Acura TLX Type S Reviews/Discussion
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Dough is a special guy, I think you just watch his reviews for fun and don’t worry about what he says. If you want a real review, opinion and technical info, there is SG. Those guys know their sh1t.
Everyone that has driven the Type S says the car isn’t fast but handles very well. Dough said the opposite but it’s Dough and he got millions of followers for a reason![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Everyone that has driven the Type S says the car isn’t fast but handles very well. Dough said the opposite but it’s Dough and he got millions of followers for a reason
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Agreed the SG guys are some of the best YouTubers around. I think their type S review was mostly positive except the paddle shifting performance and the engine not having old school Honda character. Which is fine with me because I won't touch the paddle shifters and and I for one am looking forward to driving a car that you don't have to wring out to access the power.
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Nice overview including 1/4 mile run (13.5) and installation of the interior trim pieces if anyone wants to DIY and avoid dealership techs and save a few bucks. Seems pretty simple.
https://youtu.be/CjuaR4FBv7k
https://youtu.be/CjuaR4FBv7k
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Wow, I hope that quarter mile time is not official. Sure, the Type S doesn't need to be the fastest...but 13.5s would make it substantially slower than its slowest competitor. IIRC the S4 is around 12.8s, hell even the much maligned RS400 does it in 13 seconds flat. Even the RLX SH did it in 13.6s...
#527
Wow, I hope that quarter mile time is not official. Sure, the Type S doesn't need to be the fastest...but 13.5s would make it substantially slower than its slowest competitor. IIRC the S4 is around 12.8s, hell even the much maligned RS400 does it in 13 seconds flat. Even the RLX SH did it in 13.6s...
Think a debate between the TLX-S and S4 is going to be settled with styling and options preferences or the price tag more than performance.
#528
Wow, I hope that quarter mile time is not official. Sure, the Type S doesn't need to be the fastest...but 13.5s would make it substantially slower than its slowest competitor. IIRC the S4 is around 12.8s, hell even the much maligned RS400 does it in 13 seconds flat. Even the RLX SH did it in 13.6s...
I still can't believe they haven't had official reviews come out.
#529
Would be more interested in 0-60 without launch control which be more typical use. In general frequent use of launch control is not very good for a car. Seems like even using it once a week would be way too much stress on the drivetrain over a year or years. Acura's does have a history of transmission problems over the years and not much history with launch control built in so it's at least something to think about. If the only way you can get somewhat quick times is with using launch control then that's not so great.
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Would be more interested in 0-60 without launch control which be more typical use. In general frequent use of launch control is not very good for a car. Seems like even using it once a week would be way too much stress on the drivetrain over a year or years. Acura's does have a history of transmission problems over the years and not much history with launch control built in so it's at least something to think about. If the only way you can get somewhat quick times is with using launch control then that's not so great.
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Wow, I hope that quarter mile time is not official. Sure, the Type S doesn't need to be the fastest...but 13.5s would make it substantially slower than its slowest competitor. IIRC the S4 is around 12.8s, hell even the much maligned RS400 does it in 13 seconds flat. Even the RLX SH did it in 13.6s...
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"Tuned for max acceleration and guaranteed safety and durability." Id say they were pretty conservative with it.
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Seems about right, the guys at sea level (or whatever is causing the discrepancy) that were getting more confidently under 5s would probably get closer to a flat 13. I don't think there is a huge gap between the TLX-S and S4 based on driving them both but the S4 launches harder and that probably gives it just a few tenths of a second edge. I'd bet a .3-.4s spread not a .7-8.s one.
Think a debate between the TLX-S and S4 is going to be settled with styling and options preferences or the price tag more than performance.
Think a debate between the TLX-S and S4 is going to be settled with styling and options preferences or the price tag more than performance.
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Well ... that's not true ... I'll be going out of my way to look at it ... and see the type of person who was dumb enough to pay ridiculous amounts more than the car is worth.
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The guy with Dragy has a number that most people will get on the street by an average driver. Some will do better but really doubt they will match C&D's time. I remember back in 3G days a number of us were running the TL 6MT at the track & nobody was able to make the C&D numbers with a stock car.
I have run the Z4 a number of times with my Dragy & the best I get is a pretty consistent 3.90 to 3.99. On launch my tires are slipping for about 6/10 feet unless I come out with less power. Both sliping the tires &/or less power hurt the number. They also slip on the 1/2 shift. Car makes 1 shift to 60mph. Have no doubt I could make their 3.70 with some traction compound on the ground for a full power full traction launch, but that is not real for the street & only applies to a drag strip
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That is spotty. Have seen cars for MSRP in a number of dealers. Also I don't see the real demand for the type-S supporting an ADM for any real time period. What have been sold so far are not many cars. That fact that the dealers have cars to sell also suggests the demand is not that great. If it was there would be a long waiting list for cars.
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But, unless you're "into cars" ... nobody friggin knows the difference. The designs changes are very subtle ... the biggest thing being the quad exhaust tips. Next to nobody is going to be giving you more attention.
Well ... that's not true ... I'll be going out of my way to look at it ... and see the type of person who was dumb enough to pay ridiculous amounts more than the car is worth.
Well ... that's not true ... I'll be going out of my way to look at it ... and see the type of person who was dumb enough to pay ridiculous amounts more than the car is worth.
How sad. You need a new hobby. Most people will pay MSRP. Don't get so twisted.
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But, unless you're "into cars" ... nobody friggin knows the difference. The designs changes are very subtle ... the biggest thing being the quad exhaust tips. Next to nobody is going to be giving you more attention.
Well ... that's not true ... I'll be going out of my way to look at it ... and see the type of person who was dumb enough to pay ridiculous amounts more than the car is worth.
Well ... that's not true ... I'll be going out of my way to look at it ... and see the type of person who was dumb enough to pay ridiculous amounts more than the car is worth.
#542
That is spotty. Have seen cars for MSRP in a number of dealers. Also I don't see the real demand for the type-S supporting an ADM for any real time period. What have been sold so far are not many cars. That fact that the dealers have cars to sell also suggests the demand is not that great. If it was there would be a long waiting list for cars.
Off topic but I think the MDX/RDX Type S models are going to do much better. Both dealers have mentioned they can't keep the MDX on the lot, I already see a fair number of them on the road and while most are looking at it for the family practicality aspect there are going to be plenty of moms or dads that were once upon a time into cars that will opt for the slightly more fun version of the family hauler. I could see an ILX Type S doing really good as well if they ditch the sedan format and make it a hatch, I really don't see how there is room for two low volume sedans in their lineup, hatch would round it out nicely.
#543
I think you misspelled crossover. Hatchbacks and wagons sell even worse than sedans, especially in the premium/luxury space. There's a reason why automakers sell the GLA, Q3, X1, UX, XC40, etc. instead of the respective hatchback versions. Turn the ILX into a hatch and instead of 15K in annual sales they'll be lucky to sell 5K.
#544
I think you misspelled crossover. Hatchbacks and wagons sell even worse than sedans, especially in the premium/luxury space. There's a reason why automakers sell the GLA, Q3, X1, UX, XC40, etc. instead of the respective hatchback versions. Turn the ILX into a hatch and instead of 15K in annual sales they'll be lucky to sell 5K.
#545
I think you misspelled crossover. Hatchbacks and wagons sell even worse than sedans, especially in the premium/luxury space. There's a reason why automakers sell the GLA, Q3, X1, UX, XC40, etc. instead of the respective hatchback versions. Turn the ILX into a hatch and instead of 15K in annual sales they'll be lucky to sell 5K.
I'll move on, I'm not an expert on automotive sales so have no expertise to make a credible argument with, it's just my personal opinion that two sedans seems like an odd choice.
#546
I'd be 100% onboard with a new ILX type S if it uses a gen 11 Civic platform in a 5 door lift/sportback version.
Oh and 2.0T from CTR plus Sh-Awd. I'd even be willing to give up the manual tranny if they did make one this way
Oh and 2.0T from CTR plus Sh-Awd. I'd even be willing to give up the manual tranny if they did make one this way
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But, unless you're "into cars" ... nobody friggin knows the difference. The designs changes are very subtle ... the biggest thing being the quad exhaust tips. Next to nobody is going to be giving you more attention.
Well ... that's not true ... I'll be going out of my way to look at it ... and see the type of person who was dumb enough to pay ridiculous amounts more than the car is worth.
Well ... that's not true ... I'll be going out of my way to look at it ... and see the type of person who was dumb enough to pay ridiculous amounts more than the car is worth.
On the TLX Type-S, there are friggin "Type-S" badges all around the car (front, rear, left side, right side) such that Acura wants everyone to know the car IS A TYPE-S. In comparison, Audi and BMW are truly subtle, with which the alpha-numeric designations/badges (such as 540i or M5, A4 or S4, A6 or RS6, etc,) are found only at the rear end of the vehicles.
Furthermore, the large Brembo (labelled as Acura) front calipers are so friggin bright red that even a half-blind person can see the Type-S from a distance. All these are no subtle design changes. They are highly visual labels that serve to tell the whole world that the car IS A TYPE-S.
Ask around all those forum members who have just picked up their spanking new TLX Type-S, and I bet they will tell you that their Type-S will make quite a scene wherever their cars are parked.
Well, everyone is entitled to look at things their ways. I look at things my way, you look at things your way. and the so-called dumbs also look at things their ways. We can call them dumbs all right, but they considered the ridiculous amount of money paid on their Type-S money well spent, and meanwhile they continue to receive praises and admiration for having the exclusive ownership of the first few TLX Type-S on the road.
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Subtle ? LOL
Audi and BMW are truly subtle, with which the alpha-numeric designations/badges (such as 540i or M5, A4 or S4, A6 or RS6, etc,) are found only at the rear end of the vehicles.
Well, everyone is entitled to look at things their ways. I look at things my way, you look at things your way. and the so-called dumbs also look at things their ways. We can call them dumbs all right, but they considered the ridiculous amount of money paid on their Type-S money well spent, and meanwhile they continue to receive praises and admiration for having the exclusive ownership of the first few TLX Type-S on the road.
Audi and BMW are truly subtle, with which the alpha-numeric designations/badges (such as 540i or M5, A4 or S4, A6 or RS6, etc,) are found only at the rear end of the vehicles.
Well, everyone is entitled to look at things their ways. I look at things my way, you look at things your way. and the so-called dumbs also look at things their ways. We can call them dumbs all right, but they considered the ridiculous amount of money paid on their Type-S money well spent, and meanwhile they continue to receive praises and admiration for having the exclusive ownership of the first few TLX Type-S on the road.
Also, not all of the 2021 Type S cars are being marked up so maybe chill out prejudging all the current owners as being dumb for overpaying when a lot of them didn't?
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BMW sells an "m sport" package that is literally a poseur package meant to make the car look like an M car without any of the actual performance. Or how's needing to plaster "xDrive" on the back for subtle because everyone needs to know "this is the AWD version!"? Or Audi putting a "SUPERCHARGED" or "V6T" badge on the fender because everyone really needs to know that?
Also, not all of the 2021 Type S cars are being marked up so maybe chill out prejudging all the current owners as being dumb for overpaying when a lot of them didn't?
Also, not all of the 2021 Type S cars are being marked up so maybe chill out prejudging all the current owners as being dumb for overpaying when a lot of them didn't?
The I6 has the M340 trunk badge & Car & Driver said this:
"the straight-six shoved the 3827-pound M340i to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds at 115 mph. Note that those times mean this car keeps pace with or outruns every prior-generation base M3. And remember, this thing makes less than 400 horsepower, if you believe BMW's claims."
Not bad for a one badge poseur version.
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#551
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Subtle ? LOL
On the TLX Type-S, there are friggin "Type-S" badges all around the car (front, rear, left side, right side) such that Acura wants everyone to know the car IS A TYPE-S. In comparison, Audi and BMW are truly subtle, with which the alpha-numeric designations/badges (such as 540i or M5, A4 or S4, A6 or RS6, etc,) are found only at the rear end of the vehicles..
On the TLX Type-S, there are friggin "Type-S" badges all around the car (front, rear, left side, right side) such that Acura wants everyone to know the car IS A TYPE-S. In comparison, Audi and BMW are truly subtle, with which the alpha-numeric designations/badges (such as 540i or M5, A4 or S4, A6 or RS6, etc,) are found only at the rear end of the vehicles..
#552
My 07 type S had a single badge on the trunk. My 19 Aspec had one on the trunk and two pretty prominent ones on the front fenders. My S5 has front/rear S5 badging and on each front fender (although not as prominent in size or appearance so don't stand out much), people with the S line package have the same badge location but different badge to advertise the "trim" package rather than the model, similar to the A-Spec badge which is really just a trim package as well.. As for the A-Spec vs the Type S to most people will be one and the same. The A-Spec is about as badged up as the Type S. Both have pretty much identical body kits. Generally there are people that just like the way the car looks and they will probably like the A-Spec same as the TypeS. Then there is the enthusiast (particularly Acura) who will notice right away. I know when I had my type S in 07 I would always look for the waffle wheels, side skirts or quad exhaust rather than badging to see what was what.
Nothing wrong with having the badging. Doesn't cost the manufacturer beans and generally buyers like it and if done tastefully looks good (imo). I did have a few people ask me what the A-Spec meant and never really liked explaining it was an appearance package and not a performance thing but that only happened a few times luckily.
Nothing wrong with having the badging. Doesn't cost the manufacturer beans and generally buyers like it and if done tastefully looks good (imo). I did have a few people ask me what the A-Spec meant and never really liked explaining it was an appearance package and not a performance thing but that only happened a few times luckily.
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BMW sells an "m sport" package that is literally a poseur package meant to make the car look like an M car without any of the actual performance. Or how's needing to plaster "xDrive" on the back for subtle because everyone needs to know "this is the AWD version!"? Or Audi putting a "SUPERCHARGED" or "V6T" badge on the fender because everyone really needs to know that?
Also, not all of the 2021 Type S cars are being marked up so maybe chill out prejudging all the current owners as being dumb for overpaying when a lot of them didn't?
Also, not all of the 2021 Type S cars are being marked up so maybe chill out prejudging all the current owners as being dumb for overpaying when a lot of them didn't?
#554
LOL wrong the New BMW M performance cars are not just looks. The M340i goes to 60 in 3.8 seconds. Not sure what you’re talking about. Nobody sees them as poser cars because they will smoke nearly any car on the street. They are 80% of a full M car. They share many of the same components
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The basic M sport package has larger brakes bigger wheels and some other smaller things that improve performance it isn’t just a poser M package.
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I could be wrong but think only the M340 & similar up & down through the product lines has specific "MXXx" badge on the trunk. As said below they do have a number of common M parts including standard LSD's. Mine is badged as M40i on the trunk. Have no idea how they came up with M40i but they do have better times around the ring 7:55:41 than some current production "Real M" cars & its a lot faster than the base Z4 30i. So I would say its a pretty good fake.
Thing is the OP was just nit-picking & picked the wrong nit to pick.
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#558
Understand but don't believe the M-Sport Package has any "M" or "Sport" badging on the outside of the car just the base 330, 430, etc numbers on the trunk so I don't agree with the premises they are fake M cars with no performance gain. If they are AWD the get the X thing added like the TLX & TLX Type-S get SHAWD added.
I could be wrong but think only the M340 & similar up & down through the product lines has specific "MXXx" badge on the trunk. As said below they do have a number of common M parts including standard LSD's. Mine is badged as M40i on the trunk. Have no idea how they came up with M40i but they do have better times around the ring 7:55:41 than some current production "Real M" cars & its a lot faster than the base Z4 30i. So I would say its a pretty good fake.
Thing is the OP was just nit-picking & picked the wrong nit to pick.
I could be wrong but think only the M340 & similar up & down through the product lines has specific "MXXx" badge on the trunk. As said below they do have a number of common M parts including standard LSD's. Mine is badged as M40i on the trunk. Have no idea how they came up with M40i but they do have better times around the ring 7:55:41 than some current production "Real M" cars & its a lot faster than the base Z4 30i. So I would say its a pretty good fake.
Thing is the OP was just nit-picking & picked the wrong nit to pick.
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The M Sport package wheels have an M on them, as does the steering wheel and the dead pedal (maybe the side sill too). With the Dynamic Handling package, I believe they also added an M onto the brake calipers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUqNp4jmYKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUqNp4jmYKk
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I wouldn't worry about it. The same guys (AHC Garage, Mike Chan) tested the TLX A-spec SH-AWD and got a 1/4-mile of 15.4s and 0-60 of 7.3s. So considering Car and Driver got 14.5s 1/4-mile and 5.9s 0-60 in the A-spec, they should get the high 12's for 1/4-mile and mid-to-high 4's to 60 in the Type S, if not better