2024 Acura TLX Type S Review // Refreshed and REJUDGED

The 2024 Acura TLX Type S ($63,750 CAD starting, $57,000 USD starting) has a 3.0L turbo V6 making 355 horsepower and 354 lb ft of torque, and comes with some performance goodies like Brembo brakes and adaptive dampers. But since it has already been thrown around the Throttle House test track and set a lap time, James thought it deserved a proper road review. James isn't here however, so Thomas has been tasked with getting to know the TLX Type S in an environment that it might be more comfortable in. How does it perform as a fun daily? And can it hang with its slightly more expensive competition? We hope you enjoy the episode! And then subscribe, silly.

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Sound: Harrison Dickson and Daniel Mason
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[cynad]

Since i'm early, never EVER remove the scene with James banging his head on the i8

[ozarkaviation]

I feel like “a normal car that’s a bit quicker” sums up Type S in one sentence. Great review.

[_Pikalika_]

I don't even care about cars I'm just here for their intros

[Alexhoning]

The immovable spanish ship the La Quinta got a hearty belly laugh out of me.

[andymorris]

Ive owned a 2021 TLX for 2 years now. The entertainment system (once learned) is quite nice. Its beautiful inside and out, very comfortable, gets 31mpg at 80mph and is average in acceleration. I have a baby seat in the middle rear and often times put 3 other children in as well, it works but is tight in the back. I love it so much im considering trading for a type s trim in the near future. I know it wont be the fastest but it will be beautiful and reliable

[joshuanoble]

"That was free and the care was sub standard" 😂 yup

[steveelliott]

“ Cigarettes and Popsicles”…Lol. You nailed it. Their coffee is horrible.

[nodariousbig]

You’ve exposed yourself, Mr. Thomas! How can a Canadian be “exhausted by apologizing?!” Uuuhuh!! Got you now!

[oamrxc]

I have been following you guys since the first year, please don’t ever change. I love you guys.

[robervin]

Harrison and karston delivered in the intro. And James gave a emotionally gripping letter and outstanding outro

[josegarza]

I own the regular TLX and everything described here is exactly why I chose the car over the competition. It’s beautiful, functional, comfortable, and has all the essential tech you need with a top-of-the-class sound system. It may not beat track times or leave the competition in the dust in a drag race, but I’m not doing that along with 99% of the driving population. Not to mention the car is cheaper and significantly more reliable than its German and Korean competition, it carves its own niche as the most practical sports sedan in the market today. I can’t wait to upgrade to the next generation TLX Type S with hopefully a touchscreen.

[DeathNRebirth]

2:59 Love seeing a 4th gen TL in the wild while you're out reviewing one of its extended family members!

[FrozenBBQ_]

I know this is the third time you've reviewed the TLX, and you've mentioned it before, but any test of this car's daily livability should absolutely bring up its piss-poor relationship between exterior size (huge) and interior space (miniscule). If you haven't seen one of these in person, it's actually shocking how little room there is in a car with exterior dimensions within an inch of a 5-series.

[sarrum]

First, I absolutely love you guys and the channel!
So, this review addresses and highlights something that I think a lot of automotive reviewers are affected by. The reviewers get the rare opportunity to drive some of the greatest vehicles in the world. It’s a win, win. It’s fun for them, and it’s fun for us the viewing audience. We share in their authentic excitement and love getting to see and hear about vehicles we all dream about. - The problem is the reviewers become addicted or jaded. They now have more experience with just how good a vehicles can be, and are subsequently letdown by anything that wasn’t built for people in the top 10% income class. - This car and others like it are “The People’s Champions”. Did they beat the actual champion? No. But they fought a good fight and regular people can relate to them. Every Acura owner is proud of the fact that they have a vehicle that shares in Honda’s well known reliability. That kind of thing isn’t a thought or deciding factor for the customer who bought that Cadillac CTS-V Blackwing. But to regular people who can be hurt financially by vehicle repair bills, it matters.
So here’s to all the everyday people’s champions out there, we love you!

[johntaylor-loqx]

Gr8 review. I just bought one and this guy is right on the money. Plus repairs are way cheaper than other cars in its class. Hey I don't race, just back and forth to work. Lots of power to pass people and luxurious inside. I love this car.

[geoffscott]

For me these guys are the new Top Gear

[BC-bdwj]

As a fellow Canadian, I approve of all those stereotypes and observations!

[techguy]

Thomas has a mall-Santa side-hustle during the holidays 😂

[ghamrick]

Living with the infotainment it’s great you just have a learning curve. Much safer than a touch screen and it’s functional. It’s never as bad as reviewers made it sound

[Timbuckley]

21 TLX-S owner here. It’s a great daily with many luxury features. It’s got enough speed to be fun to drive and the SH-AWD makes it feel really exciting in the turns. It would have been nice for Honda to deliver 400+ HP from the factory but let’s face it, they’re a conservative company. I don’t know if there is a perfect car out there but this one gets a B+ in my book.