The 2021 Acura TLX Type S Is a Shockingly Sporty Sedan from Acura
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Acura TLX Type S review! The Acura TLX is a midsize sedan from Acura, and the new TLX Type S is the sporty version. Today I'm reviewing the TLX Type S, and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of Acura's coolest new car. I'll also drive the TLX Type S and show you what it's like on the road and review the driving experience.
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Doug is the type of guy who writes a letter to his father-in-law complaining about the ride quality of his daughter
Lol
lmfao
F your “Doug is the type of guy “. That’s old crap
@@welshrarebit9238 nah u just soft
As long as he would be appreciative of all her quirks and features
Fun fact: The Acura "A" is supposed to resemble a caliper, an instrument used for taking "accurate" measurements.
Properly fun
LOL! Idk why I've never realized that before until you mentioned it. Thanks! Hahahah! I learned something new today!
@@yungboicontigo9278 whole lotta people will buy a foreign just to say they have a foreign
@@yungboicontigo9278 🤡
Acura is accurate Honda
Honda means "original rice paddy"
All I can say is, the car seems to work pretty well at a pretty good price point. And with how trustworthy Hondas/Acuras have been in my time driving them, this might be my aim tbh.
For an average person who enjoys some speed but doesn't always drive crazy, should work top notch.
Lol i know this is a year old but i agree with you, this car is giving me some meloy chill vibes and i dig it
Perfectly said
I went from an Acura TLX to a BMW m235i. This is definitely a nice step up from the one I had. Driving experience not even comparable between the two but I do miss the comfort of the Acura and how all of the electronics just work and it had the coldest damn air conditioning I've ever felt. Can't say the same for the Bimmer.
I've never driven a BMW & currently I drive an 18 Tlx aspec but I did own an 08 Audi A4 & one things for sure with the European cars such as Mercedes, bmw, & Audi it's a must that you keep them under warranty because maintenance can get very costly
I prefer 100% Acura than bmw….
@@lizakoronovsky227 I prefer anything over BMW imho.
Lies again? Acura Mecca
@@uyscuty5633 If you're addressing me, um, no I didn't. I had the all-wheel drive 290hp version
"You would never know the backup camera is there"
Proceeds to show an obvious camera lens.
You'd never know unless you know, or if you look
Thought the same lol
It's not that obvious, you wouldn't know
It’s only obvious because he showed it….🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@@antoinewilliams129 No, many cars have cameras like that and they are easy to see in real life, too.
Doug: "It's a good VALUE compared to its rivals."
Dealers Marking It Up: "Hold my beer..."
Well when you are comparing a higher trim level Honda to Lexus, BMW, Volvo, and Cadillac, it should have a better value.
@@flavious27 he's talking about dealers marking up the car over the sticker price lol
Saw one of these at a local cars and coffee this weekend; dealer brought it out. $10k markup on the window sticker
@@thechicagobearsftw Complete BS. As soon as I have some time later this week I'm going to swing by my local dealer to see what's up. Looking to replace my Stinger at the end of the year but if they're asking for a dime over MSRP I'll walk out laughing at them.
it's just a acura, 54k is already very high. It's not a BMW or Audi
Being an Acura owner myself (2012 MDX), I’m
Super encouraged by the future of the brand
People saying this car is too expensive? What are you talking about? It’s about $15,000 more than an Accord Touring 2.0T. It’s AWD, significantly faster, a much higher level of fit/finish, and some extra warranty (+ a better name plate). It’s a “near luxury” car that competes well with its actual competitors. Like Doug said, “it’s a good deal.” Go spec a similar BMW. It’s not going to be $54,000.
A kia Stinger is 10k cheaper CAD and is quicker. Let that sink in. Knowing this has severely depressed me.
Also the BMW M340i is $54,700 USD MSRP doing 0-60 in 4.4s with a twinpower inline 6
@@trippykidgaming4243 Yes, but acura is looking really agressive, more than bmw
@@trippykidgaming4243 The stinger is not in the same luxury segment as this car. Which is why it’s cheaper, but it shouldn’t be THAT much cheaper
@@Fifthcell yes but even so, the BMW M340i give actual german luxury with more power...
Say what you want about Acura, but they are at the top-tier of IMSA racing in the DPi category which is honestly really exciting to watch.
And the rbr Honda ending with F1's HAM BOT VER monotony
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I'm sad they aren't aligned with Penske anymore but it's still cool to see Acura being very competitive in IMSA.
In England we don’t have Acura , we have Honda and a lot of Honda’s are made here in Swindon , they are a bulletproof product and I know a few people who have written off Type R’s !!!
@@BanuKarting He is German fanboy, he gave this car a lower value score than the M340i which costs almost $10k more for one that's similarly spec'd
21:28 - Doug took that overtake personally
LOL
The truck lmao 🤣
😁
😂😂
Lmaoooo facts
"Tiger's eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock with a golden to red-brown colour and a silky lustre." That's where the name of the color comes from. They're beautiful as polished stones.
My guess is the transmission buttons were designed that way, with different feel and shape to each one so you would definitely know the one you touch without looking is the one you want. Actually common on many Honda models too. No two buttons are alike for a reason. Noticed this driving auction cars on a lot as a job.
Actually, any controls shaped uniquely are going to be easier to find without looking compared to some brands which make everything similar shape which takes your eyes off the road to find the control you want. Good design.
Agreed. Once you use it a few times, it's really easy to use without looking. The three most common buttons are the easiest. Park is at the very top, reverse is a trigger, and drive is a round, framed button at the very bottom. I prefer it to some Germans where its a shifter but the park button is on the shifter itself.
I feel like Acura is going to begin doing what they should've years ago and give us some cheaper performance cars to bridge the gap between the NSX. At least I hope they do that...
They tried and gave a shot for a big one ,but failed. Honda is known for cheap/mid valued cars . Imo , if they slowly climbed the model/performance ladders and launched sport cars at a step each , the modern NSX would've still held the legacy of the 90 NSX and sold well. They just got back into the game too abruptly , it was years when they last released a supercar and I think if they launched good performing sport cars(not talking about the tuning market) and held their position and reputation as luxury/sport cars brand, the modern NSX would've sold well...
@@alchemist2048 I definitely agree. Personally I really like the new NSX but they just took way too long to release it and don’t really have any lesser models to back themselves up as a performance brand
Im hoping they will add a coupe option. I mean they should.. another rsx or integra would really grab my attention .
If this car sells then they’ll definitely do it.
This is Acura testing the waters by dipping their big toe with a car like this!
They need make the new NSX 800HP stock
The only thing I’ve learned is that Doug has a touch screen dishwasher
Spoiled doug
There are also touch screen TOASTERS. No joke.
09:05 : doug says "oversteer"
Old time doug fans: **ded**
Now THAT is a throwback.
It gave me chills, ngl :)
"Slash oversteer", not really that long ago when he was saying that actually
True OGs remember the Jalopnik days
Doug - love your review of the TLX - helped me make a decision on purchasing one - Got the TLX Type S AWD and I'm very happy with it.
Are you still happy with your purchase?
@@lpg12338 yes
Does the info system give any trouble since it’s not a touch screen?
@ramimerayyan6755 I have an RDX A-Spec with the same infotainment screen. The TouchPad works really well in Acura's OS, but in CarPlay/Android auto it isn't the best. Still not a deal-breaker for me though. You get used to it.
The cars and bids plug is just getting wilder. I love it.
I mean, it IS his new enthusiast car auction website
Also the good old “THISSS!”
I love it
@@caboose22320 hah, he's dropped the "new" recently
Caaaaaars Aaand Biidss
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Absolutely disappointed he didn’t mention the RSX Type S when he was referring to the older Type S cars
rsx type s is a whole nother type of car
Just a rebrand of Honda’s, and it’s a coupe/hatchback mix, whereas Dougie boy named only sedans.
@@oskarostroms the CL type s isnt a sedan
same
Will drive mine to work tomorrow 🏁
Take a shot every time Doug says “Type S”… you’ll be passed out on the floor less than 5 minutes into the video
i have this car in the a-spec version and it really is a well rounded sport sedan with extra power, i disagree with the styling score i think they nailed it out of the park, i honestly think it is probably of of the, if not the best designed sedans to come out within the past 5 years
That’s really not saying much. Acura’s have looked ghastly since 2008, or 15 years ago. You might be too young to remember the ghastly bird beak grill.
Same here. The A-spec may not turn heads, but I like it being that way. My A-spec is well-rounded and always spawns impressive responses if I bring a friend.
I've driven several BMWs, and while I can certainly get better performance out of them, I still chose the TLX because I found the car to be much more friendly from the start. There are a few weird aspects with the infotainment system, but I moved past them within a week of ownership. I used to drive a Subaru Outback, which is rated specifically for safety, but I actually feel safer in the TLX because the ergonomics are easier and reduce how long I get distracted if I need to handle a phone call or change the music.
We're obviously talking about completely different types of cars here, and that's a reasonable argument. However, I believe Subaru(and most other brands!) could do a better job of designing the controls favoring quick access by the driver, which then helps return the driver's focus back to the road faster. Acura definitely hit a grand slam with the TLX, as well as the further performance models.
That's definitely the most compelling car besides the NSX that Acura has made in over a decade. Looks sick and seems priced right, too.
Lol may pick one of these up to replace my g37xS in a few years when depreciation sets the market for them!
Is that it?
The new MDX looks good too. I like what they did to their new grille design
The tiger-eye propably refers to a chatoyant gemstone. Its color is nearly identical to the one on THIS TLX and that of an eye of a tiger (not the survivor song)
Tiger eye is probably what you need since all of these are marked up 10k. A M340 is cheaper
And where do you think the mineral got it's name from? The animal? Or another mineral?
In this case, it refers to a paint color that is a clever and subtle compromise between puke and babyshit.
I suspect the gemstone was named for… a tiger’s eye!
@@DougDeMuro come on, Doug. You know better than to be logical on the internet 😉
Doug-“Best looking car in its class in my opinion”
Also Doug-“Doug score for looks……6 out of 10”
😂😂😂 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
😂😂😂
"Best looking car in its class" isn't the same thing as "best looking car period".
@@chrisstaub5880 yea but at the end when he compares scores the other cars in the class got higher styling scores.
@@chrisstaub5880 but that's ridiculous. That's like if I show you the most beautiful watch on earth but you say "yeah but it's not as pretty as a Rembrandt". Comparing it to other vehicles in its class it's very good looking. Who cares if it doesn't look better than a Pagani. It should be scored for what it is. Just like acceleration and everything else.
The scoring system never made any sense whatsoever. That's why I skip that part altogether
@@amg863 Yeah, i only watch Doug’s videos to see the features of the cars, his scores often feel like they don’t match what he’s saying.
I love your positivity! I don’t know anything about cars but I enjoy watching you
haha totally - im looking for a car this one is isnt bad huh?
My fav car reviewer by far 💯
I think I've seen all his videos LOL.
Keep watching his vids and you’ll learn a lot about cars!
I swear Doug gets more and more manic every time he says CAAARS. AND BIDS.
NnnnCAAARS and mmmmBIDS!
AHAHAHA right
CAAAARS AND BIIIIDDDS 🤷🙅🙆💁🤷🙋
@@andrewmackie5110 add Z’s to that tho
4:29
It's cool. And I appreciate Acura bringing performance back. But I'll miss the RSX and Integra days of before.
Edit: too bad the new Integra is a pile lol
Still have my 03 Artic Blue RSX Type S. I'm never letting it go. Vtec is just pure bliss and joy. They won't make them like before.
Stock Yellow Integra Type-r was peak Acura
Acura did discontinue the smaller Acura ILX, as well as the Civic SI coupe. This may be foreshadowing a new premium Acura coupe based off of Civic si architecture
Acura decided that too many ricers were modding RSXs to look like shit that it was ruining their brand. It really sucks.
RSX might return later this year
Yo that exhaust gotta be one of the best sounding V6s ever😯👌
You ever hear the Mercedes C43 exhaust? The 2020 bmw m340i exhaust note is good too & the sport exhaust upgrade on the 2021 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport.
@@mutualdecline2174 oh I hear them all in the shop every day....that's y this is "ONE" of the best sounding V6s ever😉
@@PhillyDee215 I hear you but all V6's sound the same. The exhaust note is amazing I agree with u. Thus exhaust note farts while the Mercedes C43 pops & crackles. I like them both but I'd prefer the farts over the pops & crackles
@@mutualdecline2174 🤣i know right....aye we just gotta leave the sound up to the V8s😎
@@PhillyDee215 For sure I haven't driven a V8 since 2011 but I'm fine with a turbocharged V6
0-60 in mid 4 seconds range. exhaust size is in mid 4 inch range 😄
and the price is too damn high
@@gorgonismztruth1551 a kia stinger is the same price... How does it cost too much?
@@MelloHubb you seen the way the engine was facing?
Don't think so.
@@MelloHubb Kia stinger is only $36. He has a video on his Stinger.
Those gauges are almost an exact copy of the RSX-S. Definitely building off of a bit of nostalgia there.
Also Doug, you're a massive man. Back seat, pfft!
Doug is the type of guy to fly a Acura Type S key fob over to a different continent so he can confirm the third flashing red light on his key fob.
The touch pad needs small dots on the pad to represent each location on the screen..
It might help a bit... But not for CarPlay or Android Auto. Those systems are designed specifically for touchscreens.
I’m a biased Acura fan so my take probably will be taken with a grain of salt. But almost every review of the TLX type S praises the handling and the performance AWD system. Yet Doug didn’t like the handling, I wonder if he’s pushed the car to its limits to really test its capabilities or he’s just talking about how the controls and handling feels on an everyday basis not performance basis...
I have heard the same thing. It handles fantastic, great value.
You're not being biased here. SavageGeese, TheTopher and Joe Raiti all praised the Type S's handling as a strong point. Let's not act like Doug is some brilliant race car driver journalist. He's more into things like buttons.
@@TheBreakfastLover He is more into quirks and features
I think it has something to do with the vectoring of the SH-AWD. TheStraighPipes guys remark how oddly it handled in turns (not badly just a sort of an unnatural rotation)
It's a FWD car with the weight distribution of a minivan. Super-Haldex-AWD doesn't do anything until you get on the power in mid-corner. Your turn-in and off-throttle balance will be plowing understeer.
I’ll take that front plate over the new BMW grilles any day.
@Joe R I disagree. Looks like shit. They could have done better.
@Joe R I have. I've driven the base model and the type s. It looks terrible. Apparently, I'm the only one who thinks so. It looks like the worst after thought I've ever seen. If it wasn't for that the front end honestly looks perfect to me.
The grill could have been made better I feel... still like it though
So much boomers on the internet that can t accept a change the new bmw grill is one of the best designs ever from bmw
@@laurentiudiconescu9596 21 and the new bmw grill us ugly af compared too old one. Seen it I'm person does t looks as bad but compared to old one u know.
Just picked up a mint 2014 awd tl advance and I love it… always loved Acura and couldn’t ask for a better first car purchase. Def gonna get one of these once I’m more firmly set in the near future
I saw one on the road i was like "Thats a Acura". Thinking of getting one or the Infinity G55. The standard wheels look better to me. Another great review.
There is no infinity g55
Doug never asks for likes or to subscribe(its a nice quirk of his :))
Respect++
Never realized that! So true though, I dislike the constant ask of this in other channels... If I like, trust I will subscribe lol!
But he always asks you to check out cars and bids!
@@user-vw4cg1xq7r dang, you’re right. I retract my statement 🤦🏻♂️😭
You noticed it because indian youtubers keep begging for likes and subs even bwfore video starts.
Believe me I'm indian
Coz the whole channel is basically an ad for cars and bids
They need to bring the RSX back.
as an rsx owner.. i 100% agree
@@danielrein3587 I'm not a Honda/Vtec guy but the RSX is a great car.
Sadly coupes don't do well so it'd be a collab or it'll never get made
There has a been spy photos of a 2 door coupe shaped like a rsx with center exit exhaust and Honda style wheels
@@ricerhondaa ooooooh?? 👀
Doug never stops moving his body head and arms / hands
That’s his fitness routine
It is in his Italian genes.
Saw one of these in Santa Monica about a month ago. Sounded healthy, looked even better.
I may be old fashioned but I like physical climate buttons.
No your just old Your about to die
@@NeightrixPrime no sir. Never wish death on anyone besides those who wished and acted it upon you.
Physical climate controls are a great thing and I don't know why auto manufacturers try to make everything more difficult for people unnecessarily.
It’s the how the world works there’s new technology 🤣🤣 and if you don’t know how to use it don’t buy it simple stay with your old rotten shit box that you think still looks new🤣
Nothing beats being able to use them in the winter with gloves on and without looking for them.
Doug is the type of guy to open a bag of chips with scissors.
Is that bad?
@@yungboicontigo9278 so was my reply
A plain box cutter blade makes a nice hole on the side. Getting the chips out for dipping is easy. Just grab, dip, eat.
Doug is the kinda guy to fold his toilet paper up after use and before tossing in the toilet.
The long way at that...
This really is a beautiful car. Maybe not the best looking, but very high quality, reliable, very sporty, lots of power. I am looking for a daily that I won't start throwing parts and money in upgrades and modifications at, and this is looking great at the moment. I want a M4 CSL with the fixed carbon buckets and no rear seats but I think they are all sold out.(plus it's twice the price!)
Can't wait to see the tuning results from this motor and how much it can handle. Hopefully the transmission can handle the torque after it's tuned
I’m starting to really like Acuras again.
Finally yes
I second that
I never stopped ✋
Same here. I might go from a 92 Legend straight to this! Haha
bruh just get a BMW M5..
I know peoples might hate the size of the quad exhuast...BUT the sound is definitely there to back it up!! Amazing exhuast note!! 💕💕💕
And most importantly it's a real exhaust, not fake like some of the competitors.
Not too bad for stock exhaust.
Good to know lil Wayne is an Acura fan
@@Joey-PotsandPans Dwayne Carter aka Weezy F Baby
I couldn’t even see that front clear plate until he pointed it out lol
Tiger’s Eye is a gemstone and it’s that same color, hence the name.
It warms or cools the seats automatically AND UNFROSTS THE WIPERS. This is AMAZING
When I think “touchpads”, I think about phones, iPads and dishwashers, too, Doug.
I like that they went away from touch screen climate controls. It's really annoying in my 2019 TLX you have to go in touch screen sub menus to adjust basic hvac functions
This is closest I’ll get to Doug’s opinion on a 3G TL a simple “those were great”
I feel validated since I own one
@@berserkmaster2514 Since this comment I have purchased myself a 4g TL, very validated.
I love the 3G TL that car still looks modern to this day and I own a 6 speed and boy is it fast
Interested to see what the tuning community is going to do with this. Honda engines are great.
This, with all the Forged internal's and lot of people saying they left some on the table, means Legendary Honda tuning is coming around. Those Same Honda guys grew up right into this car (Some of them, not me lmao)
Tell Harry to overnight parts from Japan
Will that v6 fit in a miata? Lol
Can’t wait
Sounds immaculate
I owned one of the original (2002) Acura TL Type S. Delivered in April 2001, it was one of the first in San Diego county. One of the best cars I ever owned. Glad the lineage is finally getting the respect it richly deserves.
I still have one it was my first car it’s 2002 as well but idk, you think it’s worth restoring it and fixing it up as a project car or sell it outright
@@baller6897 Restoring it, they are becoming more and more rare
I had an '03 base TL and it was the perfect balance between luxury and sport to me. And yes, best car I ever owned.
Facts I have an 03 Type S as a first car and other than the transmission that is trying to blow up it’s a really good first car
@@a_car_dude_with_a_camera LOL. Yep. Forgot about that. Tranny was a weak point of that car. However, even with 103,000 miles on it, Acura covered a new one. Made a lifelong customer. Pretty sure GM would have told me to go scratch.
Love the energy man. Great review!
They should bring back the
Acura Legends again
Yes, Acuras have been trash for nearly 20 years now. Bring back Legend, Integra and call it a day
I’m sure y’all know now but if not Acura just teased the comeback of the integra
@@CFunk-xw2wc Integra is back.
From what I understand the new American "RLX" is badged as a Honda Legend from Japan. I still feel there will be nothing like the original Acura Legend. Those were one of a kind.
'92 Legend Coupe will always be my favorite car that I owned.
Why is no one talking about how good that sounds?
I was amazed when I heard it. Definitely didn't expect it
That turbo sound 🔥
i've been talking about it since the Raiti and Savage Geese reviews. it sounds much better than any Acura has right to.
@@yungboicontigo9278 Yeah true but those are v10/v12 exotic supercars.
@@yungboicontigo9278 when did I say turbo cars are better? Also why compare exotic cars with normal daily drivers?
🙀 Honda's face when Doug said his Kia Stinger from two years ago is better
Would love to have one of these in Performance Red Pearl. That color is stunning in sunlight.
That part about future kids tuning their cars sounds so familiar and so accurate on how its gonna be in like 10 to 15 years.
I actually liked the Age of Empires sounds in menu scrolling. Yololo.
I thought it was the intro to Jingle Bells
That game was my childhood lol
Age of empires 2 is still going strong :)
I was thinking Skyrim
I thought it was Metal Gear
When I hear the screen scroll sound...
My Mind: "Sleigh bells ring~"
my kush plug who's a girl got a 2019 acura super clean, I never been interested in acuras since then. This is a nice car
I looked everywhere and couldn't find one, they are all sold out, i ended up getting the White on red 2022 TLX Aspec. Great Value and extremely reliable.
Cant wait to pick it up.
Tigereye is also a gemstone with those colors, hence the name
7:30. I really appreciate that. True it hurts the styling but its nice to see someone caring a little about repair cost in a modern car. So much expensive technology that punishes you for any little mistake with a 3 or 4 digit repair bill. Side mirrors with cameras and sensors in them, clip the side of your garage, and what should be an "oh darn, scratched the mirror housing" turns into "Crap, all this stuff is broken, now have to dump vast quantities of money into replacing it".
21:27 Doug didnt want that F150 to pass him 😂
It's a shame that we don't have Acura in Europe. This car is a perfect everyday sport car.
By far the best thing about having 4K video is being able to see the fly buzzing around the car the whole time lol
Worked valet for 3 years a couple years ago. I thought the reverse gear “switch” being different than the rest was a safety thing. So no one goes into reverse when they meant drive
It is. You're correct
Even some Honda vehicles have this same push button shifter.
@@TimJoseph08031990 you're correct.
Odyssey had the same gear selector in 2018. I think it's the same 10 speed transmission too.
I remember when the TL came out in mid 2000s - absolute gangster of a car. Best (affordable) sedans on the market back then.
I still got a 2004 TL man still love it
My favorite car
@@abakdpotato I have an 08 TL man it’s great
@@Dan-mq6xt my favorite of all time and always will be, ain’t nothin like a TL, juiced up Honda and it looks good
Doug is the Goldilocks of automotive badging....always searching for the amount of badges that feel 'just right'
This is exactly the one I would buy. That gold and orchid looks so awesome.
Fun factor - 4? Cool factor - 4? Style - 6? (Even after he said he likes the way it looks more than any of its sport sedan competitors)
Doug, your "square 🟫 factor" - 10/10 -- this car is f'n sweet
Doug is the type of guy who sits in the front seat with the Uber driver
What's wrong with sitting with a Uber driver
@@Eye-it-azz bro he's just a human
@@Eye-it-azz look at his knee room in this car 19:17
if somebody drove this for Uber I'd ride in the front too.
Actually I'd ask to drive : )
Lmfao
Yall reply seeems like uber driver is frrom another planet
Haha, another great review Doug!
It is funny though, you tend to comlent on how tight cars are, but usually dont comment on how tall you are 😆
Both AC on 69. Niiiice
Also, the fact that this car weighs 4,221 is unacceptable. This is a mid-size sedan, but it weighs as much as an LS460. A luxury car that came with a 4.6L V8, was one of the quietest cars of the time, and is 5" longer than this.
It’s indeed unacceptable. The new Civic is about the same size and weighs 2,900 lbs.
i owned an A-spec 2021 TLX, and the weight is too heavy! the car seemed to resist when slamming the gas to experience the Horse power. the weight of this sedan is still questionable
Lots of the added weight is due to more rigidity but it’s still heavy
It should be at least 300lb lighter and at least 400+ hp
Can’t really compare two cars a decade apart. Even for the same model most cars have gotten heavier
Good review overall, but it seems like Doug is just about the only person I’ve heard say they didn’t like the handling, other reviews I’ve seen of this car praised the handling.
Actually Doug just meant it's not quite exceed 3er dynamic but in vacuum, the car is very well handled really. Most other reviews not talking about engagement comparison to other rivals. My 2 cents
Maybe because he isn't the best judge of a vehicles driving dynamics.
Doug got this one totally wrong. If Doug is gonna compare an Acura to BMW or Mercedes which are both known to be money pits without even mentioning that fact he is gonna lose credibility. Acura is LIGHT YEARS ahead of both and they will never catch up. BMW and MERCEDES JUNK. I have plenty of dough to buy any car I want and I'll take the Acura.
I thought the same thing. The one thing they really praise for this car is the handling.
Probably cuz most other reviewers are scared shitless to talk anything bad about any manufacturer for fear of not getting those free lunches and swag bags...
Dang, they hit the nail on the head with this redesign!
WOW, I was expecting more from this car. All the reviews seem to think it isn't all that. Bummer but I will still go and drive one.
I love the dash design and this colour is so fire!!
“They did a great job concealing the back up camera you’d never even know it’s there!”
Proceeds to show us giant backupclit
💀💀💀
I'm glad I'm not the only one hahaha
😂 pretty sure he meant integrating.
Never been a fan of Acura but I gotta admit this car looks absolutely BadA$$!
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Seems to drive even better. Special car for sure.
Never? Acura was killing it in the 90s.
Like Joey
@@BIGWEBB88 i just never found myself loving their cars. The NSX is great of course but I always eyed other 90 cars like the rx7 personally.
It has clean classic lines, smile inducing performance, a unique colour, Relatively reasonable price. Pretty much all u need in a car.
20 years later, it will be collector's item.
@@mike-uw6wt you'd be surprised. Any normal car with a performance version is almost always a collectors car. Get your head out of your ass
@@mbtt7420 yeah that guy is an idiot 😂 Acura just change the game
@@mbtt7420 exactly. Companies gotta sell large volumes of boring cars before they make the fun ones!
Been driving Acuras for 6 years now. Delighted with them. No hassles. Fast enough for me.
15:14 Should have added Type-S specific animation Animation when selecting Driving Modes. Normal TLX is shown here.
meh good to know
I'm surprised Doug didn't mention that quirk.
Good catch mate. What a bummer from Acura
Does it fucking matter? You all are just being perfectionists and I hate perfectionists.
@@automation7295 Yes. Attention to detail is very important. Hate is a very strong word. Here’s a snickers bar.
I NEED this car yesterday, I love Acura, they make such reliable cars, that also handle and drive amazing, also easy to maintain and are just great, nothing too over engineered, now that they have a type S again, I need it...
Yeah this car won't be reliable
Karl Parato why not
@@gangsterbroccoli any car that is pushed in design for any kind of performance will have more problems.....does not matter who makes it.
@@kgpax idk I have a Type S 2nd Gen TL and it’s really reliable for being a performance version of a normal car, now it does have a faulty automatic transmission that can blow up for no reason other than it felt like it but that goes for all of the 2nd Gen TLs not just the Type S
@@a_car_dude_with_a_camera the Honda v6 is definitely not their most reliable engine...my shop has had to replace a couple of these already thar have not even made it to 30K
I look forward to the day Doug does is Integra review. I just want to hear his banter on the design direction, and the unshakeable feeling that what he is looking at is a ILX in ill fitting Integra branded clothing.
I would just like to take a moment and appreciate the fact that Doug is wearing a Small World Coffee tshirt. I grew up right down the road from small world and never did i think i would see a Small World tshirt in a Doug Demuro video. nice touch
Doug really left out the RSX Type S when listing type S models
Yeah probably Acura’s most well-known Type S
and when mentioning performance models from Acura, left out the Integra Type-R entirely, which is one of the most amazing 4 cylinder cars ever made.
I think he left the RSX and Integra out since since they were really a different category of vehicle. The CL and TL were much more direct predecessors.
He doesn't really know japanese cars too well
Integra gsr.
Tigers Eye likely refers to the stone not the animal. I'm down with the brown.
The name of the stone very clearly refers to the animal though
@@williamschneider5869 Touché. Well, the color of the car refers to the color of the stone, which refers to the animal.
I owned both the 1st and 2nd gen Type-S and loved them.....might have to get this one too 😆
I usually dislike those "burnt orange" colors but this is pretty cool ... I love the interior and that exhaust note
Just a note. Doug spent 1 minute and 50 seconds complaining about a "plate" cover in the grille.
He's clearly not a fan of Hondas/Acuras when you've seen all his videos as he nit-picks the shit out of them versus other brands, but he also never fails to compliment their reliability.
I mean he was also explaining why it was there and to be fair it does look like shit
@@PetesCreativeRecycling doug doesnt care about reliability because he recommends leasing over buying
@@yungboicontigo9278 dawg your name says enough... stop talking
@@yungboicontigo9278 it's like you don't even read comments all the way before jumping to conclusions. If you keep this up, you should pack a parachute.
Those exhaust tips seem to be a bit "huge" for that rear😉
They're perfect and they're real thank goodness
why would u complain about big exhausts in this age of extreme fakery of exhausts? its purrfect! 🤤
@@pinkcitrus98 you're right😂😂
I love how comically big they are. It’s like Acura is saying FUCK YOU
its trying to outsized the gtr’s
I had a ‘10 TSX once that was annihilated in a wreck. It might have been just an ‘Accord that knew someone’ but it had everything a man could want, and more! 😎
Bro I love your content!!!
So almost the performance of a 3 series but won’t break down and when it does it won’t cost an arm and a leg to repair.
A breakdown is highly unlikey in anything made by Honda. That B M Troubleyou though...
It will cost an arm
I have a big respect for Honda when he explained the decision making for that plate on the front, most European car companies wouldn't care about their customer's wallet and just put it on the front for styling.
Plus it's almost $10k cheaper compared to a similarly optioned out M340i
@@-SP. Bro the Type S is marked up all across the US lol. You're paying at least 65k out the door. Wayyyy more expensive than a BMW M340I.
Can’t really imagine someone buying this vehicle for the backseat. Family’s now really spring for SUV’s.
It's not for backseat. It's for back wheels.........almost. He said its a rear baised.
After sitting in the TLX rear seat with the front set to my position, it's perfectly fine if you're 6 feet tall or less. It's about the same space as a 3-series and a little better than the Lexus IS and Genesis G70.
Of course but since the category of this car is "daily driver sedan with extra performance" rather than a full on sports car that's small / light or a two seater, it's nice to know you can take some friends in the back if needed... I own a TLX myself, and while I don't use the back seats a ton, they have come in handy every now and then. And I can put a kid's seat back there too ...
@@WakanaGojoAE86 Also, this car is NOT rear-biased. SH-AWD is awesome, sure, but it's not rear biased, it only sends more power to the back when needed, it usually sends more to the front (which is perfectly fine), and adds torque vectoring in turns if you accelerate out of them. I guess it kinda acts a bit like it was rear biased where it counts, even though for fuel economy purposes, it's pulling from the front with less drivetrain losses. The TLX has surprisingly good fuel economy, I've done 35mpg on my 3.5L V6 ... !
@@TheBreakfastLover Totally false. Sat behind the Salesman who is 5'8", and my knees were absolutely crushed in the hard seat back. I'm 6'3". This car is squarely a mid size sedan in terms of size, but makes the claim it competes with compact sedans. It's completely unacceptable that even the Honda Civic, a car that is 11 inches shorter, still has 3 inches more leg room than this.
You are going really fast on this review !!
I have an 07 TL Type-S with a 6-speed manual fantastic car