It sound like most of comments i see they are missing the whole point of this review and clip which is the power and speed , so if your expectations are high like it was mine in that regard ,you are completely looking at the wrong car ,i gave up on my civic to go for something faster and i bought the 2021 tlx a spec and its been nothing but disappointment in terms of power .. i wish i had noticed this video before i completed the purchase ..thanks for the upload

I see none of these issues with my 2021 A-Spec fwd. 🤷 In fact, it has brought me pure joy every since I bought it. I have no issues merging, and it has plenty of pickup for me. It's was a little laggy off the line, not an easy tune fixed that for me, and now it's perfect imo. It turns more heads than any car I've ever owned, especially for a daily driver. I don't see what so many people are crying about... 🤷

This is such a terrible and absurd review. Having owned and driven many of the cars you compare it to, Q50 in particular, it's clear you only care about acceleration. This car has so many features that make it enjoyable, in particular the chassis and suspension. You should take all that weight you are bitching about and chuck it around a corner. The handling on this car is amazing, but you actually have to know how to tackle a turn to feel it. If you don't know how to drive, then you won't even remotely approach this car's limit. Not only that but it's got an amazing sound system, has tons of aggressive styling, easy to use infotainment, and just a great car to live with. The whole point of a sport sedan is that it has all the luxury you'd want out of a daily driver, while also offering a great driving experience. This engine almost revs to 7k, and everything about the car wants you to go. Beyond the fact that this is a k20. Although the trans will limit you, there is so much room to add power without doing much to the car. Really I just felt this review was coming from someone who only knows what the brand's website tells them about the car. The fact that you think there are no twisty road by you to test, says a lot about your driving habits. You can find technical roads anywhere developed in this country, you just have to want to find them. To anyone reading this, this car is great to drive regardless of it's cost. If you enjoy nice handling and a well engineered platform, this is the car to buy.

This has to be the worst review of this car I've seen. I've watched them all...Redline, Doug, TSP, Throttle House, Raiti's, and others... None of them said this was the fastest sedan out there, but they at least looked at other aspects of the car. Seems like you just have a hard on for 0 to 60 times lol I've been driving mine for just a few days and doubt that I would ever have a problem merging into highway traffic at the proper speed. The TLX is way faster than my previous car, which had no issues in that regard.

I feel like this review focused way to much on your disappointment with the 2.0T and when you called it so slow it's dangerous that level of exaggeration made it hard to take you seriously from that point on. A car getting to 60 in 6-7s is pretty average and on par with most of everything else on the road, even the 2.0T Accord is only fractions of a second faster to 60 and most of them on the road are probably the 1.5L or Hybrid which are on par or slower even and on top of that most family vehicles are these CUV/SUV's that are getting to 60 in similar amounts of time with similar weights and similar turbo 4's, yeah it's no race car and a performance enthusiast is going to be disappointed but that car isn't for them.

The idea that the new TLX is so slow its a driving hazard is ridiculous. It is plenty quick has great driving dynamics in its SH-AWD form has a great interior. Comparing Acura to Bentley....lol. You cant be expected to be taken seriously.

I usually really enjoy your videos and look forward to your commentary on vehicles, but not this one so much. Don't take this offensively but I just don't see the logic in the hate of the vehicle. The entire video felt like a rant complaining about the acceleration for the TLX. I watched your volvo s60 t5 road trip video a few months back and you never complained about the acceleration of that car. If your biggest concern is the acceleration of the vehicle, than I don't understand the praise for the RDX when it's a slower vehicle than the TLX. The TLX (5.8sec 0-60) is objectively quicker than the volvo s60 t5 (6.1sec 0-60) and the RDX (6.5 sec 0-60).

This guy needs to stop the cap, you said this car is slow yet you don’t have it in sport mode lol… bro i drove this car for 2 weeks i live in texas and this car has the fastest launch from a red light.. i can weave in and out of traffic no problem, i can merge into traffic no problem…the fact you don’t have it in sport mode shows you don’t know anything about cars.. stop the cap!

I love my 2021 tlx sh-awd , i bought mine not looking for a race car lol

C’mon now……. you’re “holding up traffic in Texas” with the TLX. 🤩😂🤣

I just bought a 21 tlx Aspec and I’ve traded my 13 accord EXL V6 for it. My accord had 7 more HP yet the TLX has 13 more torque.

I have a 21 TLX with sh-awd and I think it’s pretty quick when in sport mode. Also it’s a very easy engine to mod and see impressive gains from doing just a couple tweaks

I completely agree with all the things you mentioned. I'm currently driving a 2022 TLX SH-AWD loaner from my dealer while they work on my 2020 SH-AWD V6. The turbo makes it feel peppy but overall it feels a lot slower than my V6. To my surprise, when I looked up the specs as listed by Acura, the I4 turbo does 0-60 in 7.0 secs while the older V6 does it in 6.2 secs. The ride definitely feels sportier, lower to the ground, and the double wishbone front adds a better handling experience but the car feels severely underpowered for its weight and size. I can not drive this car in any mode but Sport or Sport + because the throttle lag is unbelievable. Thank god they put the paddle shifters in because the transmission does not do a good job of transitioning to a lower gear unless you mash the pedal as you mentioned. It's been less than a day and I miss my V6 lol.

The reason this happened 1. Honda accord 2.0T is lighter, much lighter and for sure underrated power. They put 252 but always felt like 280+hp. 2. Accord 2.0T was getting famous ruining sales for TLX, Civic Type Ra 3. Above 2 reasons is why they stopped the 2.0t accords so now the accord is 1.5T CVT super slow and now you drive the TLX it’s way better. 4. All a scam, Acura just being lazy for profits

The Q50 is a dumpster fire, the only thing it has over this TLX is acceleration. The ES350 you mention is not quicker than the TLX, and if you meant IS350 it’s a marginal difference… 5.9 vs 5.6 seconds 0-60. Overall this review hurts the channels credibility.

It's not that that slow, 0-60 mph in 5.9 sec (C&D), 5.8 sec (MotorWeek), and 5.7 sec (Alex-on-Auto). That's quicker than the Lexus IS300 which it's priced against. And the TLX Type S will be much much quicker than a Lexus IS350 F-sport 3 package (which costs about the same as the Type S).

Thank you for always keeping it real with your reviews! Liking and commenting to help with the algorithm! I originally considered getting a '21 TLX Advance, but it was a real tough pill to swallow at $50k for a car with that engine! I took your advice from your reply and purchased a new '20 Volvo S90 T6 R-Design with Polestar for $44k in Osmium Gray. Looking back I would have kicked myself for getting the TLX. The Volvo is an astonishing car!!

2:30 4000 lbs with a 2.0L and abysmal interior space for rear passengers is an absolute joke. No wonder sales on it are abysmal. 7:30 A Lexus ES 350 with the 8 speed with better cabin space and MPG is vastly superior, proven by sales. 9:30 RDX is MUCH better as well, with pano and better cabin space.

I bought a slightly used one 2023 A-Spec SH-AWD model in October. It's a little sport, a little luxury, handles great, audio is incredible, don't see too many of them on the road. Feels plenty fast compared to the Integra 1.5T I had prior. My worst modern car for highway merge was a 2014 Altima 2.5 0-60 8.2 sec, pedal to the floor and almost got hit a few times.

I heard they arent even stocking any Acura S type until late this year and no orders being fulfilled until later in 2022. BTW thank-you for this review. I was thinking of a TLX A spec but I was concerned about the power from the 4 cylinder. When I saw the 0-60 time I laughed a little. So many other cars in the same class can get to 60 in less than 5 seconds fairly easily with many doing it in the mid 4s.

Bought one 3 months ago.. i regret it tbh. Would like to switch over to an audi in the future

You were just doing 80 on a on ramp. The turbo is faster than the old v6. Stick to the facts. Es350 0 to 60 6.6 seconds. The Acura is faster!

My dad has a Acura TL 2005 That’s 20 years old and he usually drives in rpm as only 2 or 1 he just step in the gas pedal just a bit and when it goes to 3 It will shift up

Don’t know what you are talking about the SH-AWD 2021 TLX is a rocket 🚀 the non touching screen is a safety issue ! Love this car and that’s crap that is slow ! People the car flys and the handling is around corners crazy good

Wow I was looking to purchase this car. Dang thanks for the up load...

so this car is slower than all of the civics, corollas, camrys, and suv's out there? Wow. I always thought 272hp would be enough to get me on to the highway without risking my life. Thank god I watched this review...I could've died!

Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

ES350 can only be had with AWD with the 201hp 4 cyl. The 3.5 V6 is only FWD.

1:16 Did you say gear-gina lol?

It’s called weight lol. Seriously though, the TLX is great, I’m thinking all of you problems are due to you not being keeping your expectations in check.

ITS NOT THAT BAD .. ITS FINE ITS LUXURY SPORTS SEDAN NOT FERRARI

Why did he say RDX is the best vehicle Acura makes?

I just bought a 2020 tlx 3.5 SH AWD with the tech package. My brother has a 2021 Infinity qx50 with the standard 300 HP ENGINE and the QX50 blows the doors off my Acura. Hey Acura WTF?

The Type SH AWD is terribly slow as well.

all ima say is that im not gonna take a barefoot guy’s word seriously.

I think I will wait for the Integra Type S. Better fuel economy & more power to weight ratio.

Great review, telling it like it is. Maybe when k tuner releases software for the TLX, stage 2 tune will fix the slowness. Should bring you to 300HP for only $450. I have the base FWD which is almost 250lbs lighter than the AWD variant. I feel like mine picks up pretty quickly merging onto Highways but I am in NY. The FWD I think is more comparable to a Honda 2.0. Honda still would be little faster though, lighter still

Cant agree when Mercedes’ throwing out c300 and e for way more with slower engine power on there 2.0 I have this tlx aspec and honstly I would have love to get type a but if u compare BMW 3-Series and also other one liek that u wanna compare with q50 bro that shot don’t have 2.0 what u expect

Acura.... ditch the push button gear selector (and the touch pad) and replace with a real shifter lever. This is supposed to be a sports sedan. Something about a push button gear selector that portrays delicate and flimsy..... This is not a mini-van! Also, great review. I really appreciate the POV footage from behind the wheel showing the actual driving experience! I wish more car reviewers would do that.

He is correct about the 2021 4 cylinder turbo being sluggish . I have a 2017 TLX AWD with the 6 cylinder entire and it is a much better engine. Torque is the difference and the 2021 does not handle as well either, it feels heavier. I've test driven the 2021 3 times and I am keeping my 2017 V6 TLX.

Whatever happened to the A6 TDI?

Eh! Phearable stage 3 tune and you’ll be at 300whp/350wlb-ft for only a few hundred bucks.

I think a Type R would smoke this Acura.

So dramatic realx bro its not that slow

Its slow and garbage! You will be out ranned, left behind and a accident cause because the power is worthless! Definitely not worth the price at all.

Holding up traffic? Come on man😂

Thats sad that a chrysler 300s v6 has more power then this slow sedan.

U drive barefoot???

I had a 2020 TLX V6 Aspec and I just switched to the 2021 Tlx aspec 2.0 turbo. Big mistake. Unfortunately to enjoy the redesigned interior and exterior i had to trade comfort, power, and Build quality. The 2021 Tlx feels almost like a Hyundai, the seats are less comfortable, the engine is an absolute JOKE. I like the new interior, but its not even a WOW. They still have an analog display, when even Honda Civic have full digital display. The 2020 v6 Tlx aspec had a DATED interior looked like something from 2010, but offered a beautiful V6 engine with power available on demand, great suspension, and the most comfortable seats out of all the competitors. Its almost as if the old version has what the new one doesn’t and the new version has what the old one doesn’t. Acura likes to pretend they’re a sport luxury brand but they offer a mediocre cheap quality car. Im a long time acura customer and im really disappointed and actually disgusted with the new TLX. And btw the TLX TYPE S, gets SMOKED by an audi S4 or bmw 340I any day of the week. Waste of money. For a difference of 100-200$ a month i can get a German car that actually delivers on luxury and performance. Get better Acura.

Bad review

Guess this guy bought it without test driving. LOL

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