I hate the front end where the Acura A is placed inside a brick. I'm sure it's their implementation of adaptive cruise and brake assist but it's enough to stop me from considering this for myself. The exhaust tips... I just don't know why they'd go away from the duel tips on the concept. Terrible decisions.
I thought they were pretty harsh in this review as well, but I know there talking about what the tail lights. The taillights are good stand alone, but in context with the car they kind of don't fit it. The front looks amazing, the real looks like a Mazda and its so out of place
Yuri tends to make a mountain of a molehill. He got so hung up on the Apple Carplay software update that he missed out on reviewing one of the best sound systems in the industry, ELS 3D.
10:28 I'm shocked you guys aren't aware that sometimes a car has to roll a few inches for a parking pawl to engage. That's been like that for decades now.
Which is why you ought to use the park brake even when there's also a transmission parking pawl, seeing people roll their cars against the pawl when slamming some 5000 lb SUV into park ON A HILL is excruciating.
I dont know if you driven one of the new hondas with this shifter but the crawl is alot more than most cars. My dad and I both immediately noticed it when we got our new honda. Its kinda scary when parking on a hill
plus the fact the ZF 9-speed sucked on the old TLX, Acura's not doing business with them again. Their in-house Honda 10-speed has been waaaay more reliable.
@@TheBreakfastLover Exactly! They were stuck with their purchase contract with ZF and had to stick it on several Honda and Acura Models. Honda took matter into their own hands and developed a new trans!
Amazing job Acura did on this. Acura is def back with this new design. Not sure why the reviewers were so hard on it matching the concept, I actually think this looks better then the concept. Interior is great as well.
Yuri I don't understand how you seem so surprised and disappointed when the concept doesn't look exactly like the production model. They rarely do due to mainly safety measures. 😒
It has no advantages over its competition. There's also a ton of questionable design choices (weight and size being the most egregious). It looks good, and SH-AWD is really nice, but that's about it. Maybe price will be an advantage when dealers become desperate to offload them like the current TLX. I wouldn't call that hate, just criticism.
Kuki Mel 27 lol, because they were honest and said mean things about a terrible car? Ok, unsub and don’t watch them any more. I promise you, they will notice and really really miss you 😂😂
Awkwardly negative review that differs greatly from literally every other review I’ve seen today by reputable sources. Even The Topher gave it praise - who was very critical of the driving dynamics of the outgoing TLX. Don’t take one persons opinion as the gospel go drive it yourself. I’m sure this is a great car. It looks fantastic.
@Dylan Matthew I think topher gives valid criticism when appropriate. he doesn't sh*t on the entire car bc it doesn't have the same exact lines as a concept or doesn't rewind sat radio. lol
I think every review I've seen has been positive except TheStraightPipes and Consumer Reports (lol). If this was Rotten Tomatoes the new TLX would be like 95% Certified Fresh.
Uri? Yuri? Whatever how you spell his name. He keeps claiming concept this, concept that. But then he goes on Acura’s Type S video and says “they’re excited for the Type S”. So, having a Type S suddenly changes their perception of this car? WTF? And Uri actually owns a concept car which is his dream car...which is a Prowler? I’m actually sorry his dream car is a Prowler.
@@MCWhiffles no one but brand snobs want that over priced, unreliable shit box still. Coming from a 850ci, 750il, and 540i former owner. Good luck with you beemer
You guys are quite literally the only reviewers to dislike the car and didn’t even highlight some of its best features, namely the ELS audio system. Production models will never look as good as concepts for high volume vehicles.
ricky v I like how it looks too! The concept was very striking and this is pretty close to it. Just disappointed that half the review was basically them saying they wished it looked more like the concept.
Agreed. For the last decade or two it seems the Japanese were trying to out do each other on who could make the ugliest car Looks like the new m3/m4 takes that title now
Is it me but are they overly negative ?? Idk I’ve watched 7 or 8 reviews and everyone loves the car and have their critiques but they’re critiques are childish and aren’t even really articulated as well as they could but I looooooove the shots and red color of their vid so I’ll shut up now and just look at the TLX
mylifeisJDM ooooh tut makes sense but then I remember oh wait they just reviewed the 2019 Acura tlx aspec sh-awd. I’ve never driven it but Acura’s sh-awd sounds incredibly intelligent.
Respectfully, I disagree with you. I love TSP reviews but I often find them "too positive" and I want to hear more critique! Granted I havent driven this Acura TLX, but I dont find it appealing AT ALL.
I just don’t think at what they will have to charge the Type S is going to be competitive against the similar priced Germans (S4/M340). You’re spending close to $60k and the M340i is just a absolute rocket. Germans discount heavy too, my 19 S4 was $13k off new.
Sorry guys. Been watching some other reviews and feel like there’s something off here especially with Yuri on what he’s saying. The other reviews while they agree on certain points seem far more objective when it comes to actual dynamics and other things for the vehicle. The experience itself is marred considering the review from the RDX which has the same power train and a cheaper interior. There was praise there, yet here it’s basically panned as a non-starter. What happened?
TheStraightPipes only difference with this point is that this is the same engine and transmission since that review. So there it was good, and here it’s not even though it has the same characteristics?
@@TheStraightPipes and that's no damn frikin excuse... it's not what you say it's how you say it you could have said it's a really good car but because you've reviewed so much cars your expectations have changed and that overall it's a pretty good car but they are just some other options out there that you prefer... that's way way way more unbiased then how are you guys did it... I'm sorry I never ever thought I would be saying this but I'm going to dislike this video... I really don't want to see Mulaney more like a heater I really like you guys's Channel a lot but I wasn't getting Good Vibes off this one... I know you probably don't even care but whatever...
@@RaY_77W I'm saying the exact same thing.... much time is spent in subjective nit picking to extent that any firdt time viewer would swear this car is the worst in its class. Thats what makes this review distasteful. I just wish they would review a car for what it is!
@@hamee8726 yeah, same. Was super excited about this car, and these guys' were the first review I watched. Got super disappointed in the car, like could it really be thaaat bad?? Then I went on and watched at least 5 different reviews from other channels. Definitely changed my opinion on the car.
He's definitely in the minority. Car&Driver, Autoblog, Motor Trend, Motor Authority, Automobile, and Motor1 all gave the TLX really good reviews, particularly the driving dynamics. EDIT: Also fellow RUclipsrs like TheTopher, Alex-on-Auto's, and Raiti's Ride were far more positive than Yuri. I'll say it again, Yuri's opinion is an outlier from otherwise really good reviews.
TheBreakfastLover doesn’t matter. All you need to do is look at the actual drive reviews. It’s lag is pretty bad. It’s 0-60 is worse than the old V6 and RDX. You can hear it. Yeah the car is beautiful but the drive doesn’t seem very good. For a sports sedan, it’s not comparable to other models in its class.
@@Jacobk66 true, but when the consensus from multiple outlets (not just Motor Trend) applaud the driving dynamics, Yuri's opinion becomes most likely an outlier.
Didn’t like this review. The new infotainment system is way better than the outgoing infotainment. I think this going to be a solid daily driver as well. I have an Audi S4 and that car is a money pit and I might get the v6 version of this car with more hp and torque.
So you want only people who agree with you? The review is what it is. Don't be insecure. If you like the fucking care then get it. They gave their review.
Daniel RN did he say “I don’t like the review because I don’t agree with them” you don’t have to be a dick about it. Btw is *car not care Just like the journalist gave their opinion about the car J Grill is giving he is stating his opinion as well. The review was okay, I’m not an Acura or Honda fan. They have review worst cars than this and gave them a much better and positive review. I just hope they are not being so judgmental because this is an “accessible car and not a super car”
Dylan Matthew The new infotainment system is way better. They didn’t really dwell on that and the sound system is way better. I have owned several European brands such as Mercedes and Audi and Japanese brands too. One of the things that frustrate me with several reviewers is they don’t talk about potential reliability.
Why does this review seem so negative? Everything feels really nitpicky, especially the rollback thing that *EVERY* car does? (Coming from someone who currently works in an oil change shop and moved 30+ cars a day)
@@TheStraightPipes guys....so why mention it if its just a bit more... guys come on so damn frikin negative about this...ik that not who you really are😫😫😫
@@RaY_77W LOL yeah even that comment seemed nitpicky lol, i mean its just a lil bit more so yeah it gives me the right to complain about it even though a ton of cars do it and we never mentioned it on their reviews LOL
Every automatic I’ve ever driven since 16 does that when you put it in park and don’t engage the parking brake. Don’t even know why I allowed myself to get this far into the video. These guys are horrible.
Lmao, I said the same things when people complained California is banning new gas car sales by 2035. Why complain if gas cars by then would be exactly this with a hybrid system.
@@player1GR Really, everyone stopped downsizing? Do you mean cars or engines? VW now has their smallest motor ever in their north American market Golfs and Jettas with the 1.4T
@Jonathan Losito go for kia if you loved the driving dynamics of it but as many people said this car is better than the old model.... just saying competition nowadays is pretty hard....
@@YuriTereshyn yea, but 99% of the cars on the market doesn't exactly look like concept. They are concept for a reason. You can't take that 1% and brag about it. And btw how many Prowlers they sell each year? Probably less than Rolls-Royce. So that argument is invalid.
The True Touch Interface is extremely intuitive and works exceptionally well. If Yuri can't figure it out, that's on him, not the car. Don't let his opinion on the infotainment stop you, it works great. Anyone who can't figure it out is too attached to their own ideas of what an infotainment system should be and isn't open to what an infotainment system can be. If you actually own an acura with TTI, like the RDX, it won't take much time at all to become accustomed to the system. If you have the car for a day to test, are using the car mostly for filming, and don't familiarize yourself completely with the system, then of course it's going to feel different. And that's basically true for any new car infotainment system that you are unfamiliar with. Frankly Acura has put a lot of thought into it, not to mention how unsafe a touch screen can be while driving, and the thought and consideration that went toward the TTI clearly went over some reviewer's heads. Also, the comparisons to the Type S Concept are irrelevant. What do you intend to gain by comparing a production vehicle to a concept vehicle? Didn't we all know it wasn't going to be exactly like the concept, hence... Concept? They did a great job translating the concept to production. Lastly, saying the grill and front end are mostly the same from previous models? No, it's not. Period. How can you even argue that it's the same front end? It's a completely different car from the ground up. Why do you think so many people are loving the looks of this 2021 compared to the outgoing model? Sure, It's "the same" in the same way EVERY manufacturer's front end and grill are the same. Obviously they're going to keep the diamond pentagon grill and the jewel eyes. Every mftr keeps their grills and headlines across all models and only updates them iteratively each redesign. Good Lord. Did you expect them to get rid of the diamond pentagon grill and jewel eye headlights that they've been working on for years and finally developed some brand recognition and then just start all over from scratch? Can you believe Acura gave it wheels, a windshield, and tailights too? Looks like every other car out there now doesn't it? Basically a 2007 Acura TL by that measure. I like these guys and their videos. But they REALLY missed it in the commentary on this one. The only thing of note worth accepting are the delays with the transmission and paddle shifters.
What do you mean they had to slap the concept parts onto the existing body? What existing body? This isn't the old body, it's a brand new body and platform.
I'm sure that homda being ahead and design and performance over the past few years is not helping. Honda had all the new turbo engines while Acura was still riding around with the old k24 in all their models.
Great channel, great reviews, but agree this was harsh on Acura, the auto gearbox gripe is fair but ripping the A spec doesn’t look like the type S concept is off key, wait for the actual type S to come out to make that call, and also A specs like never offer more performance, so why should it this time? Anyway, you guys rock but I’m calling you out on this one, PS touch pads can save us from annoying and distracting all touch interfaces!!
Very accurate and fair review. Sometimes we have to accept that our favorite car is not going to get glowing reviews from our favorite reviewers. It happens.
Sounds like you guys have something personal against Acura, so busy being salty and blindly trash talking the car that a few key features about the car were not mentioned. This review was terrible.
They shat on this car like it's worse than the previous generation. They should have called the video "everything we don't like about the Acura tlx". Certainly wasn't a review.
F L I completely disagree the whole car in person looks very rear wheel drive with a very long dash to axle ratio, and it is surprisingly low and wide. The cabin looks stretched back, typical of a rear wheel drive car
F L have you seen this in person? It doesn’t seem like you have. It definitely looks like a RWD car and it sits pretty low to the ground. Lower than all it’s competitors.
@F L I disagree, the new TLX definitely looks RWD. The A-pillar and front door line sit well behind the front wheel arch. The old TLX and new Accord does not.
@@kristians2704 Who cares if the Lexus grille is huge if most of it is non-functional? Who cares if the Audi SQ5 has quad exhaust tips if none of them are real? Newsflash: style is rarely pragmatic.
Come on Yuri how can you say it's pretty much the exact same front end as last year when this a completely new generation, they have some resemblance but are definitely not the same.
I don't get this comment. They do look the same. If you're not insisting that the overlapping parts make them so different. Yeah other brands do that too, but that doesn't mean this don't look the same.
Agreed, some surface detailing is similar, but the fundamental stance and proportions are very different. The old design was cab-forward, the new one is cab-rearward as if it were RWD.
I don't think the TLX is considered "entry-level" anymore because it's the new flagship sedan for Acura. It might be between compact & midsize sedan categories but it's by no means an "entry-level" sedan anymore when that designation would go to the ILX in the Acura lineup
Lmao what? The TLX is definitely entry-level. Acura is just incapable of making a higher end vehicle at this point. Just because TLX is Acura’s flagship vehicle, that doesn’t make it a BMW 5 series fighter. People might consider it with a BMW 2 series or 3 series at best.
@@DragonKnightX12 Where I was considering one and got a Stinger.They were all 42k plus for them and this was a few months ago.I paid 36k for my Stinger and have 100 more HP and double the warranty--btw I am a former honda/acura owner--they were not negotiating and the one I looked at after taxes was 50k--14k more them My 2020 AWD Stinger 3.3TT
Agreed. I own this car and everything about it in the other reviews rings true. This is the only one that gives it low marks. The horsepower and torque alone in this class is right at the top.
Eleanor Massaro the back is 95% of the concept except for the rear defuser (which is only on the Type-s) and the tail lights. All the lines and shapes from the concept are exactly the same. Idk what you or Yuri are talking about. It’s not as seamless obviously because it’s actually functional in the production model and not a shell. He literally called the back awkward for not being like the concept. So if there was no concept he would like it? Yuri just doesn’t like Acura and it’s pretty obvious. Anyone who chooses the Lexus infotainment over that is getting paid to.
@Dylan Matthew It has more standard features then any of the German brands, power is comparable, exterior design is great, interior fit and finish is really nice, you have a fantastic warranty, Acura takes care of their customers, great value proposition and the gearbox is much better then the 9 speed offered in the previous gen tlx. Shall I go on.
This video was weirdly negative about everything about this car but then makes a video about the new Kia And almost likes everything about it maybe they’re taking a brand dealer or something be the cause this car usually gets really good reviews I don’t know all I’m saying is this video was weird
I actually think the exterior looks really nice. Acura did their best to keep it close to the Type S concept, & they made adjustments or changes to make it more production ready. They might've had to make some of the changes for safety & regulation reasons too. Style is subjective so it all depends on everyone's individual taste
@@RaY_77W Pretty good how? The Yuri guy is the most obnoxious reviewer on the web, with his stupid infotainment opinions, while the other guys thinks he knows a lot about driving. Meh, Throttle House is way much better than these two clowns, and there're more quality content out there. If you look these two objectively, they just give opinions and don't know a lot about cars.
@@disco.lemonade When I say they’re pretty good they’re usually funny not really what I’m looking for but give them credit for what they are I guess.... this review really got on my nerves though....Didn’t even talk about the freaking killer 17 speaker system... they just said things are not true about the car....some things were tru but they were very minor and they made a big deal about it other things just did not exist anywhere else on any other review about this car...
They probably didn't even turn on the stereo. But hey, apparently Apple CarPlay can't pronounce Jakub anymore, so at least we know that completely useless information.
It apparently has the best sound system in the industry, ELS 3D. So it's a shame they spend soooo much time talking about how Apple CarPlay's software update is unable to voice-recognize "Jakub W". And as much as I love TheStraightPipes, you can't count on them to give a comprehensive review.
Fahd Abiyyi I usually like and appreciate their reviews but I’m starting to feel like these guys really let their personal biases dictate, even before an actual trial run, which cars they’re actually going to to excited about and thoroughly review. The way they kept harping on the concept seemed a bit immature to me. Who cares about the concept at this point, it was a CONCEPT. We’ve seen the production unit for some time now, just give me an objective review of what we actually got! I personally feel AlexonAutos did a much more thorough review of this car. I’m hoping maybe Savagegeese does a review of it at some point. Hopefully these guys tighten up their focus a bit during their reviews.
You're right. Something is off on their video. The replies are for sure petty but the negativity for no reason on this car was very weird. They are extremely biased but we already know that. Their reviews are starting to get worse.
Yeah for some reason I felt off in this video to they were like really negative when this car really got good reviews by everybody else I don’t know it’s weird man and They kept comparing it to cars that wasn’t even in this car category
TheStraightPipes i dont think anyone cares about your prowler. You said this everytime someone brought up concept cars in the comments. Not all cars will be like their concepts, this is well known everywhere.
HerrPoopschitz are they bs though or is he bias? He literally said he basically doesn’t like the car because it’s not the concept. Which is not a valid or logical reason to not like or negatively review a vehicle. The fact that he said he likes the Lexus infotainment better is absurd and honestly makes him questionable to me now. Especially how they reviewed the RDX and gave it so much praise. Then hates it for not having 360 camera on that trim and Jakub tells him the BMW, Audi, and Mercedes competitors don’t as well and all Yuri says is “well it needs it”. Seems more like this is the bs review. And I normally love the straightpipes reviews. It’d be interesting to see how they would review the new Lexus IS. Then it would really tell if they were getting paid off to talk bad on this car.
@@AFCompany What Yuri meant was that he liked the concept but does not like the toned down version. He didn't say he doesn't like it because it's not concept. There's a big difference in this. Sometimes concept cars look great but the production models don't. That's very common. I don't think this is a biased statement to make. He had hated almost all touchpads and he likes touch screens. Why people say he is biased when he say the same thing for Acura? I wonder who is the biased one. Honda fans can't take any negativity because they are biased towards Honda vehicles.
Lowlands I am definitely not a Honda fan boy but as a car person there is no way in hell the Lexus infotainment system is better than this one. It’s now touch screen which is better but Yuri is talking about liking the track pad more which is insane. Don’t you find it odd they are driving around in a car with one of if not the best audio systems in the whole industry and don’t even mention it? I really think Genesis paid them off.
its weird how they loved the RDX but hated on this car. It's literally the sedan version of the RDX. they gave more praise to the last gen TLX than this one, and this is a FAR BETTER car than its previous gen. what's up with that @straightpipes ?
@@TheStraightPipes Yeah, I get it, but I still think it's a better car than the video suggests. You guys are still my go to car review channel though. Hey Yuri, did you see my suggestion for your civic on your comment thread on the last civic vs mustang video? The one where I said to find a scrap k24 motor from a TSX and throw an intake and a tune at it?
@@TheStraightPipes Are you saying your RDX review isn't reliable anymore? Which one of your perceptions is right? Now? Then? Because it seems that you are plainly stating that you're objectivity is biased... People watching your reviews did NOT drive 200 cars in the last 2-3 years. So are your "old" reviews still relevant?
@@TheStraightPipes And you got a Prowler... good for you. Next you should do a video called: 100 reasons why the Prowler is better than the 2021 TLX. Where you compare things like the car movement after putting the transmission in Park and 99 other pointless things 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
TheStraightPipes the prowler and LC are low production cars where Chrysler and Lexus tried to use them as their halo cars to prove a point about how exciting and enticing they can be. The TLX on the other hand is simply a mid-sized luxury sedan, it doesn’t need to look “exactly like the concept” like literally 99.9% of all other cars made.
If this was Rotten Tomatoes, the Acura would be like 90+ percent and Certified Fresh. While TheStraightPipes didn't like the car, nearly every other reviewer did.
You guys miss the mark on the coffee and the car, a rare happening. The TLX gives a tko to the Lexus ES, a tie to the BMW 430i, a ddt to the Benz C300, and a half-nelson to the Audi A5 sport back. Among, these vehicles the TLX is the MVP for price, tech., safety, performance, standard features, quality, and durability. 🖖 Tim Hortons ☕👍
Here's the problem with this car in a nutshell. It's heavier and slower than the accord 2.0T, cost a few grand more than the older 4 cylinder TLX, but it's quicker than the TLX na 4. The good about this car is the looks and performance over the non turbo 4 cylinder. Acura just needs a quick affordable luxury 4 cylinder to compete with the Germans and Koreans. YUP noticed I didn't include Toyota or other Japanese car makers because they're either expensive,reliable, and slow or fragile and quick. Honda just engineers good stuff that's affordable but the TLX needs a smaller, lighter, more affordable, and quicker sibling.
supposedly acura is replacing the ilx with a compact car (think 1st gen tsx) in 2022, and it should have various trims (including type s) too. not sure if it will use an acura-only platform, but guessing the engine will come from the civic since they can tune the type s to 300 if they really wanted to. if they can get a ilx-sized sh-awd type s putting out 275 and price tops out at 35k, that ain't bad.
My favourite thing is watching a Hellcat straight pipes video then watching them review a normal car. The Hellcat really brings out the crazy in them (in the best way possible)
Nothing says it all than Yuri wincing as Jacob pulls around the corner. If ever 2 seconds sums up a car review.. it would be that moment. Great job again Honda/Acura...
It's really weird, they were praising the RDX which has the same engine, transmission, and AWD system. TheStraightPipes are too inconsistent with their opinion.
Agree with you guys, I don't know what happened to them on this video. I own a 2020 Accord Touring 2.0t and it does make a huge difference to have the car on the different driving modes: Eco - Normal - Sport. If you want quick down shifts and throttle response then you should be on the Sport mode... That is what it's made for
@@212dems I love Hondas but the 10 speed auto trans is sluggish. The only solid built auto honda made is the 8 speed DCT on the 2.4 ILX which in sport drive is very close to a manual feel with excellent paddle shifters that are quick to shift up and down. The torque converter in standard mode is better for everyday driving also with pretty smooth feel. It's why after someone destroyed my 2018 accord Sport 2.0t I bought a Civic Si which didn't last very long it was missing to many creature converts though, so that wasn't working as much as I like manuals. Now because I hated hondas CVT's and the automatics Honda makes I almost gave up until I drove the more old school 2020 ILX A Spec the transmission sold the car with updated 2.4 version from the 9th gen Si. Also the price helped at $23,995 down from $31,320 MSRP. Another trans built even stronger like this in the TLX would have made more sense.
@@robertblack6630As a 2020 Accord Touring 2.0t owner, I cannot give you my opinion about the 8 speed DCT from acura because I haven't tried, but I have heard that it is really good in terms of shifting speed. What bothers me is the way they did this review, they don't seem to care about giving people an honest unbiased review about the car. It's like if they didn't wanted to do it in the first place and just decided to give the middle finger to the car. If you watch their RDX and 10th gen Accord review you will see what I mean. If you watch Alex On Autos you will see what is the objective way to point out "flaws" about this car in a professional way (Like I said before, I know the car is not perfect)
@@212dems yeah I agree with you. Seriously this is probably the worst try at giving a review on a car I have seen in long time. Some idiot living in mom's basement with no licence could have done better....😂 Now before I made my decision I drove the 2020 and 2021 TLX though I ended up buying my ILX A Spec. The 2020 TLX body is ugly and the 2021 has a perfect look for me but price tag is alot higher when it starts at 38k. Plus I don't know in my case if I could ever get passed the 10 speed transmission feel after my accord it's worse after you own it for awhile. As the ILX has new school exterior styling with a old school sportier feel with that Vtech K24A7 engine that is bullet proof. It's like having 9th gen Civic with luxurious interior except this has a DCT auto-manual trans so I don't have to row. Transmissions matter more to me then horsepower because if you can't put the power properly to the ground in a enjoyable manner then what's the point. My CR-V with the CVT trans is a belt driven loud wind-up toy that never shifts.
Honestly I feel like yuri ripped into this car a bit too much, compared to others. I think Acura really did a great job but then again great review guys!
@@swanblake not going to lie I am a honda fanboy but to really make the infotainment that works a deal breaker and say it's worse than lexus when that stuff doesn't even work is a little bit too much.
I just had a 2019 TLX fwd 2.4. Eco mode makes throttle dead, and sport mode made it very lively, responsive. Having 65 more hp and 100lb feet more would have blown my sox off. I think they are getting used to high end cars, and need to work on calibrating their expectations
They drove the Mazda RX-8 with less power and enjoyed it. It seems like there is something wrong with the handling settings or the tyres -- the A.Spec is supposed to be the sporty model, it shouldn't have excessive bodyroll or feel disconnected from the road! On top of that, the inline-four turbo lacks character compared to the old V6, and the transmission was laughably slow to downshift. None of that is good. :(
TassieLorenzo and it’s a fwd based awd which is shit even if it has sh awd. I know because I’ve driven one, all fwd based awd feel like shit, drive a rwd based awd system spiritedly and you’ll notice the difference immediately
I have a 16 and got a software update and have a performance intake and use a a good fuel injector cleaner, good gas and good oil and I really don’t have a problem sometimes the car takes a second to go other then that it’s pretty great.
I loved the review. I don't get some people hating this video just because the "reviewer" gave the car negative reviews. These videos are not meant to be some promotion videos and these guys stayed true to their points. Furthermore, I wouldn't buy a car with such infotainment control system either.
@@RomaneMaticaliseGordon yeah tested it last week. It feels vague and not sorted in the corners. It feels like the fro t wheels and rear wheels are trying to do two different things cornering obove 55 kph. Its a letdown. It feels like they slapped on parts from the concept onto the old car......
@@RomaneMaticaliseGordon the 2.4 a spec was almost 3600 lbs so the 2.0t with awd will be around the same. The accord is 3250. Big difference. The best turbo cars for the money are the stinger and the G70.
Zak M the concept is for the type-s not standard model and if you actually look the car is 90% of the concept. Most things that are different had to be done for production because it’s an actual car and not a shell.
Well the concept would be worth buying but this looks a watered-down version... I actually was hyped when the concept came out thinking this is it FINALLY..... But was legitly disappointment with the "let's play it safe guys" production version
I could be wrong but on the outside seems more like a face lift than a redesign. Also was in absolute shock about the torque and HP?! Luxury sport sedans in this class have had these numbers 10 years ago. It’s like it never went up in power. Sad about the slow trans too. Having said that I own an RDX 2019 and love it. Just confused feeling like I’m looking at a car review from 10 years ago. Just super under whelming.
King Arthur Pendragon the power figures are actually pretty good for the base engine. It directly compares to everything in the compact class. However everything else about it just seemed uninspiring.
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yes, really dope
I miss the old ~2005 TL/RL designs, nothing since comes close to that TL Type S. I'll withhold judgement until you guys test the new Type S!
oh and why the bouncy camera footage? I thought you guys were going into a worm hole..
It's sick and also excited for Type S..
But the intro was good with music though......
I hate the front end where the Acura A is placed inside a brick. I'm sure it's their implementation of adaptive cruise and brake assist but it's enough to stop me from considering this for myself. The exhaust tips... I just don't know why they'd go away from the duel tips on the concept. Terrible decisions.
"The taillights are good, but also bad?" This is the kind of sophisticated analysis that I come to The Straight Pipes for
Hahaha
"The taillights look good, but they aren't like the concept, so the taillights look bad"
How about the parking critique? Weird review
I thought they were pretty harsh in this review as well, but I know there talking about what the tail lights. The taillights are good stand alone, but in context with the car they kind of don't fit it. The front looks amazing, the real looks like a Mazda and its so out of place
@@KK-tt6ui Yeah the parking critique was ridiculous. Every automatic tanny does that.
Yuri is really killing the mood
Ikr
Yuri tends to make a mountain of a molehill. He got so hung up on the Apple Carplay software update that he missed out on reviewing one of the best sound systems in the industry, ELS 3D.
These 2 don’t have a good chemistry. It got better but the bad chemistry is still there
10:28 I'm shocked you guys aren't aware that sometimes a car has to roll a few inches for a parking pawl to engage. That's been like that for decades now.
Agreed my 07 car dose that and most cars even now move a lil when you put park
Yuri hates Acura that’s why
Which is why you ought to use the park brake even when there's also a transmission parking pawl, seeing people roll their cars against the pawl when slamming some 5000 lb SUV into park ON A HILL is excruciating.
Yeah this is how my Kia works too but I have a DCT so I thought maybe that’s why. I just use the parking brake because that’s how I was taught.
I dont know if you driven one of the new hondas with this shifter but the crawl is alot more than most cars. My dad and I both immediately noticed it when we got our new honda. Its kinda scary when parking on a hill
“They should have used the ZF eight-speed”
ZF doesn’t make an eight speed for FWD or FWD-based AWD, so Acura couldn’t have used it
Toyota(Aisin) 8AT FWD Version may be better than this.
@@TechBuuny Aisin is shit and not geared for sportiness.
plus the fact the ZF 9-speed sucked on the old TLX, Acura's not doing business with them again. Their in-house Honda 10-speed has been waaaay more reliable.
@@TheBreakfastLover Exactly! They were stuck with their purchase contract with ZF and had to stick it on several Honda and Acura Models. Honda took matter into their own hands and developed a new trans!
Maybe Jakub is thinking of the Honda-built 8 speed DCT on the old 2.4L TLX ?? Like you say, the ZF 8 speed was for longitudinal/RWD vehicles only.
Amazing job Acura did on this. Acura is def back with this new design. Not sure why the reviewers were so hard on it matching the concept, I actually think this looks better then the concept. Interior is great as well.
No way I still prefer Accord Touring 😤
Yuri I don't understand how you seem so surprised and disappointed when the concept doesn't look exactly like the production model. They rarely do due to mainly safety measures. 😒
The review doesn't make much sense lol they keep bashing the car for no reason.
Looks pretty close to me, honestly.
But we do wish they looked like the concept version. ;)
@@WarriorsPhoto it does very much so...it looks pimp and the type S is sick
@@alexanderangulo3157 I felt it was close enough and yes it does.
Why did this review sound like they were anti-Acura even before it started? Seems odd to me.
Just says that its not even worth buying this new sport cars new for over 40k with a v4 engine ....
The car is slow asf I test drove it myself, very disappointed
@@Seanhs1103 4 cylinder hello.....
@@FxNitr0 dude said v4 like bruh lmfaooo
@@Seanhs1103 lool
the hate for this car is ridiculously insane!
unreal!
It has no advantages over its competition. There's also a ton of questionable design choices (weight and size being the most egregious). It looks good, and SH-AWD is really nice, but that's about it. Maybe price will be an advantage when dealers become desperate to offload them like the current TLX. I wouldn't call that hate, just criticism.
Nahhhh its hate man .
Yuri’s element shit the bed and he’s taking out his frustrations on Honda in this video
ha ha, he should get an older fit then. although, he's makin' 1M subscriber money now.
My element is unstoppable and runs like a dream
😂😂😂😂😂
What automatic car doesn’t move when you put it into park without engaging the ebrake🤨....yuri you are mad suspect on this review😒...
I totally forgot about him mentioning that. I'm not expecting for every single person to love this new TLX, but this is kind of stupid on my opinion.
Right? That comment took this review from biased to straight up paid hatred. I don't even like the car but that was stupid thing to say.
True man! every car i've ever owned has moved that much when putting it in park.
David Melo never watched a worse review tbh I don’t even feel like watching them anymore
Kuki Mel 27 lol, because they were honest and said mean things about a terrible car?
Ok, unsub and don’t watch them any more. I promise you, they will notice and really really miss you 😂😂
SH-AWDy like a melody in my head..
Lmao
Throwback Thursday
My cousin's parents have an older acura and it says awd on the back and I kid you not every time I see it O sing that song lmao
That I can’t keep out got me singin’ like acu- ra ra everyday
Lol
Awkwardly negative review that differs greatly from literally every other review I’ve seen today by reputable sources. Even The Topher gave it praise - who was very critical of the driving dynamics of the outgoing TLX. Don’t take one persons opinion as the gospel go drive it yourself. I’m sure this is a great car. It looks fantastic.
This x10000
@Dylan Matthew I think topher gives valid criticism when appropriate. he doesn't sh*t on the entire car bc it doesn't have the same exact lines as a concept or doesn't rewind sat radio. lol
ac12311 ikr.. like who even cares abt that
I think every review I've seen has been positive except TheStraightPipes and Consumer Reports (lol). If this was Rotten Tomatoes the new TLX would be like 95% Certified Fresh.
Uri? Yuri? Whatever how you spell his name. He keeps claiming concept this, concept that. But then he goes on Acura’s Type S video and says “they’re excited for the Type S”. So, having a Type S suddenly changes their perception of this car? WTF? And Uri actually owns a concept car which is his dream car...which is a Prowler? I’m actually sorry his dream car is a Prowler.
Yuri is just full of salt regarding this car.
Exactly what i was thinking lol.
Or maybe he just does not like it? It does seem pretty shit tbh, I see no reason to get this over a BMW 3 Series M Sport Package...
@@MCWhiffles no one but brand snobs want that over priced, unreliable shit box still. Coming from a 850ci, 750il, and 540i former owner. Good luck with you beemer
@@jeffreylong5660 Here is another point proven, what a shallow bias comment.
@@MCWhiffles shallow. Lol. Yeah right. I have 3 BMWs, talk to me once you have lived through owning a german car out of warranty. Broke ass.
You guys are quite literally the only reviewers to dislike the car and didn’t even highlight some of its best features, namely the ELS audio system. Production models will never look as good as concepts for high volume vehicles.
Except for lc500 and prowler. One of which I own
TheStraightPipes I did say high volume vehicles, not low volume halo cars 😬
@@csfplay You are making a great point. I do like how it looks though.
ricky v I like how it looks too! The concept was very striking and this is pretty close to it. Just disappointed that half the review was basically them saying they wished it looked more like the concept.
@@TheStraightPipes did you even test the ELS 3D sound system? be honest.
I guess honda didn't pay these guys this month lol
It actually looks really nice
Agreed. For the last decade or two it seems the Japanese were trying to out do each other on who could make the ugliest car
Looks like the new m3/m4 takes that title now
Agreed
Agreed I would drive one unlike a new m3 or m4
It’s really wide in person. It has so much presence
Marley Keating it does? 🤔
Even not a performance car, this looks better than the new m4
Agree. The new beemers are probably the ugliest most hideous designs of the decade.
No
@dominictrnexus yeap😃
@@KK-tt6ui yeap😃
No
Is it me but are they overly negative ?? Idk I’ve watched 7 or 8 reviews and everyone loves the car and have their critiques but they’re critiques are childish and aren’t even really articulated as well as they could but I looooooove the shots and red color of their vid so I’ll shut up now and just look at the TLX
No, they're being overly negative. SH-AWD is polarizing to drivers not used to torque vectoring.
mylifeisJDM ooooh tut makes sense but then I remember oh wait they just reviewed the 2019 Acura tlx aspec sh-awd. I’ve never driven it but Acura’s sh-awd sounds incredibly intelligent.
Until YOU drive this car....how can you say their critiques are "overly negative"?!!!
Respectfully, I disagree with you.
I love TSP reviews but I often find them "too positive" and I want to hear more critique!
Granted I havent driven this Acura TLX, but I dont find it appealing AT ALL.
@@runninrebel37 I own the car, their critiques are overly negative.
Damn they hated this car so much. But I'm still looking forward to trading my car in for the TLX Type S. This car absolutely gorgeous.
Yes I agree Im patiently waiting for the Type S
I just don’t think at what they will have to charge the Type S is going to be competitive against the similar priced Germans (S4/M340). You’re spending close to $60k and the M340i is just a absolute rocket. Germans discount heavy too, my 19 S4 was $13k off new.
It will be more competitive than the Audi’s rival, jus do a bit of research.
Looks ugly, acura was dope with rsx
@@littlepump4734 says the one with the name Little Pump. Your opinion is irrelevant like your music lol.
Sorry guys. Been watching some other reviews and feel like there’s something off here especially with Yuri on what he’s saying. The other reviews while they agree on certain points seem far more objective when it comes to actual dynamics and other things for the vehicle.
The experience itself is marred considering the review from the RDX which has the same power train and a cheaper interior. There was praise there, yet here it’s basically panned as a non-starter. What happened?
Maybe like 200 car reviews since the rdx
TheStraightPipes only difference with this point is that this is the same engine and transmission since that review. So there it was good, and here it’s not even though it has the same characteristics?
@@TheStraightPipes and that's no damn frikin excuse... it's not what you say it's how you say it you could have said it's a really good car but because you've reviewed so much cars your expectations have changed and that overall it's a pretty good car but they are just some other options out there that you prefer... that's way way way more unbiased then how are you guys did it... I'm sorry I never ever thought I would be saying this but I'm going to dislike this video... I really don't want to see Mulaney more like a heater I really like you guys's Channel a lot but I wasn't getting Good Vibes off this one... I know you probably don't even care but whatever...
@@RaY_77W I'm saying the exact same thing.... much time is spent in subjective nit picking to extent that any firdt time viewer would swear this car is the worst in its class. Thats what makes this review distasteful. I just wish they would review a car for what it is!
@@hamee8726 yeah, same. Was super excited about this car, and these guys' were the first review I watched. Got super disappointed in the car, like could it really be thaaat bad?? Then I went on and watched at least 5 different reviews from other channels. Definitely changed my opinion on the car.
My man Yuri is totally uninspired by this car. 😅😅
He's definitely in the minority. Car&Driver, Autoblog, Motor Trend, Motor Authority, Automobile, and Motor1 all gave the TLX really good reviews, particularly the driving dynamics.
EDIT: Also fellow RUclipsrs like TheTopher, Alex-on-Auto's, and Raiti's Ride were far more positive than Yuri. I'll say it again, Yuri's opinion is an outlier from otherwise really good reviews.
TheBreakfastLover doesn’t matter. All you need to do is look at the actual drive reviews. It’s lag is pretty bad. It’s 0-60 is worse than the old V6 and RDX. You can hear it. Yeah the car is beautiful but the drive doesn’t seem very good. For a sports sedan, it’s not comparable to other models in its class.
TheBreakfastLover Motortrend? They made the PT Cruiser and the crappy 2012 Passat car of the year. They’re opinions are not always gospel.
@@Jacobk66 exactly.
@@Jacobk66 true, but when the consensus from multiple outlets (not just Motor Trend) applaud the driving dynamics, Yuri's opinion becomes most likely an outlier.
I don’t understand the problems with the touchpad, my grandma got the hang of it within her first hour with the RDX.
Super Grandma
cesar Yuri is “special” and biased against Acura
Thank you. Most reviewers seem to be mentally challenged.
lollll if your grandma can get it then they can....they biased against acura
@@RaY_77W My goodness, is this the world-famous iPhone's autocorrect?
Didn’t like this review. The new infotainment system is way better than the outgoing infotainment. I think this going to be a solid daily driver as well. I have an Audi S4 and that car is a money pit and I might get the v6 version of this car with more hp and torque.
So you want only people who agree with you? The review is what it is. Don't be insecure. If you like the fucking care then get it. They gave their review.
Daniel RN did he say “I don’t like the review because I don’t agree with them” you don’t have to be a dick about it. Btw is *car not care
Just like the journalist gave their opinion about the car J Grill is giving he is stating his opinion as well.
The review was okay, I’m not an Acura or Honda fan. They have review worst cars than this and gave them a much better and positive review. I just hope they are not being so judgmental because this is an “accessible car and not a super car”
Dylan Matthew The new infotainment system is way better. They didn’t really dwell on that and the sound system is way better. I have owned several European brands such as Mercedes and Audi and Japanese brands too. One of the things that frustrate me with several reviewers is they don’t talk about potential reliability.
Dylan Matthew so reliability doesn’t matter to you. Wow! I think for most people it does
Dylan Matthew Happy spending money on the money pits. Unfortunately I got one too in S4 but I learned my lesson and got wiser with experience.
Why does this review seem so negative? Everything feels really nitpicky, especially the rollback thing that *EVERY* car does? (Coming from someone who currently works in an oil change shop and moved 30+ cars a day)
This rolls back just a bit more than most if I’m correct
@@TheStraightPipes guys....so why mention it if its just a bit more... guys come on so damn frikin negative about this...ik that not who you really are😫😫😫
@@RaY_77W LOL yeah even that comment seemed nitpicky lol, i mean its just a lil bit more so yeah it gives me the right to complain about it even though a ton of cars do it and we never mentioned it on their reviews LOL
Who complains about how far a car "rolls" when you put it in park?
That is the most ridiculous nitpick I have ever seen...
How about complaining about the apple update? Weird
Every automatic I’ve ever driven since 16 does that when you put it in park and don’t engage the parking brake. Don’t even know why I allowed myself to get this far into the video. These guys are horrible.
Coming soon.
The 0.5L 1 cylinder engine paired to a 23 speed transmission!
Lmao, I said the same things when people complained California is banning new gas car sales by 2035. Why complain if gas cars by then would be exactly this with a hybrid system.
Dont forget the turbo
U still live in 2015?
Acutally everyone stopped downsizing, including VW
@@player1GR someone took me as literal... and you obviously havent seen chevys new 4 cylinders for their TRUCKS.
@@player1GR Really, everyone stopped downsizing? Do you mean cars or engines? VW now has their smallest motor ever in their north American market Golfs and Jettas with the 1.4T
Concept word count: 317
Gets annoying
As a honda fan, I am so hyped about the new TLX and the upcoming Type S!
Same mate. I drive an Accord Sport 2020 and truly Honda is love♥️
If you are a Honda fan,
it's Honda not honda
Miguel A. Rivera S. You can’t be deadass 😐
I fell in love with Honda when I owned a 2008 Accord. Since then, I’ve joined the Acura family.
@Jonathan Losito go for kia if you loved the driving dynamics of it but as many people said this car is better than the old model.... just saying competition nowadays is pretty hard....
Yuri was so ornery in this one. Like Jakub said, production cars are almost never the same as the concepts.
Darren Prest but I agree with Yuri on this one
@@eleanormassaro5195 I don't.
You know I own a car that came out looking just like the concept
@@YuriTereshyn I've been a subscriber for years so yeah.
@@YuriTereshyn yea, but 99% of the cars on the market doesn't exactly look like concept. They are concept for a reason. You can't take that 1% and brag about it. And btw how many Prowlers they sell each year? Probably less than Rolls-Royce. So that argument is invalid.
Why is this TLX review so negative comparing to the other ones on RUclips???
noticed the same thing
They get paid..
all the car magazines also were more positive.
@Der Schwindel Maybe because it didn't have Continental tires? 😁
Because reviewers have different opinions.
This looks better than almost every new BMW today. And this comes from a BMW fan/owner
Looks really good but performance wise, not so much
right?!
@Ib7 h The poor fuel economy and the taillights really kill it for me
The True Touch Interface is extremely intuitive and works exceptionally well. If Yuri can't figure it out, that's on him, not the car. Don't let his opinion on the infotainment stop you, it works great. Anyone who can't figure it out is too attached to their own ideas of what an infotainment system should be and isn't open to what an infotainment system can be. If you actually own an acura with TTI, like the RDX, it won't take much time at all to become accustomed to the system. If you have the car for a day to test, are using the car mostly for filming, and don't familiarize yourself completely with the system, then of course it's going to feel different. And that's basically true for any new car infotainment system that you are unfamiliar with. Frankly Acura has put a lot of thought into it, not to mention how unsafe a touch screen can be while driving, and the thought and consideration that went toward the TTI clearly went over some reviewer's heads.
Also, the comparisons to the Type S Concept are irrelevant. What do you intend to gain by comparing a production vehicle to a concept vehicle? Didn't we all know it wasn't going to be exactly like the concept, hence... Concept? They did a great job translating the concept to production.
Lastly, saying the grill and front end are mostly the same from previous models? No, it's not. Period. How can you even argue that it's the same front end? It's a completely different car from the ground up. Why do you think so many people are loving the looks of this 2021 compared to the outgoing model? Sure, It's "the same" in the same way EVERY manufacturer's front end and grill are the same. Obviously they're going to keep the diamond pentagon grill and the jewel eyes. Every mftr keeps their grills and headlines across all models and only updates them iteratively each redesign. Good Lord. Did you expect them to get rid of the diamond pentagon grill and jewel eye headlights that they've been working on for years and finally developed some brand recognition and then just start all over from scratch? Can you believe Acura gave it wheels, a windshield, and tailights too? Looks like every other car out there now doesn't it? Basically a 2007 Acura TL by that measure.
I like these guys and their videos. But they REALLY missed it in the commentary on this one. The only thing of note worth accepting are the delays with the transmission and paddle shifters.
What do you mean they had to slap the concept parts onto the existing body? What existing body? This isn't the old body, it's a brand new body and platform.
They said it looks like that which it s does. A lot of not most of the styling queues are from the old car
It literally looks like the old body but stretched a little Honda fan boy
Pretty much a rebadged honda accord
Zak M na it doesn’t look anything like the previous model. If we go by that logic I guess BMW’s have been the same for the last 20 years.
AFCompany Nah bmws grew in size and changed in body sculpture only thing that stayed the same was the grill which actually grew in size too
“Pretty much the exact same front end as last year” then shows two completely different front ends 🤦♂️
If you look from the front, it is 99% identical shape.
@@merrichoang no not even close
This review shows clear bias against Acura.
Acura just isn’t that good
Exactly terrible review
I feel the same way
They just hate Acura
Its nothing special. Maybe the Type S will save it, but this Aspec is just a base model with some lipstick on it
I'll be honest, I forgot Acura existed with all the car/truck news lately.
@Mackenson Kulan thats almost a good thing tho, no bad news. As usual with Acura
LOL. For many years MDX has been (and still is, to my knowledge) the best selling luxury 7 seater SUV in North America.
@@AcuraAddicted Isn't it the Lexus RX?
Angel Hernandez most RX’s are 2 row SUV’s
I'm sure that homda being ahead and design and performance over the past few years is not helping. Honda had all the new turbo engines while Acura was still riding around with the old k24 in all their models.
I feel you guys were too critical of this car....
Great channel, great reviews, but agree this was harsh on Acura, the auto gearbox gripe is fair but ripping the A spec doesn’t look like the type S concept is off key, wait for the actual type S to come out to make that call, and also A specs like never offer more performance, so why should it this time? Anyway, you guys rock but I’m calling you out on this one, PS touch pads can save us from annoying and distracting all touch interfaces!!
Very accurate and fair review. Sometimes we have to accept that our favorite car is not going to get glowing reviews from our favorite reviewers. It happens.
This gon be the last vehicle from Acura y’all get to review lol. Almost all publications has good reviews on the tlx. Y’all a bunch of haters haha
You said it rite.
But does that mean they are honest and the others aren’t aka ($$$$ from Acura) or they hating?
I mean they just got another one today soooo
Sounds like you guys have something personal against Acura, so busy being salty and blindly trash talking the car that a few key features about the car were not mentioned. This review was terrible.
I really like this car, for like a “normal” car it has such a stance
C.O .H
“Luxury” riggggght
@@connorh3421 I've had 3 Acura cars before and I wouldn't call it that, it's a premium brand for sure.
This is the weirdest/most negative review from you guys ever...I dub it the Yakub W review...so weird...
They shat on this car like it's worse than the previous generation. They should have called the video "everything we don't like about the Acura tlx". Certainly wasn't a review.
We get it Yuri, you don't like the car 😒
F L I completely disagree the whole car in person looks very rear wheel drive with a very long dash to axle ratio, and it is surprisingly low and wide. The cabin looks stretched back, typical of a rear wheel drive car
F L have you seen this in person? It doesn’t seem like you have. It definitely looks like a RWD car and it sits pretty low to the ground. Lower than all it’s competitors.
@F L I disagree, the new TLX definitely looks RWD. The A-pillar and front door line sit well behind the front wheel arch. The old TLX and new Accord does not.
@@kristians2704 Who cares if the Lexus grille is huge if most of it is non-functional? Who cares if the Audi SQ5 has quad exhaust tips if none of them are real?
Newsflash: style is rarely pragmatic.
@@kristians2704 Re-read my comment in its entirety. Particular attention to the last sentence.
I've seen better reviews on this car that weren't so negative
They weren’t accurate
@@TheStraightPipes Judging by the comments I'm not the only person that noticed 🤷♂️🤣
@@LoneWolfHustle I think Genisis wouldn't like it, if this was a positive review. Lol 😀
Lone Wolf So basically any review that are negative are inaccurate and those that are positive are accurate?? Ok……
Could you 2 hate on the car more......
The new TLX is quite a good car. The infotainment is very intuitive and easy to use after a 2 days of use.
Come on Yuri how can you say it's pretty much the exact same front end as last year when this a completely new generation, they have some resemblance but are definitely not the same.
Same same
agreed
It does look quite similar to the last tlx, but that‘s what audi and bmw have done for years aswell
I don't get this comment. They do look the same. If you're not insisting that the overlapping parts make them so different. Yeah other brands do that too, but that doesn't mean this don't look the same.
Agreed, some surface detailing is similar, but the fundamental stance and proportions are very different. The old design was cab-forward, the new one is cab-rearward as if it were RWD.
I don't think the TLX is considered "entry-level" anymore because it's the new flagship sedan for Acura. It might be between compact & midsize sedan categories but it's by no means an "entry-level" sedan anymore when that designation would go to the ILX in the Acura lineup
It starts at $33K USD, I would consider that entry level.
Lmao what? The TLX is definitely entry-level. Acura is just incapable of making a higher end vehicle at this point. Just because TLX is Acura’s flagship vehicle, that doesn’t make it a BMW 5 series fighter. People might consider it with a BMW 2 series or 3 series at best.
Just because you don't have a true flagship sedan doesn't make this one it. They'd probably say their flagship vehicle is the MDX now.
driveintherain 3 series is the direct competitor
@@DragonKnightX12 Where I was considering one and got a Stinger.They were all 42k plus for them and this was a few months ago.I paid 36k for my Stinger and have 100 more HP and double the warranty--btw I am a former honda/acura owner--they were not negotiating and the one I looked at after taxes was 50k--14k more them My 2020 AWD Stinger 3.3TT
I think you guys made a sucky review for this which honestly deserved more respect.
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This video kinda makes me suspicious.. I have a bad feeling ya'll are getting bribe by Kia and Hyundai. All the other reviews are praising this car.
Agreed. I own this car and everything about it in the other reviews rings true. This is the only one that gives it low marks. The horsepower and torque alone in this class is right at the top.
@@db9071swinger parties😂?
You guys are really hating on this car, it looks exactly like the concept.
You must get catfished a lot
TheStraightPipes I agree it does not look like the concept, maybe the front end only
@@TheStraightPipes LOL. harsh
Eleanor Massaro the back is 95% of the concept except for the rear defuser (which is only on the Type-s) and the tail lights. All the lines and shapes from the concept are exactly the same. Idk what you or Yuri are talking about. It’s not as seamless obviously because it’s actually functional in the production model and not a shell. He literally called the back awkward for not being like the concept. So if there was no concept he would like it? Yuri just doesn’t like Acura and it’s pretty obvious. Anyone who chooses the Lexus infotainment over that is getting paid to.
@@TheStraightPipes where you guys having a bad day or something but you seem hella toxic
every time I watch one of their videos I keep imagining how cool their job is
they literally drive a bunch of cool cars for living
Car is awesome, this review has too much hate. Type S will be amazing!
@Dylan Matthew I do not agree. I have driven the new 330i and the a4. The tlx is just as good or better.
@Dylan Matthew It has more standard features then any of the German brands, power is comparable, exterior design is great, interior fit and finish is really nice, you have a fantastic warranty, Acura takes care of their customers, great value proposition and the gearbox is much better then the 9 speed offered in the previous gen tlx. Shall I go on.
Wow that's a really nice intro song!
For anyone wondering: It's called "Got me stone called" by Tape Machines
Thank you very much
Is it free music or copyright?
Thanks but no thanks
Thank you! I thought it was so catchy but soundhound wouldn't recognize it.
This video was weirdly negative about everything about this car but then makes a video about the new Kia And almost likes everything about it maybe they’re taking a brand dealer or something be the cause this car usually gets really good reviews I don’t know all I’m saying is this video was weird
I actually think the exterior looks really nice. Acura did their best to keep it close to the Type S concept, & they made adjustments or changes to make it more production ready. They might've had to make some of the changes for safety & regulation reasons too. Style is subjective so it all depends on everyone's individual taste
This thing is pretty. And also, the intro song is dope
No CVT! We must all buy one
Numbered no....
@Numbered this is my first time seeing this opinion, i respect it tho but for me cvt sucks the fun out of the car
Only the maxima has a cvt. And also the hybrid Avalon and ES that use an e cvt
But the non hybrid competitors have regular automatics
@Numbered no
Numbered no
If you did your research, you'd know that the "Iconic drive" ambient lighting isn't available on the A-Spec, only on the Platinum Elite.
No one not a single soul:
Jacob: I have a raptor
Yuri: I have a prowler
This review triggered my nonexistent anxiety. Hands down your worst review ever.
why?
They are pretty good but I guess something was wrong with their brains on that day
@@RaY_77W Pretty good how? The Yuri guy is the most obnoxious reviewer on the web, with his stupid infotainment opinions, while the other guys thinks he knows a lot about driving. Meh, Throttle House is way much better than these two clowns, and there're more quality content out there. If you look these two objectively, they just give opinions and don't know a lot about cars.
@@disco.lemonade When I say they’re pretty good they’re usually funny not really what I’m looking for but give them credit for what they are I guess.... this review really got on my nerves though....Didn’t even talk about the freaking killer 17 speaker system... they just said things are not true about the car....some things were tru but they were very minor and they made a big deal about it other things just did not exist anywhere else on any other review about this car...
Yo WTH you guys didn’t even talk about the sound system!
They probably didn't even turn on the stereo.
But hey, apparently Apple CarPlay can't pronounce Jakub anymore, so at least we know that completely useless information.
It apparently has the best sound system in the industry, ELS 3D. So it's a shame they spend soooo much time talking about how Apple CarPlay's software update is unable to voice-recognize "Jakub W".
And as much as I love TheStraightPipes, you can't count on them to give a comprehensive review.
the krell sound system that’s available on some models is absolutely insane for an oem system
It's because the sound system is better than the one in the G70, that's why they didn't bother reviewing it.
Fahd Abiyyi I usually like and appreciate their reviews but I’m starting to feel like these guys really let their personal biases dictate, even before an actual trial run, which cars they’re actually going to to excited about and thoroughly review. The way they kept harping on the concept seemed a bit immature to me. Who cares about the concept at this point, it was a CONCEPT. We’ve seen the production unit for some time now, just give me an objective review of what we actually got!
I personally feel AlexonAutos did a much more thorough review of this car. I’m hoping maybe Savagegeese does a review of it at some point. Hopefully these guys tighten up their focus a bit during their reviews.
love the car, buying it!, love the content!
You're lying, you don't have a penny to buy the car
Warrior I love how people will literally assume anything like you don’t know anything
I don't personally know many koalas with enough money for this car
@@flippypippy1851 it's a joke xd
@@warrior8154 people give me 100$ bills in the zoo tho
I count 20 concept comparisons. Who tf cares? It’s a “concept” for a reason!
And I bought a prowler which is the same as the concept. So I care.
You're right. Something is off on their video. The replies are for sure petty but the negativity for no reason on this car was very weird. They are extremely biased but we already know that. Their reviews are starting to get worse.
@Yousef Shabana I don't think they ever talk about sound systems 😔
Yeah for some reason I felt off in this video to they were like really negative when this car really got good reviews by everybody else I don’t know it’s weird man and They kept comparing it to cars that wasn’t even in this car category
TheStraightPipes i dont think anyone cares about your prowler. You said this everytime someone brought up concept cars in the comments. Not all cars will be like their concepts, this is well known everywhere.
I love that you guys are honest about how you really feel instead of shilling for every car like it is the greatest thing ever.
exactly. Honda fan boys are angry that Yuri did not like this car, but what's the use of watching this channel if they like every car they review?
Agreed. Ive been waiting eagerly for reviews of this thing, and tired of the bs reviews. Very refreshing.
HerrPoopschitz are they bs though or is he bias? He literally said he basically doesn’t like the car because it’s not the concept. Which is not a valid or logical reason to not like or negatively review a vehicle. The fact that he said he likes the Lexus infotainment better is absurd and honestly makes him questionable to me now. Especially how they reviewed the RDX and gave it so much praise. Then hates it for not having 360 camera on that trim and Jakub tells him the BMW, Audi, and Mercedes competitors don’t as well and all Yuri says is “well it needs it”. Seems more like this is the bs review. And I normally love the straightpipes reviews. It’d be interesting to see how they would review the new Lexus IS. Then it would really tell if they were getting paid off to talk bad on this car.
@@AFCompany What Yuri meant was that he liked the concept but does not like the toned down version. He didn't say he doesn't like it because it's not concept. There's a big difference in this. Sometimes concept cars look great but the production models don't. That's very common. I don't think this is a biased statement to make. He had hated almost all touchpads and he likes touch screens. Why people say he is biased when he say the same thing for Acura? I wonder who is the biased one. Honda fans can't take any negativity because they are biased towards Honda vehicles.
Lowlands I am definitely not a Honda fan boy but as a car person there is no way in hell the Lexus infotainment system is better than this one. It’s now touch screen which is better but Yuri is talking about liking the track pad more which is insane. Don’t you find it odd they are driving around in a car with one of if not the best audio systems in the whole industry and don’t even mention it? I really think Genesis paid them off.
its weird how they loved the RDX but hated on this car. It's literally the sedan version of the RDX. they gave more praise to the last gen TLX than this one, and this is a FAR BETTER car than its previous gen. what's up with that @straightpipes ?
Maybe because we’ve reviewed 200 cars since the rdx and our expectations have changed
@@TheStraightPipes Yeah, I get it, but I still think it's a better car than the video suggests. You guys are still my go to car review channel though. Hey Yuri, did you see my suggestion for your civic on your comment thread on the last civic vs mustang video? The one where I said to find a scrap k24 motor from a TSX and throw an intake and a tune at it?
@@TheStraightPipes NO EXCUSE
@@TheStraightPipes Are you saying your RDX review isn't reliable anymore? Which one of your perceptions is right? Now? Then? Because it seems that you are plainly stating that you're objectivity is biased... People watching your reviews did NOT drive 200 cars in the last 2-3 years. So are your "old" reviews still relevant?
Go to The Topher. His reviews are unbiased and he actually focuses on the what people actually care about.
Damn few cars ever make the market looking exactly like the concept for several very good reasons.
My uncle works at a acura dealer and they got them yesterday he brought a white TLX a-spec it was so sexyyy
It seems jakub and yuri are no longer excited to do car reviews unless they are $100,000+. It's unfortunate, first review I couldn't finish.
I actually like the interior a lot. Probably because I'm a Honda guy, and I HATE PIANO BLACK!
Well the shifter is piano black.
How many times does he have to mention the concept? Like does he not understand what the word concept means?
Also mentions that the prowler and lc 500 are exactly like the concept....
TheStraightPipes what other production cars look like the concepts other than those two?
@@TheStraightPipes They do, and that's not a compliment to either.
@@TheStraightPipes And you got a Prowler... good for you. Next you should do a video called: 100 reasons why the Prowler is better than the 2021 TLX. Where you compare things like the car movement after putting the transmission in Park and 99 other pointless things 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
TheStraightPipes the prowler and LC are low production cars where Chrysler and Lexus tried to use them as their halo cars to prove a point about how exciting and enticing they can be. The TLX on the other hand is simply a mid-sized luxury sedan, it doesn’t need to look “exactly like the concept” like literally 99.9% of all other cars made.
me: Reads the description.
"Ah yes, my favorite compact sport sedan, the Lexus LFA."
Sooo they don’t like Acura Lexus or Infinity but like Kia and Hyundai...🙄
What has Infinity put out in the last 10 years?
Lc500 is sick. So is gsf. But they have bad infotainment too
Exactly tbh I think it’s a Canadian thing lol
@@ryanstanley6178 exactly
@@MikeJones-on9vm tbh it's a discerning car buyer thing
Yeah... nahh. Everyone else has praised this car thus far, so this review is a no for me. Still love the channel though!
I really wanted to like this car, but I’m not impressed. I hope the Type S gets it right, but I’m not holding my breath.
Robby Woolums ok
People do have different tastes btw
Watchmeshine yep. Didn’t say they couldn’t.
If this was Rotten Tomatoes, the Acura would be like 90+ percent and Certified Fresh. While TheStraightPipes didn't like the car, nearly every other reviewer did.
Made the interior more user friendly
Fix the gadge cluster
Use a 8 speed dct instead of 10 speed auto
Perfection
The skinny ones complaining sounded very whiny.
You guys miss the mark on the coffee and the car, a rare happening. The TLX gives a tko to the Lexus ES, a tie to the BMW 430i, a ddt to the Benz C300, and a half-nelson to the Audi A5 sport back. Among, these vehicles the TLX is the MVP for price, tech., safety, performance, standard features, quality, and durability. 🖖
Tim Hortons ☕👍
Here's the problem with this car in a nutshell. It's heavier and slower than the accord 2.0T, cost a few grand more than the older 4 cylinder TLX, but it's quicker than the TLX na 4. The good about this car is the looks and performance over the non turbo 4 cylinder. Acura just needs a quick affordable luxury 4 cylinder to compete with the Germans and Koreans.
YUP noticed I didn't include Toyota or other Japanese car makers because they're either expensive,reliable, and slow or fragile and quick. Honda just engineers good stuff that's affordable but the TLX needs a smaller, lighter, more affordable, and quicker sibling.
Ya maybe if they took that same turbo 4 and put it in the ILX they could have an ILX Type S.
Agreed.
What Toyota product is fragile and quick?
@@odugs You didn't read the "or other Japanese car" part. They're talking about Nissan.
supposedly acura is replacing the ilx with a compact car (think 1st gen tsx) in 2022, and it should have various trims (including type s) too. not sure if it will use an acura-only platform, but guessing the engine will come from the civic since they can tune the type s to 300 if they really wanted to. if they can get a ilx-sized sh-awd type s putting out 275 and price tops out at 35k, that ain't bad.
My favourite thing is watching a Hellcat straight pipes video then watching them review a normal car. The Hellcat really brings out the crazy in them (in the best way possible)
Nothing says it all than Yuri wincing as Jacob pulls around the corner. If ever 2 seconds sums up a car review.. it would be that moment. Great job again Honda/Acura...
Why would you give the RDX top marks but not the TLX? Is the transmission lag worse or about the same? Confounding review.
It's really weird, they were praising the RDX which has the same engine, transmission, and AWD system. TheStraightPipes are too inconsistent with their opinion.
Agree with you guys, I don't know what happened to them on this video. I own a 2020 Accord Touring 2.0t and it does make a huge difference to have the car on the different driving modes: Eco - Normal - Sport. If you want quick down shifts and throttle response then you should be on the Sport mode... That is what it's made for
@@212dems I love Hondas but the 10 speed auto trans is sluggish. The only solid built auto honda made is the 8 speed DCT on the 2.4 ILX which in sport drive is very close to a manual feel with excellent paddle shifters that are quick to shift up and down. The torque converter in standard mode is better for everyday driving also with pretty smooth feel. It's why after someone destroyed my 2018 accord Sport 2.0t I bought a Civic Si which didn't last very long it was missing to many creature converts though, so that wasn't working as much as I like manuals. Now because I hated hondas CVT's and the automatics Honda makes I almost gave up until I drove the more old school 2020 ILX A Spec the transmission sold the car with updated 2.4 version from the 9th gen Si. Also the price helped at $23,995 down from $31,320 MSRP. Another trans built even stronger like this in the TLX would have made more sense.
@@robertblack6630As a 2020 Accord Touring 2.0t owner, I cannot give you my opinion about the 8 speed DCT from acura because I haven't tried, but I have heard that it is really good in terms of shifting speed. What bothers me is the way they did this review, they don't seem to care about giving people an honest unbiased review about the car. It's like if they didn't wanted to do it in the first place and just decided to give the middle finger to the car. If you watch their RDX and 10th gen Accord review you will see what I mean. If you watch Alex On Autos you will see what is the objective way to point out "flaws" about this car in a professional way (Like I said before, I know the car is not perfect)
@@212dems yeah I agree with you. Seriously this is probably the worst try at giving a review on a car I have seen in long time. Some idiot living in mom's basement with no licence could have done better....😂
Now before I made my decision I drove the 2020 and 2021 TLX though I ended up buying my ILX A Spec. The 2020 TLX body is ugly and the 2021 has a perfect look for me but price tag is alot higher when it starts at 38k. Plus I don't know in my case if I could ever get passed the 10 speed transmission feel after my accord it's worse after you own it for awhile. As the ILX has new school exterior styling with a old school sportier feel with that Vtech K24A7 engine that is bullet proof. It's like having 9th gen Civic with luxurious interior except this has a DCT auto-manual trans so I don't have to row. Transmissions matter more to me then horsepower because if you can't put the power properly to the ground in a enjoyable manner then what's the point. My CR-V with the CVT trans is a belt driven loud wind-up toy that never shifts.
I swear Kia/Hyundai is paying them to say all these negative comments... Didn't mention one pro about this beautiful car
We said the lane keep was pretty good, seats were comfy, has Apple Carplay, android auto and rewinding sat radio!
Honestly I feel like yuri ripped into this car a bit too much, compared to others. I think Acura really did a great job but then again great review guys!
He was bitching about things that are nitpicking.
Pretty sure Acura didnt send the cheque 😇
Its called honesty. Honda fanboys are sensitive
Crappy infotainment is going to be called out by any decent journalist. Don’t get your feelings hurt!
@@swanblake not going to lie I am a honda fanboy but to really make the infotainment that works a deal breaker and say it's worse than lexus when that stuff doesn't even work is a little bit too much.
The parking break thing he did too was very nitpicky, I've never seen him do that with any other car
I prefer black rims, especially on a red car.
Agreed, I wish the rims had more character, but the car is sexy otherwise
I just had a 2019 TLX fwd 2.4. Eco mode makes throttle dead, and sport mode made it very lively, responsive. Having 65 more hp and 100lb feet more would have blown my sox off. I think they are getting used to high end cars, and need to work on calibrating their expectations
They drove the Mazda RX-8 with less power and enjoyed it. It seems like there is something wrong with the handling settings or the tyres -- the A.Spec is supposed to be the sporty model, it shouldn't have excessive bodyroll or feel disconnected from the road! On top of that, the inline-four turbo lacks character compared to the old V6, and the transmission was laughably slow to downshift. None of that is good. :(
TassieLorenzo and it’s a fwd based awd which is shit even if it has sh awd. I know because I’ve driven one, all fwd based awd feel like shit, drive a rwd based awd system spiritedly and you’ll notice the difference immediately
@@TassieLorenzo The a-spec trim is an appearance package, won’t make the car faster idiot.
@@TassieLorenzo the rx8 weighs 1,000 lbs less than this car lol 😂
This review wasn’t the best it was every negative and some parts threw the whole vibe off
You mean this review was truthful. Japanese cars aren't so great in anything other than perhaps reliability.
Yes. Who made this car and who is it for????? They should’ve just stopped at concept. This seems so confused.
@@zackj997 yes, Honda is a Japanese company, but this car as American as it gets.
I’m usually a fan of Yuri, but he was a bit obnoxious in this video...
First time I didn’t like one of your videos 😭
They were being overly negative about the car. They probably got paid by the competition.
@@JokerHigh Somebody needs a diaper change. Newsflash: people can disagree with you.
Same here brotha. They r giving Acura a bed rep
Mike W for some reason all the car magazines and reviewers have a hard-on for Acura.
Hahahaha. How dare somebody not absolutely fall in love with a Honda product.
Never thought I’d ever see a car that shifts slower than my ancient Lexus.
The shifts work better while ur accelerating
@@Cynical496 The same can be said for a Lexus transmission.
I have the 2018 A-spec and this new one appears to wind through the gears more quickly.
I have a 16 and got a software update and have a performance intake and use a a good fuel injector cleaner, good gas and good oil and I really don’t have a problem sometimes the car takes a second to go other then that it’s pretty great.
I loved the review. I don't get some people hating this video just because the "reviewer" gave the car negative reviews. These videos are not meant to be some promotion videos and these guys stayed true to their points. Furthermore, I wouldn't buy a car with such infotainment control system either.
I think the production model looks better than the concept.
Acura hit it out that park with this!
The driving dynamics suck though
Chris Huber have you driven one?
@@RomaneMaticaliseGordon yeah tested it last week. It feels vague and not sorted in the corners. It feels like the fro t wheels and rear wheels are trying to do two different things cornering obove 55 kph. Its a letdown. It feels like they slapped on parts from the concept onto the old car......
@@RomaneMaticaliseGordon i hopethe type s will be better but it let me down. It was also a bit slower than an accord 2.0T
@@RomaneMaticaliseGordon the 2.4 a spec was almost 3600 lbs so the 2.0t with awd will be around the same. The accord is 3250. Big difference. The best turbo cars for the money are the stinger and the G70.
3:19 “the back is awkward because it’s not as good as the concept”? Yuri get over it. So it would work had there never been a concept?
He’s right though lmao is he not? It’s basically false advertising
Zak M a concept is not false advertising. It’s simply a concept.
Yeah. He saw what the back could have been(concept), and prefers that look.
AFCompany literally compared to the concept what they gave us was a kiddie drawing
Zak M the concept is for the type-s not standard model and if you actually look the car is 90% of the concept. Most things that are different had to be done for production because it’s an actual car and not a shell.
Lmao the description:
Will you take the TLX over the lexus LFA?
Yea sure lol
LMAO that had me almost spilling my coffee 😅
Lfa is great
I'd seriously take the TLX over an LFA.
They might have meant Lexus RCF? It seems like a typo or a mistake, a supercar and a sports sedan are not the same category...
MrTresto it was a joke
I love the exterior styling 😍😍 never been a fan of Acura’s interior styling (looks basic) but the interior on this is very pretty!
The nitpicking about it not looking exactly like the concept is so annoying. It’s a great looking car.
Showed my gf the video , she brought that up too 😂😂 they’re
straight hating not piping 🤷🏽♂️
Well the concept would be worth buying but this looks a watered-down version...
I actually was hyped when the concept came out thinking this is it FINALLY.....
But was legitly disappointment with the "let's play it safe guys" production version
Not sure why they're hating on this car so much lol.
I could be wrong but on the outside seems more like a face lift than a redesign. Also was in absolute shock about the torque and HP?! Luxury sport sedans in this class have had these numbers 10 years ago. It’s like it never went up in power. Sad about the slow trans too. Having said that I own an RDX 2019 and love it. Just confused feeling like I’m looking at a car review from 10 years ago. Just super under whelming.
Only thing I saw wrong was the slow to react down shift of transmission in sport mode. Otherwise looks really good.
Slow transmission, turbo lag, not as sport as Acura claims, horrendous info system, no 360 cam.
King Arthur Pendragon um you do you it has more HP than the cars it’s competing against in its segment right Mercedes, BMW, Audi?
King Arthur Pendragon the power figures are actually pretty good for the base engine. It directly compares to everything in the compact class. However everything else about it just seemed uninspiring.
Your review on this car blows... too much negativity
Honda fanboi alert!
I am crazy for this car and I am hyped for the TypeS! I always loved Honda and they know how to make cars and Acura is just on another level.
Personal I’d take this over the Lexus IS, Q50, stringer, A4. The g70, 330i would be harder to chiose
Even over the new stinger?