And the music is PERFECT for the car they are doing.

And they're in 4k.

And the angles are f'in choice

When the review is better than the car...

RESPECTFULLY DISAGREE - THEY ARE NOT COMMERCIALS BUT INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

This, 1000%! Thank you for the time and effort you both put in, it shows.

Couldn't have said it better myself!

i couldnt agree more with this comment more. huge SG loyalist here

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

Yes! There is No One on KZfaq like the Geese - NO ONE! Keep fighting the good fight - pointing out what should be praised and what should not (not a fluff hype video for every car out) and I Love the technical review/In The Shoppe segments. As a loyal viewer of about 3-4 years I came for the early S2k content and stayed for your in-depth, honest and humorous content. Most true driving enthusiasts appreciate you guys!!

I ordered the men of arbys poster.. do you think he would autograph it for me ?

@@cayman9873 (lol) 'the men of Arbys' "Derek! I told you don't ever yell at my kids like that!" "SHUT UP BITCH & get in the car!" oh - sorry that's KFC

I’m sorry? What?

Actually, it looks quite generic. A mishmash of different styles.

Same thought exactly. Love savagegoose

So tired of the typical boring “first drives” like you said. I love SG solely for the “in the shop” segments

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

Click bait. Not instrumented testing.

To be fair, he was the first to get the car outside of the laguna press event. So other reviews should be coming...

Redline sucks

Good eye haha

Time to deliver tofu down Mt Akina in my SH AWD luxury sedan

The music is almost always a joke in the videos if you're paying attention.

5:23 lmaoo

The rear end looks terrible

It looks so much better than the M series. It's so much more elegant and subtle

@@Toyota4Life agreed. It’s the only part that doesn’t work

@@nickmurphy4209 but the M series still perform better

Not really, at all. Look at the center stack and tell me that’s elegant? Acura has had trouble with their center stacks for years and this is no different. It’s a mess.

I agree

The shifting I will allow you to get 200k maintenance free miles

I believe almost every car has auto up shifting

@@JayJay-he9bk my 2007 tl type-s doesn't, my wife's 2014 Tribeca doesn't either

How often will you hit the rev limiter in everyday use of your Acura TLX type S? Please......

The cold start ups in the morning are my favorite part of my day.

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

@@squidproquo2241 This is starting to feel like a relationship.

@@squidproquo2241 I suggest you go test ride one and form your own opinion.

@@eriknephrongfr8847 "This is starting to feel like a relationship." Really! I don;t have relationships with walls. But if you say, so, :)

@@rickseibel5904 "I suggest you go test ride one and form your own opinion." I suggest you put this very same remark under the comments that try to discredit this car. Until, then , admit that you are applying double standard by telling me that.

I saw 4 cyl the other day in Performance Red Pearl over Parchment and it looked awesome ! The exterior color is vibrant af 🔥

Cause it's very similar to the concept, which looks amazing!!!

It's another "I'm glad someone made it, but I have no plans on ever buying one" from me. No manual, too much tech, too heavy, and "necessary" exterior styling. That being said, I appreciate that it appears to be Honda quality at a (comparatively) Honda price, relative to what Honda used to be in the 80s and 90s. And yes, I know the badge says Acura.

Cap

@truongtu0191 there's almost no difference in looks between this and the A-Spec unless you know what you're looking for. They probably just assumed

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

@@squidproquo2241 I think the review makes a compelling case…if you’re looking for an alternative to the S4, AMG/M lite variants that offers attractive styling, reliability, and strong tech at a lower price point, is a super compelling car. It’s a formula I felt Infiniti had dialed in during the early aughts before they lost their way.

@@ericdhadden So, why did you waited to make such a comment for my response to you? As far as i can see that you are biased against this car, and you try to pretend that its existence is insignificant to make even a false comment that somewhat discredits the car. This is quite unethical , are you aware of this?.

@@squidproquo2241Bruh, I'm lost. Your comment doesn't make sense.

@@layne4376 "Except it isn't at the front of the class. It is at the bottom. Which is sad, really." Well, misjudging a superior car that has a superior engineering in its class, by straight line performance is even SADDER.

Keep that Accord till the wheels fall off!

@@Snicker60515 Trust me I'm planning on it

@@accordinglyryan Good move, the TLX is and has always been a gussied up V6 Accord. Just a lil bigger, a lil faster and a whole lot more $$.

@@alexnutcasio936 The old one yes, this one is on its own platform and shares no similarities with the Accord. But yeah I'll be keeping my Accord because I love it so much.

Have a '14 V6 Coupe. Love it also.

You should buy smaller jeans. But we feel the same.

Whenever I watch a SavageGeese video, my dad jeans shrink a size. Fixed for accuracy.

That's not the jeans shrinking...

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

Because your eat a large meal while watching the video?

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

@@squidproquo2241 No, its garbage... For what it aspires to be

Given price and the value proposition, is not a bad car but its not a track car or a competitor to the german cars. Makes for a great family car so you dont drive a boring 4 door car. Acura missed a few things, should have trimmed the fat with the weight, braking is a bit disappointing and it could have uses about 25 more HP and higher revs to make it a bit more sportier considering its price. Certywe can assume its will beat ANY German car in terms of reliability and resale value..🎉

Have you upgraded your Acura?

@@mikeabel7577 My local dealer had one unit in stock, and it had a mark-up of $17,000 (and it was already sold). It was at the bleeding edge of my price-range before the mark up. So I figured I would step down to the advance trim with the four cycliner. But, because of the chip shortage, they are literally out of cars. As in the lot is empty. The sales person told me that every car that is allocated to them is already sold for 6 months out. I'm going to let the lease run-out on my TLX (September) and then probably buy a used car or switch brands unless things drastically change.

@@ohadparan2853 Hi. Could you share what you like and dislike about your current Acura? I think the 18-20 is beautiful. I’d be very content with the V6 FWD.

@@davidrich4758 I like the looks very much--can't complain there. Likes: -The Brand: Acuras are just upmarket enough to make you look good but they are not flashy. I am a school teacher: I can't show up at school in a brand new BMW--people would ask questions, its just not a good look in my line of work. -The engine. The 3.5 liter "big six" is soldiering on in the Honda Pilot and the MDX but its days are numbered. It's very smooth and powerful and sounds great. It's thirsty though. -The 9 speed auto. People hate, hate this transmission but I think it's great. The super short 1st gear lets the car leap off the line, and the tall 9th gear is good on the highway. I did say the engine is thirsty in traffic, but on an overnight blast from San Francisco to San Diego at speeds which I will not mention here, and which I did almost 20 times during the pandemic, I got 33 on the highway, which is good for such a heavy car. In early '21 it got a software update that totally reprogrammed it and made it gear-hunt less, which made it even better. -The stereo. The ELS Surround which comes with the advance package (which I have) is the best sounding stereo at this price point. The Bowers and Wilkins in the Volvo is better, but the car itself is more expensive. -Apple Car Play control. The 18-20 TLX uses a central dial to control the screen projection. It's old school, but you don't have to think about it. Some people, especially Doug DeMuro really trash this system, but then turn around and say the new touch-pad system is worse, so...make a decision people. -The headlights. The "jewels" that make-up the lights themselves look awesome and at night, especially when its really, really dark, cast excellent light at a good distance while not blinding other drivers. -Finally, SH-AWD. I cannot talk about this system enough. I can throw this big, heavy car around tight 25MPH corners at 50 and it rotates right under me without chirping the tires. On the freeway, in a passing maneuver from 75 to 95 in the fast lane, if I mash the gas, the trans bangs down 5-6 gears in one second, the rear-end squats down a bit, and the car just shoots forward. -The dislikes: the steering. The wheel is heavy and the front end is really twitchy. I have to have a firm grip on the wheel with both hands at all times--it is not relaxing to drive, even in eco mode. Turning on the lane-centering system helps, but not enough. -The camera system and the safety suite in general. The whole system is obviously tacked on. All the cameras are low resolution, and everything is constantly beeping, and loudly. Honda claims the car has reverse brake assist but it never worked for me. Maybe I don't know if it is working. -The front seats. They adjust in 100 ways and look beautiful but they are too wide with too little bolstering in the seat bottom and I could never get the lumbar support in the right position. I was never able to find a comfortable seating position in 3 years of ownership. -The trunk is too small considering how big the car is. -The visibility: the car itself is already very low, and you sit low in it. Honda also lowered the roofline, raised the sill height, and raked the windshield and the rear glass to make the car look sporty. While you feel like you are sitting in a jet fighter, the visibility is really bad. There is not enough glass. The thick pillars in the A, B and C positions create blind spots. The raked rear window and tall deck-lid make it really hard to see out the back. If you're short, like my wife, you can't see at all. This means you have to rely on the safety suite and the cameras to guide you. But like I said the system isn't great, so lane changes at high speed can be nerve-wracking. The hood is tall and it actually tilts upward. On the one hand, that's what it gives it the cool "ribbed" effect on the body, but on the other hand you absolutely cannot see the trailing edges of the front. Combine that with the engine hanging way out in front of the front axle means it feels like you are sitting at a reclined angle looking UP at the front, not down. The window sills are high so you can't do the "elbow out the window fingers on the wheel" maneuver. I only rolled down the windows to pay tolls. I never rolled them down just for fun, and I never opened the sunroof even once. No kidding: I never even touched the button. -The button shifter. It took me two years to get used to it. When I was parallel parking in heavy traffic or during a Y-turn I was still looking down at the switches after two years, and if I was stressed or flustered I would accidentally pull for drive or reverse depending on the circumstance, and almost got into accidents multiple times. If you have a car with a more traditional shifter, your muscle memory for the buttons goes away very fast, and you have to retrain your hand. Overall: what sold me on the car in the first place, was, of all things, shutting the doors. The doors are thick and heavy. The car is very quiet and the engine is nearly silent, even under throttle. You feel very safe in the car. I was coming out of a Miata so it was VERY pronounced for me. For cruising at very high speed, over long distances, and especially at night, it's perfect. Honda was able to do a lot with basically a modified Accord chassis. The new TLX on its own platform is probably even better. Having said ALL of that, If I could go back I would not have bought it, and when my lease ended in September I let it go and did not upgrade to a new one. I don't think the price premium of the Acura brand is worth it. The new cars, especially the MDX look awesome but are pricey and compromised in some ways. If I could I would stretch my finances and upgrade to Volvo or I would move down a bit and go to Mazda. Ironically, I still drive an Acura: we inherited a 2003 MDX from my mother-in-law which has the same engine but with less power and a simpler AWD system, but that's a terrific car, even though it's very basic by today's standards..

@@ohadparan2853 Thank you so much for the in depth analysis! I’ve gone over and read once. I’ll be sure to go over it several more times. I hope you do not mind if I have additional questions?! Appreciate your time.

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

@@squidproquo2241 Best thing since sex. IMO. Then again, opinions are like assholes......

@@rickseibel5904 "Best thing since sex. IMO. Then again, opinions are like assholes......" So, questions are safe, RIGHT?

ARX-05 brought them back in 2018!! ALL the way back.

100%

With all that AWD torque vectoring fakeness and the weight... This will never be anything more than a pretender. The RWD propositions are better and more engaging, period. American Honda keeps creating underwhelming "sporty" vehicles.

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

do note that the SH-AWD isn't actually FWD based Honda created the SH-AWD system by overdriving the rear wheels which means the car functions similar to an AWD system with RWD biased control. Only problem is that a burnout on them causes the clutch pack to wear out more. Regardless, it's not really FWD based

nahhh id take the g70 all day over this

I agree, I definitely like the TLX Type S over the G70, S4 or Stinger in all categories. Plus I simply have zero interest in purchasing a Hyundai or Kia regardless of straight line speed. I just cant do it.

@@illmatiK4 found the brand snob

Over g70 your crazy

Im a Mopar guy as well, got a 70 GTX and a 91 ITR. Nothing wrong with loving some JDM

AWESOME REPLY!

My thoughts exactly. It’s the perfect car for me. It’s not trying to be a track car, it’s not trying to be what it’s not. It’s a sports sedan with power when you want. It will be here forever.

@Thor Odin son Different perspectives. I find its price undercuts a lot of the other cars in the segment and see it as a thrilling, handsome car. Obviously it isn't the fastest in the segment but like I said originally, it suits me perfectly. I unapologetically want one.

@Thor Odin son You just don't get it, do you? Beating other cars is simply not my goal. I don't care that there are other cars that are faster. Why is it a crime for me to like the Type S? Using your logic, why would anyone buy a Q50 when they could buy a faster car elsewhere? And why would anyone buy the next car when there's another one out there to beat it? Get a Bugatti and don't look back. Everything else will get DESTROYED by it. Unless you have one of those, I suppose you're a loser.

@Thor Odin son Okay. You win. Whatever is the best car in the world to you, buy it. If not, your car sucks!

I hope you’re right, Andy. I can’t think of a reasonable competitor at that price point if absolute performance is not your be-all and end-all. I hope to find you in the comments after you get yours.

Agreed

And, the Acura TLX Type S is an awesome car, right?

@@squidproquo2241 it’s not perfect, but I think what you’re getting for the price point is incredible. Lots of standard features, a really nice interior, and the speed is more than enough for a lot of people. I wished Acura would’ve given us the option to have a 360 camera and/or a HUD

@@pxpixels Perfect is an abstract concept, however, excellent is not. An excellent car is a purpose built product. Therefore, if you try to build a car that is not that expensive in its class, quite a good value, sporty enough, luxurious enough, not the best in everything but above average in everything, eventually an optimum car with which you could do everything you want to do efficiently, and if, you build a car that satisfies all these, then you realized that purpose and therefore you built the excellent car, for that purpose. I think this TLX is "perfect" in this sense. "I wished Acura would’ve given us the option to have a 360 camera and/or a HUD" If, this affected the total package negatively, then putting these on would have made the TLX not excellent anymore.

If you care about value and reliability, there's not much to think about really.

@@miloslogic The only other brand I would consider is Lexus. Waiting on the new IS500. I know it's a long shot but I hope Acura comes out with a Type-R variant that's twin turbo-ed and produces 450 hp. I think Acura really needs to produce something similar to BMW's M division to get the brand more recognition.

Same 😁😅

Hi

@Thor Odin son It’s NOT always about power. Just because a car has more horsepower doesn’t mean it’s better.

@Thor Odin son Well I’ll laugh my way with this joke of a car for years to come because I know, Acura WILL outlast any Infinity and always does. . The original TL TypeS is still going strong. My co worker has an Infinity product and the car shut off on him 3 different times, the dealership still can’t figure it out. YOU can have all the horsepower you want to make your case at this level. I’d buy a Stinger over any Q50s.

@Thor Odin son That kind of reply doesn’t surprise me coming from someone like you. You like what you like, I like what I like. It just so happens what I like is more reliable than what you like. Cheers 🍻.

@Thor Odin son So this is how I KNOW you don’t know anything about reliability when it comes to Nissan. Good luck with your Q50.

@Thor Odin son good luck with your g35.

Even today you almost can’t find a used 2.0 for sale, people are holding onto them.

TLX packaging is awful for a FWD car because they prioritized styling over rear-seat space.

I’m trying to decide between this and the is350. Would love to know why you went with this over an is350. Also is this as reliable as the Lexus? Considering this is a turbo while the is350 is NA

@@grandmastagrimm8773 I wrote this two years ago and my opinion changed. I ended up buying the Lexus is 350 f sport this year. The reasons I chose this car came down to wanting a naturally aspirated v6 engine and not wanting a turbo. Turbo engines get hot and didn’t want to have major repairs down the road. Plus the other factors were the Lexus is 350 exterior appealed to me more. The interior of the Acura type s I didn’t like. The infotainment screen is not touch and the Lexus is. I wanted a smaller car and the Acura seems too big for my needs.

@@grandmastagrimm8773 modern toyota versus modern honda, toyota will win in reliability in most cases

@@Boxingp4pbx went with the Lexus is 350 f sport

IS 350 FWD Is a killer for me.

How

@@devongee1776 A lot of "American" cars are made in Mexico. The Acura TLX is made in Honda's Marysville, Ohio plant, located in Union County, northwest of Columbus.

Toyota’s and Honda’s are the most American cars you can buy.

@@hamsterama which cars are made in Mexico? Ford doesn’t make cars anymore ! The Mexican plants are not making vehicles right now. All of American brand sedans are made in the United States. The Cadillac CT5-V twin turbo v6 360 hp and 400 pound TQ which is the closest competitor to the 355hp/345hp Acura Type S is made in Lansing, MI. All of Tesla cars that are made for the American market are manufactured in Fremont, California,

Love Mazda for still retaining Japanese quality made cars for the US market.

Definitely, this car is great in a vaccuum but the G70 and Stinger GT2 AWD offer more power, speed, and equivalent value. This looks the best of the three but that G70 seems to be leading the competition to the German 3.