TLX A spec looks soo damn good i can just imagine the new TLX Type S😱😱
@04tsxpower
3 жыл бұрын
Sure hope TYPE S is a beast
@dcar7446
3 жыл бұрын
I just wonder what the price is going to look like 😥
@dcar7446
3 жыл бұрын
@@04tsxpower AWD 355HP you know it's a beast 😉
@04tsxpower
3 жыл бұрын
@@dcar7446 nope I know what you just stated. I'm sure hoping it's a savage
@DarellDavie1
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@ronniemorgan5143
3 жыл бұрын
I build em in Ohio. Got to drive some on weekend work,& their awesome!!! The LED accents along the doors,& console are a sweet touch.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Ronnie! You have a cool job man.
@stereomtl9001
3 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous you in that factory every day brother
@helloitsme9137
3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully 2022 model will get all the small things that weren't added in the 2021
@revmatchtv
3 жыл бұрын
This looks so much crisper than the outgoing model. The interior is much improved too. Nice, chilly review!
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I saw you got your hands on the Venza!! I can't wait for my turn :)
@revmatchtv
3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels it’s great! You’ll love it. I’m editing my RAV4 Prime review next.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I'm getting a prime at the end of February for review!
@a32tl
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with the '21 TLX. Currently have a '16 TLX Advance and I'm seriously eyeing a new Type S within the next year. Anxious for it to come out and start reading/watching reviews about it. Love the color combo of the TLX reviewed in this video. Modern Steel Metallic/Red Leather.
@ChadWilson
3 жыл бұрын
Sport performance and looks, AWD stability...I want!
@AHMEDMOOSAJI
3 жыл бұрын
You have really gone so much more professional, but still have the humour of the orignal reviews.... It's a shame we don't get Acura in SA and unsure it's a very great product and better than the IS , coming from a Lexus fan
@haithamalhawamdeh3134
3 жыл бұрын
You can buy it from Kuwait .
@haoranchen102
3 жыл бұрын
I like how you talk about the engine options like how you talk about the spreadsheet but without the spreadsheet and with a real engine in front. I like how you put your face view camera onside and show more about the street view, so I can see how it drives. With the right amount of B roll. You really have improved your car reviewing skills. In fact, I like this car review over a lot of other KZitem car review channels, seriously.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much for the kind words. More reviews coming!
@Smellslikegelfling
3 жыл бұрын
This guy looks like Matt Moran's older brother. Or maybe it's just Matt Moran with a beard. You can make your voice sound as deep as you want, but we're onto you Matt Moran.
@AFCompany
3 жыл бұрын
It so true that it looks so much better in person. I saw a silver A-spec and was shocked how sporty and aggressive it is in person.
@mrsj1417
3 жыл бұрын
I saw a white one in person and it looked like the ILX. Not the effect they were going for, I'm sure.
@AFCompany
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrsj1417 what trim? It didn’t look anything like an ILX to me. Not that there is anything wrong with the ILX.
@paytonfixedit4950
3 жыл бұрын
I think it looks good both on camera and in person I seen a white one A-spec with tints all around and it was snowing my friend didn’t know what type of car it was she said what type of sports car it’s that I laughed and said ACURA 😂
@kozen365
3 жыл бұрын
This thing is really sharp. The video looks awesome too man! I can't wait to see you review the Type-S!!!😃
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wayne!
@yes8032
3 жыл бұрын
These reviews are very enjoyable to watch nice man 👍
@stealthg35infiniti94
3 жыл бұрын
As an owner of 2018 TLX TECHNOLOGY V6, I don't miss having the extra Bling the A-Spec brings. In my year it did not bring any performance enhancements besides wider tires. Saved me over $4K...Now the Type S when it arrives is definitely going to be a game changer!
@789raiden
9 ай бұрын
because its just an appearance package not performance.
@gns942
3 жыл бұрын
They spent all the money on the long RWD-esque hood and the light settings, but couldn't spare any for rear seat room and connectivity?
@chiefbeef2059
3 жыл бұрын
Wow ur reviews have gotten a lot better than from a few years ago
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@mclarenspeedtail8988
3 жыл бұрын
that's a lot of quirks and features
@jaydub5515
3 жыл бұрын
Ok Doug DeMuro... Hah!
@CarsofGlasgow
3 жыл бұрын
Doug would be proud
@mclarenspeedtail8988
3 жыл бұрын
@@CarsofGlasgow on what
@CarsofGlasgow
3 жыл бұрын
@@mclarenspeedtail8988 the quirks
@CarsofGlasgow
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Kirk, its good to see you out and about!
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@ljpr360
3 жыл бұрын
A-Spec should also have a HUD & big LED foglights.
@ericssonerick6972
3 жыл бұрын
Dude that color is awesome and design wise is a killer finally acura is back in the game.
@yk6474
3 жыл бұрын
I am addicted to this color.
@YasssStitch
3 жыл бұрын
I love everything about this car. I just can't get myself to give up my 2019 Accord 2.0T 6MT.
@lforeman9467
3 жыл бұрын
Nice but a bit large which isn't a bad thing, another excellent review kirk. Overall it looks like a very nice package I'm glad they went with a in house transmission
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mgp9733
3 жыл бұрын
Aaron Rodgers, after watching many of your videos, you finally earned my subscription the hard way. Nice job.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha thank you!
@bigw69
3 жыл бұрын
This car will last you 30 years guaranteed! ⛽️⛽️⛽️⛽️⛽️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I’m still driving my Acura Rsx 16 years strong⛽️⛽️⛽️⛽️⛽️⛽️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ranthony2714
3 жыл бұрын
Love this car. The only thing it needs is the connectivity in the back and slightly more grippy tires.
@kgisabeast
3 жыл бұрын
Acura didn’t give up on the midsize performance car, Lexus could have made a redesigned GS to compete but they just gave up. I might have to switch to Genesis or maybe the Type S TLX
@efthimios
3 жыл бұрын
Drooling finally review on the v6 turbo !!
@efthimios
3 жыл бұрын
Woops just another 4cyl vid
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Type S is coming mate!
@purplemonkeys11
3 жыл бұрын
YES! More in-person car reviews Kirk, you're great at them!
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Another one coming soon
@a1619t
3 жыл бұрын
So close to 100k subscribers! Great video once again
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brettgoldsmith8584
3 жыл бұрын
Bummer about the video files, but good review anyway, you did a good job describing what you couldn't show. I agree, car looks awesome. Hopefully Acura can keep it up.
@nbadissector9130
3 жыл бұрын
nice production value kirk, great review!
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@danjosh9449
3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work kirk! Any plans to review the new IS350? Looking forward to that video from you.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely! I might be in Florida when I receive it
@danjosh9449
3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels ill be the first one to watch it hahaha
@MoNoK15
3 жыл бұрын
Go Type-S 💯 I'm assuming that the P-AWS is no more 🤔 I know you were cold, but you warmed up during the test drive 😂
@accuratein04
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice review. I was driving around in the snow in the rdx on sunday and it brought joy to me. The type S is even closer now.
@randydiebolt846
3 жыл бұрын
Naturaly aspirated V6 over a turbo 4 any day of the week
@blakethomas8897
3 жыл бұрын
Love the channel buddy!
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Mikedoc52
3 жыл бұрын
Buyers of this car won't have many passengers in rear seat anyway. I bought the base model and I love it so far. I'm almost 70 and I have figured out the touchpad.
@reddz80
3 жыл бұрын
I have one in this color. But my interior is black with the red stitching. I have a spec SHAWD... came from a 2018 a spec v6 SHAWD. It definitely is much more refined inside and out. Overall I love the car. Interestingly enough gas mileage isn’t much different than my v6 was.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah mileage isn't impressive. You have one slick car my friend!
@reddz80
3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels thanks! One of my favorites in the car is the sound system in addition to everything else. I also think the headlights give the best lighting output of any car I’ve been in.
@dravidianking1298
3 жыл бұрын
That type s with the twin turbo v6 is gonna be crazy
@naveenthemachine
3 жыл бұрын
I hope the 10 speed can handle the extra torque from the v6. Typically FWD transmissions are smaller in size so because of its limited cooling vs RWD transmissions
@balancemode4112
3 жыл бұрын
Its going to be Twin scroll single turbo, a catless downpipe, intakr and tune, you can see easily 550+ bhp
@jgarcia1282
3 жыл бұрын
You should do one on the Lexus IS 350... the TLX and the IS are my top options right now
@chengyoujiang6076
3 жыл бұрын
Really wish Acura gives us wireless Android Auto / Carplay connectivity and full digital gauge over the next mild refresh.
@robertblack6630
3 жыл бұрын
There going to be a wireless android auto update done just like they about to offer to the accord in 2022 for this model.
@KardiFan2000
3 жыл бұрын
I'm personally a fan of old-school analog gauges...but, to each their own.
@cryptopimp5855
3 жыл бұрын
Your the man Kirk !
@alpappalardi7044
3 жыл бұрын
So in other words , more than 5 inches of snow it really becomes the nicest looking snow plow in the county .
@dashsat3229
3 жыл бұрын
Ok just came back from test driving this in southern Ontario and it performs as good as it looks. I mean it’s just awesome - I’m 5” 7 and my wife 2 inches less. Back space felt more than enough for us. But the performance and the feel of the car was just awesome. Feels premium inside. The Sound system I am not sure with the mask and head-cap I could not deduce - but none the less it sounded nice. The a-spec is my pick in blue and red interiors. A car is more than just 0-60 speed.
@LeoTheShortGuy
3 жыл бұрын
I love Florida!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
@CarsofGlasgow
3 жыл бұрын
Urgh me too, I used to stay near Fort Myers in 2017. Loved it there
@dboyq329
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are sooo made for this.... Next 100k will be a breeze. #CU@200K
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@kevinManhattan
3 жыл бұрын
Kirk where are you from? love all the snows. here in socal, it was 89 degrees few days ago. I miss the east coast with snow. Anyways, love the review!
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Hey mate! I live in Omaha...for a few more weeks. Then I'm moving to SW Florida - sorry no more snow haha.
@chrisnas1483
3 жыл бұрын
Me like the v6 turbo
@tenoki
3 жыл бұрын
Kirk, are you planning on reviewing an Advance as well? My wife currently owns a 2020 TLX PMC, which as you know has the best of both worlds. I am interested to see if the Type S will basically become the new PMC as far as offerings since, for the cost, the Type S should come with Advance features with at least Aspec (or Type S) styling to justify the big price jump. I know that Aspec is just an appearance package at this point. But looking at the current non-Type S, it seems that there are things that you just cannot add to the Aspec. The Advance gets nickeled and dimed in order to make it look more like an Aspec with some things that, again, you cannot get. It seems that Acura has put themselves into a packaging issue (as you mentioned). I remember back in the day, anything was a dealer option for Honda. For the 3g TL, you could get almost anything as an Acura dealer option.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. The PMC are cool! I will be reviewing the type S. Maybe next year I'll get around to the TLX advance
@tenoki
3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels Thanks for the reply. I can't wait to see what the Japanese brands actually release for EVs. It is very ironic that the rest of the world is beating Japan to the punch.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow's video is a bit of EV excitement
@tenoki
3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels Yay! Thanks.
@jeffs6090
3 жыл бұрын
Does Acura (this car) have an app for your phone that can lock/unlock doors and start the engine from anywhere.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@nathanle-nguyen2026
3 жыл бұрын
SHAWDDDDDDDDDDDDD
@joskjj3625
3 жыл бұрын
Looks so much better than the previous generation
@mrsj1417
3 жыл бұрын
Looks pretty much identical to the previous generation. On the outside at least.
@pjay1281
3 жыл бұрын
As always Kirk really amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 review,but it looks cold 🥶’s fuck outside 😂😂
@kencoleman8929
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your reviews and humor, but make mine an Advance! Gosh it looks cold there, but your neighborhood is really pretty. Ever consider doing some family reviews?
@harrisonchan2699
3 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t they just use the big logo style radar sensor 🙃
@TheBreakfastLover
3 жыл бұрын
It's funny, when the RDX came out with the big logo radar, people complained about it. When they shrunk the logo on the TLX, people complained about it. So they went back to the big logo on the MDX.
@xxy7472
3 жыл бұрын
The Type S better have all those features fixed, if they want to compete with BMW etc... They need to fix those kind of things, I want a luxury performance Type S not a slightly better than basic performance TLX. The fact that the 4th gen TL SH-AWD is the fastest production TL or TLX to date is sad, but obviously once the new Type S comes out the 4th Gen SH will fall to 2nd best. My issue is I don't want to pay 60k for a car that doesn't have basic features that's suppose to be luxury. My other issue is the no manual option, I know everybody says that but the only reason I will not be buying the Type S is because it has no 6 speed option. If they twin turbo the Type R in future it better have all the features and 6 speed option. Even BMW still has the lovely M3 and M4 with a 6speed option, I love Acura and they are stepping up but they have a few more steps to make before I can be sold, MDX Type S however, I see no need for a manual option, I will most likely buy one in the future as long as the features can compete with the X5, Q5, lines.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I've heard type R isn't happening. I hope that's dead wrong, and we get a ttv6 like you say.
@ChristopherB806
3 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews and love this car! Thanks for the great info for those of us considering buying one! This metallic gray with red seats is gorgeous.
@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind
3 жыл бұрын
For 40k this car would be virtually unmatched but for the 47k the fully loaded model starts at I’d like to see connectivity in the back FOR SURE A HEATED STEERING WHEEL!! (When he mentioned no heated steering wheel I was like I’ve seen fiats sold for 18k with heated steering wheels😂) Ik there is a type s coming soon so I hope they include those features along with rain sensing windshield wipers and massaging front seats if they threw in rear heated seats to that’d be a huge plus for me! Everything’s here just waiting on that more powerful engine and a few features added on and I will literally throw my wallet through this screen rn lol
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
The advance package costs 2k more than this to get the features you're asking for...but you give up the sporty looks of the a spec
@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind
3 жыл бұрын
Kirk Kreifels very true although I don’t think I could do with the chrome on the front no carbon spoiler and My girls a marine biologist so she’d kill me if I got this car without something as cool as “shark grey” rims😂😂
@ranthony2714
3 жыл бұрын
Great review, really enjoy your style.
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Superdimensional
3 жыл бұрын
I have the RDX which is basically the same thing but a crossover. LOVE IT
@aye3678
3 жыл бұрын
I love the look of this car!
@capnron65
3 жыл бұрын
Honda bewilders me. You can connect your phone with Bluetooth, AND it comes with Apple Carplay, BUT you can not connect to Apple Carplay wirelessly - in a $45,000 technology and performance car. Asinine. I bought an aftermarket adapter for my Civic Touring to work around this.
@nathanielcashjr.732
3 жыл бұрын
What mode were you in when testing the transmission?
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
For the snow, normal. It doesn't have a snow mode like MDX. The sport mode is fun and really likes to hang onto the gears
@eglin62
3 жыл бұрын
Great job with the review!! Do you know if there is any possibility that the infotainment screen could be made full screen via a software update down the road? Seems like a waste of screen space, and that there should at least be an option to fill the screen if you want with the main content on the left. Really great job on the video and enjoyed the real-life type of drive through the neighborhood snow. And, agree on the GoPro batteries in the cold ... not good. USB power banks help. Thank you! PS - silly question, but can the spoiler be removed (and put back on?)
@hyang9195
3 жыл бұрын
A 4 cylinder SHAWD that weighs 3990 lbs. is still a head scratcher to me. It weighs more than a GTR. Maybe it's the new platform?
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Weight is important to some people. Lower is better for performance and fuel economy. Higher can sometimes mean a more stable, safe, and quiet ride.
@robertblack6630
3 жыл бұрын
AWD is a 400lb to 500lb option on most vehicled. An accord 3500 depending on option without awd. 10 years ago the same size car would have been 4500lb+ remember adding luxury features is alot of weight my ILX A spec is 3100lbs because all the features compared to 2500lb Civic of same style
@djsthemetereman
3 жыл бұрын
I decided to keep my 18 aspec, although this is a nice car I actually like my cars shape better, & no touch screen is going backwards totally puzzling
@bobwatkins1271
3 жыл бұрын
If only it were available with a manual transmission...
@hdavey72
3 жыл бұрын
Need a 6speed manual
@robertblack6630
3 жыл бұрын
It should have gotten the 8 speed DCT. As much as I love 6 speed it make up only 1% of all sales total waste. The DCT like in my ILX is the best of both worlds. The 10 speed good for a accord or suv really slow down shifts made to save gas.
@KardiFan2000
3 жыл бұрын
They aren't gonna do it....luxury car owners don't buy manuals that often.
@vinrave
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the new TLX but as a family man the new MDX makes more sense for us.
@cyrilthomas9730
3 жыл бұрын
It has a long hood ... they've tried hard to make it look like a RWD car
@CU08
3 жыл бұрын
... the long hood throws off the overall look of the car to me. There's plenty of RWD/RWD-based cars that look good without having a hood that long. I was really excited for the TLX when they released pics of it, but seeing it in person, I really don't like them.
@AFCompany
3 жыл бұрын
@@CU08 have you actually seen it in person though? Like real life and not videos because I was shocked at how much better it looks in real life. It’s so aggressive
@TheBreakfastLover
3 жыл бұрын
@@AFCompany yeah it looks even better in person, lower and wider than any car in its segment and even a segment above.
@CU08
3 жыл бұрын
@@AFCompany ... yes, that's actually what made me NOT like it. I loved it in pictures/videos, especially the Type-S. Then they started appearing out on the street and my heart sank when I saw how they looked. I don't know what it was that I didn't pick up from the photos and videos, but when I saw them in person, it really killed the whole car for me. It's just overly long in the front and stubby in the rear. I could forgive the fact it's not particularly roomy inside for how long of a car it is, but the exterior proportions really did the car in for me. With how poorly they're selling, I don't think I'm the only one who doesn't like the look. I still think it's a great LOOKING car, but they just needed to tweak the proportions IMO.
@AFCompany
3 жыл бұрын
@@CU08 they are not selling poorly. The TLX outsells the IS, A4, Q50, and almost the C300. Sedans in general just don’t sell as well as SUVs do.
@B1ackAlloy1992
3 жыл бұрын
I really wanted this car but I feel like it was just too much for what they were offering still a nice looking car. But if I were most people I will wait for the Type S and hope to get a great deal on it.
@nacho7614
3 жыл бұрын
Totally man. Just get the type S. If you’re able to play in that price range, do it! Def test drive both models. See what speaks to you. I’m sure you’ll want the type S. I know that 272HP would bother me.
@B1ackAlloy1992
3 жыл бұрын
@@nacho7614 I’m curious to what people will do. I had to buy a car cause my other gave out on me and I saw the TLX and in California the dealers were not coming down on price. It was between this, Stinger GT, and G70. TLX they were asking 46k and out the door price it was close to 51k. There was no coming down on the price. At the end went with the stinger because they offered everything I wanted at a reasonable price plus the cargo room was a big selling point as well. But I agree all people should wait for Type S. If they are willing to spend upwards of 50k then do it
@nacho7614
3 жыл бұрын
@@B1ackAlloy1992 me too. I would hope people would test drive both models. Just to make sure. Although 272HP is plenty power for every day driving in CA for sure. Ahhhh man sorry to hear about your car dying. Damn. Very time sensitive to get another car. Ugh. Typical dealer not to work with you on price. I despise dealing with dealerships. You in SoCal too? But man you did good with the Stinger. Worked out for you. It’s a slick ass car! What color did you get? But hell yeah stingers are quick AF. You did good. Cargo space? Who are your storing in there? Jk. Congrats though on the Stinger. Maybe in another 5yrs we both will be in EVs LOL.
@B1ackAlloy1992
3 жыл бұрын
@@nacho7614 you know it was fast enough and it is fine for everyday driving. Those dealers were being snobby but oh well. It was fast enough until I drove the stinger and man that car is beyond responsive with the 8 speed. You know it was time I had the other car for 11 years so it was time anyway. Oh I hate dealing with them as well. One of the guys at Acura said the car is a hot commodity either you want it or your dont. So I walked out and never looked back. Yes I’m in SoCal and thank you. I ended up going with white. Something about the black accents, tinted windows, and the red brake calipers just stood out to me. You never know what you might have to move lmao jk. The price of these EVs are looking like premiums. I do not know if you saw the Audi ETron. The asking price is 99k!!!! Maybe another 10 years until I own a EV
@scoop2059
3 жыл бұрын
The car looks better than the predecessor and the interior is definitely an upgrade for last years However Acura is Honda’s quote on quote luxury brand and this car definitely is behind the competition. Now of course I know we shouldn’t compare these to the BMW’s, Mercs, or Audi’s but they could Atleast broke 370hp or more in the type s to compete with other cars! This care can’t even compete with the new Genesis or Kia stinger if you comparing the numbers on paper.
@abdallahmahamat7717
3 жыл бұрын
A perfect as usual, I dont get why the ditch the stick for the transmission, you are supposed to chanhe gears without looking at it, but with this you always have to look at it. Its ridiculous, just put a normal stick
@baldheadlogic
3 жыл бұрын
Great Review Man. Regarding the transmission, I wonder what Acura did with the 8 speed DCT from the 1st Gen TLX...I guess that would not work with turbo and shAWD. Oh well.
@WarHammer1911A1
3 жыл бұрын
You got snow? We just got ice.
@sv52308
3 жыл бұрын
KZitem: No views, 39 comments, 81 likes, 3 dislikes KZitem's on some drugs...
@topandrun126
3 жыл бұрын
No view with 79 likes and 3 dislikes Great job KZitem
@cesarreynoso9773
3 жыл бұрын
SH-AWDys talented in the snow ⛄️😏
@drmdabdullah
3 жыл бұрын
why not review the LEXUS IS 350 f sport 2021 in the snow ???
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Working on it.
@thenderaaa9252
3 жыл бұрын
My next car needs to last a long time, thus the engine must provide both Direct Injection and Port Injection. Say what you will about carbon build up on the intake valves being something to worry about or not, I choose to error on the side of caution. See Genesis 2.5L in some new/upcoming models. It may well turn out that having the 2 modes of injection ends up being more expensive in the long run (reliability?) than having the values cleaned, time will tell.
@arslan479
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. How does this infotainment compare to Lexus or genesis
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Superior to Lexus with the software. Some Lexus have a touchscreen which Is preferable. Genesis I haven't had a chance to test yet.
@RedfalconX
3 жыл бұрын
It felt really slow to me off the line. Like it hesitated or didn't know how to use all it's power in that instance. The v6 was never like that in the previous gen BUT that vehicle seemed to struggle with Acceleration if you would start to push it in 40's instead of at a standstill. Hmmm... maybe a v6 turbo would fix these issues
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
The MDX seemed faster off the line than the TLX. It has more aggressive gearing and no turbo lag. If you were to rev the turbo with the brakes on, then go, the TLX it might be close...but it's not practical haha
@robertblack6630
3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels mdx is naturally aspirated v6 in your comparison makes no sense it's still quicker then the old V6. The TLX design was made as you can see under the hood to be the Type S 3.0 dual turbo set up for you to see it's true potential as sports sedan. The 2.0T is for a really nice looking daily driver that's affordable. That's why the gearing is set up to save gas.
@MarkSmith-gk2tl
3 жыл бұрын
Your TPMS light is on. Might want to inflate your tires to the proper air pressure. Cold weather really wreaks havoc on the sensors.
@21halvie
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great on the outside but hate what they do with the gear selector and the dash. Accord looks way better on the inside.
@ranthony2714
3 жыл бұрын
Same transmission in the rdx as well, but they changed it a bit for the tlx. Prefer the set up in rdx, wish they would have kept it the same, but it is still great overall.
@brucetkalombayi5734
3 жыл бұрын
In Canada most those come standard
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Canada traditionally has much better packaging than USA
@jasonw8124
3 жыл бұрын
Have you driven a Q60? You mention the TLX 10AT can be reluctant/slow to downshift, I wonder how that compares to the 7AT in the Q60? I have a Q60 and the 7AT can be annoyingly slow to respond. Upshifts are fine, though.
@miguelircontar
3 жыл бұрын
Love the color
@project.dfilms423
3 жыл бұрын
New TLX 🔥👍🏻
@AbeyantHero
3 жыл бұрын
Those looks make me consider Acura back on the radar since the earlier RSX, & for my slightly outdated tech my phone could work fine too Was I the only person FINALLY understanding what Kirk meant when he said "shouty" *SH-AWD . . Hah I thought it was middle America slang
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Shorty is slang . It can be pronounced shawdy, showdy, etc. It typically is slang for cute girl.
@workoutguru3211
3 жыл бұрын
Haha love the thumbnail
@yanac.2272
3 жыл бұрын
Rally king the WRX and bring back the EVO!
@curseknight5
3 жыл бұрын
Kirk if your 2020 rdx lease was about to end, would you pony up and switch to a TLX (financing the whole car again) or just buyout the RDX?
@LeoTheShortGuy
3 жыл бұрын
Party time
@04tsxpower
3 жыл бұрын
Will not understand the fascination with touch screen. You're driving you are reaching for it anyway. Sony sport camera cold has no effect on it. Good video. Color I may have missed that. Was it actually matte?
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
Modern steel metallic is the color. The reaching isn't the issue. It's not being able to select exactly what you want to when you want. That's why touchscreens are typically easier.
@04tsxpower
3 жыл бұрын
@@KirkKreifels agree to disagree. Way my seat is set I'm reaching and I found touch pad easy to navigate
@abcdef-tx1mo
3 жыл бұрын
Shawdy!!
@Discussions1
3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the Type S
@scotts6702
3 жыл бұрын
im so torn right now.... looking at CX-5, vs RDX, vs even GLA. i won’t hold anyone to their opinion but I would love opinions.! (looking at leases btw) THANKS!
@robertblack6630
3 жыл бұрын
CX-5 is not a suv I would recommend as the long term history for reliability isn't the best and the interior is plastic cheap my cousin bought one regretted trading in his 2015 RDX for 2020 CX-5 he said it feels cheap and uncomfortable by comparison to his older 2015 RDX he traded in. He made the deal over the pc during the lockdown. Now he spends more time driving his wife's 2018 Honda CR-V rather then drive it very much. Now the GLA is the most overrated of these and is also unless your a Mercedes geek the biggest maintenance killer in cost over 5 years. Add that AWD system is just average in comparison to the competition and purchase price is higher it's not worth the time. It will cost more for same features but you gain just name Mercedes but atleast you do get a touch screen.. 😂. I noticed you didn't mention the BMW X3 if you don't care about little more cost go with BMW X3 it is a proven winner for its x drive AWD system. Also the standard 4 cylinder is excellent with a optional M model twin turbo straight 6 that's well worth it and the interior is best in class. As for the RDX it has the best AWD system other then the BMW X3 out of all the others and a very reliable VTEC 2.0T engine and 10 speed transmission combo. Add in the best standard warranty, lowest overall maintenance cost, a very high end interior and a lower purchase price you can't go wrong. The RDX is the best deal out of them all but If cost isn't a issue the best purchase is the BMW X3 M with twin turbo straight 6 it's easily the most fun to drive and my favorite if cost isn't a issue. I've driven every one and the X3 is sports sedan and a suv all in one. The worst easily is the CX-5 the RAV4 prime is a much better compact suv and I'm not big on its Transmission or AWD.
@scotts6702
3 жыл бұрын
@@robertblack6630 bMWs are great Ive owned a few in the past but I’ll tell you what after they’re out of warranty you better dump them quick. Not looking to spend quite that much, GLA was suggested to me but I am not a Mercedes kind a guy. It’s very confusing. Sometimes I think just screw it I’m just get the damn Miata
@Powers242
3 жыл бұрын
If you're over 6ft there is no room for someone to sit behind you. Also, Acura removed the sport+ tune that's in the RDX from the TLX which makes the SUV feel more sporty thank the "sport sedan". The only reason I can think of them doing this is because they want to be able to push people toward the type s. The car is awesome to look at but a bummer in the execution.
@samwh4775
3 жыл бұрын
Finally the TLX has a better interior than the accord, the 2018+ accord had a better interior than the TLX, but kinda sad to still know that the accord is faster than the TLX until the type S comes but the TLX finally looks better on the outside and inside, is beautiful car
@KirkKreifels
3 жыл бұрын
The "faster" accord is only in a straight line. Tlx would likely best it on a track with it's AWD and torque vectoring and superior brakes, and superior suspension.
@bobbyjones2112
3 жыл бұрын
I hate snow! So much that seeing it gives me ptsd..lol
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