Integra vs TLX: One Type S is not like the other (Driving Impressions) 

TLX S is a nice sporty cruiser. They really should have offered it with a manual though. That would have set it apart as a unicorn from other sports sedans in the class.

Love both cars. Wouldn't mind owning one of each. However, if I had to choose just one, it would be the TLX Type S for me. Good review.

Great review! You don’t see this comparison too often. I love my TLX Type S, sometimes still still go for the clutch 😅

The TLX is very tempting and sounds heavenly. However, manual driving in the Integra is a unique feeling that makes daily driving fun

Tlx type s . Best looking sedan aggressive look

Dope review bro!! There are not many reviews out there comparing only the Type S version. I just upgraded my 22 MDX Tech to the 24 MDX Type S. Maaaaaajor difference! The power is unmatched. I got the white exterior with the red interior. That changed the game for me. If your wife is looking for one, look into a used Type S

That was a cool review man.. The fastest speed you can get out of the TLX Type S, is to put it into S mode, Sport+, and use the paddle shifters for the most performance. You put any Acura on the track, and it will definitely dust off most vehicles in its class

Love the Tlx Type S Gonna do a Catless Downpipe soon 🔥

I’m catching up on your videos but this review you knocked it out the park! The TLX is slightly cheaper but only offered in auto but after seeing and driving the ITS! It’s definitely a special car

Easy choice for me: TLX Type S. My reasons: 1. SHAWD (I live in MN and need it for Winter) 2. More room (I have 2 car seats for kids) 3. Automatic (I love manual cars but I’m tired of shifting during rush hour) 4. Less dealer markup, if any

Great review! I usually never watch the pov videos... Kinda tough to watch for me, but this was some good insight between the two cars. Gonna check out some of your other videos. Keep em comin!

☆☆☆☆☆》TLX THE BEST WITH MANUAL TRANS.

This was great, great review! I love these Acura premium products. I love the many positive attributes of both cars. The TLX Type S has an exquisite and sonorous V6. The Integra has that high revving gem of an engine. I would take the TLX Type S just slightly over the Integra because I don't drive a 6- speed. But if I drove a 6-speed? It would be hard to choose.

LMAO @ Heffer 😆😆😆 Also Mazda has a great AWD system too! I feel like watching your drive both vehicles the Integra seems faster but I'm not sure if that's because you can hear more wind noise lol but I agree with you if I had to choose then I'm going with the Integra too, but if that TLX had a manual gearbox then man I don't know it would be a lot closer TBH.

It'd be a shame if the TLX seats somehow got switched with your Integra's.

Changing lanes over the solid white lines? 👀 (I didn't see anything) 😂

Im not an expert on cars at all, but, after seeing your review. I think if i want a daily driver with comfort/speed, i would get the tlx type s. But if you i want more of a performance and neglect the racing experience i would get the integra.

was waiting for this comparison

What's good man? They need to make the TLX HP at 435 and Torque at around 450 to help with the hp loss to drive train.

Thanks for sharing. Just like variety of fruits vegetables, so are automobile manufacturers trying to offer different flavors/flavors, colours and purposes for their vehicles. We choose fruits and vegetables we like or know is healthy for us, same with vehicles. I love my rdx and my mdx, but understand they are similar but different. I love my Integra and my nsx and my type R but know they are different. No vehicles are perfect for everyone or every purposes, so we enjoy each for what they are and not what we wish they could be....that's why there is aftermarket parts

Paddles are so much better than standard floor shift, especially in traffic. Only downfall of paddles is the added weight and on the TLX it won't let you wind first gear up.

Anyone here has a its as a first manual car? I drove a few cars practicing manual but now I want the its and i know its a big decision and no turning back lol

No manual in the TLX so it can’t win but is still a nice ride. Integra Type S all the way for me. 🥂

Damn... I currently drive a 2017 TLX V6 SH-AWD and all my cars before that were manual. I want to go back so bad to driving manual and the Integra Type S seems to be the perfect car for that. I only have one problem though... Now i'm addicted to SH-AWD... 🤦🏾‍♂️

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I have a 2023 TLX Type-S, I can tell you this it's feel great, just keep in mind TLX Type-S is a Luxury Sport sedan, and full of amenities the suspension is super smooth. but one thing is the car is a little bit heavy. While the Integra is pure sport full of adrenaline with a suspension that is a little hard. Both car fit the purpose of who wanted.

Im looking to buy one of the two. I want the integra cause its manual, but that tlx is just awesome. If only the tlx came in manual, it would be a non constest. Im still inclined for the tlx since I already own a 2015 SI which is manual, so since I already have a fun manual car, I might look more into the tlx. Don’t know yet tho’.

Great comparison video. I have an S2000 for manual fun. So I went with TLX Type S for a daily with AWD. The more I drive it the more I love it.

The tlx type s is also on my list

For the price and what i need id take the tlx type s my heart wants the integra type s but i could only afford one

Thanks to looking at your Carplay display I’ve discovered a FIRE Royce song lmao. Cant wait to bump this in my S2K😂👍🏼👍🏼 Subscribed

Tlx needs to dump that touch pad

Nice review and awesome cars you got there! SH-AWD is awesome. But it is a heavy more isolated car. Both are fun in different ways.

Acura has the best AWD system in the industry. I love my 23 x type s…just started waking her up with a few mods

Acura's interior is beautiful.

If only the TLX had a manual...

as much as i like the integra, id be damned to pay 55k for a front wheel drive souped up civic

integra i believe has a better power to weight ratio. so it might beat the tlx on a roll race despite having a manual.

Great video! This video pretty much sums up my entire experience over the last month... I have been going back and forth on whether to get a TLX or Integra type S and facing all the same issues. The one thing that the tLX has going for it is that you can get a used 2023 at a significant discount. ( but it does have the older radar plastic panel and the smaller infotainment, no HUD etc, and slightly different grill ). I have driven Manuals only since 1997. I have never owned an automatic, and I test drove an ASPEC TLX just to see if I could put up with it. The thing is... is it worth paying so much more for an Integra just for the 6MT? ( compare to low milage used 23 TLX ). It's such a frustrating comparison... more room in Integra, touch screen, but fewer seat spots, cheaper components. TLX has better seats, better build quality, and flipping homelink is missing on the rear view mirror for the integrated ( WTH Honda? ) . And the TLX has the SH-AWD.... but damn... I want that 6MT soooo bad. LOL

My problem with the tlx is the weight and the center console style

For me, I love BOTH cars, but for completely different reasons. The TLX Type S is a refined car, but Acura made that more of a sporty cruiser. The Integra Type S is much more athletic and fun to drive in many ways. The power to weight ratio on ITS is seriously amazing and as you mentioned, it's AGILE. I think the ITS has a very specific mission and really appeals to "Drivers" whereas the TLX S is more luxurious in appointments. It's got more plush seats, and trim looks more premium than Integra, but at the very same time, Integra Type S doesn't need all those things. So while I really want the Integra Type S to be for "Everyone", because it's AMAZING, it's not a car for everyone. It's super sporty, AGILE, and sexy in every way, but as soon as folks see it doesn't have a moonroof, they may be put off, and go with a different option. That's the mission of Integra Type S. The Aspec has more mass appeal because it has more luxury features than ITS, actually, which threw me for a loop at first, and the seats in Aspec are even more plush, but taking a full overview of both, the good news is, one isn't trying to beat out the other, and both have amazing qualities. I'm also cursed with the need for a 6MT, so it's an easy choice for me ;) I could see myself owning a TLX Type S tho, for sure for those rare days when we want to be lazy....but then again, the Integra is so easy to drive, that even as a 6MT, it's pretty relaxing for me hehe :) Fun cars, man, and glad you got to experience TLX Type S. Now just get your girl that MDX Type S! It drives like a sports car! 😀

For that kind of money, I don’t understand why anyone would even consider a FWD 2.0T car.

Another Great Video Que, I like the TLX Type S.. But since I own a Lexus ISF I would still keep my ITS over it!! Both Acura’s are great cars but I can’t get over the feeling I get when I drive that ITS 6spd manual transmission.. That fun factor is the only reason I still prefer the ITS over the TLX Type S.. Keep up the good work!!!🙏🏽👊🏾💯

A heavier vehicle provides GREATER passive Safety to it's 0ccupants. That is why genuine luxury cars aRe alWays made heavieR than NeceSsaRy.

For the price, you can get a basic CT4-V Blackwing, no All wheel drive, for $63K, and it comes with 472 hp.

Are you in sport mode when you are talking about the steering? When I recently test drove an ASPEC, I thought normal mode was WAY too loose, but sport mode was fine.

I know the sports sedan segment doesn't have a big market like CUV's and SUV's but I feel like it was a missed opportunity not putting a manual transmission in the TLX Type S even just as an option. Same as you I went Integra Type S because I wanted the buttery smooth Honda manual, but the interior, ride quality and grip is far superior on the TLX. I also know Acura doesn't have a large budget but if they could've made an AWD Integra Type S that would've been my only car, this FWD got me considering a GR Corolla and a dedicated sport car like the GR Supra for summer time. Side note MBRP just released their cat-back exhaust so they're the first on the market for the ITS. Great vid as always Que!

Test drive the integra type s loved it but I think my 2012 TL 6MT is more comfortable as daily Driver

Appreciate the comparison. I have a 23 TLX Type S in the Tiger Eye Pearl - actually went to the dealer to put a deposit on an Integra Type S and came home with the TLX. Never did drive the Integra, but this makes me glad I went with the more luxurious experience of the TLX. I do enjoy a manual, though.

Unless you really want a manual transmission, the TLX Type S is the clear winner. Not only more horsepower than the Integra Type S but the TLX's SH-AWD vs, the front wheel drive in the Integra is no contest. The SH-AWD is one of the best I have ever driven and is a game changer.

Lotta people say the TLX Type-S is under powered but watching your POV drive it looks like it’s pretty quick

I think Honda dropped the ball not given the option of AWD on the FL5,Integra Type S!

The church pew is crazy, great review appreciate you big dawgz

Sounds like Acura didn't add the all-wheel drive to the Integra off a business move, the Integra type s might out sell it 🤔

When i’m in my tlx-s, in comfort mode, going around 20mph corners at 60 is a breeze. Sport + makes it easy.

Can’t go wrong with either, personally would prefer tsx type S, even though no manual transmission is available 😢😢

GR just sitting on the side casually looking lmao

Really appreaite you taking the time to actually review both cars! Loved it

Good video my friend but I prefer 100% the integra 💪 I love manual transmission 👍 😊

Now we need the TLX types vs ITS drag race quarter miles to see which on faster?

They need a manual transmission in the tlx

I’ll always be an S4 guy, but that TLX looks amazing. But for my money I’m taking the Integra all day, there is no better car on earth for $52k.

the integra in my opinion is more suited for car enthusiasts drivers and looks like true sport hatch and tlx is the daily driver and still look sporty…but personally i’d choose the integra i like driving manual i feel more engaged and to me the integra just looks better than the tlx to me from exterior and interior but not to take nothing from the tlx is still dope a car and has a great v6

Couldn't agree more, wish the integra had awd. But manual all day, so much more fun when you have a third pedal.

they couldn’t make the ITS awd because then who would buy a civic type r

If the TLX came with a fastback trunk, I'd be sold. Sedan trunks need to fade away.

Tires have a lot to do with steering feel. As the saying goes, you get what you paid for.

Great review

i think for what it is the tlx is pretty great if not fantastic and people will come around to it more as it ages. my only gripe with it its the heft, its 4200lbs in type s guise and still smaller inside than the integra!

Hell yea dude! Sick comparison video.

I always imagine the TLX types J series motor, in the Integra type s with the manual transmission 😅

Press the drive button twice on the TLX. It should hold the revs higher and sharpen up throttle a bit

Damn the TLX is 4200 lbs?? My 89 Caprice weighed the same lol.

Great comparison, Que. And yeah, I agree with you, the TLX with a manual would be a completely different conversation. THAT would be the unicorn of the year, fo sho.

I got a 23 TLX type s and I love the fact i don’t have the digital tachometer!! Love our Acura product!! Even if a 540x will take me on uppper highway speeds the realizability is everything BROOO you forgot to do sport plus and “S” for transmission

subbed just cuz you're a Royce fan

4:40 That is a really good freeway on-ramp for a little get up and go.

TLX Type-S all day!

Great comparison video! If you do a stage 2 tune on stock components in the ITS, your straight line pulls will feel better if not pretty close to TLXS. But stock vs stock, yeah TLX wins in torque.

Great review Que! I currently have a 2023 TLX Type-S love this car as its really an overall winner in the sedan segment for the most part. 2024 models look cool but it's not worth me trading up and losing money on the trade-in. Also my current TLX-S color was discontinued on the 2024. But I am already plotting on my upgrade from my TLX-S.

I find it very interesting that there are 25 Used ITS for sale and only one TLX Type S Hmmm

Que, did you see the Edmund’s U-Drag with the CTR and ITS? At the end they did a special run with the ITS and the TLX Type S. The TLX won because it launched better but the ITS had a significantly higher trap speed and really closed the gap after falling behind from the launch. I had a TLX and ended up trading it for a ITS…I just have to have a manual!

Never set your camera to auto when shooting video .. set to manual

I'm still wondering why the RDX doesn't have a Type S 🤨

The Integra Type S all day Que and it looks better overall.👊🏼

Miltakè

Tlx type s is my dream car i will have one day🙏❤

Got the 2023 TLX Aspec…but getting the Type S next. Changed directions, had a chance to by a Civic Type R but it was well over the sticker price. When from something fun to something I really wanted for the money! Just subbed up by bro!

Only thing is its not fast at all i had one traded it in for g70

At these prices, im picking the TLX.

Where is the shift lever…that’s the one I want!

The tlx could have been great, but the fact it has less rear seat legroom than the integra was a huge miss

Love your commentary, style of vehicle and manual elitism (me too!).

Great review 🙌🏾 you covered everything really well n provided In depth analysis for each car

Glad I found your review appreciate the comparison. Definitely learned a lot thanks.

Prl make some good parts for the integra and ctr

TL-S might not be able to hang on the track. But on the street I think it’s close. And if your kids are big at least there’s a sporty option. But I’m definitely TL biased because I’m pushing 50.

Check out Two Step Performance for ITS DP my guy

Bruh. Like the reviews! Definitely get a MDX Type-S

Dang, are these your new cars? I haven't seen your videos since you had the ZL1