sums it up !
Amazing how well these new cars hide their weight. For reference, my Grand Marquis weighs 4000 lbs...
Bet they don’t ride like your Grand Marquis for the 99% of real driving you, me and everyone else ACTUALLY do
@@sidefx996 Oh yeah probably not haha. So cushy in my car 😁 no complex software necessary.
@@theslowdrive657 if Mercury was still around (RIP) and they made a Grand Marquis, it would probably weigh about the same as a Cadillac CT6 (~5000 lbs). All the safety regulations/electronics and nanny features make cars really heavy these days.
Looks like the boys have their own area to test new rides💯💯
You guys and the carwow are my favorite car review channels ever since top gear😌😌
Keep it up TH🔥🔥
Ya Carwow and Throttle House are my favorited too.
Yep, funny, but to the point, these guys and Matt are good. The UK needs these ‘Hondas’
Pick one dude
Acura (Honda) and Lexus (Toyota) are way more reliable premium cars than any European premium cars that's for sure.
Is there a video review of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport coming from you guys?🤔
Best. Italian sports sedan. Ever!
It’s in the shop
Seconded! Would love to see their thoughts on it and the Stelvio TI for that matter.
New tlx is not a fancier accord it’s a whole different platform that’s acura exclusive
But it shares the accord engine(models excludeing the type s)
@@supersmash6058 just like some Toyota’s share an engine with Lexus products and vw with Audi products...
We don’t even get Acura as a brand in Australia
Or anything from GM for that matter, while we’re at it
Or about half of Honda, Toyota, Nissan :(
I’ll trade you my CTS-V for a Ute Maloo?
same here in Thailand. And if you want to buy Lexus instead, Lexus IS will cost you as same as BMW 5 series or Merc E-Class.
Oz is third world!
Same in india too, heck we didn't even get cars like the mazda miata heck mazda as a brand or even the base gt86
We would have seen a lot more Accords on the roads in Australia if Honda hadn't priced it so freaking high. Like seriously, the cheapest model costs 20k AUD more than the base Camry, which is just insane.
Honestly, I thought it looked okay until I saw the concept. WTF happened, my God!🤦🏻♂️
There's one important thing you're forgetting though when comparing to the German standard...when driving a German car, people will generally say "that's my Mercedes" or "that's my BMW."
Nobody ever says "that's my Honda/Acura"; it then becomes "that's my car." it's an important distinction when comparing market owners...almost like you're trying to find a way to justify that this deserves to play with the big boys. If given the option for identical pricing/options, most would choose German simply because of the associated brand.
that is true for people who buy car for others
It looks nothing like the concept
The concept is based off the Type-S version which this is not. Also if you care about what others think of your car than that may matter to you but most people don’t care what kind of car you drive.
When do owners of bmws or Mercedes call their car a car? When it’s at the repair shop and that’s often.
@@vinceyoung5912 Not true at all.
Acura: our suite of safety systems will insist on keeping you safe even when you don't want it to.
Throttle House: should've locked your fuse box bros....
Great car! I wouldn't buy a new luxury car from any brand considering the massive depreciation. However a 3-4 yr old Acura or Lexus with around 60k on the odometer is a great value!
I would easily pay +$100k for that concept design at 8:38. In my opinion it might be one of the most well designed cars I've seen! 😍
Had one of these as a loaner for a week and loved it. The interior seemed small compared to outer dimensions of vehicle. Ambient lighting took a bit to get used to.
You should race the Accord and the TLX on the track and on the strip to see the difference.
Great idea
the accord barely wins because of the weight difference
@@carmelito227 from a roll only,the tlx smokes it on a race track.
That intro 😂😂😂
Makes no sense, why not just get a real sports sedan built on a RWD longitudinal platform instead?
Because it ain't one it is a entry level LUXURY CAR
they just said it's actually more fun to drive than a C300, which is RWD-based
RWD sucks ass in the rain and snow
@@TheBreakfastLover yes it might be, Mercedes have been making their new cars very bland and robotic, no emotions whatsoever,they went from growling C63s to boring and numb lower models with fake amg badging to loot customers
Not many people care for RWD anymore Acura is putting their focus in SH-AWD which is really good.
Love it when James shakes the car side-to-side, no matter what car :) looks like a 5-year-old behind the wheel :)
Whatever Honda does is not going to make Acura a true luxury brand that can compete with real luxury brands. Especially when they sell the same vehicles in Europe with a Honda badge on them. I used to own a Honda Accord in Europe and the same exact car was Acura TSX in the States with pointless price tag.
They don’t do that anymore.
Front badge is the the equivalent of a huge rodeo belt buckle.
Obviously, the TLX is from Texas
(I say that as a Texan.)
Honda FTW 💪
I think the inside looks great and has a lot of character.That one guy was way too harsh on the interior and the gauges and everything. I think it’s a really great looking interior
50k for this?huh?fohh
Spec a 3series or Cclass with the same options, the Acura is almost $10 grand cheaper
Better off getting the cheaper 3 series
More power and torque than a A4, 330i, and C300 for 10k cheaper.
Liked because of. Catfish commend. Its too big and still fwd bias
The Acura infotainment is the worst thing about any new Acura ever. JUST MAKE IT A TOUCHSCREEN. Also sometimes they have issues where the randomly shut off, and you have to restart the whole car to get the infotainment to work again. (Speaking from personal experience)
genesis g70 vs this?
Car and Driver got a 7.7 second 5-60 mph time in the Genesis G70 2.0T. The TLX 2.0T is over a second quicker.
Also, with many cars using screens for simple HVAC controls, it's nice to see that Acura has resisted that urge. I think Land Rover does the best job of incorporating screens becuase there are still knobs but the knob itself is a screen.
Actually looks good
Why would you compare a Honda Accord that is 36k to it’s a luxury brand that is 50k and AWD. So stupid
It’s my understanding that the new TLX is built on a dedicated platform though it does share some components with the Accord.
Correct, it’s on a completely different platform than the accord, but I think it gets the comparison because the drivetrain is the same.
Love you guys and your videos.
But y'all closely don't know any executives...I been in corporate America and executives drive Audis,BMWs,and MBs
Imao! It does look like a catfish, that's brilliant Thomas.
Haha you just noticed? Poor thing is hideous, the old ones (Elantras too) looked so much better. In fairness the new Sonata does look cool from the rear at night.
The center console looks like a womens privates. With the nob on top and the inner and outer labia. The design is very human.
"Why spend the extra money on a fancier version of a Accord?" That's exactly the point, it's fancier. LOL
“E class” why spend the extra money on a fancier version of a c class? That’s exactly the point, it’s fancier. LOL
@@alexshendel1984 hehehe
I truly appreciate this comment. I've been practical my WHOLE life. I need fancy! lol
Kinda reminds me of the fisker karma in a good way. It’s like that good “I’ve seen it before” feeling
Fisker
@@donrisley947 sorry it must have autocorrected
For starters the TLX has all wheel drive and double wishbone front suspension. The Accord and Sonata’s price value can not compensate for this.
@Michael Bradley agree with that, although I doubt that's a deal breaker.
I’m SUPER tempted by the Type-S... I have an Accord and it’s superb, but dull as dishwater. I can’t drive anything German or a Dodge, so for a fun four door (dare I say sleeper) I think the TLX ticks a lot of boxes
Edit: The new WRX STi appeals also
it is so bad a 1971 dodger charger 440 (7.4 liter engine )only was 3945LBS let that sink it for a sec ....like how screen and plastic are heavier than metal and steel....
Lots of airbags,electronics,computers,and sound dampening
@@blakebias9515 air shoudnt weight that much when something is full of air it should be light ....lol joking but kinda see the point...
@@jessicalacasse6205 airbags i ment
@@blakebias9515 was just joking no big deal
Acura is back, baby. It's gonna be amazing watching the Type-S if this base car was so good
Acura a has been gone for decades and become Honda+ brand. They do not return with a model or two.
Comparing this to an ES350.. The devil is in the details. Things I don't like about this car:
1. No power rear sunshade
2. No power closing trunk
3. No sun shades on the rear doors
4. Gas pedal is hanging instead of floor mounted
5. No pano roof option
6. sun roof shade is not powered
7. Instrument Panel is not fully digital
8. Rear cup holders in arm rest do not have a closeable slide.
Ummm NO... Acura lost they're way with the new bloody version of the NSX.. this isn't any better sorry but can't agree with you guys on this one.. plus I drove one and I wasn't impressed at all.. the Hyundai GT is better, faster, and so is the BMW and a fusion sport will destroy this thing.. just saying
4,000lbs! Good God that's heavy 🤣
not really since it's the size of a 5-series, except much wider
So whetes all the "boat" comments that a certain 707hp cars got labeled with?
Oh right, thats just from all the butthurt boys that had thier ass' handed to them.
@@TheBreakfastLover my full-size 1/2ton is around 4000 and that's a full body on frame truck so that's why 4k for a car seems high to me
Charger hellcat is well beyond 4500 lbs. It’s a boat.
@@jnieto490 a 540i xDrive is about 4200lbs
only stupid auto manufacturers use touch pad in cars.... that is included Mercedes, Lexus and Acura
I will take a KIA Stinger GT over this - TLX price with TLX Type-S spec.
That helmet hit always gets me at the beginning 😂😂
That control info panel is horrible. And the "safety features" that help the driver are also poorly designed. Try changing things associated with Apple Play or Google and their info display is poor. It is not intuitive at all. It does look nice on the outside but that 4 cylinder turbo charged engine is underpowered and if like the RDX it will have to guzzle on High Test fuel. Downshifting is probably pretty useless if you want the engine to hold you back especially on downgrades. I pass.
SH-AWDy like a melody in mah head
I'd delete the chrome defining the front grill to seamlessly blend it in with the rest of the body.
I believe it's the performance trim that blacks out that chrome. And as you surmised, it looks better.
This Acura TLX belongs on the road not the race track bros. The Audi A4 and BMW 325i shouldn’t be on the track. Neither should this review.
“I don’t want to put my car into drive by Braille” - Thomas. Best....quote....ever.
"Don’t Buy That Mercedes, Yet.". I wasn't gonna! Gonna buy a 3 series!
Oh no
Too late already bought it!
Best looking Acura TL in a long time. Acura is slowly climbing their way back from obscurity.
Make one for the Giuli Ti Sport 😭 I wanna see your complete thoughts on the non QV model!!!
What about the Kia K5... it's all wheel drive too in its gt model OR the Kia stinger.... I'd still go with the sonata N-line....
Optima is no more. They call it the K5 now, which is what they always called it outside North America.
@@JS-hw8ve good to know, thanks.. i will edit it...
N line is FWD and the K5 is only AWD with the 1.6 engine
@@f181234 I wasn't able to check, as the Kia Canada website doesn't include them yet. But thanks for the update if I was wrong.
Too bad you didn't compare it to the Kia Stinger GT Limited, Same price point, AWD (rear bias) so you don't have to pull fuses, all the bells and whistles, a little heavier though but has an additional 100 horsepower, you know, a better car. I compared them, bought the Stinger.
0:35 It is fwd...with an awd afterthought as an option, but still fwd based 🤷♂️
Welp, here goes another Honda product that is under powered, under steers, and has a transmission that has no true longevity. They even added a turbocharger to wear the mechanicals down faster...smh
I love y’all’s video man I’m a huge vehicle person Nd I just love watching this keep up the good work. 💯
Omg that looks like Opel Insignia Grand Sport. The rear of the car is almost like 1to1 copy. I mean a whole car is a copy of Opel. Even steering wheel is similar.
The Insignia/Regal Sportback has twice the trunk space the Accord!
Wow that’s impresive
Too much now days do car reviewers get hung up on the performance of the car and not analyzing the car for what it was meant to do. Throttle House does do this though, and we come away with a good, unbiased review of what the TLX really is - a good driving, luxurious Japanese sedan for the budget-conscious buyer, and it does that very well.
Its not made in Japan like my 2013 tsx was.
@@marufio ‘13 TSX wagon was peak Acura. There’s a blue one at CarMax with 40K miles that I’ve been eyeing for a while
I'm sorry 50k for 4 clyd....make the car a v6, with additional hybrid power....the accord looks good also for alot less...
I saw a silver A-spec and it looks way better in person than it does in videos. It really stands out and looks super sporty.
As an owner of a silver A-Spec I'm proud haha. In all seriousness, the car has a presence that videos and photos can't show. It looks so wide and low that gives it a charisma that you won't get with other Asian brands or even some Germans in its price range. Love it.
You forgot to mention the best thing about the Acura---at 200k miles it will still be there. The Alfa? Ha! It won't make 50k! The Germans will run only if you spend a fortune.