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thank you for letting Scotty drive your car. I dont like, when people bring him nice car and dont let him drive it. If i would bring him a car , the legend Scotty must drive it. :D
I worked in the Weld department where we build the bodies on these TLX's, the body is built like a tank, way heavier than the current CRV and ILX. The Accord chassis preceded the TLX and it is also a very robust structure. Every new model has to follow the latest crash ratings which require much more engineering to keep the body as light as possible but maintain the latest 5 star crash ratings. So the new TLX has some new technological components that are the first to be used on Honda's mass produced body structures.
I saw a honda accord vs a mid 90s silverado collision the accord pretty much ate through the front end of the chevy and bent its frame and the accord had no cab damage past the front fender those things are built
@@Zach-qo7mz Same as Hyundai on all but Genesis products. The outside looks ok but the inside is just cheap and nasty. They need to look at something like the Mercedes C class and see how to do an interior properly. Well at least the previous one before all the nonsense use of too many screens.
I had a BMW 535i. Good to drive but poor quality after 30k-50k miles. The Acura TLX drives like a BMW but it got Toyota/Honda/Lexus reliability! Love it!
I saw the new Acura TLX at the dealership when I was bringing in my 2019 RDX for service. At the time the MSRP was 53,700. They are absolutely beautiful cars.
I remember working on a parking lot I got to drive all different kinds of cars The best car I ever drove was an Acura legend The thing was the best of all worlds luxurious and a nice ride.
@@Americafirst-i8q In real terms, the Hondas assembled in Ohio are American cars. Designed in the US. Typically over 70% of sub components made in the US and then all put together by mainly US workers in the Ohio factory. Can't get much more US than that. If Honda can motivate their direct associates (they don't call them employees) and indirect associates (over 400 companies within the US supply components to their product lines) to aim for a 100% quality level, so can other companies regardless of product line.
How is production going for the TLX type s right now ? I ordered one but I’m curious if they’re being plagued sitting around after assemblyman waiting for components
That's a hell of a nice car. I wanted an Acura TLX, but I settled for a 2022 Toyota RAV4 instead. I needed new windows on my house more than I needed a TLX. lol
The engine is a masterpiece. Honda NA V6 engines always sound good, but the fact that they actually have a clear crisp exhaust note on a turbo V6 engine shows the amount of time they put into tuning and testing it. Turbos often muffle some of sound so you only hear what makes it past the turbo.
Absolutely love my TLX. The front grill & lights are my favorite part of the car. They really stepped it up with the grill compared to the older models silver grill. It’s just beautiful. Only thing I wish it had, is a panoramic roof (although I know that’s more common on SUV’s but some caters do have it). I love the car.
I like my older 1017 TLX batter to be honest . The new one is Turbo engine not too Reliable and too low the roof line ! Im a Honda guy but just saying .
@@ivanronin8209might want to check again, there's a pretty serious recall on the previous gen V6 TLXs going on right now. The K series 4 banger is a more reliable engine.
Wow, that's a gorgeous car. I usually don't like the sound a V6 makes, but this is one of the rare exceptions. Makes sense though, I like the sound of an NSX as well, both classic and modern releases.
@@aspecreviews It does, VTC and VCM: "The intake and exhaust cams use variable timing control to further improve responsiveness and power. In addition, the engine features Variable Cylinder Management that operates the engine on three cylinders in a host of different situations." - Carscoops
Why would he worry about the engine cover? It's a worthless piece of plastic. No spare!? Shame on Honda for not providing an essential piece of safety equipment for their cars.
I've been waiting for this car for a long time. I'm currently driving a 2003 Acura TL Type S that I bought new. It's been a fantastic car, and the 300-horsepower VTEC V6 still purrs. The only thing I've done to the car that was unscheduled was a new power steering rack at 200,000 miles.
He's probably not gonna like the one with the CVT. He's not a huge fan of the 1.5 liter engine either. Hopefully he reviews a Type S version. I'm sure that's the one he will like.
@@Blank00 it’s not that scotty has a problem with CVT reliability (outside of any CVT not made by Honda or Toyota) it’s CVTs are transmissions not like by people who like driving ( ie anyone who don’t view cars as transport only) an integra should not have cvt transmission!
Honda at its finest, well done to them for producing this special car, I'd buy one if it was available in the UK (unfortunatley its not) amazing engine and it looks so so good, its such a unique car too it doesnt have anything to compare to!
All I buy is acuras ,n I have a tlx n had a mdx ,love the those vehicles, just not a fan of new pricing on vehicles, but bang for the buck ,acura has it hands down . I've always watched,n continue to watch,n learn from ur channel . U have stopped me from almost buying cars or suv's, that won't last n I didn't know that was the case on those vehicles ,til I started watching. N now I tell others to check out ur channel b4 buying bc u have knowledge on alot. Thanks !
I inherited my brother’s 2021 TLX. It’s A-spec, which is not as sporty with performance, but as a 19 year old I don’t know what to do with myself using such a nice car.
I bought my TLX (not Type S) in March and I really am impressed with the fit and attention to detail. The seats are comfortable and even tho I have 4 cyl with turbo there is plenty of power for merging and getting around slow pokes in the greater Silicon Valley highway system. The infotainment system has a learning curve but after a few weeks it will all fall together. Paid MSRP (no mark up) on a 3 year lease from Acura Financial. Dealer is small California group (Hopkins Acura and Honda) everything on the contact exactly as proposed. If you are SUV people the MDX and RDX are top notch.
How is the road and engine noise? A couple of car reviewers have complained that the engine sounds loud and cheap from the cockpit, and road noise not as muted as it should be in this premium class.
My friend just got one and she let me take it for a spin. And I gotta say it's an amazing car I want one so bad. It's probably the coolest looking car on the road. And it's sounds amazing when you step on it on Sport +😍
@@ricoreyonfire I’m sure it is. But 50k seems reasonable just a opinion, was looking to upgrade from my 2012 tsx but I probably just wait a year or two now.
I read somewhere that Acura went with the non-Brembo rear caliper due to the auto parking brake function. Getting that in a Brembo would have been custom manufactured for Acura and some big $$. Please correct my if I'm wrong but it at least made be feel better for my Type-S :)
You’re absolutely correct! If Honda/Acura would have had Brembo make a new rear caliper design for the electronic parking brake, other features would have been taken away from what is in the car now, in order for the books to balance for the $55,000 price.
Front brakes perform 70% of your stopping so they probably felt that with the single Calipers on the rear and the dual caliper Brembos on the front , it was plenty of stopping power .
I sold my 07 TL-S (175k, 10 years, treated me great) for a 2019 TLX A-Spec (V6 AWD). I REALLY love the TLX - except the automatic shutoff nonsense. I disable it when I get in but I wish there was a Default-Off setting instead of Default-On
@@jesusspartan8951 Friend of mine is driving a coyote-equipped F-150 and that is driving him nuts too, he told me the other day there is a plug-in module that bypasses the eco default so it stays where you set it.
Absolutely love my 2021 Type S. I've stopped at least 10k into it for performance and upgrades already, and I'm still obsessed. I will probably never sell this baby.
3:02 I have a buddy who has one of these and He wasn't a fan of these pirellis And he put on a set of Michelin pilot sport 4s on it completely different car from my experience owning a few Hondas myself and from a lot of my friends and some of my mechanic friends experience Honda's love Michelin tires Best thing you could ever do to your Honda Put a set of michelins on it I had Continental all season tires on my 07 6 Speed TL Type S They were ok put a brand new set of Michelin pilot sport all season 4 tires on it completely different animal SO MUCH BETTER michelin's and Hondas are like chocolate and peanut butter. It's a match made in heaven
Good review. Funny as hell when he threw engine cover off. He seems genuinely impressed . Acura has winner with the TLX type S But why are they so rare and hard to find??
I got a black 2005 Acura TL with the 6 speed manual , factory limited slip and front Brembo Brakes . Its a blast to drive and I plan on keeping it a long time .
Super interesting vid, Scotty. My '06 TL sounds similar under heavy acceleration, but obviously it's nowhere near the tech of this '22 you just showed us. But I do have the Brembos up front, too. That car _is_ tempting to buy!
I own a 07 TL Type-S with a 6-speed manual it's an Awesome car I still Don't understand why Acura got rid of the Type S for so many years basically the SI of the Acura line
Honestly that ls a beautiful looking car probably the nicest ive seen in a decade…… Im curious how long the engines will last…. If this v6 is as good and the old j-series i bet theyl hold up phenomenally maybe not to 4-500,000 miles like a stock 4cyl but probably a decent 2-300,000
@@DEVILTAZ35 if youre gonna compare it to more luxurious brands i guess i see your point , but i honestly dont like the look of most modern cars even mercedes … Audis are pretty nice though…. Keep in mind youre talking to a guy thats stuck in the 90’s- to early 2000’s I still drive an 02 supercharged grand prix gtp lol
@@DEVILTAZ35 my friend. No luxury car will outlast a Honda. No BMW or Mercedes. I see they are making them more prone to failure year by year. Yes some of them may look better but will not run better than Hondas, acuras or even Toyotas
@@DEVILTAZ35Why are you comparing an Acura to European cars? Makes no sense. Obviously, Audis, Mercedes, Jaguar, and BMW are in a different league. No shade to Acura. Give credit due. They made a great car. They excel in terms of reliability and develop long lasting cars like Lexus. They still are a great car brand. European cars on the other hand excel in terms of high performance and make great looking cars for the most part. But, look at the new BMWs tho. The new front grills are ugly af. The new BMWs look like that ugly chick nobody wants to bang. But, at least the Jaguars, Audis, and MB still look good right? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I worked at R&D for over 7 years…one of the coolest jobs I ever had. Scotty, you are correct!!! Honda knows what they are doing! Nice car. Love the look.
if i have a hybrid transmission configuration that i want to share with honda, where do i contact them ? i tried few places. no response. please guide.
Scotty, I had a similar situation with a CPO last year. The dealer advertised the car as CPO but then they had a $1,500 additional CPO charge. Those guys were crooks and luckily I found a brand NEW car at the same price as the CPO from a different dealer.
I own a 2015 Acura T.L.X. four door with a six cylinder engine...My last car was a 2001 C.L. coupe...I loved that car and I love this car...It is fun to drive and the safety features are quite impressive !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honda really made a fan out of me with Acura TSX (Accord Euro CU2 in Australia). It’s a damn shame they killed it off, leaving us with the regular Accord and Civic etc. This is the type of car if consider buying brand new
Scotty, I’m glad you approve. I’ve had my TLX Type-S for 7 months now and I enjoy driving it. I can get 19 to 20 mpg driven in “Normal” mode with the automatic engine-turns-off-at-stops disabled.
Acura makes nice cars, and their engines are bulletproof, but with all their technology, IMO, they could do better on mpg. One of our neighbors has a beautiful new RDX, his only complaint is fuel consumption.
If i can afford it in the future, im going for the advanced spec version of this tlx. Better gas mileage, still 272 hp so plenty to have fun with and a little more luxury features. So imo, it's the better option, at least for me.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia it's quite a lot more than my 2010 base model civic, so it's definitely much faster than what i have, and it's not just about power, the features, looks and interior is what sells me on it the most.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia well, as i said, im coming from a 2010 civic, and while i have looked a some benz's, they just dont have the same features i want for that price point. Plus, it'll be way cheaper to service a tlx than a benz, as well as more reliable. The sound system alone was a huge reason why im looking at the tlx, as im an audiophile and there's no other car in that segment that has something like it. The quality of the interior will be a significant upgrade and while not on a benz level, it wont feel cheap by any means. And in my opinion i like the interior design a lot more than a c-class.
I'd take the camry with the V6 all day. Scotty says turbos will have issues down the road. Camry is 100% natural. More back seat room. Almost as much HP. Save 15K. I bought the TRD 5 months ago...first new car ever. I paid $600 upfront for 7 year unlimited mile tire & rim warranty.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia absolutely. $55k for a Honda that isn’t an NSX? That’s an absurdity. At least a German marquee brand holds their value at that price point. Acura / Honda does not.
@@britexpat_l33tyou have no clue what you’re talking about i own an Acura they are extremely reliable for what they are most luxury brands can’t say that.
I have a 2021 tlx type S. I tuned it with ktuner and slapped some swift springs on it. It is now a complete vehicle. A completely different beast. I highly recommend. I actually get more compliments of my Acura than my s2000 which is crazy to me.
Some guy w an RL here. How did they gain only 50hp over the previous N/A J37 motor? And this new motor looks like a DOHC instead of SOHC the J37 has. So, they trimmed the displacement by .7L added two(2) more cams and a turbocharger and gained only 50 more hp? Hmmmm??? Maintenance wise, that's four more cam seals, more valves to adjust, two more cam sprockets w VVT seals, Turbo bearings and seals..exctra... for 50 extra hp. Granted its a Honda, but eventually that stuffs got to be replaced. They should have just SC the existing J37 to gain the 50hp. IMO. Scotty your the Shiznit! Love your show.
I work at Honda of America in Marysville in Ohio, and yes I was shocked when I was told that this TLX in Gold color was selling for $56,000. They look very sharp in Gold color, but I only work for a contractor there, and even if they gave contractors a discount, I still couldn’t afford it! But I hear that they are twin turbocharged and so comfortable and great to drive!
It is a very nice car no doubt. The Accord Sport is probably a better value, but of course no AWD on that. If you've got the money, can't really go wrong with the Acura.
Currently in Greece for a vacation the thing with the dealerships overcharging isn't only a US problem I went to a toyota dealership and they asked 50k euro for the new gr86 and the gr supra (that's the 2l one) was 15k more (I promised my nephew a car for his 18th birthday but I'm not paying 50k for a brz)
My dad paid the spare in his Kia Optima back in 2012. Told him to take it out before he traded it in. His Kia Niro ('18) didn't have one. He's happy he kept his spare.
Only downside about Honda/Acura V6 engines is that they’re still using timing belts to this day. Even the TLX Type-S and MDX/MDX Type-S uses timing belts. Don’t understand why they can’t just switch over to a timing chain.
Might be more maintenance but it’s quieter engine than a chain, once you drive one and see how they pull. Last thing you’ll complain about is why it has a timing belt believe me 😂✌🏻
@@robmalcolm8042 Honda uses timing chains on their 4 cylinder engines, but every V6 engine they ever make has an timing belt. Even 2022 Honda/Acura V6 engines still have them.
@@fordfocusperson that’s just how they design their v6 engines… it explains it In the manual why they opt for belts over chains for the v6 engines and they explain it perfectly
I have a 2015 TLX that has a known transmission issue (per Acura forum). I keep praying & crossing my fingers mine will last, cause I love it so much, and can't afford the new one. The comfort, the cabin quietness, engine vrooms when revving up, soft suspension, the feeling like you're flying while driving @ freeway speed is like nothing else. I don't even like the way Lexus or other luxury brands drive, too stiff.
Same except I had mine replaced 2 weeks after buying the car. It had 19k miles on it. Big difference when they put in the revised tranny. It’s going on 50k miles and I only owe 1k and done with payments. Im really in love with this new body from day one but the thought of having no payments is a no brainer especially with the economy right now. I think Acura will give you a discount or even pay for the transmission if it fails under 100k I believe.
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ACURA has really stepped up the past 5 years....the engines are bulletproof.
Wx
Another Audi copy.
At the end of the day It's still a Fwd turd that will never be a car that's big in the car scene.
What year 2019?
It was a pleasure bringing you my car Scotty! See you soon!
That's a beautiful car bro 💯
Salam Abdullah. Cool whip!
How did you get him to work on it?
@@CollinMacQuarrie Probably email. Youd be surprised how many big youtubers respond to emails.
thank you for letting Scotty drive your car. I dont like, when people bring him nice car and dont let him drive it. If i would bring him a car , the legend Scotty must drive it. :D
I worked in the Weld department where we build the bodies on these TLX's, the body is built like a tank, way heavier than the current CRV and ILX. The Accord chassis preceded the TLX and it is also a very robust structure. Every new model has to follow the latest crash ratings which require much more engineering to keep the body as light as possible but maintain the latest 5 star crash ratings. So the new TLX has some new technological components that are the first to be used on Honda's mass produced body structures.
Interesting appreciate the onowledge
I saw a honda accord vs a mid 90s silverado collision the accord pretty much ate through the front end of the chevy and bent its frame and the accord had no cab damage past the front fender those things are built
@@rdr9519 what year was the Accord?
Love the exteriors but the interiors are so bad. If only it had the interior of the new civic with upscale materials.
@@Zach-qo7mz Same as Hyundai on all but Genesis products. The outside looks ok but the inside is just cheap and nasty. They need to look at something like the Mercedes C class and see how to do an interior properly. Well at least the previous one before all the nonsense use of too many screens.
The TLX Type S is something different, unique, and it stands out from the rest
Type S is what made Acura cool again and I'm all for it
Looks like the Camry xse
@@t415x its awd.. lol
@@t415x Camry?
@@t415x lol it has a V6 turbo and AWD
Ratio lol
@@dfhhtyu3434 lol look again
I had a BMW 535i. Good to drive but poor quality after 30k-50k miles. The Acura TLX drives like a BMW but it got Toyota/Honda/Lexus reliability! Love it!
I saw the new Acura TLX at the dealership when I was bringing in my 2019 RDX for service. At the time the MSRP was 53,700. They are absolutely beautiful cars.
I remember working on a parking lot I got to drive all different kinds of cars The best car I ever drove was an Acura legend The thing was the best of all worlds luxurious and a nice ride.
@marks90004 I had this same thought. The Acura Legend is…a legend.
I almost had one
..... and then there's the VIGOR....like if u know and agree 👍
Yes totally agree. I had a 90 Legend it was and still is the best car I have drove also. THE LEGEND WAS A LEGEND!!!!
@@yapmanbeats my dad had a Vigor. 92. GS. And it was in that brown color too.
As a Marysville Auto Plant assembly line worker that built these I am so giddy seeing Scotty review this car!
You guys done a phenomenal job building these great work 👍
You should be assembling American cars
@@Americafirst-i8q In real terms, the Hondas assembled in Ohio are American cars. Designed in the US. Typically over 70% of sub components made in the US and then all put together by mainly US workers in the Ohio factory. Can't get much more US than that. If Honda can motivate their direct associates (they don't call them employees) and indirect associates (over 400 companies within the US supply components to their product lines) to aim for a 100% quality level, so can other companies regardless of product line.
How can you get a job there?
How is production going for the TLX type s right now ? I ordered one but I’m curious if they’re being plagued sitting around after assemblyman waiting for components
That's a hell of a nice car. I wanted an Acura TLX, but I settled for a 2022 Toyota RAV4 instead. I needed new windows on my house more than I needed a TLX. lol
The engine is a masterpiece. Honda NA V6 engines always sound good, but the fact that they actually have a clear crisp exhaust note on a turbo V6 engine shows the amount of time they put into tuning and testing it. Turbos often muffle some of sound so you only hear what makes it past the turbo.
ACURA has really stepped up the past 5 years....the engines are bulletproof.
@@mcc7762 I have a 08 tl with 50k miles love the pull .. looking to get it to a million miles
😜😂🤪🤣😴
@@nomadbrad6391 lmao since when ? Only Hondas base parent brand can be called that Acura never been top 10 engine reliability their IS A DIFFERENCE
I didn’t realize these are turbo now; that’s a nice upgrade to it’s previous performance.
Love the smile Scotty had when he pressed the gas haha. Still has his passion
Absolutely love my TLX. The front grill & lights are my favorite part of the car. They really stepped it up with the grill compared to the older models silver grill. It’s just beautiful. Only thing I wish it had, is a panoramic roof (although I know that’s more common on SUV’s but some caters do have it). I love the car.
It looks much better and classier than having a ginormous gaping front grill.
Same!! I got my '21 TLX in November of last year. Had it almost a year now and still loving it!!
I like my older 1017 TLX batter to be honest . The new one is Turbo engine not too Reliable and too low the roof line ! Im a Honda guy but just saying .
@@ivanronin8209might want to check again, there's a pretty serious recall on the previous gen V6 TLXs going on right now. The K series 4 banger is a more reliable engine.
Wow, that's a gorgeous car. I usually don't like the sound a V6 makes, but this is one of the rare exceptions. Makes sense though, I like the sound of an NSX as well, both classic and modern releases.
I like the VTEC V6, this doesn't have VTEC and only revs to 6000 rpm.
The Avalon trd has a decent sound too
The busso v6 is the best
@@aspecreviews It does, VTC and VCM:
"The intake and exhaust cams use variable timing control to further improve responsiveness and power. In addition, the engine features Variable Cylinder Management that operates the engine on three cylinders in a host of different situations." - Carscoops
I love the sound of the 335is
The car owner had a heart attack when Scotty threw the Engine Cover and then kept moving the "spare tire" cover in the trunk. 😂
He's a friend! 🐊
The car owner probably said “I’m taking it off anyways, go ahead and make some content”
Why would he worry about the engine cover? It's a worthless piece of plastic. No spare!? Shame on Honda for not providing an essential piece of safety equipment for their cars.
Haha I noticed that too when Scotty was grabbing at the spare tire area 😂
@@jaimieconroy36 Why don't you watch the video again. Maybe you will get it.
One of those employees at the Marysville Auto Plant and recently a TLX owner! Probably one of the best cars I've seen made there in the last 6 years.
I think this is one of the nicest looking sedans we have had in a very long time on the market for a good price.
I was looking at a Camry but that tlx is sexy af
You can tell how much Scotty loved this car. Honda/Acura definitely made him proud with this platform.
My 22yo son just bought a brand new 2024 Acura Integra ASpec. It’s all black and just absolutely beautiful for the price.
It’s based on the civic
Acura TLs are great cars, had no problems with 2 models. Ran like a tank.
Mine is still going strong besides the electronics
@@billricheter5678 How exactly?
Mine 50k miles 08.. pulls like a clock 😱
@@billricheter5678 yeah Acura ain’t no Honda like Toyota and Lexus can be the same sorry Honda failed on that point
@@billricheter5678 same here my 07 TL
I've been waiting for this car for a long time. I'm currently driving a 2003 Acura TL Type S that I bought new. It's been a fantastic car, and the 300-horsepower VTEC V6 still purrs. The only thing I've done to the car that was unscheduled was a new power steering rack at 200,000 miles.
I hope Acura sends a new integra for Scotty to test.
Scotty is advertising for Acura I guess
@@Wadiyenuamah but this is Scotty's first time reviewing a new-era Acura
He's probably not gonna like the one with the CVT. He's not a huge fan of the 1.5 liter engine either. Hopefully he reviews a Type S version. I'm sure that's the one he will like.
@@Tjtjboy Scotty says that Honda's newer CVTs are better their older CVTs and better than Nissan CVTs.
@@Blank00 it’s not that scotty has a problem with CVT reliability (outside of any CVT not made by Honda or Toyota) it’s CVTs are transmissions not like by people who like driving ( ie anyone who don’t view cars as transport only)
an integra should not have cvt transmission!
I’ve never seen Scotty so happy reviewing a car
😂😂😂
My wife and I owned 2004 Acura TL, it was very fast, 6 cyl did over 150 and beat hemi’s.
Nothing more fun than smackin American v8 shitboxes with Japanese 6's
American cars are overrated but I’ll give the Acura that for beating them
Only 04 went above 135
Best looking Acura sedan imo. Shame the dashboards are weak. great cars nonetheless
Ive got a 2005 TL with the 6 speed .
Top speed just over 150 and low 14s in the 1/4 mile .
Almost as fast as my 2003 ap1 S2000 was .
Love me some Acuras! my first car was a 2004 RSX and upgraded to a 2018 ILX premium. I have my eyes on the TLX type S next ☺️
And mine eyes to upgrade to a ILX from 00 es300😢
I was thinking about this as my next car just yesterday, so glad it’s Scotty approved!!
I've had mine for two months now & it's been a joy plus the sound system is excellent, & has plenty of power
I have a 2011 Acura TSX and I love it, the car drives like a champ.
I have the 2012 one. And thinking about upgrading soon to this car not sure yet though.
This car is absolutely gorgeous. I had an 08 Acura TL Type S and it was a dream to drive. I had to trade it in for a bigger SUV but I sure miss it.
Yes luv my 2008 TLS too. But Sadly, I have to sell it soon, college tuition.
Honda at its finest, well done to them for producing this special car, I'd buy one if it was available in the UK (unfortunatley its not) amazing engine and it looks so so good, its such a unique car too it doesnt have anything to compare to!
I kinda like the es350 f sport look compare to tlx
Why on earth would you buy this when you can buy something actually decent..? There’s a reason why this car is only available to Americans….
Is the new land cruiser available over there?
@@tymom9313 No. It wouldn’t sell. Brits would buy a Land Rover / Audi / BMW instead.
@@britexpat_l33t as Scotty would say: “endless money pits!”
All I buy is acuras ,n I have a tlx n had a mdx ,love the those vehicles, just not a fan of new pricing on vehicles, but bang for the buck ,acura has it hands down . I've always watched,n continue to watch,n learn from ur channel . U have stopped me from almost buying cars or suv's, that won't last n I didn't know that was the case on those vehicles ,til I started watching. N now I tell others to check out ur channel b4 buying bc u have knowledge on alot. Thanks !
I inherited my brother’s 2021 TLX. It’s A-spec, which is not as sporty with performance, but as a 19 year old I don’t know what to do with myself using such a nice car.
Lol no cares go crash it
Enjoy it man! And take care of it. You are incredibly lucky to get something so nice at a young age.
I've had 3 TLs.....only 2007-2008.... Just sold a white one about a year ago sellers remorse, fabulous cars.
He looks just so happy when he steps on it! Love the smile, Scotty!
We all need a little happiness in our lives !
I bought my TLX (not Type S) in March and I really am impressed with the fit and attention to detail. The seats are comfortable and even tho I have 4 cyl with turbo there is plenty of power for merging and getting around slow pokes in the greater Silicon Valley highway system. The infotainment system has a learning curve but after a few weeks it will all fall together. Paid MSRP (no mark up) on a 3 year lease from Acura Financial. Dealer is small California group (Hopkins Acura and Honda) everything on the contact exactly as proposed. If you are SUV people the MDX and RDX are top notch.
agreed on everything you said Bill, just wish the 2.0L had the six speed manual, I would have bought one by now!
How is the road and engine noise? A couple of car reviewers have complained that the engine sounds loud and cheap from the cockpit, and road noise not as muted as it should be in this premium class.
My friend just got one and she let me take it for a spin. And I gotta say it's an amazing car I want one so bad. It's probably the coolest looking car on the road. And it's sounds amazing when you step on it on Sport +😍
For 60k is it worth it though...
@@toraso842 Reliability yes. Compared to the their competition this car is gonna be a threat lol. Honda/Acura got a champ right here.
@@ricoreyonfire I’m sure it is. But 50k seems reasonable just a opinion, was looking to upgrade from my 2012 tsx but I probably just wait a year or two now.
Can't go wrong with Acura. Expensive, but if you plan on having it for 20 yrs, it's worth it.
Top shelf. That things a beauty.
I read somewhere that Acura went with the non-Brembo rear caliper due to the auto parking brake function. Getting that in a Brembo would have been custom manufactured for Acura and some big $$. Please correct my if I'm wrong but it at least made be feel better for my Type-S :)
You’re absolutely correct! If Honda/Acura would have had Brembo make a new rear caliper design for the electronic parking brake, other features would have been taken away from what is in the car now, in order for the books to balance for the $55,000 price.
They do try to keep the price down for a luxury Honda
Front brakes perform 70% of your stopping so they probably felt that with the single Calipers on the rear and the dual caliper Brembos on the front , it was plenty of stopping power .
Sounds like a copout to me. Don't the HMG siblings have Brembos both front and rear and still kept their auto hold function?
I sold my 07 TL-S (175k, 10 years, treated me great) for a 2019 TLX A-Spec (V6 AWD). I REALLY love the TLX - except the automatic shutoff nonsense. I disable it when I get in but I wish there was a Default-Off setting instead of Default-On
Ask the dealer, ford owners have the same problem
@@jesusspartan8951 Friend of mine is driving a coyote-equipped F-150 and that is driving him nuts too, he told me the other day there is a plug-in module that bypasses the eco default so it stays where you set it.
My parents bought an Acura 2.5TL back in the 90s and it was great. Never had an problems with it.
Absolutely love my 2021 Type S. I've stopped at least 10k into it for performance and upgrades already, and I'm still obsessed. I will probably never sell this baby.
What you do for a living?
Videos???
If i ever did that I would be divorced !!😂 hopefully one day I get to do that as well! 🤙
3:02 I have a buddy who has one of these and He wasn't a fan of these pirellis And he put on a set of Michelin pilot sport 4s on it completely different car from my experience owning a few Hondas myself and from a lot of my friends and some of my mechanic friends experience Honda's love Michelin tires Best thing you could ever do to your Honda Put a set of michelins on it I had Continental all season tires on my 07 6 Speed TL Type S They were ok put a brand new set of Michelin pilot sport all season 4 tires on it completely different animal SO MUCH BETTER michelin's and Hondas are like chocolate and peanut butter. It's a match made in heaven
I always buy Michelin.
@@ApriliaRacer14 same here, especially for Hondas
Good review. Funny as hell when he threw engine cover off. He seems genuinely impressed . Acura has winner with the TLX type S But why are they so rare and hard to find??
The camera work on the engine at the 2:00 mark and at 9:30 on may have given me epilepsy. This dude is a LEGEND, c'mon man.
I got a black 2005 Acura TL with the 6 speed manual , factory limited slip and front Brembo Brakes .
Its a blast to drive and I plan on keeping it a long time .
old car with tranny issues. I had an 08 TL-S and tranny went completely out.
The lifted car with those gigantic rims at the 3:40 mark had me rolling. Kilmer is the funniest imo, but well respected mechanic.
Super interesting vid, Scotty.
My '06 TL sounds similar under heavy acceleration, but obviously it's nowhere near the tech of this '22 you just showed us. But I do have the Brembos up front, too.
That car _is_ tempting to buy!
Scotty when you were stepping on the accelerator, the expession on your face was like a kid in a candy store.
I own a 07 TL Type-S with a 6-speed manual it's an Awesome car I still Don't understand why Acura got rid of the Type S for so many years basically the SI of the Acura line
@ASpec_Jay nah, I use it as my daily
Acura TL's are awesome
The guy in the background adjusting the fix a flat attachment cause Scotty moved it around lol
Have a good Friday Scotty!!!
thanks you too!
My wife just bought one last night! I’m glad that Scotty approves of this car. Makes me feel better about it.
Honestly that ls a beautiful looking car probably the nicest ive seen in a decade……
Im curious how long the engines will last…. If this v6 is as good and the old j-series i bet theyl hold up phenomenally maybe not to 4-500,000 miles like a stock 4cyl but probably a decent 2-300,000
Come on this doesn't look anywhere near as good as Mercedes and Audis lol. it just looks like it is made from gloss plastic.
@@DEVILTAZ35 if youre gonna compare it to more luxurious brands i guess i see your point , but i honestly dont like the look of most modern cars even mercedes … Audis are pretty nice though….
Keep in mind youre talking to a guy thats stuck in the 90’s- to early 2000’s
I still drive an 02 supercharged grand prix gtp lol
@@DEVILTAZ35 my friend. No luxury car will outlast a Honda. No BMW or Mercedes. I see they are making them more prone to failure year by year. Yes some of them may look better but will not run better than Hondas, acuras or even Toyotas
@@SpyderBlackOfficial someone with sense
@@DEVILTAZ35Why are you comparing an Acura to European cars? Makes no sense. Obviously, Audis, Mercedes, Jaguar, and BMW are in a different league. No shade to Acura. Give credit due. They made a great car. They excel in terms of reliability and develop long lasting cars like Lexus. They still are a great car brand.
European cars on the other hand excel in terms of high performance and make great looking cars for the most part. But, look at the new BMWs tho. The new front grills are ugly af. The new BMWs look like that ugly chick nobody wants to bang. But, at least the Jaguars, Audis, and MB still look good right? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I have a 2015 Acura TLX V6 with tech package. Acura is all I ever owned.
one of our neighbors has a new white one of those (just the standard model, not the type S) and it really is a gorgeous car...
Yeah and they have the solid 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder
@@txtchjmb29 they have the type R engine in the tlx lol. Just detuned
Love everything about the car. The lack of touch screen does make navigating super difficult though
this is exactly the car I plan to buy but in gold. if only there wasn't a car crises right now
I'm getting white with black interior to replace my pearl white/ebony 2003 TL Type S.
I worked at R&D for over 7 years…one of the coolest jobs I ever had. Scotty, you are correct!!! Honda knows what they are doing!
Nice car. Love the look.
if i have a hybrid transmission configuration that i want to share with honda, where do i contact them ? i tried few places. no response. please guide.
Scotty, I had a similar situation with a CPO last year. The dealer advertised the car as CPO but then they had a $1,500 additional CPO charge. Those guys were crooks and luckily I found a brand NEW car at the same price as the CPO from a different dealer.
I own a 2015 Acura T.L.X. four door with a six cylinder engine...My last car was a 2001 C.L. coupe...I loved
that car and I love this car...It is fun to drive and the safety features are quite impressive !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Scotty's professional reviews.
How do the brakes work?
Like no tomorrow!
You should check out the 4 cylinder TLX aspec. I think Acura should have kept naturally aspirated 6 cylinder for the base engine in the TLX.
Honda really made a fan out of me with Acura TSX (Accord Euro CU2 in Australia). It’s a damn shame they killed it off, leaving us with the regular Accord and Civic etc. This is the type of car if consider buying brand new
This is the car I’m planning to buy once I come back to the states.
Scotty, I’m glad you approve. I’ve had my TLX Type-S for 7 months now and I enjoy driving it. I can get 19 to 20 mpg driven in “Normal” mode with the automatic engine-turns-off-at-stops disabled.
20 US mpg is *lousy*. An M340i is getting 36 UK mpg (~30 US mpg).
Acura makes nice cars, and their engines are bulletproof, but with all their technology, IMO, they could do better on mpg.
One of our neighbors has a beautiful new RDX, his only complaint is fuel consumption.
That is about the mileage I get. AEO disabled.
Beautiful car! Teenage daughter buying a 06 TL
If i can afford it in the future, im going for the advanced spec version of this tlx. Better gas mileage, still 272 hp so plenty to have fun with and a little more luxury features. So imo, it's the better option, at least for me.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia it's quite a lot more than my 2010 base model civic, so it's definitely much faster than what i have, and it's not just about power, the features, looks and interior is what sells me on it the most.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia well, as i said, im coming from a 2010 civic, and while i have looked a some benz's, they just dont have the same features i want for that price point. Plus, it'll be way cheaper to service a tlx than a benz, as well as more reliable. The sound system alone was a huge reason why im looking at the tlx, as im an audiophile and there's no other car in that segment that has something like it. The quality of the interior will be a significant upgrade and while not on a benz level, it wont feel cheap by any means. And in my opinion i like the interior design a lot more than a c-class.
Scotty you're dressed like you were 35 years ago back in Niagara falls with that hoodie on your denim jacket but I like it
I would keep that car, since it is a limited production it will only keep going up in value.
Currently daily driving the 2021, 4 cylinder version and it’s great
when he dissed that beauty cover i almost lost it 😱😱
I'd take the camry with the V6 all day. Scotty says turbos will have issues down the road. Camry is 100% natural. More back seat room. Almost as much HP. Save 15K. I bought the TRD 5 months ago...first new car ever. I paid $600 upfront for 7 year unlimited mile tire & rim warranty.
Been waiting for you to review this, awesome to see it finally in your hands 😊
I'm actually an engineer student and I plan on interning at the honda plant in Marysville.
Your reviews are always appreciated Scotty, I've learned more from you in 1 year than I have in the last 20.........
I own a 2015 tlx v6 and I absolutely love it. I've had it for 3 years now and it's been very dependable family car.
Acura is a super high quality car
No. It’s not. It’s a Honda. Nothing is ‘high quality’ anymore with Honda.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia absolutely. $55k for a Honda that isn’t an NSX? That’s an absurdity. At least a German marquee brand holds their value at that price point. Acura / Honda does not.
@Roberto Vidal Garcia of course not; it’s a Honda.
@@britexpat_l33tlol bmws don’t hold their value compared to acuras. Unless it’s an M maybe.
@@britexpat_l33tyou have no clue what you’re talking about i own an Acura they are extremely reliable for what they are most luxury brands can’t say that.
I have a 2021 tlx type S. I tuned it with ktuner and slapped some swift springs on it. It is now a complete vehicle. A completely different beast. I highly recommend. I actually get more compliments of my Acura than my s2000 which is crazy to me.
Looks really nice.
Looking forward to pick up the Acura TLX Type S. Currently having fun on the road with the TLX V6.
It’s got the same engine internals as a NSX. Forged from factory.
Sorry for watching your videos for years and not realising I was not subscribed, finally am!
I've seen a few. I like the design.
Some guy w an RL here. How did they gain only 50hp over the previous N/A J37 motor? And this new motor looks like a DOHC instead of SOHC the J37 has. So, they trimmed the displacement by .7L added two(2) more cams and a turbocharger and gained only 50 more hp? Hmmmm??? Maintenance wise, that's four more cam seals, more valves to adjust, two more cam sprockets w VVT seals, Turbo bearings and seals..exctra... for 50 extra hp. Granted its a Honda, but eventually that stuffs got to be replaced. They should have just SC the existing J37 to gain the 50hp. IMO. Scotty your the Shiznit! Love your show.
This has been one of the funner car reviews Scotty has done.
I work at Honda of America in Marysville in Ohio, and yes I was shocked when I was told that this TLX in Gold color was selling for $56,000. They look very sharp in Gold color, but I only work for a contractor there, and even if they gave contractors a discount, I still couldn’t afford it! But I hear that they are twin turbocharged and so comfortable and great to drive!
The tlx is a solid car, robust little v6 on it. Very good pricing too. Cant really go wrong on the honda products since the beginning of time
My 2010 TL sh-awd was a great car. No complaints at all. I think honda/acura should still utilize the vtechzilla J37. Gas mileage be damned.
It is a very nice car no doubt. The Accord Sport is probably a better value, but of course no AWD on that. If you've got the money, can't really go wrong with the Acura.
Just upgraded from a TSX 2010 with 114000 Miles to a TLX 2019, what an upgrade!!
Looking at one now. How has it held up for you?
Currently in Greece for a vacation the thing with the dealerships overcharging isn't only a US problem I went to a toyota dealership and they asked 50k euro for the new gr86 and the gr supra (that's the 2l one) was 15k more (I promised my nephew a car for his 18th birthday but I'm not paying 50k for a brz)
I could sense the owner cringing as Scotty threw the beauty cover off haha
Such a beautiful exhaust note
Wait till you hear the exhaust note on the Lexus LC500
I am going to miss the exhaust note like this years up the road when everything goes EV.
My dad paid the spare in his Kia Optima back in 2012. Told him to take it out before he traded it in. His Kia Niro ('18) didn't have one. He's happy he kept his spare.
Only downside about Honda/Acura V6 engines is that they’re still using timing belts to this day. Even the TLX Type-S and MDX/MDX Type-S uses timing belts. Don’t understand why they can’t just switch over to a timing chain.
Might be more maintenance but it’s quieter engine than a chain, once you drive one and see how they pull. Last thing you’ll complain about is why it has a timing belt believe me 😂✌🏻
They're being cheap!
Foreal? I thought newer Honda engines were chains even Hyundais and Kia’s used belts for a while until maybe 2010 ish
@@robmalcolm8042 Honda uses timing chains on their 4 cylinder engines, but every V6 engine they ever make has an timing belt. Even 2022 Honda/Acura V6 engines still have them.
@@fordfocusperson that’s just how they design their v6 engines… it explains it In the manual why they opt for belts over chains for the v6 engines and they explain it perfectly
Toyota for quality, craftsmanship, reliability, durability, dependability, performance, highest resale value, longevity and piece of mind.
Off course a Acura is better than anything Toyota.
I WAS GOING TO SAY THE SUPRA IS BUT THEN I THOUGHT TO MY SELF WAIT THATS A BMW LMAO
I have a 2015 TLX that has a known transmission issue (per Acura forum). I keep praying & crossing my fingers mine will last, cause I love it so much, and can't afford the new one. The comfort, the cabin quietness, engine vrooms when revving up, soft suspension, the feeling like you're flying while driving @ freeway speed is like nothing else. I don't even like the way Lexus or other luxury brands drive, too stiff.
Same except I had mine replaced 2 weeks after buying the car. It had 19k miles on it. Big difference when they put in the revised tranny. It’s going on 50k miles and I only owe 1k and done with payments. Im really in love with this new body from day one but the thought of having no payments is a no brainer especially with the economy right now.
I think Acura will give you a discount or even pay for the transmission if it fails under 100k I believe.
Hey Scotty could you review a Range Rover Evoque?
“Endless money pit as they age.” 😂
Mann Scotty all these years watching you and I never knew u was in Rhode Island wya I’m finna slide on u gang 🦾😎