To be fair, the A-Spec is more in line with the 330i M Sport. As the owner of the 21 A-Spec, I regard consideration of upgrading to the 24 A-Spec in the same way I considered moving from my iPhone 14 Pro to the 15 Pro: just not enough of an update to warrant moving to a newer version.
@@TheBreakfastLover as a fully optioned IS350 F-Sport is also priced similarly, that’s where the Type S has an advantage. Really only the G70 3.3T can undercut the Type S as a performance value in this segment.
@@MidnightAspeccorrect, the IS350 F-sport 3 pack is equivalently optioned and same price as a TLX Type S. And performance wise, the TLX Type S actually beat the G70 twin-turbo at Car & Driver's Lightning Lap.
I really like the '24 Acura TLX A-Spec. My problem is that I don't quite love it. There are just too many compromises. The rear seat room is lacking to say the least. The fuel economy is average at best. The fact that no 4 cylinder TLX model offers an HUD or rain sensing wipers is a let down. The Type S does offer those features at a significantly higher entry price yet the gas mileage on the Type S is downright horrendous. And why is it that no version of the TLX offers heated rear seats? I get rain sensing wipers, HUD and heated rear seats on my '21 Accord Touring 2.0T, which happens to be faster than the 4 cylinder TLX simply because the TLX is so heavy, at almost 500lbs heavier than my Accord. However, the TLX is gorgeous to me. I love the styling and I love the color combination of the one featured in this video. I wish Acura had not done away with the Advance, (Elite in Canada), trim package. I may end up buying one anyway once it's time for me to replace my Accord but not anytime in the near future. If Honda hadn't discontinued the 2.0T option in the Accord, the TLX wouldn't even be on my radar but the 204hp hybrid engine in the Accord isn't going to cut it for me. Really like this TLX A-Spec, just don't totally love it.
I totally agree , I'm an owner of a 2018 Accord sport 2.0 and was looking to upgrade but the new one is not going to do it for me , so this TLX is a continuation of the 2.0T
The type s is the only package that's interesting for me. I paid 54 with extras, and I average 23.7 mpg over 16000 miles. I drive mixed highway and city. I love the car.
Awesome car and far better than given credit for as it's not a BMW, or audi or Lexus or Hyundai. Honda products owners understand this product and are looking for vehicles that does various things very good and reliable and top safety, over others. It's best American made vehicles.
Literally last week i got my 23’ Acura TLX A-spec stolen from in front of my house over night smfh. I only had that beautiful car for a course of 6 months. Prior to this video I wasn’t aware of the ‘24 model being already up for sale! I’m considering getting the same vehicle again but idk i might go back to the ‘23 model the exterior on the ‘23 looks much more intriguing from the grill to the wheels. I must add there was a lot of things on the TLX that also is making me reconsider. I only had managed to get 16 MPG city on my TLX & to be honest due to the fact it was a 4 CYL it sucked! Add the fact they take 93 only. This color is super nice! I might have to see it in person in order to consider it a little more! Definitely going to get one again that’s for sure. And for all you Acura owners i highly recommend you to get an anti theft device for these beautiful vehicles if they’re not being parked in a garage or secure driveways. Acuralink is going on 7 days trying to locate my vehicle and still no luck!!! I’ve already came to the conclusion is gone!! Thank you for the review buddy!!
Sorry to hear about your car getting stolen. Makes me nervous now we just bought the 24’ TLX Aspec in black on black. Our neighborhood isn’t bad nor is it the safest but, now I’m considering getting a dash cam or some anti theft system. Thank u for the heads up!
Same thing happened to me!! Bought a Blue Pearl 2023 Type S.....had the side skirts put on by Acura. Went and got it tinted and ceramic coated. Had it almost 2 months before I went to my bedroom window and looked out and saw a guy parking his car where I parked my car!! I hit the key fob and it went to red. Only put 900 miles on it. This happend 2 weeks ago.....Im devastated!!
I was going to get a TLX but then reminded myself I live in Brampton, Ontario. It wouldn't last longer than a week in my driveway. Got the wife an SEL Outlander with anti-theft instead and called it a day lol
Not all about the power with how agile it is. This car will ride along with the best of them. Believe me! I've pulled some maneuvers in my 22 A-spec that'll put a smile on anyone's face. 😂
Sam, great video once again! So many driving angles. You've done a fabulous job capturing the complete essence of the TLX along with a recent upgrades for 2024. Nice safe, sporty reliable vehicle. This car looks, drives and feels amazing. Only obvious draw back is the rear seat leg room. Love how this thing tracks with the double wishbone front suspension and the Super Handling All Wheel Drive. How do you feel this vehicle ranks against it's direct competitors? Thanks for sharing - terrific review as we've come to expect each and every time.
It looks better than the CPO 2023 A-Spec SH-AWD I got 3 months ago, love the digital dash, the sound deadening would be nice but the 23 isn’t noisy inside. I paid about $5k less though. That’s enough to cover fuel for the next 3 years.
I purchased the 2024 in same color but charcoal interior. I preferred the red/black Alcantara as shown but this one was the only TLX on the lot and prior to it's arrival at the dealership, they had and sold the only one on the lot and housed in the showroom: a pearl white one with the interior shown here. Searching for another one seamed nearly pointless. And trying to find a Type S presented as nearly impossible. The two dealerships in Michigan that I frequent, never have them on the lot. Only the Integra. But I'm okay with my interior. My 2019 is a red A-SPEC A-SR SH-AWD and my wife's 2022 black ILX A-SPEC has the red and black Alcantara interior. Anytime you have updates, you're to make some people upset and make others happy. I preferred the true analog gauges of the 2023 but the exhaust finishers and larger center console screen of the 2024. Another reason that I sort of rushed to get the 2024. The 2025 has a touch screen instead of a track pad control screen. And as much as I don't like it but know how to operate it, I absolutely despise a touch screen! You have to continuously clean them if you want to maintain that showroom gleam. Also, I won't tear up (right) my rotator cuff trying to newly program it to my likings. The touch screen set up, of which is borrowed from the Honda parts bin, is too generic. They only did it because of the multitude of loyalists complaints of the track pad's learning curve. It's too bad they couldn't have made it like BMW's i-Drive center console knob control or brought back the large center control knob like the one I had in my 2010 TL SH-AWD 6MT. (Overall, it was the best ever Acura ever built!)
I have a 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec and I absolutely love it. As much as I like the new more sporty look of the 2024, there are a few things I find inferior about the new model. First the engine, it's a downgrade. Ill take my NA 3.5 producing 290HP over the Turbocharged 2.0 producing 272. Regarding fuel efficiency, Yes it drinks in the city however on highway road trips my last record is an easy 7.5 litres / 100km I also like analogue gauges. Simply not a fan of digital dashes. The 2024 obviously has nicer tech inside. I had a loaner RDX and liked the wireless charging, wireless android auto and the laptop style touch control over the rotating wheel. All in all, Acura makes amazing cars. Tho I am sad that the Integra is stupidly priced. I wish they made 1 Acura that is obtainable by everyone, such as a manual 6 speed base integra with a 1.5T or a base 2.0 for an obtainable price.
@rl6210 it's a sedan coupe in a sense...unless you got 3 elementary students or need to constantly haul freeloaders pinching a ride in the back. It should be ok🤣
Blown away they would in any wild dream not give you a touch screen but a trackpad, insane they did that....smh unreal, such a beautiful car with such a easy flaw to fix....beyond frustrating
5:35 Rear passenger leg space like a Civic 😂 8:40 *No touchscreen for $45k+* 11:00 12:55 2.0T 272/280 13:50 Quieter cabin 15:40 Facelift NOT good enough
Acura management needs to be changed, give the customers what they want and not what you want to give them, i.e Better Information screen, no distracting track pad.....
Please Sam, you're the king of drag races on RU-vid... I've been waiting 2 years now to see someone do a drag race of the 2022+ TLX Type-S and the 2014-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid. Very similar power-to-weight ratio and 0-60 times. I'm super curious to know which car would win from a dig and from a roll! Cheers.
@@TheLaw_11 Clearly wasn't a successful product but was FAR from being a bad car. We're talking about a big comfy sedan loaded with tech that can do 0-60 in less than 5 seconds and average close to 30 MPG of combined fuel economy...
Agree with this. Had a 2021 FWD Advance that I liked a lot. But it was noisy on the freeway. With the 2024 I would have ended up with an A Spec AWD with worse MPG and freeway range. I jumped ship from Acura and went with a Toyota Crown.
I really like the TLX Type S in general, but some things hold me back from loving it. Lack of a MT option…too much weight…weird centre stack. Otherwise it’s a great looking car, handles great, and excellent engine.
Acura’s touchpad interface is sadly unappreciated. There is a brief learning curve but once learned it’s very intuitive. It is SO nice to not have to reach for a touch screen. But unfortunately it doesn’t work the same way when using CarPlay.
@@anthonymeyer8997 Yes, I owned a 2021. Normally, you touch the pad in the area that corresponds to the screen. But for CarPlay you have to use scrolling gestures, it’s more clunky. Since I was using CarPlay more than the Acura system it was a little annoying but not a dealbreaker. I have not read if this has changed with the 2024 refresh.
@@oldsnwbrdr thank you! Looking to save up for the 2024 because it has everything I need and more, plus the beautiful look. Hopefully it isn’t a big problem for me when it comes time to test drive it
People so dumb they don’t know how to work the infotainment. I got the touchscreen on the 2016 TLX, got a 2021 TLX and MDX as loaners. After 2 days I learned the pad system. I found actually so easy that it was boring to use (if that’s a problem) That being said, using a touchscreen is just more intuitive. I found myself using the touchpad and no even need to look what I was doing after 2-3 days and there’s never fingerprints all over ur screen.
Nobody talks about it, but I really don't like their lower grill design of type S, Integra or TLX, from longevity standpoint. The radiator is going to get so soo beat up from road trips from that open design. Or am I missing something?
I have been waiting since 2015 for Acura to be progressive with the TLX and they continue to fail on many fronts. Missing features and that stupid touchpad are just not acceptable in this price range. That red leather, are you kidding me?? The hue is awful and there is just way too much. Where is the touchscreen? I dont really care how much they may get right, they make decisions that are clearly not for customers but for their engineers who likely dont even drive an Acura. Maybe 2025.
@@Oneofakind91 dealers have it around 51,000 but yeah that’s understandable with the options but the car he was showing didn’t look like it had all the options like the underbody spoilers or anything like that but I still don’t think it’s worth upgrading from my 23 tlx
Overpriced, very bad infotainment system, no touchscreen, harsh ride quality, acura always overestimate the gas mileage. Just skip this and pay for the m340i, s5, or c43! It is just not worth it.
