Acura has done a great job of creating a well balanced sedan and I love those comfortable seats 💺

Great job Motorweek! All your car reviews are very professional, traditional, and very detail; unlike all the other youtubers who thought they are auto reviewer just because they have a camera and a brochure.

Idk if they do this on purpose but I love how the review looks like it's from the 80s when he intros in 🤣🤣

that a-spec is 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍 love it I have 2011 acura tl which I absolutely love might keep it another 2 years then upgrade

What happened to 0-60 times?

I miss the Acura of the 1990s.

This thing looks so nice and drives so great!

awesome! can't wait to upgrade to the A-spec model in a few years time!

Third generation was the best. 2004 - 2008

Remember when manuals were an option? I miss those days

I’m waiting for the release of the new TLX TYPE S! 6 cylinder with turbo.

I have the 95 legend and 2018 TLX. The TLX is so much more comfortable, smoother and way more refined. You can’t really expect Acura to go back in time. Times passed is passed. The new TLX is just so much better in many ways. I find it even quieter than the Lexus ES. It’s just such a well rounded car.

Gorgeous car

No track testing? I wanted to see this do the 1/4 mile and the slalom course.

I like the a spec

When will we get transmissions with as many gears as a semi?

The 3rd generation TL has aged extremely well. We will never say that about this new monstrosity.

Nice interior.

SHAWD

The Acura philosophy is similar to Volvo philosophy: don't win any competitions, instead just raise your own bar to beat your former self. Modest in the grand scheme of things.

amazing

lmao the Aspec only gets cosmetics and a slightly tuned suspension. no added power at all. why not bump it up to 320hp?

Reminds me of the TL Acura 2008 model

my old 2007 tl type s is still the best

Why did Acura left the manuals behind? I think they have been taking hits ever since. Especially in that Spec A TLX. That will be a speed demon.

nice car

Track test???

No 0-60?

Just realized how HUGE the acura sign is on the front...

RIP Type S. Makes me really want to get the six speed instead of the five with the third gen

I love how most of these comments keep referring to the Infiniti: A nameplate that can't stick with a vehicle nomenclature to save their lives. Not to mention all the other ills that brand is suffering. While I agree that Acura had gotten complacent I also think they really outdid themselves with the 07-08 Type-S. If you look at that car there is a lot to live up to after than and we all know the 4th Gen TL feel horribly flat. This is getting back-to-basics and I feel like a building block to reviving their former glory. And I am more than certain based off all the complaints about all the mechanics/tech of this car, have you even driven it?

Is this car better than the Infiniti Q50?

You get good bang for your buck. It's no luxury sedan from the inside, but all the features are there. The exterior is a love it or hate it, like most cars today. Performance wise it should do good, perhaps even posting a high to mids 13s 1/4 mile.

Wow! Hate hate hate hate hate??? I saw an A-Spec in person in White with the red interior. I thought it looked awesome! To each there own but for the price this is a lot of car!

Now Acura give us a Type S variant using the FK8 CTR 2.0 motor and 6 Speed Manual and you'll get the loyal Honda fans back into Acura.

The TLX A-spec is badass. I'm between that and the Kia Stinger.

Well, it's somewhat better looking than before, and is roughly the same size as 04-09 TL models are.. BUT losing the 6 speed, will keep me in my 05 TL 6 speed longer! My best friend sold me that car when he bought his new TL SH AWD 6 speed in '10. That car is too big for me, even if it is faster and handles better. To each his own..

dam i really want an Aspec

Cuts the HVAC system at full throttle on sport mode.................... exactly how big is that compressor Acura? As big as your ideas? FML.

Eh, I'd take one if someone gave it to me. I wouldn't go out of my way to get one...

Replaced the awkward shield with another hideous shield like void.

You're getting there Acura, but you're not quite at the level premium you could be yet. Of course, you're not exactly priced at that level either, so... guess it comes out in the wash. A few more generations and maybe they could be vying for Infiniti/Lexus competitorship. They certainly seem to be putting a lot of effort into pulling themselves out of the doldrums.

Acura is turning into Buick

Well... it's a big improvement over that hideous shield/beak design that they couldn't bear to part with for the past 7 years. Now let's see how long it takes them to figure out how obnoxiously big that front emblem is and how they will piss off the typical aspec buyer with those faux exhaust tips. Fix those issues and you almost have a 3rd gen TL lol.

Wait. "High performance Michelin Primacy tires"? Those are not what I would call high performance. Otherwise, a nicely done package. Could still use more sport. They really need a car to bring brand identity back regarding performance. They have an opportunity with the ILX, when it is based on the newest generation Civic, and either Type R performance or at least something more than SI performance. Maybe the 2.0 liter 250 hp engine from the new Accord.

Acura Innovation and Design died in the early 2000s.

Featuring a 462 speed AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION!

The front of the car looks like it’s saying “mhweeeeeeeh”

Yoooooooo Even the Camry has 300 hp wtf

This model is DOA since Camry v6 is 301hp

im just glad they didnt call this a type s

Why does Honda have the OEM 10-speed transmission while Acura has the 9-speed ZF source transmission? Why didn't the TLX get the turbo-4 soon to be offered in the new Accord? Why would Honda put newer technology in Honda as opposed to Acura. Is Acura ever going to get a turbo V6 that most of its competitors are already implementing. Why does Honda even have Acura... seriously.

it looks awesome in and out but 290hp it just not enough. its down right slow. I am talks with a dealer and I will by buying a 2017 with only 6k miles for very good deal . so what am saying is Aspec is nothing special. although my 2017 will not have the new grill but am ok with that.

So much better than a BMW

It's waiting for me to drop it on some enkei rpf1's & upgrade the shit out of the suspension & brakes

the grille doesn't match the car design in my opinion. They should've redesigned the whole car instead of just adding a couple updates and putting on the new Acura grille.

The previous Acura TLX looked so much better with the shiny shield grill. This new refresh looks like a bad Kia Cadenza copy. I won't be returning my leased 2015 TLX for this horrible looking new 2018 TLX that's for sure.

I can smoke that acura with my 09 tl shawd

This is so much better looking than that 2018 Accord ..

A-Spec.. nice or just a bimmer

Acura won't be taken seriously in today's luxury car market until they offer RWD.

Acura needs to get back to the basics that made them great, I want a new Legend, Integra, Vigor etc. They have fallen so far since the 90's when they couldn't be touched. I feel it's high time for them to get back to the basics and start with a clean slate.

Same Engine than the Normal TLX on a A-SPEC..... Why you even bother Acura? This thing needs +300HP since the TLX came out. For non-Acura/Honda guys: The A-Spec was a special edition model that Canada has always got since the 2G TL.. The A-Spec has always been based on the Type-S platform which had: Bigger sways, Better springs and struts, Better trans and more Importantly a more powerful Engine. So basically this A-Spec is just a half-assed job from Acura. Since the TLX debuted It has desperately needed a bigger engine and passing that chance on a new A-Spec is just plain out stupid, This will alienate older Acura owners which are the Core buyers from Acura today... People that says "It doesn´t need a bigger engine to be fun" they are losing the point.. The base model and normal TLX can have all the weakest engines they want, The A-Spec formula should have been kept TRUE to its roots the Type-S.. Now it has been devolved into another stupid "Sport Trim".

A-SPEC? is that a joke?

In this video, W = "dubyah".

You call that Grille attractive?? 😂

Looks like a accord

MOTHER brand Honda stil managing its design.Acura s getting worst.Goodluck !I wonder if this can surpassed INfin or Lex

Acura, why couldnt you update the j series to compete with the lexus/ infiniti engine line up, or atleast give us the slow seller RLX power figures, 310 hp with 272lb/ft, its the same goddamn engine with a different tune maybe camshafts. My 07tl type s has 286hp, port injected, "modified RL motor" as it wss said., you guys made a direct injected engine just to put it at 290hp a decade later? Sure hp isnt every thing and you must think the sloppy zf 9 speed made up the difference in driveability and fuel economy, Nope look how the world complained about it. The new ridgeline, pilot, odysssey has 280hp with the same motor, on regular fuel....tlx 290 on premium.....you guys been shooting yourself in the foot i bet

Looks are subjective, but it really seems that most Japanese auto makers are in competition to make the ugliest cars in the market. What happened the some of the beautiful design language they used to have in the 90's and 2000's?

2018 Camry v6 is over 300 horse now. lol

So they took the V6 away from the new accord gave it 252 HP turbo 4 smh damn

No 0-60 1/4th. I'm disappointed Kia is eating Acura's lunch..

Acura is a sad shadow of its former self, what with this TLX still using a V6, still on the old FWD accord platform, ditched the manual for a slow shifting 9 speed auto with BUTTONS instead of a shift lever, and the fake exhaust tips on the A-spec (which are not connected to the actual exhaust itself, they're only part of the bumper). Acura needs to wake up and implement a turbo V6, make real exhaust tips, use a fast shifting 8 speed auto, bring back the shift lever (that should never have gone away), move to the Honda global platform, shave some weight and refocus on performance. As it is right now, Lexus and even Infiniti are kicking Acura's ass, what with the Lexus IS being designed as a luxury sports sedan from the ground up and given the proper funding to achieve its goals, and Infiniti with the turbo V6.

Needs big spoiler and neon under glow lights.

"Grill was replaced with a better looking design" nope

Not feeling the front end

Sorry but I think the previous exterior design looked better.

Wow the 18 Camry XSE and the a-spec look alike and match up. Camry about 10K less......hmmmm

If you wan real luxury and a sporty ride get a q50

Honda Accord looks better in everyway.

was anyone else annoyed with how he said "S"H "A"W"D"?

Lol poor Acura. The only luxury Japanese car maker that even remotely competes with the Germans is Lexus

I don't see any value in purchasing this over the Accord, especially the new one. Same with the ILX vs the Civic; the Civic is just as nice and cheaper. I bet that Acura drops all cars within 5 years and just offers SUVs.

the original Tlx looks very cool, i don't understand why they make the front grill look like shit now, Acura should fire the designer that was in charge for that ugly front end design. yuck,,

I really miss old, light Acuras. This styling I feel makes it look even frumpier. the 60 plus retired crowd will love this ugly Accord. Ugg. the Accord Sport with the V6 is faster and more sporty. Shame

i like Acura but i don't see luxury.

One honda would be better

thats a lot of money for a whole lot of nothing.

The new grill is just as bad as the beak. What happened to Acura? Their cars are so ugly now.

acura keeps changing their grills. they have no brand identity. and that interior still looks like it’s out of 2007. and poor quality

Not a good looking car bumper is lul

Looks too plain

Great car with an ugly grill.

Acura as a brand and Honda as a company has lost it's design language. They have a lot to learn from companies like Hyundai and it's emerging luxury brand Genesis.

Save over $10,000 and just buy a 2017 Nissan Maxima SR.

BMW😅cmon why would they even compare garbage to an Acura

Man, that front end looks horrendous

Awkward looking at best

No slalom, 0-60 or quarter mile = useless review