Thank you for the appreciation Andy. Feel free to share the video. I hope one day the subscriber count and the views will be worth the effort. Awww @ the road trip 😊 Let me know what you end up getting 🙂

Congratulations. Great car. Which colour combination did you get?

@@HighOnCars1 Majestic Black Pearl/Ebony. Very elegant.

My choice and the one I made the video of. Enjoy 😊

Thank you for your appreciation. I'm glad you liked it. It's a great car. The same interior will make it's way into the MDX. It's destined for greatness.

Much appreciated. I'm glad you liked it. Feel free to share 😊

Happy to help. Congratulations on your purchase. It's a great car. Enjoy 🙂 Thanks for subscribing and feel free to share the video 😊

@@HighOnCars1 Thank You. Keep up the great content. I’m curious on how the Type S will turn out to be..

Can't wait to test drive it 😊

Thanks brother. You're too kind. Feel free to share the video 😊

Thank you for the appreciation 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed. You should test drive it. It's a great car.

Thanks Brian. That means alot. Happy to help. Feel free to share the video 😊

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. It's a great car. You must test drive it at least 🙂

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Thank you for the appreciation. I'm glad you liked it. Feel free to share 😊 An NSX!!! Good for him. Please tell me it's unmolested. I would have loved to review both your cars it if you were in Toronto.

Also, I’ve owned the thirds and currently driving my 2014 4th generation TL advance with 70,000 miles and the next TLX has really captured the fun of the 3rd generation TL

Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

I had the first gen TLX and it's not something I'd recommend but this one is fantastic.

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Even the base model is nicely equipped. Congratulations and enjoy it. Great choice.

I brought one too! I’m in love! So comfortable so many features!

Congratulations. Great choice. Which colour and trim?

@@HighOnCars1 I have the I think stone gray lol I’m not sure what it’s called. With the light gray leather interior. I came from and all black interior and caught heck trying to keep it clean so wanted some color. I kinda wanted pearl (white) or black buttttt I had my daughter and nieces with me and let them vote. Now it’s time to darken those windows and I’d like to add like a kit on the front and back. But it’s such a nice car! I don’t even look at bad reviews cause it’s what I want and suits me just fine. She is brand spanking new and hopefully she will be good to me cause as much as she cost me I know ima be good to her!😂

Only the Obsidian Blue Pearl comes with the Greystone leather interior. Good choice. That interior looks beautiful. I'm a fan of coloured interiors. My 2011 Acura TL has an Amber interior which is a fancy teen for brown. My 2013 Acura ZDX had the Parchment interior which is basically beige and my 2015 Acura TLX had the Parchment interior as well. The leather quality in these cars is phenomenal. After the TLX, I wanted something electrified with AWD and Acura didn't have anything so I got the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GT. You can find a full review on the channel. My lease is up in a little over a year so let's see what I get next.

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Yes!!!

@@HighOnCars1 By the way, just because this is another car I like... Do you think the Peugeot 508 could be a worthy competitor to this when Peugeot returns to the US and Canada?

I'm not familiar with the Peugeot lineup but don't see any European brands coming to North America and only see expansion in electric vehicle brands. Suzuki filed bankruptcy years ago. Some brands just don't do well here. Mitsubishi is only surviving because of the SUVs and the value for money it offers. Here's my video on TLX Type S comparison with its German competitors. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbOEaZBhnqmZeJ8.html

@@HighOnCars1 Did you not know Peugeot was returning to North America? www.motor1.com/news/438047/peugeot-still-targeting-2023-us-return/#:~:text=In%202016%2C%20Peugeot%20announced%20it,in%202023%20instead%20of%202026

I actually didn't. Very interesting... I guess time will tell. It's always great for the consumers to have options but I'm still apprehensive about them coming and surviving.

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Thank you 😊

Americans always get more for less 😁

I agree. I didn't realize the music was too loud until it was too late and have been careful about that since.

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Grest choice. Play the video and ask google to recognize the music and it will tell you 😊

My thoughts exactly.

I agree that's why I'm keeping my red 18 aspec

My apologies. I should've read your comment more carefully. I meant that personally, I'd go for the Platinum Elite (Advance) over the A-Spec. The A-Spec also comes with additional features not available on the base and the Tech package so it's more than just a dechromed car. Also you get the cool red seats not available on any other package and I see a lot of people going for the A-Spec just for that. And it's leaps and bounds ahead of the 2018 A-Spec in every measure so definitely worth the upgrade.

@@HighOnCars1 Yeah I'm sure it is, but mine is modified with a nice aggressive sound & not piped into the speakers, but real exhaust sound so I just can't give that up.

These little lies we tell ourselves 😁

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So people know you've spent the money 🤑

Good for you. Do let me know when you bring it home.

Yes. It's straddles both the compact and mid-size segments. Compact on price and mid-size on size.

Great. I got a TLX Aspec about three weeks ago; I then noticed my neighbor has the Advanced package, and I wanted to know the difference, which led me to your video.

I hope you found it useful. Congratulations on your TLX 😊

In Canada, we get red only.

@@HighOnCars1 👺

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Not in Canada

@@HighOnCars1 damn they did Canadians dirty !

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American or Canadian market?

The FWD is only sending power to the front wheels, hence the name Front Wheel Drive. So there's no where else to send power to. SH-AWD is sending power to all wheels hence it was decide how to distribute power. In Canada we don't get the FWD models.

Yes, in Canada it does.

Yes it is 🥰 I don't blame you 😜

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. The screen layout is permanent.

@@HighOnCars1 Got it. Wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me. Last question. What are your thoughts on what reliability might be like on this 2021? Isn't it the same engine & trans from the newest RDX? I don't know what reliability is like for that set-up. I heard the 2018-2020 V6 TLX has its issues with the trans and I'm hoping the 2021 will prove more reliable because I love what I've seen and would definitely consider a CPO 2021 AWD Advanced a year or so from now. You said in your video you've owned a number of Acuras, and you obviously know your stuff, so I'd value your input. Thanks again for a very enjoyable, detailed review!

My 4th generation TL was bullet proof. Absolutely no issues. Excellent built quality and amazing fit and finish. It's 3.7 V6 wasn't good on gas and obviously doesn't have the technology the TLX does. My 1st generation TLX was overall a good car. Average built quality and fit and finish. Great on gas considering it was a 3.5 V6. No problems with the engine but the ZF sourced 9 speed did have issues which got better with a software update but never fixed. They resolved the issues in 2018 with the mid cycle refresh. This 2nd generation TLX is better in every way than the previous 2 I mentioned. Top notch built quality and fit and finish. It has an in-house transmission meaning it was built by Honda and has been out in the Accord for years without any reported issues. The 2.0 turbocharged engine is the detuned version of the Honda Civic Type R, also being used in the Accord for years now without any issues. There is a class action law suit against Acura regarding the RDX with the same setup as the TLX regarding stalling and sudden acceleration so you might wanna Google it. That being said, I didn't experience such issues during my test drive and think that Acura would have resolved any issues especially if they were widespread to warrant a class action law suit. As a rule of thumb, it's recommended NOT to get a car in its first model year and wait for the manufacturer to iron out the kinks and get it in the following year. Since, you want a CPO, you have plenty of time to wait for any issues that may arise.

@@HighOnCars1 Wow, I so appreciate your thorough and thoughtful answer. Everything you said makes perfect sense. I am REALLY loving this 2021 Advance (same exact one you reviewed here with SHAWD), but really can't warrant spending 50k on a new car, so I'm happy to wait a year or so until the CPOs start rolling out, which gives me time to keep an eye on what current owners are experiencing. I was just curious what your take was and really am thankful for your excellent response. For what it's worth, I had already subscribed after watching this. Keep up the great work and thank you again.

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It does.

Yes, it would be nice to have factory installed dash cams.

SH-AWD is standard in Canada.

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In Canada the A-Spec only comes with the red ambient lighting. And I mentioned the defaults for the driving modes.

Time to upgrade 😜

No.

You didn't watch the video? I explained what it is...

It will do just fine as long as you have winter tires on it. Combine that with SH-AWD and you have nothing to worry about. You still have to drive responsibly.

That tells me you didn't watch the full review 😜 Because I did mention that the sound is being piped in through the speakers.

@@HighOnCars1 you’re right I didn’t. I was at work

Thank you for the feedback.

I'm glad you liked it 😊

Not sure what to say because the one good thing about the last TLX was that it was very quiet and so is this. Try driving a 3 series and you'll know how quiet the TLX is 🤣

Thank you for all the feedback & its a lot of help. & I meant the outside noise being let in the car you hear in the car in general not just the sound of car driving. Sometimes in my 2020 tlx I’m on the phone & I still hear the wind too loud.

I could be nit picking tho.

Yes I know what you meant and that's what I'm saying. The TLX has always had a quiet interior. What are you comparing it with? Which car do you feel is quieter?

The hybrid powertrain would have made it a LOT heavier and it's already have and for only 22hp more? Thanks. I'm glad you liked it 😊

@@HighOnCars1 totally agree but I just meant they already had a car with 377hp. Just upset that I need to jump to the Type S, extra $10,000, to get the V6. Both were almost equal power jumps from the previous 4cyl & V6. 66hp or so. I understand the Type S has advanced handling capabilities but that engine should have been in a non Type S V6. They could have even put the NSX twin turbo in Type S giving 500hp. Without the electric motors

​@@venom999333 The jump from the 4 cylinder to the V6 before was 84hp actually, not 66hp and now it's 83hp. The TLX type S is meant to compete with the Audi S4. Putting the 500hp TT V6 from the NSX in it would have made it an RS4/M3/C63s competitor but if they decide to made a TLX Type R, they can do that for sure. I guess they are testing the waters with the TLX Type S which is clearly very successful. I had the V6 first generation TLX and think the 2nd generation 4 cylinder TLX is much more fun to drive and the sound isn't a deal breaker. Also, they are trying to compete with Audi by giving a little bit more power at a lower price.

@@HighOnCars1 I was referring to the jump from the old 4 (204) to the new 4T (272). A 68hp jump

My bad but it was 206hp. Which is why I said it was a 84hp jump to the 290hp V6. But yes, previous 4 cylinder to the new 4 cylinder, it's a 66hp jump which is substantial.

Not on the A-Spec in Canada. Check out the Acura Canada website.

Yes you can reduce the brightness of the gauge cluster as shown in the video.

@@HighOnCars1 thanks cause that bright red on the gauges for the A-Spec are eye popping I would dim it or change it to like blue lol

When are you picking yours up? 😜

@@HighOnCars1 I'm shooting for Nov. That's when my lease ext is up and I hope to have the down payment for the 2021 lease cause I want the A-Spec white w/ blk interior n remote start

You have to get the red interior if you're getting the A-Spec 😈

I realize the music is a bit too loud but was too late to fix it by the time I noticed.

Yes...is it a must for KZfaq. I’ve watched many KZfaq channels, & can’t get through the videos because of the music. No disrespect intended. Just wondering if all you tubers are made to have the music on always.

No we aren't required to put the music. I did it because I thought it elevates the video. I just made a mistake and it got louder than it was supposed to be. It was supposed to be subtle.

Good choice 😊

It was in the news 😜😁

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. It's more powerful, luxurious and technologically advanced than before which warrants the price increase yet still managing to stay cheaper than the competition when comparably equipped.

@@HighOnCars1 Thank you. And I agree the car is greatly improved from before, but as an owner of both a third and forth generation TL, I've yet to see the the TLX as a comparable replacement. I'm hoping the new edition changes my opinion.

If you watched the full video, you'd know that I owned the 4th generation TL and the first generation TLX and this is a huge improvement over both of them.

@@HighOnCars1 Thank you for your opinion.

Every dealership, not just Acura, has demo vehicles for staff and test drives which are sold at a discount to the customer. The customer can choose to get a brand new one from the lot. If the cars are well built, there's nothing wrong with getting a demo vehicle. I myself have bought a demo Acura in the past and had absolutely no problem.

Unfortunately it's not that simple. That would require me to remove the music from the original video and re-upload and delete this one and lose all the views.

It's the same car and differences are subtle so they may look the same to the average eye but obviously aren't.

@@HighOnCars1 I mean I see the difference with the Lexus F sport variant and BMW M package...

I know what you mean. Like I said. The differences are subtle.

The sales for manual transmissions are not enough to justify the development cost. I'm not a mechanic but there are tons of 4 cylinder cars from all brands still on the road a decade later.

Huh? What's Costco got to do with this video?

It's a matter of preferences. If the dated interior of the IS is your thing, then go for it. Feel free to watch the video I made on the Lexus IS. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLeWnKmDqMWaoY0.html