2024 Acura TLX Type S - POV Driving Impressions
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2024
- MSRP: From $57,000
3.0 L single twin-scroll turbo V6
Horsepower: 355 hp, 354 lb-ft torque
10-Speed Automatic transmission
Torque Vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
Curb weight: 4,221 lbs
Cargo volume: 13.5 ft³
Advanced Safety Suite
Adaptive Dampers
Electro-Servo Brembo 4-Piston Front Calipers
20x9 Multi-Spoke Light Weight Wheels
255/35R20 All Seasons or available Summer Tires
Heated + Ventilated Seats with 16-way power adjustments
ELS Premium Audio
Fuel Economy: 19 City / 25 Hwy / 21 Combined
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*Correction - 3.0L V6 has a single twin-scroll turbo, not twin-turbo like I said in the video over and over again 🤦♂️
lol bet
I was waiting for the correction comment lol
Topher must’ve felt the twin turbo power
SH is also front bias
@@scapulartech9347The tlx type s has rear bias sh-awd. Go read the press release.
I kind of balance my CZcams viewership between Topher(s), Throttle House, and Raiti's rides! All 3 do a great job, and attack the analysis from different perspectives.
Topher is king
Holy shit me too. Also savagegeese
Raiti is a lot to listen to. That guy can talk for 3 minutes and say absolutely nothing, while yelling. It's tiring.
@@JulianVR4I agree. He can be painful to listen to.
Tedward dude too, I always confuse this channel and his 😂
It’s funny how so many people are fixated on the 0-60 of this and the 340. Every time I see a 340 they’re stuck in traffic just like me, lol. There’s so many reasons to purchase a car besides how quick it is.
I actually quite like this. For a reasonably sporty sedan that you intend to own long-term, this might be one of the best cars out there. More long-term reliability than anything from the germans (maybe aside from like an M340i with the current B58/ZF 8 speed), and still a lot of high quality leathers and interior materials compared to a lot of those germans who are unfortunately moving to gloss black and other cheaper plastics in the attempt to make the interiors look "sleek" and "modern".
Plus, the V6 sounds pretty good and it's a fun level of speed for the street. You actually get to go through a couple gears before you hit the speed limit, which is one thing I miss about my RS3 and one of the reasons I kinda wish I'd left it stock. Definitely a fun car and I've always loved the looks of this refresh.
Build quality isn't there. I finally got rid of my new-age Acura because of all the rattles and interior noises. Honda can't do "premium". They make fun cars to drive, but are bottom of the barrel when it comes to putting a car together. We got a Lexus GX that made Acura feel like an entry-level vehicle. Lexus and the Germans are in a different league than Acura, which is why they're bargain priced. Last Acura I'll ever own.
@@CU08 bro never seen the statistics lmao
Unfortunately this couldn't be further from the truth. Acura's QC for their modern cars is an absolute disaster, this car shouldn't be convincing anyone to buy it when there exists options that are vastly superior in the same price range, yet they still get off on the illusion that it has "Honda Reliability". I guess we'll really see in the coming years if the J30AC is any good, but if the overall J35Y6 recall is anything to go off of, I wouldn't be holding my breath, not to mention this recall effected my 2019 TLX, 100% the first & last Acura I'll be buying.
@@CU08 honda of america shouldnt be allowed to design any car, honda of japan has made plenty of fantastic luxury cars.
I was shopping around a year ago for a fun dad car. I really liked the TLX but the reliability isn't what it used to be when you dive into the forums. It's not bad but not as great as the Hondas of old.
Also, the dimensions of this car are simply out of whack. The backseat is brutal. Great car otherwise in terms of balance of comfort and driving dynamics.
I think the m340 is still the gold standard. I ended up with an S5 Sportback for a bit more comfort and practicality. The EA839 3.0T seems to be surprisingly reliable in high mileage anecdotes and is widely used across the Audi (and a bit of Porsche) lineup.
Great car. Great review. Love this car's styling and performance, especially SH-AWD. If I had a spare $60K, I'd definitely buy this!
could buy a lightly used M3 for this kinda scratch.,
@@cawzzzz "lightly", I don't think any used m3 is gonna be lightly used lol
@@ChiefYoshilol you’re spot on. I’m in many Facebook M3/M4 groups and these guys lease them, drive them like they stole them and then return them. I’m talking the whole works, burnouts, donuts, drifting and just plain hoonigan driving.
@@drivescene6747and maintenance going to be crazy on a m3
You can get an m340
My 08' TL Type-S is still phenomenal today. 150k miles.
In my opinion, its the best looking sedan ever made in history
Been here for quite a bit and I always love coming back to seeing the indepth Topher reviews. Appreciate the content bud.
Hey man, just wanted to let you know your video on this car a couple years ago was what made me pull the trigger and get a '23 TLX. I was conflicted and couldn't decide between a G80, IS350 F or a Stinger and it was your opinion that shifted me over. Had this car for 6 months and I love absolutely everything about it. I still look at it when I walk away from it; what a great styling.
Completely missed out on a beamer.
Nice buy! I went with the ‘23 AWD GT2 Stinger. Might have gone TLX Type-S instead if they had the Tiger Eye color available near me at the time. I happened to find a brand new special edition Stinger, so jumped on that while I still could. No regrets… yet 😂
G70 3.3t AWD, is what I got.
Classy car with Punch!
@@user-od8vx2ei9gnot the g80 he’s talking about lol
Did you get a '23 TLX type s or just a standard TLX?
I’ve been waiting for this 2024 review! So exciting!! The TLX Type S is such an underrated car and I would love to drive it someday.
Absolutely love the content love watching your videos everytime they come out , keep it up :)
Oooh! You have 666k followers. Spooky! This is a gorgeous car. Thanks for all you do, Chris.❤❤❤
Haha 😈 thanks for the support Andre!
Totally agree with the conclusion. Test drove one of these recently when I was looking for mid-range sports sedan. Handles great and has more soul than the S3/4 and C43. Ultimately went for an M340xi for the tech and B58, but Acura is definitely is on to something with this and I hope they keep it around for a while. It’s a great car.
It would be great if it lost like 200-300 pounds. How much was your 340?
Wife drives a ‘22 A-Spec which is comfortable but damn if the rear seat isn’t a little small and especially hard to fit a baby car seat in comfortably if either front seat is back a good amount. We have to move the passenger seat forward a bit.
Looking at used M340is for myself and wondering if that back seat is similar space wise.
Can’t beat the 3 with a B58!
@@ffac789back seat space is bigger in the 340i
I have a m440i coupe. Love it. Best mid size sedan/coupe
Having watched a lot of your reviews, I've never heard you so excited about a car as this one. It must be amazing!! Great review!!
Love the car, just feel like for the price of their sportiest sedan, and the amazing SH-AWD, they needed more power stock to really compete with the lighter chassis B58 engines of the 40i’s. Overall great video as always!
Acuras are reliable though and retain their value quite well.
@@gmpm the B58 with the 8 speed ZF is also reliable. They probably won't hold value as much as these Acuras but still won't be that much of a difference.
actually reliable? Or just for a 3 year lease. if you're looking for long term 10yr ownership, the acura wins on maintenance costs by thousands of dollars in the long run.@@user-ik8ph1jz7n
@@gmpm can buy faster, better and nicer cars for the same price with same reliability. Just because its acura dont mean much
@@gmpmAcuras have their issues. Most traded in car.
Good to see local Michigan roads in videos like these! Cheers!
I´ve realized that driving is one of the most enjoyable things in the life, in fact , I liked it to travel in the back seat. Once I travel on a cargo truck and I liked it watching the landscape as we moved forward. Anyway I think these reviews are very good, they´re made with great quality and profesionalism. Thanks.
Just found your channel when I was car shopping since mine’s got totaled and I really wish I could afford this, great video, you earned a sub!
Feels refreshing to listen to Pink Mirrors after a long time! Long time Topher fans would know.
that car and that transmission are amazing 😫
A subtle design note that I really like is the position of the screen. It is pretty well positioned in a driver's line-of-sight so you can see the road without looking down where it might more typically be (nearer the hazard switch). They still manage to keep the dash nice and low on their sedans no matter the generation or model, and no matter the safety regulations mandating thicker pillars and sight lines. I loved the visibility out of my 08 civic.
Steering wheel right in the lap, and every control well within arms' reach. I really like how Acura has learned from poorer interior design choices like the dual screen setup and almost bloated looking interior. I almost bought a 2020 but wasn't a huge fan of the interior design even then. Went with a mk7 GTI instead. This is a great culmination of their learned-from mistakes and pursuit of excellence, akin to Lexus.
Cheers, Toph. Thank you for the content and experiences.
I've driven this in the 2023 model. Such a beautiful car!!
I'VeDriVenthisinThe2023Model.
BeautiFulCar!!
SuCha
I drove a TLX A-Spec SH-AWD when they came out years ago and was amazed by the car. I’d driven several competitors and the usual German flagships in this price range at the time and was head over heels for the Acura. I still have the sales booklet and glance at it from time to time. I ended up with an FK8, but very well may pick up one of these Type S models once they become reasonably cheaper on the used market.
With all these Acura posts i sure hope to see some classics in the future. Legend coupe is a super cool one :)
A car that loves speeding through sharp turns is me. I will buy one of these when I move away from the snowy Ohio. Until then I gotta love my 2007 Honda Accord.
Best snow car I ever owned
Why are you waiting to move away from the snow?? Don't you realize this car has AWD, and your accord only has FWD, so this Acura will be much better in the snow than your accord (Tires being equal of course, as an Accord on snow tires will be better than this Acura on summer tires in the snow for obvious reasons)
@@kevinbreese5739 I have a 23 type s. It's not great in snow, but that's only because the tires are too wide.
so glad you covered this!! one of my favourite cars is for sure the post 2021 TLX Type S ❤️
SoGladYouCoVerdThis!!
CarsisForSireThePost2021TLXType
This!!oneOfMyFaVOurite
Definitely the best car reiveiwer on youtube. You deserve a million subs ! If you ever get to do a pov of a f30 bmw, that would be cool. 335 guy here 🤘🏻
They did a few 330's or 328's on the Winding Road channel if memory serves
@joespittle1 yea I looked it up right after I commented and saw him do a 435i lol close enough
even the SH-AWD in my 07 MDX feels amazing in corners and on-ramps
Thank you for testing the adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and other driver assistance features! These rarely get discussed beyond "it has them" but no details of how they _feel_ to use as a driver. If I'm buying a car as a daily driver or more than a Sunday racer then I want to know how it feels, if it works well, and if it's comfortable or awkward or intuitive to use. Oh! And does it have remote start on the key fob, NOT through an app?
I'd also like to hear/see what you think of the infotainment system, auto wipers, auto high beams, etc. as my current car has so many great features but they just feel like they aren't tuned the way I want them to be. For example, the adaptive cruise control is far too sensitive to cars entering or leaving your lane and going down hills (to the point it kind of feels unsafe if I was another driver on the road).
lovely sound from that v6
This looks very nice! I actually *just* submitted an order for an M240, but this was in strong consideration. Nice car.
It's just so satisfying revving a Honda engine to its redline.
Small observation that I thought was kind of cool. The little car at the bottom of the screen shows when you have your brakes on and even shows the turn signal. Small details like that are pretty cool.
Love the looks, just can't get over how small this car is interior wise and it weighs as much as my cx9
Weight means safety so it doesn't bother me too much, but yeah they are surprisingly small inside. Even the trunk is small.
It's smaller inside then their TL's years prior.
@@jmen8888 yes, absolutely wild. The integra type s also arguably eclipses it in performance. Wild.
I’ve had mine since May 2022. Bought it brand new and still love it everyday…. Tiger Eye Pearl 😁
The pumped in audio reminds me of the first grand turismo game I played on playstation 1 as a kid ahah
This car never really made my radar, but what a pleasant surprise and review. Thanks for this one, Topher!
8:20 carving that corner. Love it!!
Acura done a really good job with the interior design in the present world of minimalistic and stuff
Hey Chris I love the work you do for your videos, especially the sound test, i have a question is there a way to get different music for the sound test in the future, thank you brother 😊
Seems like an amazing car. I honestly feel like these cars have gotten too perfect. I miss the Acuras of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Just the rawness and analog feel they had, while still maintaining the Honda quality and engineering. I know most consumers will disagree with me and opt for the perfection of modern cars like this.
Too perfect? 0-60 is way too slow
If your a race car driver yes it's to slow. If your a normal person who follows the speed limit and only go to and from work, it's a perfect car.
0-60 is a metric reserved for high schoolers and EV fanatics. Let us embrace important characteristics other than straight line numbers. There's a lot to like here.
@@jahquinbrown-es9xx the sound is really underwelming though... its a very weak sounding V6, I expected more. not many good sounding small engine anymore, only hyundai and BMW still makes good sounding cars... wierd
@@JDMintegraVTECso much Yes! EVs have made that metric irrelevant. It’s also absurd to claim those vehicles are about environmental concerns and then make them so quick (clearly, this drains energy etc etc)...
Very nice looking sedan, great exterior, nice interior. The only letdown I think is the engine, 355HP is not that big a number in a 4,200lb AWD sedan. Slap another turbo on that 3.0L, give it another 60-70HP than you're looking at some serious performance, but as it stands now, straight line performance is kinda underwhelming for something thats called the Type-S. That AWD system is incredible though.
This has a better power-to-weight ratio than a G37x. And this is a type-s and not a type-r. I suppose if you wanted proper straight line performance get an NSX or a Civic Type R. Also, this car already has twin turbos. Would it even be possible to put a third turbo on there? if so then I wholeheartedly agree that would be epic.
@gabegonsalves it's not twin turbo it's single turbo and it doesn't need twin turbo it just needs a few more pounds of boost in the higher revs
@@gabegonsalvesthis is way more of a straight line boat than the type r. It needs to be faster in a straight line given that its awd boat with significantly worse handling than a type r.
The type r is not a car you get for straight line speed
@@gabegonsalves Its a single turbo 3.0L V6, a G37 is also a 10 year old car at this point, the TLX Type-S is competing with the likes of the Audi S6 which is a properly fast sedan, the S6 has a Twin-Turbo V6 with 450HP almost 100 more HP than the Acura, and it's 0-60 time is a full second quicker.
@@ZoomZoom356 that’s fair yeah. Honestly I guess that more speaks to the g37 which can keep up with newer cars like these
Why did I just fall in love with this car out of nowhere😂
Great video 💯 waiting on the night time drive next 😍
I have a previous gen Acura where the push-button transmission is positioned where a traditional lever would normally be. It falls really nicely to hand. Shifting is just a flick of the finger and I keep my arm on the arm rest and don’t even have to move it. The newer Acuras place it forward, higher, and central where it’s more awkward to reach and use.
My sister has an MDX Type S, cool thing about the HUD is that, using Android Auto, it will pass the directions from Waze to the HUD. Thought that was a pretty cool connection. Man this Type S’s are so refined and comfy, but feeling the SHAWD kick in around turns is so fun! Really the touchpad is the only thing that annoys me, but I’m sure I’d get used to it. Also wish the redline was higher and the exhaust was louder.
2024 mdx is touchscreen again
I’ve had my ‘22 A-Spec since new and I’m totally sold on the shifter buttons. They don’t take up any more console space than a traditional shift lever, they don’t block your hand from the dash controls, and they make it nearly impossible to choose the wrong gear by mistake. I’m not a fan of rotary knobs or stubby tip-fore-and-aft levers.
I dig the color🎉. The trunk is Tight.. but totally usable. Super quiet in the car.. No Rattles The transmission is actually faster around town in Normal mode than Sport and Sport plus.. maybe my butt dyno is off.. but that's how it feels
Underrated car, I hope the next TLX will have better back seat leg room!
And less weight!
And a better engine with the power and fuel efficiency of the B58
this guy is a monster on those turns... jeez
Amazing... The RDX deserves a Type-S treatment with the V6
Acura owner here. Really dig my Acura MDX in the snow. The SH-AWD is really great in slick weather. My gripes are piano black interior gets finger prints and glares sun in your face. Secondly, the touch pad really sucks. They definitely need a touchscreen or rotary knob.
I saw this car a while back in white on the street and didn't even know what it is because I was rolling up towards it and then I realized it was an Acura. Definitely an eye catching car.
Great review! The bounce when walking around the car. LOL
Can’t wait to get mine
Best POV channel
I really like this new one. I currently have a 2018 Audi S4 and am definitely considering this for my next car. Custom build seems to get quite expensive (around 80k for my build) but not something to complain about since it's what I spend anyways. I love the carbon details avaliable and like the physical buttons for the entertainment system (since audi is pushing on the touchscreens and I don't like that). This video is real nice and helps me get a better idea of the car itself.
Love it, want one, but don't have $60K. Love the TLX in general too. Great review as always. All the best from MI too!
Wow nice quick, responsive ride.
Videos can't do justice to how flat and wide these sit. I am a huge fan and it's been on my radar if I ever needed to replace the 235 unexpectedly. Only thing, coming from constant annoyance of the auto-locking system on my dad's civic (and the familiar beeping around 1:00-2:00), I would be very disappointed if it can't be disabled.
uff damn i love the colour and style of this car ....wish the rear had little more space but comprmised ..handling is excellent the best acura i have driven..
You're POV reviews are phenomenal. I've watched multiple reviewers since the ending of saabkyle. You've replace him haha. Thank you sir. Good work!!
I wish Acura would make a coupe version of this. It would be sweet. Love the dash layout design.
I love this car but I was thinking about getting the m240i xdrive but the topher won me over with this one 😂😂
Is the suspension comfortable? I love the sporty look but I prefer a comfortable cruise that handles road imperfections well. Does it have a solid ride quality? Interior rattle noise? Would you buy this for yourself?
Wow, intense ride!
this is one of the better handling cars in its class. really looks like you can push it hard. think its lacking in straight line speed for what they're charging but its cool of Acura to bring back the Type S name
0-60 in 4.9 seconds is slow? I know that's not what you're saying, but this car is faster than 98% of the trucks, SUV's, and family sedans of the last 5 years on the road.
i love this car. on my list for sure !
I’m new to this channel love your content but have a question do you own all these cars or are you just testing them out?
nice job mate , the camera make me feel like watching AAA fps game cutscene 👍
Dope beats bro!
TO THE TOPHER, LOVES YOUR VIDEOS YOUR PASSION FOR WHAT YOU DO I IS ALWAYS EVIDENT. MY ? IS ACURA TLX TYPE S or LEXUS IS 500 WHATS MORE FUN TO DRIVE ?
Refreshing to hear someone speak positively about the TLX Type S! Every other reviewer speaks badly of it.
What a beautiful piece of machinery!
This almost reminds me of a GTR.
Edit: That torque vectoring is awesome, I’d love to see that thing on the track.
If nissan made a legit maxima, this would be it.
@@Glasseyed86 Did you just compare nissan to acura lol
yes lol acura can't even keep up with infiniti's @@RedPanda_______
Throttle House did a track test of the Type S on there side; sounds like its best matched for the road alone
The TLX actually beat the Nissan Z and Q50 Redsport's lap time at MotorTrend.
Beautiful car!
Very conflicted between this or a Integra type S for a daily. What would you pick if it were your money?
I love this car! The main thing stopping me from buying one is the horrendous fuel economy. I drive close to 20k miles per year and the TLX Type S would require quite a bit in gas money each year. I’m still thinking about it but my pragmatic side is telling me to stick with my Accord Touring 2.0T for a while longer. Most of my miles are on the highway and I’m averaging 30 in my Accord. Would probably drop to 23 or so in this car. It is such a looker though. If I were to buy one, it would be identical to the one in this video. Love the Urban Gray with the red leather. Gorgeous car! Thanks for the great video.
Having had multiple accord V-6s and driven a touring 2.0t, I'd keep it unless you want the insane handling (also, good looking mine is performance red lol). The gas mileage even in my 21' TLX 2.0t AWD is iffy it's more like 17-18 city 30 hwy in my experience. Can't speak for the Type-S though but I'd be shocked if it wasn't significantly worse than the 2.0t considering they share the same 10-speed/AWD setup. Also have to factor in premium gas vs accord. Idk if the S is required or recommended like the 2.0T but it doesn't run as great on regular so just something to consider. You have a great car, I'd stick with it! :-)
@@jamesholden8625 I tend to agree. I love my car. It's a '21 in Sonic Gray Pearl. I'm not looking to replace it anytime soon but I really do like the '24 Type S. If I were to get a Type S, I would definitely run premium in it. I already do in my Accord even though it isn't required. I am not in the market until at least 2025.
@@jamesholden8625 I get 17-18 mpg in my type s, i only really drive city. If you are gunning at every red light though maybe 15
Chris if you were looking for a daily V6 would it be this TLX Type S or an IS350 with all the bells and whistles.
Love my 23 TLX Type S
Man that startup sound would drive me nuts
this car is really underrated specially on the acura gold color
Love the new digital dash
That color is beautiful
Hi, is the tlx type S cabin quiet？ or a lot of wind noises? I heard they made some changes for 2024 model to make the cabin quieter.
Great that it has AWD, a V6 and physical buttons for comfort settings. Wish it had a better interior and a liftback.
13:00 one thing to check with this is if it will stop when there are cars parked on the side of the road. I have a 2021 Kia Forte GT2 and this is sometimes a problem. Sometimes have to hover my foot over the gas incase it hits the break.
I’m not doubt putting myself in this AS SOON as I see the tuning and modding potential open up. A HONDA made 3.0TT 10spd V6! I’d definitely push the limits of the engine to see how much these can take.
its a single turbo
Vtec 😩
Great video. Im 30k miles in on my type s. Theres an ease to this car. Steering is best in class, probably the belt drive. Low cowl makes the seating postion perfect imo. When left in auto mode, shifts are dual clutch fast on upshifts. I can throw it into a long sweeper and floor it, rear rotates as if it has rear steer. It laughs at inclement weather. Dare I say not a single rattle or creak. Perfect enthusiast family daily with tremendous value. This is the first car in decades that ive kept for over 2 years😂
I don’t think Acura has the engine in their line-up, but imagine a MDX Type-R with 450ish horsepower. Maybe they could go performance hybrid of the NSX detuned with less exotic internals? If the trans and SHAWD can handle it, imagine how fun that would be with some beefy brakes and wide tires. Also with some more fender flaring to fit the wider tires. This thing would look SOOOO MEAN! oh well a man can dream
Sort of miss the white analog gauges,is the digital gauge cluster optional?
Nice chime!
Can you do a POV driving impression of the 3rd generation Acura Tl Type S (07-08’) please? Would love to see a video on it!!
I had the opportunity to test drive this car, and it felt remarkably similar to my Honda Accord, with the exception of some variations in horsepower. I was quite fond of it until I test drove the BMW 4 Series. After that experience, I decided to order the BMW.
Its a Single Turbo, but its a Twin Scroll, love these cars too I sell them at Acura!
I love the outside styling of these. Couldn't handle the insterior - mostly the center stack and infotainment design.
If it wasn’t for the interior specifically the screen this would be my dream car.
there is a heated steering wheel but you need to option it, it is not standard.
I have a 2018 tlx ! Ready to upgrade
such a good looking car
So would you get this or a Lexus is350 F sport ? Since this is awd and has more power the Acura would be my pick .