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the interior of Acura would kill it in 2012

Awesome review, love these videos where you can get 2 great competitors and do everything you want to see how different they are. Cinematics were stunning as always!!

That look of disgust on Yuri's face during the drag 'race' (if we can even call it that) was priceless...

people who are too young to get it might make fun of Acura, but no matter what new buyers think Acura is a luxury brand kinda in the same league as Germans but Genesis is a Korean car! residual value of Acura is 50% after 4 year lease, Genesis is around 30%! that should tell you something about reliability. Not to mention badge recognition and relative prestige you get on Acura compared to a brand like Genesis!

Acura's business model with their cars is take it or leave it. Their making stuff ONLY for their fan base, NOT cross shoppers.

I bought a G70 right before covid and it’s been perfect. Many smiles per mile.

it will never get old watching these guys go around my local track! such a small world man

These match cuts at the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="390">6:30</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="420">7:00</a> marks are cool af, great camera work and editing!

This Acura is the sports car of the year...... in 2015.

G70 for me. I can’t understand Honda these days. You got the Civic Type R with over 300hp from a 2.0, but this Acura only makes 55more hp with a WHOLE NOTHER LITER OF DISPLACEMENT???

I’ll say the Type S sounds better than the G70, also the sound the type S makes every time it up shifts 😮‍💨🤤, but I’m glad Acura finally made a good sounding stock exhaust because the NSX is really quiet for a super car and the civic Type R is completely quiet, you can barely know when the car is on

I had a 2022 Type -S, this was my 11th Acura over the past 20 years. I had to sell it back to my dealer for almost a year I could not get the Apple Car Play to work or my backup camera. Honda Canada would do absolutely nothing for me, they even sent a tech out from Ontario to work on it and he could not fix it. I am so disappointed with Honda Canada & the way I was treated, even after all the cars I bought over the years. If they treated me like this imagine what they would do to a first-time owner ...Other than that the Type-S was an awesome ride ...I may not buy another Acura after all of this BS.

I completely understand why people like the G70. I seem to be the minority that prefers the Type S. I’ve always owned and liked Hondas and Acuras and the design just speaks to me. The styling is amazingly tasteful and that car strikes the perfect balance for a daily driver in my opinion. I just can’t like the styling on the G70

I have the older body style g70 I’ve had it since 2019 and absolutely love it.

That transition at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="411">6:51</a> was soooooo clean!!!

I've got a Stinger GT2 AWD and an MDX Advance with SH-AWD. Not exactly the same cars here, but similar because the Kia is basically a G70 with a usable backseat and the hatch is awesome. Love it, but I am a bit of a car slut so 2 years is usually about as long as I hold onto something. My point is that the TLX was something that I was interested in because of the experience with the MDX. That SH-AWD is no joke and I believe that the TLX is a double wishbone like the MDX and it does make a difference to me. My thinking is that if the MDX can feel as small and sporty when driving it then the TLX should be amazing. Problem is that the backseat and trunk are a major step back from the Stinger. For a car that is that damn long (it is not a small vehicle) it has to have a semi-usable backseat. The real problem is that I just love the Stinger more than I thought that I would for this long. Biggest problem I have is that the wife has discovered sport mode and enjoys taking out people at the stop lights. I didn't realize that I married a 16 year old boy.

I love these reviews because in no realm would I actually track these cars. It's a fun insight to how rowdy they can be but let's be honest that these are street cars

the acura infotainment looks super outdated and kind of buried in the dash, I prefer the acura exterior design/wheels

I almost got a 3.3T G70 launch edition even tho I barely could afford it. I've loved them since they came out and was so pumped after the test drive. Decided against it but I'm gonna be waiting for that depreciation to hit!

I’d take both of them tbh. I’ve seen two TLX Type-S on the road in Houston and got so excited. They look wicked in person.

G70 all the way. Interior and fun factor wins for me while the looks are a subjective tie.

I'd go with the Genesis. Better looking inside and out. And if you're worried about standing out, there are Acuras everywhere. I still rarely see Genesis'.

Test drove these two back to back last week. I liked some things about the Acura but the Genesis was overall much more appealing and felt substantially quicker.

Nice comparison! I still really miss the Apple Carplay vs Android Auto comparison you guys did before! Android Auto isn't full screen on some cars. so it would be nice if you bring that back. :)

There should be a way to fully deactivate the traction in the Acura, it used to require a combination of pedal brake, e brake and traction button pressing. Its like a gta cheat code

So Yuri. You had the wheel cracked and floored it... and what did it do again ?

Badass video boys!!!! Keep em comin 💪🏾

I feel that the Type-S could've been so much more especially considering it's an all-new everything basically. They put driving dynamics top priority as it should be at Honda. The problem is that it came at a significant cost. Small interior/trunk for its external dimensions. Heaviest in the class which cost it in acceleration. Sure, once you get going or are on a track, the dynamics shine and it feels light on its feet, but does it necessarily translate to a quicker lap time? I think that's where Acura could have gotten a bit more aggressive with keeping the weight in check or at least given it more power (380 range).

I love when Jakub just laughs during launch as he’s pulling away. Pure joy!

This might not be a popular opinion but for my money I would take the TLX Type-S. I don't daily drive on a track to get to and from work and with our nasty Manitoba winters I would much prefer the control of the TLX. Also long term reliablity historically is better with Acura.

One of my fav videos as far as how it was made 😎

Tlx will make many more circles around the sun than the genesis. Therefore I’d choose the TLX.

That Type S with the lighter interior looks worlds better than the all black.

Leave it to the Canadians to finally do a review of the new Type S that makes sense. Thank you for not talking about how this car does not drive like an M and how much that sucks. Your enthusiasm for what makes that car fun to drive is very appreciated.

Perfect video new style and I love it

Love the review

The type s definitely looks better but the g70 is definitely faster with more tech

Wouldn’t buy an Integra anyways lol. Would rather just go buy a 2.0T Accord, and if I really wanted the manual… I’d still get a 2.0T accord, just a 2018/2019. (Also, what vehicle is doing the camera work in this video and who is driving it?)

I've been waiting on a Type S review

where was this video 3 months ago when I needed it 😭 well anyway chose a M340 over both and couldn't be happier

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1066">17:46</a> Jakob manufactures are building more performance cars/suvs/trucks then they ever did. Only thing rare about this Acura TLX type S is that Acura FINALLY building something sporty, but there's so many cars already exist the competes with type S for example BMW 340i/440i Gran Coupe, Merc C43 AMG, INFINITI Q50 Red Sport, Lexus IS350/IS500, Genesis G70 3.3, Audi S4/S5, Stinger GT 3.3, and all new Cadillac ct4 Blackwing price start $59K. Acura is just late to the party.

That genny gapped tf outta the type s

I love cushy and your Videos!

Just picked up a 2022 G70 3.3t sport advantage ....hard to beat the price for what you get IMO if you are in the market for this type of car

I got a G70 this summer and omg what a fun car to drive, feels great especially compared to my old Q60, the shifting is so much sharper and the awd drifting is crazy fun

I'll always be a fan of Acura cars, but I'm somewhat disappointed with their recent offerings, considering other cars that out there. I'm still not on the Genesis bandwagon though. The brand still hasn't proven that it's reliable and long-term, yet. My 2003 TL typeS is still going. I'll take Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus longevity.

Okey..the transitions on the track between the two cars were smooth like butter if anybody noticed m 👌👌

I am a new dad just like you guys. It will be cool if you can do a car seat check on sedans and SUVs to see how easy it is to get a car seat in and how much usable room is left after the car seat is installed.

My G70 has been waiting at the dealer for a new engine for 4 months.

Genesis is soo cool looking , it kinda looks like a Bentley

Great review!

Your local Caddy guy here! Don’t forget about the CT4-V and CT5-V! Sooo many good mid size cars though at all price ranges. Great time for cars if they just have enough electrical components.

Literally the two cars I’ve been looking at to be my next one thanks guys!

Tbh the exterior of the Acura is nicer, and the ELS 3d stereo is way better. G70 might drive slightly better, but I might get the Acura.

Jb4 tuner and Pirellis Stickys and the TLX is killing it. All the way around you will be 12.4 and 4.3 0-60 and with the way it handles

BEEEN WAITING ON THISSS

It's amazing how the camera car (Element) is keeping ahead of these 2! 😅

But this high performance type S should be a lot more sportier than a regular G70, which it isn’t. Looking forward to a high performance G70.

The G70 just needs the gorgeous GV70 interior and then it'd be an absolute monster

Love the g70 give me the looks of the 1st gen but the technology of the new one! If only I could mash them up like that 😅

im ready for the aftermarket support for the type s

Barely over 6000rpm redline with automatic upshift. Honda's new standard of Type S badge is this?? If it had focus on straight sprint and it showed, okay well I guess they achieved something. But straight isn't that impressive. And with this boring engine and transmission, it isn't even fun to drive. You know what is fun to drive? High revving engine with crisp transmission that let the driver fully in control of. That is what Honda called it "Fun", and it stood out from the rest. Those were the fun days of Honda. Not anymore. They lost it

Genesis + RWD = pure happiness

Why are the brake calipers mounted in different spots on these cars? Btw G70 brake calipers positions are more traditional. Does the position of brake calipers make any difference in the way they brake? Just curious… 🤨

I'd probably go with the G70. I actually think the previous generation looks better in my opinion and I'm not a fan of the G70 wheels on this model. I feel like this model G70 in white doesn't do it for me. Now this comparison would have been even better if this was the G70 launch edition. The wheels and that gray color definitely give this model a meaner sportier look which would've definitely been on par with the Type S looks.

As a longtime Toyota owner I think it’s pretty clear nowadays that unfortunately Japan and the big two have gotten too set in their ways. They take zero chances, their styling is outdated and bland and they demand a premium just because it’s a Honda or it’s a Toyota. I mean just look at the dash on the Acura 🤦‍♂️ Korean cars are the new “Japanese cars from 1998.”

How does the Cadillac CT4-V (not Blackwing) stack-up against these? Caddy tries to position it as a subcompact but price wise it seems closer to these.

I do not understand why Acura didn't do 3 things: 1) make it rear wheel bias 2) give it power closer to 400 hp 3) find a way to make the back seat more roomy. This car was kind of a let down so I bought my second Kia Stinger instead lol

Pretty much what I got out of the video is that they Acura is the better handling car, and the G70 has the edge, a good edge in the acceleration. So if Acura pays any attention at all to what it's customers want, they would try to beef up their powertrain to match their competitors, and they would have a winner. That 3.3 liters vs the 3.0 liters seems to give the G70 the edge it needed.

I really hope Acura don't move the infotainment screen closer and make it touchscreen. I have an RDX and I love that its far away its always in my sight line and I don't have to look down the touchpad is so easy to use once u have been using it for a bit.

The reasoning in this video was so convoluted. I mean colors and production numbers? Makes me wonder if I even want to stay subscribed to this channel.

Fun video. Close call. I think I'd go TLX just because of the better back seat and, despite all their recent improvements, I'd still rather have a Honda than a Hyundai 10 years from now.

The launch control and the sport+ is awesome on the G70.

I wonder how much power a tuner like Hondata could squeeze out of the TLX 🤔

did you do the traction button combination to defeat the traction control all the way?

Both are cool but I chose type s, in fact I got one 6 days ago same color & it's a blast

I say the Acura TLX Type S is much better from the outside and the inside

Genesis went from zero to hero real quick. G70 GV70 G80 GV80 are excellent cars. There’s a new G90 on the way too. 👀

Stinger vs TLX would be a better comparison since stinger is has better handling than g70. And cheaper than TLX:)

Just got the 19 2.0 g70 in Havana red and it’s an absolute show stopper

Rear wheel drive is way more fun than front wheel.....👍🏽 Great car comparison guys!

My car got stolen back in June and your original G70 facelift video put me on. Nearly 3k miles in on the 3.3T RWD and haven’t looked back. Thanks! I totally fumbled the truecar promotion, not sure if that was going on that the time. Oops

That intro beat is 🔥

Yuri Explaining the colour compensation for the camera, places some grey tape and calls it black tape. 😂

When are we getting the Civic Si reviews?

Touch Pad 😱 in the all new Acura. Lexus finally dumped it for good reason. 💯

Dat beat is dope

Did I just hear Yuri say Mo Power babyy? James Pumphrey from Donut Media must be really happy!

Type S owner here. There is launch control, just not a button triggered one. It’s a brake boost type and will let you hold rpm in Sport +. Also, the touchpad is awesome for the most part but takes a hit in CarPlay, where if they can get the true touch to work would fix everything. Car is more than quick enough and turns heads in the Blue, which pops like crazy in the sun. The fact I’ve only seen one other Type S to the 20 G70’s makes the ownership experience even more special. Bring on the haters lol.

Honda has finally done great, different from anything and unusual interior design like they did in 4gen prelude, 8gen civic and crz. Good job

From Kelly Blue book test review Oh, and while there isn’t a true launch control feature, with Sport + active, you can mash the brake pedal, floor the accelerator, and the Type S will hold the revs around 2,000 rpm for an eager standing start.” I think the Acura TLX looks better.

I'm an TL type-s owner and my next car will be TLX Type-s w\o doubt even if there is a g70 as a better car. I'm a fan my car and Honda/Acura brand for many years and this generation TLX if much better than all other older models wich were slightly boring.

Personally I think that TLX looks like my perfect car. My days of wanting to drag race and slide around turns are long gone, but I would love to have a car that drives well and is fun when I take it to the mountains without having to worry about sliding it into the trees.

Genesis all day! I can’t deal with Acura infotainment, it simply sucks. I own a 2020 Rdx and a 2022 gv70 so I know 😂

Guys you are wonderful. I live in Ontario, and I look race track. I haven’t found it. Where is the race track?

Can someone tell me why cars have to have that glass mustache for radar so prominent? Would it be substantially less effective down by the license plate or integrated into the grill?

I'm a fan of Honda/Acura generally, but of these two, I'm probably going for the smoother more supple ride in the Genesis G70. Test drove the GV70 SUV relatively recently and was simply blown away at how impressive it was - trading in my Mazda SUV for the Genny when it's time..

I actually went and drove one and it was a little disappointing. It’s a lot slower than my M340i. Also the markup on the type S was crazy. I only paid $54k for my 2021 m340i since I got a $7k discount from the dealership and the Type S with markup was $67k. Definitely not worth the money.

I don't want to drift. That's the point. Acura precision engineering, quality, looks, and resale all day.