2021 Acura TLX Advance SH-AWD - POV Final Thoughts

MSRP: $48,300
MPG: 21 city / 29 highway
Horsepower: 272 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 4,028 lbs
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Dimensions: 195″ L x 75″ W x 56″ H

0:00 Intro, walkaround, interior overview
5:36 POV Driving Impressions
7:53 Night Driving
8:55 Continued Driving Impressions
16:40 Final Thoughts

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[joespittle]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that judges a car based on the turn signals.

[gio]

The interior is a massive upgrade to what it was last year.

[JDMSwervo]

As soon as I was about to comment “it almost sounds like a V6” you took that sentence right from my fingertips

[Mangolorian]

The sound system is phenomenal. The best I’ve ever heard! Own a white Aspec, my favorite part is the sound. Never realized a system could sound so good

[icanmanifest]

Acura needs to stop preventing people from getting the a spec looks with the advanced package technology

[moisesescobarr]

I have the 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec with white and red interior.. Let me tell you. It’s an amazing car and acura is definitely coming back to there performance roots. I can only imagine the type S

[starzgonzales]

I still love my 2013 TL.. you can't beat that straight V6 VTEC sound!.. let's see when that Type-S comes out next year...

[mattmasamori]

Just took a test drive in one today and its so incredibly nimble with SH-AWD

[kevinbacon]

The interior is beautiful and those taillights are 🔥

[alexross]

8:44 thats what I've been saying! Artificial or not, this is hands down the best sounding 4cyl on the market today, because: it doesn't sound like a 4cyl!

[nathanielcashjr.]

I have brought an A-Spec in red and it seriously turns heads. I agree 100% about the ELS Sound system. I have never heard another car sound system to sound like this one. I have access to a Mercedes S500 and its sound system can't compare. This system rivals most home surround systems. I was in a club a few days ago for food and I listened to their system and couldn't wait to get back into my car.

[austinbutler]

I have the A-Spec and while it's not a performance sedan, it's definitely sports sedan. The chassis is just so satisfying. Driving it as a daily driver is fun and feels like you're driving a really high priced sedan (although it's pretty high priced for me, no overpriced, just expensive for a vehicle to take you to work). The ELS system is gold, it's never quiet during my drives. I'm super humbled by it, it's a great car. One thing to boost performance would be some gripper tires. I probably won't buy any but it would add to the handling greatly.

[ckeledjian]

Thank you for paying attention to the sound system. Almost no reviewers do. I'm an audiophile, listen from classical to jazz to rock, and while most systems are decent for pop, they fail miserably with classical and acoustic jazz or rock. I bought my first Acura RDX back in 2010, with reservations, but was blow away by that ELS system. Since then I've been trying to see other brands, but at 45K price point I have found no other with a better system. I'm in my 3rd RDX, 2019 now, and it still is the best balance of technology, performance, style, space, fun to drive and sound system. I'm curious about other cars you evaluated, so only the Volvo comes close?

[ilovecats]

Wow with your praise of the sound system I’d actually really consider one of yhese

[cultofmodernism]

This car is so underrated, particularly the Type S.

[Harry-uqqd]

every time you show a good car, I temporarily change which car I'm planning to get...but I guess I'd still rather get the type R for the driving experience. But for daily use this makes a good case

[lirimbeluli]

Super stoked that the real acura is back. New Tlx and mdx look amazing, like the mid 2000s days with the old type s

[yankeeverse]

LOL the car is a dream! Can't wait to trade it in for the type-s in 3 yrs when they work out all the initial issues!

[vandy]

Holding out for the Type S. Can't wait to get this car!

[aritruths]

Definitely an improvement over the last years with those hideous two screens. Looks very refined and elegant! Im curious to see what this Type S is all about. Too much hype already and the anticipation is exhausting! Great video though my friend.