I have a 2023 MDX and the 2024 TLX Type S both with the trackpad. After you become proficient I prefer the trackpad to the touchscreen. I no longer need to look at it to use it which keeps my eyes where they should be instead of constantly scanning and reaching for the screen. It does take some time and effort to become proficient but I personally feel it’s well worth the effort.
The Acura TLX Type S is an amazing car. It’s a drivers car that has a superb drive train with plenty of power. The Super Handling All Wheel Drive is a remarkable achievement, coupled with a finely tuned 10 speed transmission this car on a back country road is actually a thrilling machine.
Sam, Acura REFUSES to make this car any bigger so that it competes with the Lexus ES. They're not getting it, man. No real legroom in the backseat. They would sell more cars if they did! Thanks for posting, bro.
@@MrPTR91 You would think since it’s based a bit on the Accord they could give it some of it’s rear leg room. But Sam did say it’s on a unique chassis.
@@TestDrivenTV Tell Toyota that the Camry doesn't sell. I bought one, and so have dozens of people I see on the road every day. I've seen a dozen Lexus IS sedans for every TLX. Crappy sedans don't sell, and this is $57k for pbbt.
@@aluisioustell that to every dealer marking up the tlx type s, and even used tlxs selling for 3k OVER msrp for a USED one. It’s because the production was slowed dramatically cause one of their manufacturing plants shut down tlx production for the new ZDX. There is a lot of 21-23’s but the new 24 tlx really puts it on par with competition with its 360 degree Birds Eye view camera, auto lane keep, digital display, heads up display, and transmission rework even got the 0-60 under 5 seconds for a car that weighs more then some suvs, and this is hands down THE best looking sedan in this segment, only other comparable cars I’d say would be the CTV4 black wing or a m3 or rs3 but those are ALOT more expensive then this tlx
Look, I love Acura’s, I’ve had a few. I think this generation looks fantastic, however, I guarantee this will be the last generation. Acura sells these in such low numbers that it’s just not feasible for them to make a successor. I think that Acura should have introduced the non-type S model with a performance hybrid, even if it was a 2 L turbo. Let’s say mid five second range. They should have made it with a panoramic sunroof. And available all-wheel-drive, with a larger rear seat. Price competitively let’s say 52-53k loaded. Sure the RLX sport hybrid did not succeed either, but it was near 80 K. It would be looked at as a luxurious Accord hybrid, I guarantee people would have paid $10-$12,000 more for that than a accord hybrid touring and they could have tons of R&D money for the type S… Thanks for the great review Sam.🎉
You hit the nail on the head with this one. The whole build quality dynamic seems to be lost on e-spec-sheet warriors. When you drive this car, you can feel the build quality and refinement. It was something missing in my Cadillac CT4V, and I couldn't stand it. I didn't care about how fast the CT4V was in a straight-line. It felt like garbage. That's obviously not the case with this Acura. That said, this car is expensive to own because of insurance. Particularly in the North East, this is the most stolen car in the region. I'm paying more than $400/month in insurance. For that reason, and that reason alone, I'm thinking about getting rid of it.
Your honest opinion on relative construction quality enhances the value of your channel! Did you try manipulating the navigation/radio features via the voice command button on the steering wheel? I've test driven the new TLX but did not know about this feature until days later. The pad was a deal breaker for me too, but I might go back for another review. FYI, I believe SH-AWD can distribute up to 70% of power to the rear wheels and divide 100% of that total rear allotment as the torque vectoring system deems necessary. That 30F/70R capability you mentioned is not the constant, only the potential. Cheers!
Agreed, I have not driven a TLX, but my last 2 cars I read the manual and got familiar with the voice prompts. I do my media tuning (AM/FM/XM/ and a USB with my full album collection on it) via voice. Once you do it it's less distracting than even touching the screen.
He calls it "rear wheel drive biased" which made me laugh. It has a transversely mounted motor. It's a FWD car that has extra tricks. There is no RWD bias.
Had a 2023 Type S. While I loved it, the compromised backseat capacity despite physical dimensions and unintuitive infotainment center broke the experience for me and I ended up trading it in. Doesn’t seem like any notable difference between a 2024 and 2025, unfortunately. Nice review of the vehicle.
A good-looking sedan. I really wish Honda would further separate Acura from Honda in terms of design and drivetrain layout, such as a whole new design language that isn't so "Honda" and a layout that is perhaps RWD instead of FWD. Keep the option of AWD, of course.
I wholeheartedly agree. However, that's a billion Dollars in terms of R/D, which they won't spend on because sedans aren't being sold by the thousands these days. I get it, I'm a sedan purist as well, as two of our vehicles are sedans.
@@stvkrenim Well the TLX is on it’s own platform that is not shared by the Accord, as for rear wheel drivetrain, I really don’t think that is needed as I believe that SH AWD would work just fine for performance vehicles.
I hope Acura does not move the screen closer to the driver so people actually can touch it. It is quite smarter than the rest. The driver should not try to extend to reach even if the screen was touch screen because it's losing driving position. The screen is designed to be in distance for safety and comfort. My car has touch screen but I see The Acura screen a smarter design
Sam always says it the way that it is! 355hp is great, but it should be 400 easy! The Infiniti Q50 Redsport is 400hp and AWD. Everyone rags on the dash layout and the dual screens, the map stays active while you mess about with other functions, half the time I switch it all off anyway and just enjoy the drive. The track pad belongs on a laptop, they should have kept the big knob from the RL or just touch screen. Nice package overall and great review.
I don’t care about dated stying, just the meat and potatoes. 400hp AWD and in my opinion a terrific interior. POS. Just way too easy mutter those words.
The problem with the Type S is it's $57k for a front wheel drive sedan with 355 horsepower, when for $60k you can get an 470 horsepower, NA V8 RWD Lexus sedan.
Acura designed it to have an extended dash-to-front axle dimension Even Though it has a transverse engine layout. It might look cool in a drawing but it reduced interior space. It Should have been designed as with a normal dash to front axle in a sporty longitudinal engine rear wheel drive layout and offered an option for a Wagon. Acura doesn't offer anything better than Honda and should have been closed two decades ago!
Accord sized exterior, Civic sized interior, abysmal MPG, no touchscreen…absolute joke for a $60k+ sedan. No wonder it’s the worst selling in the Acura lineup lol. 8:00 Infotainment 9:50 Abysmal MPG 14:30 OVERWEIGHT, 60/40 F/R weight distribution 15:40 Bring back “Legend” or “TL”, provide better rear leg/cabin space, watch it sell like a hotcake
Yep, completely agree. They should have packaged it better with a larger backseat, throw in a panoramic sunroof, made it a performance hybrid with a 2 L turbo. Mid 30s MPG’s, topping out at 52K. Guaranteed people would have bought it instead of an accord, hybrid, well those that are looking for a little more sport and luxury. Loved the RLX sport hybrid, but it was near 80k. Sadly, this is guaranteed to be the last generation, the sales numbers make it not feasible for a 2027 new model or whatever… And then they could’ve made the type S as well
I have a 2023 MDX and the 2024 TLX Type S both with the trackpad. After you become proficient I prefer the trackpad to the touchscreen. I no longer need to look at it to use it which keeps my eyes where they should be instead of constantly scanning and reaching for the screen. It does take some time and effort to become proficient but I personally feel it’s well worth the effort.
I had same feeling with the mdx track pad but after using it I don’t really miss having a touch screen
The Acura TLX Type S is an amazing car. It’s a drivers car that has a superb drive train with plenty of power. The Super Handling All Wheel Drive is a remarkable achievement, coupled with a finely tuned 10 speed transmission this car on a back country road is actually a thrilling machine.
Sam, Acura REFUSES to make this car any bigger so that it competes with the Lexus ES. They're not getting it, man. No real legroom in the backseat. They would sell more cars if they did! Thanks for posting, bro.
Well the news on the street is they aren't even keeping this sedan around much longer. Sedans don't sell.
@@MrPTR91 You would think since it’s based a bit on the Accord they could give it some of it’s rear leg room. But Sam did say it’s on a unique chassis.
@@TestDrivenTV Tell Toyota that the Camry doesn't sell. I bought one, and so have dozens of people I see on the road every day.
I've seen a dozen Lexus IS sedans for every TLX.
Crappy sedans don't sell, and this is $57k for pbbt.
@@aluisioustell that to every dealer marking up the tlx type s, and even used tlxs selling for 3k OVER msrp for a USED one. It’s because the production was slowed dramatically cause one of their manufacturing plants shut down tlx production for the new ZDX. There is a lot of 21-23’s but the new 24 tlx really puts it on par with competition with its 360 degree Birds Eye view camera, auto lane keep, digital display, heads up display, and transmission rework even got the 0-60 under 5 seconds for a car that weighs more then some suvs, and this is hands down THE best looking sedan in this segment, only other comparable cars I’d say would be the CTV4 black wing or a m3 or rs3 but those are ALOT more expensive then this tlx
@@donlindsay1643 it's not based on an Accord it has a different chassis.
I love this car
I really wanna buy this
Look, I love Acura’s, I’ve had a few. I think this generation looks fantastic, however, I guarantee this will be the last generation. Acura sells these in such low numbers that it’s just not feasible for them to make a successor. I think that Acura should have introduced the non-type S model with a performance hybrid, even if it was a 2 L turbo. Let’s say mid five second range. They should have made it with a panoramic sunroof. And available all-wheel-drive, with a larger rear seat. Price competitively let’s say 52-53k loaded. Sure the RLX sport hybrid did not succeed either, but it was near 80 K.
It would be looked at as a luxurious Accord hybrid, I guarantee people would have paid $10-$12,000 more for that than a accord hybrid touring and they could have tons of R&D money for the type S…
Thanks for the great review Sam.🎉
@@MugatuJag The car just needs more HP 455+ would had been nice cause of how heavy it is
You hit the nail on the head with this one. The whole build quality dynamic seems to be lost on e-spec-sheet warriors. When you drive this car, you can feel the build quality and refinement. It was something missing in my Cadillac CT4V, and I couldn't stand it. I didn't care about how fast the CT4V was in a straight-line. It felt like garbage. That's obviously not the case with this Acura.
That said, this car is expensive to own because of insurance. Particularly in the North East, this is the most stolen car in the region. I'm paying more than $400/month in insurance. For that reason, and that reason alone, I'm thinking about getting rid of it.
@@cultofmodernism8477 how are these cars getting stolen with the keyless fob? This is news to me.
Your honest opinion on relative construction quality enhances the value of your channel!
Did you try manipulating the navigation/radio features via the voice command button on the steering wheel? I've test driven the new TLX but did not know about this feature until days later. The pad was a deal breaker for me too, but I might go back for another review. FYI, I believe SH-AWD can distribute up to 70% of power to the rear wheels and divide 100% of that total rear allotment as the torque vectoring system deems necessary. That 30F/70R capability you mentioned is not the constant, only the potential. Cheers!
Agreed, I have not driven a TLX, but my last 2 cars I read the manual and got familiar with the voice prompts. I do my media tuning (AM/FM/XM/ and a USB with my full album collection on it) via voice. Once you do it it's less distracting than even touching the screen.
You can manipulate the settings of the AWD through the touchscreen for bias.
@@paultruesdale7680 The Acura salesman must have missed that point too! Good to know...
It’s not for certain.
It was just available on some of the earlier S-H AWD models. But you might want to check it out for the latest kit.
He calls it "rear wheel drive biased" which made me laugh. It has a transversely mounted motor. It's a FWD car that has extra tricks. There is no RWD bias.
Had a 2023 Type S. While I loved it, the compromised backseat capacity despite physical dimensions and unintuitive infotainment center broke the experience for me and I ended up trading it in. Doesn’t seem like any notable difference between a 2024 and 2025, unfortunately. Nice review of the vehicle.
A good-looking sedan. I really wish Honda would further separate Acura from Honda in terms of design and drivetrain layout, such as a whole new design language that isn't so "Honda" and a layout that is perhaps RWD instead of FWD. Keep the option of AWD, of course.
I wholeheartedly agree. However, that's a billion Dollars in terms of R/D, which they won't spend on because sedans aren't being sold by the thousands these days. I get it, I'm a sedan purist as well, as two of our vehicles are sedans.
@@Kiss__Kiss I've got a sedan...and a hatchback. Both cars, though. :)
@@stvkrenim At least you have a hatch.. lol I have 2 sedans, a wagon and an SUV..
@@stvkrenim Well the TLX is on it’s own platform that is not shared by the Accord, as for rear wheel drivetrain, I really don’t think that is needed as I believe that SH AWD would work just fine for performance vehicles.
Great video, please upgrade the quality to 4K. 1080 is rough.
We’re working on it ;)
Always thought this was a great looking sedan. I do wish it had the same legroom in the backseat as the Kia Stinger.
"Red hat wearing, beer gutted bubbas." Lol 😂😂😂😂😂 Dude, stop it.😂😂😂😂😂
Okay, so what are the biggest differences between this and the 20204 version 🤔
I hope Acura does not move the screen closer to the driver so people actually can touch it. It is quite smarter than the rest. The driver should not try to extend to reach even if the screen was touch screen because it's losing driving position. The screen is designed to be in distance for safety and comfort. My car has touch screen but I see The Acura screen a smarter design
I might try and get one when it’s 4-5 years old and can get it around 30-35k
Sam always says it the way that it is!
355hp is great, but it should be 400 easy!
The Infiniti Q50 Redsport is 400hp and AWD.
Everyone rags on the dash layout and the dual screens, the map stays active while you mess about with other functions, half the time I switch it all off anyway and just enjoy the drive.
The track pad belongs on a laptop, they should have kept the big knob from the RL or just touch screen.
Nice package overall and great review.
The Infiniti Q50 Redsport is a pile of shit.
The Lexus IS500 blows this clean out of the water.
I like the Lexus, definitely with the V8. No AWD though. Not a deal breaker though. Very drastic calling the Redsport POS.
@@paultruesdale7680Infiniti in its current state is a POs
I don’t care about dated stying, just the meat and potatoes. 400hp AWD and in my opinion a terrific interior.
POS. Just way too easy mutter those words.
Did they change the styling? The front looks different..
Was discussed in the video.
They made it more feminine
I believe the 2026 will have the touch screen.
I’ll keep my 2010 TL 305HP SHAWD. They haven’t made a sedan that good since. Still waiting.
That design was the last good looking TL.
@@dmack7265yep
The problem with the Type S is it's $57k for a front wheel drive sedan with 355 horsepower, when for $60k you can get an 470 horsepower, NA V8 RWD Lexus sedan.
It's awd that's rear bias
@@aluisious your not gonna find a new Lexus with a v8 for $60k bro no where in the states.
@@aluisious bro it’s AWD
Acura designed it to have an extended dash-to-front axle dimension Even Though it has a transverse engine layout. It might look cool in a drawing but it reduced interior space. It Should have been designed as with a normal dash to front axle in a sporty longitudinal engine rear wheel drive layout and offered an option for a Wagon. Acura doesn't offer anything better than Honda and should have been closed two decades ago!
I lost my love for the TL when it became the TLX.
That track pad thing is a major deal breaker for me smh ... Plus they could of put a lil more hp in it too
The automatic is really a let down. Shoulda made it manual for type s
Nice but insane price. 😢
No touch screen and same track pad from the 80s. Ugly red accents even on black interior makes the tlx a joke.
This should be 52 not 62 smh 🤦🏼♂️
Accord sized exterior, Civic sized interior, abysmal MPG, no touchscreen…absolute joke for a $60k+ sedan. No wonder it’s the worst selling in the Acura lineup lol.
8:00 Infotainment
9:50 Abysmal MPG
14:30 OVERWEIGHT, 60/40 F/R weight distribution
15:40 Bring back “Legend” or “TL”, provide better rear leg/cabin space, watch it sell like a hotcake
Yep, completely agree. They should have packaged it better with a larger backseat, throw in a panoramic sunroof, made it a performance hybrid with a 2 L turbo. Mid 30s MPG’s, topping out at 52K. Guaranteed people would have bought it instead of an accord, hybrid, well those that are looking for a little more sport and luxury. Loved the RLX sport hybrid, but it was near 80k. Sadly, this is guaranteed to be the last generation, the sales numbers make it not feasible for a 2027 new model or whatever…
And then they could’ve made the type S as well
lol