Review: 2024 Acura TLX Type S - Even Better Than Before!
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- I spend a week with the refreshed 2024 Acura TLX Type S, and this is one of those cases where Acura underpromised and overdelivered, with a much improved driving experience that polishes all of the past rough edges of the pre-refresh Type S, while also improving the interior and adding some great new colors. It's not all good news, but overall the 2024 TLX Type S is a much better car than before and one definitely worth considering in my opinion. What do you think about the TLX Type S? Thanks to Acura for providing this vehicle to review!
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
2:07 Interior
6:01 Initial impressions
8:16 Acceleration
10:14 Handling and ride
18:25 Highway driving and safety tech
20:48 Fuel economy
21:33 Pricing and competitor comparisons
25:36 Final thoughts
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People say being a CZcamsr is stressful, I could see it. I’ve watched your channel since its inception and I hope you stick around to continue to make great content!
Thank you, I’ll keep trying my hardest!
It's not once you build a fan base
Matt is our neighborhood car guy
You have to go in with the intent of building multiple revenue streams… If you depend just on CZcams you’ll be living a very volatile life both financially and mentally.
Exactly. Matt & sabkyle04 are the 2 of the greatest og car reviewers i trust. Wish they had all the millions of subs they deserve.
CZcams suddenly started to recommend your videos to me again 👍👌
That’s great to hear, thanks! And welcome back!
I'm glad no one is talking about this car. I want to be one of the few driving it
Yes up north in NYC and NJ I see them sometimes but I live in Florida now . Acura TLx are rare on the road and I love it. Can’t wait to start modding it.
Lol so true ;)
Such an underrated car imo. Aside from the Genesis line, this is also one of the best looking sedans since it came out
Rear end above the exhaust looks kinda derpy. But besides that yeah it’s good looking
@@Lookin4WhoAskedyeah the taillights are like Megan Fox’s toe thumbs, can’t be perfect🥲🤣
Gunna disagree and say I can’t get over how ugly and boring these are….Couldn’t ever buy it
That red leather really pops!
Glad to see someone likes this car. Love the styling and honda / Acura reliability.
Acura has been on my mind, so this was a timely review.
I agree it is underrated .:. I love it and seeing this beautiful machine in person is another topic. Best looking in its class for sure.
Do you know why people don’t give the car its due in my opinion is because they think it doesn’t have enough horsepower. That’s ridiculous for a 156 mph top speed car. Plus, a good car is the totality of the driving experience and not just 0-60 times, which are more than fantastic! None of these young people remember the 70’s and 80’s when we had 500 cubic engines with 190 horsepower and 0-60mph times of 13-17 seconds as the norm.
I'm 46 and drive a minivan that gets to 60 in 6.5s . Living the dream 😅
No it’s the touch pad
When compared to the German 3, the 2024 type-S has the least horsepower, but hands down has the most ho's-power...by far. Have gotten more looks, compliments and questions from females with this thing than any BMW or Audi...EVER. The thing is beautiful.
My TLX
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I’m so glad you reviewed this one! I had a ‘22, and this one is BEAUTIFUL 🔥
Gotta appreciate these cars while we got them honestly, great review!
Thanks! 👍
Soon the government will push all EV's
Great review as always Matt!
Thank you!
Honestly, the BMW styling is so close to Mercedes. At least Acura designed a car that looks unique, different, and one of a kind. I have a TL now and in my opinion, it’s highly underrated. Service/upkeep on a German automobile is getting crazy. My brother has an M3, and we’re always comparing notes. I’ll take another Acura in a heartbeat. Great review Matt.
I love your enthusiasm!!!
To help with change views, would it be beneficial to move your regular uploads to an earlier time so people watch while at work? Late night EST doesn’t seem the best for views.
Good point
Yeah I usually watch my stuff during breakfast pst so 9-10 est. like the video format for sure. I know you’re not a tiktoker but doing a youtube short on top of your reviews might get you more exposure.
You can watch the videos at your convenience. What does it matter when Matt does the upload?
@@sachemrock Probably because that's just how it works. Upload times affect view count whether you believe it or not.
According to CZcams, upload times do not affect how a video performs. I usually post earlier but recently my schedule has been so packed that I can’t get the video done till late at night sometimes. I will continue experimenting with different upload times in the future though.
Looks great! Good presentation Matt, thanks 🎉
Glad you liked it!
Excellent video Matt.
Terrific job Matt & I'm thinking of buying this.
Sweet looking car! Loving the changes to the styling inside and out
One of my fave CZcamsrs thank you for always making quality content
So glad yt recommended ur channel to me again. Funny thing is ur videos cross my mind from time to time and want to get back into watching ur channel again. You have the best reviews. Very genuine, informative, and ur charisma is off the charts. Ur like the best friend every car guy wants.
Great review Matt! Thanks
Thanks for watching it!
Great one Matt! CZcams had absolutely buried your channel for me for awhile now. Glad to see you back in the mix had to search for ya!
Welcome back and thanks for looking for the channel again!
Love the look of this car. Just move the screen a little closer and it’s perfect. I don’t understand the hate this car gets for not being “fast” enough it has plenty of get up and go.
Welcome to a world where 4.6 seconds to 60mph and 13.3 seconds in the 1/4 mile is considered “slow”.
I love how the car look in person it’s very big, compare to the video.
Another great review Matt, video quality is always great and driving segment is always fun to watch. I appreciate you keeping the videos coming and for your honest opinion on the cars.
Thank you, I really appreciate that!
Been a while since I've checked in/watched. Still waiting to buy a type r but I love the Type S. Keep up the great work as always! Also, facial hair looks good.
Love the content Matt! Definitely considering this car when i decide to buy a new one!
Thanks, I’m glad you liked the video!
I feel like I got kinda stiffed with this getting announced 6 months after I bought mine, but I think my summer-spec wheels still look better 😁
I've been a huge fan of Sonic Grey Pearl since I first saw it on the 10th gen civic hatchback way back when tho, I'd love to have this car in this spec
Great video!
This one is urban gray pearl. It’s different from sonic gray.
Excellent tutorial
Always loved how these look! I see a pretty decent amount around my area. Awesome review as always Matt! Would love to see a more beefed up version of these one day with mid 450hp range!
As usual a great review! Really never considered this car, making me think hard about checking one out.
Good looking and quick such a great platform
Acuras front grilles have always been so good this generation. Really stands out!
This car is pretty awesome but those Pirelli tires really are a let down. When I worked for Acura, we had quite a few customers pay extra for Michelins before even taking delivery lol
Nice Review, Matt. The TLX is definitely underrated. It gets my head turning whenever I see one driving by.
Great review!
I am a huge fan Matt and don't ever quit/stop doing these!! You are one of the very few I watch because you are factual and don't do the click and bait (won't name his name here but start with Kirk) - You do an amazing job and I hope you never give up. BTW - I have a friend of mine that has a Bullet (manual) just like you had and he may part with it soon...I told him to make sure he lets me know in case I can get you back in one! On the TLX, is it possible the drive felt smoother because it was on all season tires rather than the summer tires?
Great news that the tuning helped with the Type-S drivability.
Another awesome review!! You really should review the M340i XDrive
Ive been trying to figure out why people aren't watching your reviews as much. Maybe more details will help. Interior dimensions, trunk dimensions, rear legroom etc. Also maybe some graphics with 0-60 specs, fuel economy, horsepower and torque. Personally im a numbers guy and like to see that stuff. But great review! I love your content.
There are some unusual comments on here Matt..that said I recently test drove the 2.0t A Spec and even that had enough updates to make me consider this over the Genesis and Caddy variants. Great review as always.
Unusual comments?? There are like 6 other comments in addition to yours, and they are pretty usual. 😂
He was referring to the porn bots before I deleted them lol.
@@MattMaranMotoring And I thank you for that good sir
That’s a hot car and a great review!!!
Loving this car
Love your videos, dropping a comment for the algorithm :)
Thanks for that!
Cool review Matt, although I like many was slightly underwhelmed when this model made its debut it I've always liked it. Sounds like they've continued to refine it and that's awesome. Really glad didn't leave it as is with tweaked styling only.
Great review as always!
The hood is only as long as the entire cabin. Hopefully the next model comes with one that’s another 10-15 feet longer.
I sometimes forget that Acura doesn't exist outside North America. Imagine whipping this thing around the Nurburgring
Would be cool to see here in Germany, yes
Great looking car. I have to agree, probably the best looking in the segment. Damn shame that auto doesn't have an actual dedicated manual mode.
This car is stunning
Great looking sedan! My only wish is that Acura put a Hybrid system in the TLX to boost those MPGs
Boost the MPG and the performance. See you in 2026!
its such a good looking car!!
You're right it is good looking. Definitely agree it's one of the best looking sedans right now. Every time I see one it catches my eye. I'll always have a soft spot for this car as a former owner of a 2005 tl type s and an rsx type s owner.
This is a great looking car! There is definitely some value to be had here.
Love the Acura styling! Would have to drive it to gauge it over competition but first impression is great!
I really like the front end.The backseats looks kinda tiny. I would've thought heated steering wheel would be the standard by late 2023
It's impossible to find one of these. I would like to drive one, but I can't find any 2024 to drive. Thanks for the solid review.
Thanks for watching!
I am having the same problem. 2024's are hard to come by and my local dealers have no information on when or if they'll come in.
Right now there's only 28 available nationwide 😮
They aren't producing A-Specs anymore. The Marysville plant is focusing on other cars. No new A-specs are in the pipeline and unknown when they will be. Kind of like Acura is intentionally trying to kill the line.
@@edr4973 how do you know
Thanks for the review of the TLX TypeS… before this video I was slightly leaning towards the CT5 V after this video I’m all in on the TLX S 🎉
Happy to help! I still think the CT5-V is the better handler, but for a decent amount less this isn’t far behind in my opinion!
Those analog guages looks great.
We're definitely on the same page. I love this car. It would be a tough choice for me between this and the G70, but this one might get the nod.
The G70 is getting discontinued, Hyundai confirmed it.
Hey Matt. I love your videos and ive been a fan for a few years since my brother would show me your older reviews. I would like to give some suggestions of maybe how you can improve your channel.
1. I noticed you dropped the intro which was a really good idea! I think it give your reviews a very classy and clean feel. So I feel like to tie it all in you can consider a rebranding in the sense of a new logo, brand identity, a color pallette to use for your editing. Things like banners to signify the chapters in your reviews. This could be an affordable and easy way to bump up the signature touch and overall aesthetics of the videos.
2. I would say one thing i personally appreciate is quality sound. Definitely a dedicated microphone set up, one for the voice, one for the engine/ cabin noise, one for exhaust. I think this would tie in to the quality of editing and reviewing you do.
3. Third I would say in the beginning of the video you looked very excited and happy to review the car which immediately drew me in to the rest of the video. I would say its very important to the viewer to receive information but also if not more important feel the creators enthusiasm through the videos. I think it would be a good gamble to see what it's like to shift more focus on sporty cars and economy cars since that is what viewers like me mostly look for: cars we may be able to afford or never be able to afford and dont have the ability to test them out.
4. Finally I would say for thumbnails, you can make a signature type of picture. Maybe having a spot with great lighting that gives a good shot with a very low depth of field and high focal length. I think this type of car photography is extremely attractive to both enthusiats and non-enthusiasts
5. I notice one thing that makes the reviews a little harder to keep watching is that the majority of the reviewing is done while you are driving. The talking and road noise sometimes makes it hard to really listen to your ideas. So I think maybe seeing how you can dedicate specific shots and demos to the appropriate chapters. Like for example when you were talking about the mpg, comforts, pricing, you could have been outside the car and maybe some still shots of those features like ths dash showing the mpg, the heads up display and something creative to describe the competitive pricing. Finally i dont think it would hurt to have some non review clips of purely spirited or hard driving.
Thank you for all the effort you put into the channel and i will continue supporting and I wish you the best in being able to garner more success and progress 🙏🏽
As always a quality insightful review, regarding the comparo with the Genesis G70 also a nice car. However over the long-haul would prefer the Acura, likely less maintenance costs and stronger resale value over the Genesis.
Plus the G70 is being discontinued.
Hey Matt. Another great review. Do you think Acura will release a second refresh for this generation specifically with the MDX's touch screen?
To me, putting this screen in this year just to swap it for another one next year seems unlikely but I guess it depends on how long they plan to keep this generation around for. It’s certainly possible at some point still.
Great review Matt. I would consider adding 0-60 times in your videos and tease in the thumbnail. I know this metric is so played but it should increase your views.
Great review! It's definitely the best color combo for the TLX. The SH-AWD is something that i will always look for in a vehicle. That is why i am loyal to the Acura brand. I wish Acura would listen to the Honda/Acura enthusiasts when it comes to wanting a manual transmission option. The sales on these things will be mindblowing considering how many wishes it came with one. That's the main reason i am holding on to my 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6 speed manual transmission.
I think it’s Acura’s best looking car.
Acura has some killer designs out right now
I will consider the TLX for my next car. I really like the looks, reliability and the performance is good enough to make you smile on a back road. Acura, please move to a touch screen. I like buttons, knobs and touch screens. Mouse pads should be saved for computers.
Good looking car Acura! I love that gray. So nicely understated. I don't care for the pushbutton PRDNL, never have. Just like hating the RAM "Turn the Dial" drive system. Wireless charging, is such a gimmicky thing. I never use it. I never use a heated steering wheel either, but do love heated seats. The seats look good. Regarding HONDA/ACURA, even TOYOTA/LEXUS, they do listen to what Automobile Reviewers comment about, like you. I mean, if you comment on where something is lacking, they will do something about it. Good for them! This TLX TypeS is such a lovely compromise for a person that wants a great family cruiser/sporty sedan. Me likey. I would still consider the brand new 2025 Camry XSE Hybrid for 18-grand less money, and better fuel mileage, reliability too. Yes, the Camry is not really considered a sporty car, but it's getting closer. Regardless, I could see myself driving a TLX TypeS, but "the times they are a chang'n". So, the CAMRY XSE Hybrid should be considered strongly. Just my thought. I would buy the Acura over a BMW, for sure. But would buy a Toyota/Lexus over a Honda/Acura product. Honda/Acura for reliability comes in lower than Toyota/Lexus. Too bad, since they were almost dead even. I can't wait to see the new MAZDA 6 for 2025.
GOOD JOB MATT!
That color and interior are everything. Rollers came out incredible on this. Honda's most handsome sedan in years.
Hi subaruwrxfan.
Awesome car.
Been a huge fan of yours Matt going back to your old "WRX fan" channel days lol! You're one of the very few reviewers that truly understands this car and honestly the TLX overall. It isn't a German sports sedan, it wasn't trying to be or it would have copied the 3 series formula like others. It's Honda doing it Honda's way, never a numbers car but always has that right mix of fun, comfort and reliability. (Though can you imagine if the company that brought us the S-2000 and NSX built a RWD sedan? We'll never know!) But you're right in that this car is underrated because everyone really does keep saying M340i, M340i!! Sure I get it, I leased a 330i M-Sport with the adaptive dampers etc.. of the current gen and its is an all around amazing car with a different character altogether, (340 definitely has a bomb under the hood but I can't see a situation where I'd be able to even use the power of that car in 95% of my driving). But when it came down to what's the more rational choice when you consider value and cost of ownership down the road I ended up turning in my 2020 3 series lease which was $52k back in 2019!! and bought a 21' A-Spec 2.0T with the SH-AWD pre-owned. The AWD gives this car a truly unique driving experience vs the 3. There are turns I wouldn't dare try to floor coming out of in the 3 for fear of oversteering into a guardrail lol where as this car just uses that torque vectoring to haul your ass right through it like magic! It's fun.
I have a 2012 acura TL and will drive it till it craps out. By far the best car ive ever owned. Great family sports sedan.
Get all your groceries and beat some bmw's on the way home
As a big honda guy, this will eventually be in my driveway.
Thanks. I have the 2 liter 2023 ASpec. I love the lower weight in the front compared to my old 6 cylinder Accord Coupe.
I hope they do a major upgrade in 2026. I'm worried as the sales are down.
You should try the launch control on sport +
Great review. All they need is to bring the touch screen from the MDX and a think more people will be sold
Thanks! I agree.
Also put the backseats down and you will hear the exhaust make pops when you shift
Car looks beautiful inside & out, this is a great spec 💯👌 Car is heavy unfortunately 4200lbs + & only 355 HP & 354 TQ & curious to see what it puts down to the wheels stock. Hopefully this platform develops & has aftermarket support, I’d buy one as a CPO potentially. New is quite expensive for an Acura (doesn’t even have a touch screen for 2024 lol) but all new performance based vehicles are expensive now. M340i is another great option, even the older generation of C43’s as well w/ the V6 TT. Hell, for the 60-70k segment there are plenty of great used CPO options, M, AMG & RS cars.
You should review an m340i and do a comparison. That would make for interesting content.
Love the TLX Type S, such a fantastic underrated platform. I miss analog gauges as well, signature Type s. These are easily tunable as well with Ktuner, will get you just over 400hp.
For awhile now i havnt been able decide on this, a m340i or ct5v
Also, I can confirm that up through 2023 the low-speed transmission clunkyness is still present.
Every once in a while, during on-off-on throttle transitions around ~20mph there'll be this very disconcerting ka-THUNK as if it can't decide whether to be in 2nd or 3rd
Best looking sedan in my opinion
What’s with that delay as soon as you step on the gas from a dead stop?
I absolutely love everything about this car and I never say that. This and the Mustangs are probably my two favorites. Hopefully prices and interest rates will drop some sometime in the future.
The best car I ever purchased in my life. People say it's slow but its not. It's extremely fun to drive. Most of you have been delusioned by 850hp cars.
Love these TLX Type S’ - would love one of these but a bit out of my comfort level as far as the price range is concerned. Getting around the 60k mark on a car is just a scary proposition for me. Still love the car though, great review.
SubaruWrxFan is way too underrated honestly
Thank you 🙏
Great performance car bargain. People can push the 340i or the c43, but for overall value, reliability, maintenence costs and resale possibilities are definite positives.
Such a good looking car, BUT….I’ve always had a problem with Acura putting the Sport/ Normal/ Eco button dead center in the dash, it seems awkward and clumsy to navigate that (leaning forward) and I don’t want my passengers seeing when I flip it on. Acura should put it somewhere on the steering wheel!
funny how everyone hated on this car when it came out now they love it. It isn't that much different. I own a Canadian 21. But 3 grand to get the wheel upgrade is crazy! you are better off keeping the base wheels, selling them and getting something else
I drove this model and the Lexus IS500. I didn’t need a larger car like the TLX and the V8 rear drive in the Lexus sold me. I live in the South, so the AWD wasn’t big plus for me. Plus leaned toward the V8 since they will probably be dinosaurs in the coming years.
Think if first gear as a "launch" gear. 2nd gear is closer to a normal 1st gear ratio so it skips 1st as fast as possible unless you're fully launching the vehicle.
Good looking car.
Hey Matt! I know you mentioned the Cadillac, but what about the Lexus IS350 f sport for competition against this car? Thoughts?
It’s just way down on power which is why I don’t really view it as a competitor, it’s more of a regular TLX competitor. The IS 350 has its old-school charm but I think even the regular TLX is a bit more exciting in my opinion. For Type S money I’d just spend a few more for the IS 500 which is a more special experience if you don’t need AWD.
Yes MATT better than ever 🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍
Such a nice car and a great job on the review Matt!
Thanks Greg!
this is so sick