They messed up with this car.

And the engine. In fact, they should have kept the ILX and just revamp the interior because it was the only thing holding it back.

i thinking they will offer the DCT next year since you can still get the ILX right now.

The ILX is on a completely different platform. This chassis and power train is shared with the Civic and would require significant re-engineering to accept a DCT. The manual is available for enthusiasts, otherwise buyers of the CVT probably won’t care (or know) too much about it. Seems like it does a good enough job of simulating gears for the average Jane or Joe who will be driving the CVT.

@@icculus So it’s an EPA loved Econobox

You got it my friend!

Yea his video of the performance red instantly made my decision for the wife and I. TLX although a nice vehicle, currently is too much for what we currently need.

@@RaitisRides Off the record, your personal preference 6 speed manual or CVT on the 2023 Acura? Be honestly blunt.

@@obey2dmax every car enthusiast who can drive manual, prefers manual. end of story

@@dragonquake Nothing wrong that, right? To be honest everything manual so convenient nowadays. Rev Matching was really introduced probably 10 years and you can never stall on 1st gear and so on.

I’m grateful for your support! Thank you for letting me share my car passion with you!

LOL You are hilarious!

@@RaitisRides HAHAHA 5:39 really says it all! it's a shame because i wanted to buy this car and i truly did not think Acura could make a car this slow for a 2023 model

LOL no smiles at all! 😂

That is so wonderful!

A 1995 integra gsr had 170hp A 2003 rsx type s had 200 hp @8k This car sucks and has no point. Just ge the civic it’s the same thing. Thjs is not a Acura

@@ripperx444 200 hp back then is completely different from now because of transmission and tires, too many people worry about driving a spec sheet

A fast car isn't only about HP

@@King_riotv Exactly! Torque is the Judge with the final say.

YES PLEASE

Regular ppl? Explain because just about everyone is considered weirdos. Even the most sophisticated of us do some bizarre things. I deal with thousands of ppl daily, I've just about seen it all. There's always something for someone, because something doesn't appeal to you don't mean that it should be written off.

You are so very welcome Wilfredo!

The TLX ain't bad at all. It's more sharper looking than the Integra. The TLX has that muscle car look. Somewhat of a Japanese Dodge Charger. Your Sister made a good choice. Besides no matter what Acura you got. You can't go wrong. I own a 13' ILX with a 2.0 Vtech 186+k miles. It still holds the road fantastically.

Don’t get me wrong, she loves her car. The only grip she has is she burns a lot of gas being “on throttle” all the time 😂😂😂

@@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos That'll do it. A heavy foot on throttle 😆. Say which trim level does she have the Aspec or Type-S TLX? The non Type-S is a turbo 4.

Turbo 4 and she does a lot of highway traveling and tends to “open it up” back and forth from work 🏎🔥🔥🔥

Thanks for being on the journey with us!

I am right there with you!

@@RaitisRides thanks

@@Reaperguy67 of course man!

I think the Liquid Carbon is the better color option. That or Red.

@@reynaldocordero4247 originally ordered the carbon then saw it on videos(meh) changed to white cause couldn't nothing else and i didn't want black after my tlx(too hard to clean, especially with love bugs)... saw savageeese's video n fell in love with the red even more so than when raiti originally put up his first video like 3 months ago. Somehow my dealer was able to obtain a red one and i can't wait. I have its little bro, 22 hatch sport touring coming in any day now too.

DITTO !!!

I got a cvt integra and I’m happy with it. Is the car fast? Not by a long shot but it’s a fun zippy car and I don’t have to worry about missing gears and blowing up my motor (never drove a manual before)

@@davidsanderford6124 I never drove manual but I was planning on learning. Im only really concerned of blowing a motor lol, especially on a brand new car like this. Knowing me, I’ll probably still cop the CVT

And I can still have fun with the paddle-shifters LOL

yeah i’ve never driven a manual, but i’m still getting the 6MT. it’s an Integra!

Well said, some ppl can't seem to understand this.

@@sspringss2727 A lot of guys figure it's the manly thing to drive a stick, but how much fun is it when you're rarely out of 2nd gear, and half the time you're on the clutch with the car coasting in traffic? And that 1-2 shift on the 6-sp sure sounds painful.

I’m always surprised by how slow they make these cars. My 2017 Accord Sport is 189HP and it’s a 4 cylinder CVT. I would expect an Acura to be at-least 220HP or more.

@@DecimalD_ The team found the new Si was capable of producing peak ratings of over 222 hp and 233 lb-ft at the wheels FROM R&T

@@DecimalD_ Even when they got more power, their still slow. Look at the TLX 2.0.

Honda is under reporting their power figures.

Man im younger, I'd go with the CVT no questions asked

It’s just too bad you’re gonna need to shell out $36k for the privilege of learning to drive manual.

@@mrniceguy7168 that's because of society...ppl weren't really buying manuals like that. Although I'd love the manual, the wife is not a manual lover and i don't think i want to go through the stress of dealing with teaching her lol.

Get the wife her own car or suv with the auto. Get a manual for yourself. I did the same many years ago, got tired of boring auto. Wife was mad I bought a manual car she couldn't drive...best decision ever.

@@gw4886 i love my life lol... it's not ev feet time i want to drive and until i can get a 3rd(new or like new) vehicle she needs to be able to drive both cars.

@@sspringss2727 man.... get you the car you desire. You work hard for it you get it. It's not like your wife will be catching the public bus. There are some things in life that aren't meant to be shared such as pants, toothbrushes, boxers, and cars. Lol!!!!

Thanks Justin for the feedback. The visibility is actually not that bad.

It worked great in super hot Texas!

You're the second person i read complaining about the ac. What levels are using... is the "econ" mode on?

@@sspringss2727 I’d tried every mode. Car has ceramic tints all around including windshield and roof. It’s also garaged. There’s a lot of complaints on the forums.

I guess someone can always by two of them.

@@RaitisRides 🤣🤣

I say it was the manual because it left two tire tracks which is the limited slip differential. Also you hear him rev it up.

What if im not buying it for fun only for the looks.

Then the car would be too expensive. It's an upscale civic is so how would they add a dct when the car isn't designed for one? Quit being an idiotic fool.

@@elfishcoder7287 literally the ILX had a dct option and was similarly priced. Do some research before calling me an idiotic fool. Know your information before you comment idiot

@Ed Findlay I think or at least hope it can do better than 7.2 in more standardized testing. The Accord 1.5T CVT can do 7.3 (and 7.2 manual) and it's about 100-200 lbs heavier than the Integra. So I'm thinking an Integra could do 6.9 or 7.0 with a proper launch. A Civic Si is 100 lbs lighter and can do 6.8.

@@TheBreakfastLover right and the integra has slightly more horsepower than the accords 192 so it should be quicker by both weight and horsepower alone. I don’t get it.

You know it William!

Congrats!

Did they up charge you $500 for red exterior? This was told to me in Houston.

@@TheQueensWish no up charge, they told me themselves no mark ups either.

@@sspringss2727 Really! What city?

@@TheQueensWish I'm in south Florida. No mark up on my civic hatchback sport touring either.

No, it wouldn't have.

well im a modern you! deciding between the integra and the 2.0t accord haha!, i love the 2.0 power but man i love the style of integra aswell as the 6 speed

I totally understand how you feel David!

Modern manuals are super easy to drive, don't sacrifice for that reason lol

I would choose ILX over Interga CVT. The only thing I like in the intagra is practicality of the liftback.

@@1Jack22 ILX is too outdated which sucks

@@SIIKAP1 Car is not a smartphone. There is nothing outdated in the actual car, only infotainment.

@@1Jack22 well that’s something. But it’s also the entire chassis and platform it’s built on that’s a decade old.

That’s so awesome Dario!

If you are willing to, get k tuner or Hondata to get the L15 (the engine) in the bigger boy park…

@@RaY_77W I know the aftermarket mods will be next level for this car in a few years

Man im right up there with ya, i can't drive stick either (but as someone who doesn't care about bringing it on the track I don't really care), and yes, he really does make the best reviews

@@King_riotvcorrect, and In a couple of months or even weeks you might be able to get Hondata carb legal tunes for this. K tuner will also be there as well in the coming months …. Can’t go wrong with either. As bad as cvts are they can be extremely sporty and fast; and the 1.5T is good…I’m speaking about the L15B7 which was used in the previous gen civic… the New L15CA is stronger and now has VTC on the intake and VTEC on the exhaust side like the k20c that is used in the new Honda/Acura products today. (Accord,RDX,fk8 type r, etc.) I can imagine how crazy it will be in the coming months and years…A lot of people 💩 on it because they hear it’s just a 1.5LT engine… the b16 and b18 were not much larger but they became legendary both stock and in the aftermarket. There is no reason why the L15 shouldn’t have a chance to show what it’s got. But congrats on your decision, I think black with the carbon spoiler dealer accessory will really make this a very unique spec.