Acura TLX Type S Reviews/Discussion
07-07-2021, 09:24 PM
#641
Civic Type R would be more interesting. I was thinking the AHC dragy was a little slow but it looks like it's about right on. ~13.5 1/4 mile on the TLX-S vs ~12.8 1/4 mile on the S4, checks out based on the drag, I thought the TLX-S would be closer to a flat 13 but clearly not the case. CTR looks to be around ~13.6 1/4 mile stock so TLX-S might barely squeak that one out. Civic Type R runs away from the Accord 2.0T confidently though so there is no way in hell the Accord vs TLX-S is remotely interesting as itching as people are for the controversy that kind of embarrassment would cause lol.
I'd honestly be interested in seeing both of these cars (CTR and Accord) go up against the Type-S
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07-07-2021, 09:25 PM
#642
Interestingly enough, in that AHC video with the Type-S, it did the quarter mile in 13.59s @ 102.07MPH. C&D tested the 2.0T Accord and got 14.0s (so, no big contest from a dig) but a trap speed of 101MPH. That's why I'm interested. Once you take the traction advantage out of the equation with a roll race, what are these cars all about. If these cars are neck and neck, or the TLX-S is just nosing out the Accord, I just think it's a pretty sorry performance.
07-07-2021, 09:30 PM
#643
That's fair, maybe I'll eat my words and the Accord will keep up with it from a roll and that would be an extremely sad laughable showing. Not being as fast as an S4 is one thing but getting beat by the generic family sedan with a 4 cylinder would be shameful. Kinda rethinking the S4 a bit, not that I'm basing my purchase entirely on performance by any means but if the TLX-S can't run away from the Accord in all circumstances then it's definitely 100% off my list, guess we shall see soon! Rethinking I'm kinda sadly thinking you may be right but it's hard to tell with all the amateur results, have to just wait and see an actual run.
07-07-2021, 09:31 PM
#644
We all know in our hearts that the Type S really won. Where was sport+ mode and launch control??
07-07-2021, 09:33 PM
#645
I'm assuming you're referencing Sam's video of the CTR vs Accord 2.0T? The Accord driver in that video needs some serious driving lessons. I'm not saying it would keep up with the CTR, but it wouldn't have lost as badly. It would be a close race from a dig, but the CTR traps the same as the S4 ... so, from a roll, the CTR would beat the Type-S by an even larger margin than the S4, assuming the driver can competently shift.
I'd honestly be interested in seeing both of these cars (CTR and Accord) go up against the Type-S
I'd honestly be interested in seeing both of these cars (CTR and Accord) go up against the Type-S
07-07-2021, 10:03 PM
#646
I wasn't paying enough attention then but yeah I just quickly skipped through a few runs. You make good points, I think the Accord might stand a chance and yeah that would be an extremely sad showing. If it can't outrun the Accord or worse loses to it from a roll lol way off my consideration list. God I haven't driven the 2.0T Accord but by the numbers it should be about as good as my J35 Accord but the TLX-S felt way faster than my Accord. I'm excited to see the result.
07-07-2021, 10:58 PM
#647
The Type S feels fast because it’s got a great midrange, but in a drag race you only feel they midrange for a second or two, and then the rest of the race is all top-end. Unfortunately for the Type-S, they opted for a turbo setup and tune they favors more lower end power at the cost of top end power. Can’t wait to see what their torque curve looks like once someone gets it on the dyno.
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07-08-2021, 12:21 PM
#648
I think the main thing is, people are just disappointed and had high expectations of the Type-S. Acura really hyped the type-s up, especially returning after 13 years or whatever it is.
I'm not saying it's a bad car, but it's the slowest in the segment, the price point you're missing some main features that other brands have. I personally took this on a test drive and it is fun to drive and it does perform well. Now, you are buying this specifically for performance, so for example missing a HUD, surrond camera, charging ports in rear, etc shouldnt be a dealer breaker, but at 52k+, it should be standard or ATLEAST give you he option to add it. And since this is the performance model, they really cut themselves short being the slowest in segment. Brand new generation platform and they are already behind the competition. It just isn't good. People who don't care for performance would just buy the advanced trim. Strictly speaking performance since this is the performance model, you're just better off buying the 2.0t accord and saving yourself 25k. Doesn't look as good (Imo) and no awd, but is that really worth 25k? Heck you can even do 5k worth of mods to the accord and you'll have a better performing car than the type-s for 20k less.
I'm not saying it's a bad car, but it's the slowest in the segment, the price point you're missing some main features that other brands have. I personally took this on a test drive and it is fun to drive and it does perform well. Now, you are buying this specifically for performance, so for example missing a HUD, surrond camera, charging ports in rear, etc shouldnt be a dealer breaker, but at 52k+, it should be standard or ATLEAST give you he option to add it. And since this is the performance model, they really cut themselves short being the slowest in segment. Brand new generation platform and they are already behind the competition. It just isn't good. People who don't care for performance would just buy the advanced trim. Strictly speaking performance since this is the performance model, you're just better off buying the 2.0t accord and saving yourself 25k. Doesn't look as good (Imo) and no awd, but is that really worth 25k? Heck you can even do 5k worth of mods to the accord and you'll have a better performing car than the type-s for 20k less.
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07-08-2021, 12:37 PM
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I think the main thing is, people are just disappointed and had high expectations of the Type-S. Acura really hyped the type-s up, especially returning after 13 years or whatever it is.
I'm not saying it's a bad car, but it's the slowest in the segment, the price point you're missing some main features that other brands have. I personally took this on a test drive and it is fun to drive and it does perform well. Now, you are buying this specifically for performance, so for example missing a HUD, surrond camera, charging ports in rear, etc shouldnt be a dealer breaker, but at 52k+, it should be standard or ATLEAST give you he option to add it. And since this is the performance model, they really cut themselves short being the slowest in segment. Brand new generation platform and they are already behind the competition. It just isn't good. People who don't care for performance would just buy the advanced trim. Strictly speaking performance since this is the performance model, you're just better off buying the 2.0t accord and saving yourself 25k. Doesn't look as good (Imo) and no awd, but is that really worth 25k? Heck you can even do 5k worth of mods to the accord and you'll have a better performing car than the type-s for 20k less.
I'm not saying it's a bad car, but it's the slowest in the segment, the price point you're missing some main features that other brands have. I personally took this on a test drive and it is fun to drive and it does perform well. Now, you are buying this specifically for performance, so for example missing a HUD, surrond camera, charging ports in rear, etc shouldnt be a dealer breaker, but at 52k+, it should be standard or ATLEAST give you he option to add it. And since this is the performance model, they really cut themselves short being the slowest in segment. Brand new generation platform and they are already behind the competition. It just isn't good. People who don't care for performance would just buy the advanced trim. Strictly speaking performance since this is the performance model, you're just better off buying the 2.0t accord and saving yourself 25k. Doesn't look as good (Imo) and no awd, but is that really worth 25k? Heck you can even do 5k worth of mods to the accord and you'll have a better performing car than the type-s for 20k less.
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07-08-2021, 12:40 PM
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I drove the Type S. Also have driven many other cars the past two months. You can mention every other car out there for $53k and there’s one thing those other cars don’t have…. The TLX tail light… it’s worth the extra $20k for me.
You could also just buy a 1990 Civic LX Sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… Chew on that!!!
You could also just buy a 1990 Civic LX Sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… Chew on that!!!
07-08-2021, 12:43 PM
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I drove the Type S. Also have driven many other cars the past two months. You can mention every other car out there for $53k and there’s one thing those other cars don’t have…. The TLX tail light… it’s worth the extra $20k for me.
You could also just buy a 1990 Civic LX Sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… Chew on that!!!
You could also just buy a 1990 Civic LX Sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… Chew on that!!!
07-08-2021, 12:45 PM
#652
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When Acura said they used the S4 as a benchmark, how exactly did they use it. Being pretty much destroyed in the drag race, you would think it would be a little closer based on the years worth of marketing involved. Truly sad. They could have included a ton of standard options, but they did nothing to fix weight even when excluding some. Hoping gen 3 Type-S does better.
As I said before, you're paying less for less. Nothing more.
As I said before, you're paying less for less. Nothing more.
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07-08-2021, 12:50 PM
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How do you think the Type-S in the S4 Video would do against the Acura's marketing departments version of the Type-S?
07-08-2021, 01:06 PM
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I drove the Type S. Also have driven many other cars the past two months. You can mention every other car out there for $53k and there’s one thing those other cars don’t have…. The TLX tail light… it’s worth the extra $20k for me.
You could also just buy a 1990 Civic LX Sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… Chew on that!!!
You could also just buy a 1990 Civic LX Sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… Chew on that!!!
07-08-2021, 01:29 PM
#655
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i drove the type s. Also have driven many other cars the past two months. You can mention every other car out there for $53k and there’s one thing those other cars don’t have…. The tlx tail light… it’s worth the extra $20k for me.
You could also just buy a 1990 civic lx sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… chew on that!!!
You could also just buy a 1990 civic lx sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… chew on that!!!
07-08-2021, 04:26 PM
#656
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I drove the Type S. Also have driven many other cars the past two months. You can mention every other car out there for $53k and there’s one thing those other cars don’t have…. The TLX tail light… it’s worth the extra $20k for me.
You could also just buy a 1990 Civic LX Sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… Chew on that!!!
You could also just buy a 1990 Civic LX Sedan and swap or turbo it. None of these $50k+ cars come with power seatbelts… Chew on that!!!
07-08-2021, 04:40 PM
#657
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When Acura said they used the S4 as a benchmark, how exactly did they use it. Being pretty much destroyed in the drag race, you would think it would be a little closer based on the years worth of marketing involved. Truly sad. They could have included a ton of standard options, but they did nothing to fix weight even when excluding some. Hoping gen 3 Type-S does better.
As I said before, you're paying less for less. Nothing more.
As I said before, you're paying less for less. Nothing more.
07-08-2021, 04:53 PM
#658
Maybe the figured the upcoming B10 S4 will be slower than the current one, or even better for them, discontinued.
07-08-2021, 05:08 PM
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07-08-2021, 05:09 PM
#660
Doesn't the regular TLX have the same exact taillights? There, I just saved you $20K.
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07-08-2021, 06:09 PM
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I think Acura has made a real break through here.
I think this is enough Type-S badges for even @Steven Bell .
Well done Acura. Well done.
I think this is enough Type-S badges for even @Steven Bell .
Well done Acura. Well done.
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07-08-2021, 10:43 PM
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I made up my mind today and am going for the S4 Prestige. I just can’t justify the Type S anymore. I really thought the performance would be closer between the two but seeing it get blown out so hard combined with the missing luxury features I kinda want it’s now clear the S4 is really just superior in every way, I’m in a weird spot where I really want to move on a new car if I’m going to because my used Honda is hyper inflated with some buyers lined up ready to take it off my hands for damn near as much as I bought it for years ago.
Wireless CarPlay, the Audi virtual Cockpit, a proper touch screen, rear bench climate controls + chargers, HUD, etc and for a cherry on top way more performance with better MPG all pushed me over the edge to consider it worth the extra $8000 (MSRP, I expect to get it for a bit less and if I decide to finance any of it they aren’t withholding their best rates like Acura is…). Only thing left for me to debate is black or turbo blue.
It’s a shame that Acura was so close to having me and many others ready to possibly take it home but it couldn’t pick a single category to nail.. if it did just one of the things better than the rest it could be a great value proposition but like it loses at everything. A real shame as I love the cars design overall.
Wireless CarPlay, the Audi virtual Cockpit, a proper touch screen, rear bench climate controls + chargers, HUD, etc and for a cherry on top way more performance with better MPG all pushed me over the edge to consider it worth the extra $8000 (MSRP, I expect to get it for a bit less and if I decide to finance any of it they aren’t withholding their best rates like Acura is…). Only thing left for me to debate is black or turbo blue.
It’s a shame that Acura was so close to having me and many others ready to possibly take it home but it couldn’t pick a single category to nail.. if it did just one of the things better than the rest it could be a great value proposition but like it loses at everything. A real shame as I love the cars design overall.
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07-08-2021, 11:19 PM
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What’s more to say? Enjoy the new Audi…and don’t look back!
While I personally welcome updates on your ownership experience, I’m hoping the discussion won’t stoop down to shaming new TLX-S owners as they also chime in. There’s enough of that type going around here.
While I personally welcome updates on your ownership experience, I’m hoping the discussion won’t stoop down to shaming new TLX-S owners as they also chime in. There’s enough of that type going around here.
07-08-2021, 11:57 PM
#664
There’s only one Audi S4 Prestige within 300 miles of me and it’s $68,000 USD
07-09-2021, 05:14 AM
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07-09-2021, 08:31 AM
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07-09-2021, 09:59 AM
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I made up my mind today and am going for the S4 Prestige. I just can’t justify the Type S anymore. I really thought the performance would be closer between the two but seeing it get blown out so hard combined with the missing luxury features I kinda want it’s now clear the S4 is really just superior in every way, I’m in a weird spot where I really want to move on a new car if I’m going to because my used Honda is hyper inflated with some buyers lined up ready to take it off my hands for damn near as much as I bought it for years ago.
Wireless CarPlay, the Audi virtual Cockpit, a proper touch screen, rear bench climate controls + chargers, HUD, etc and for a cherry on top way more performance with better MPG all pushed me over the edge to consider it worth the extra $8000 (MSRP, I expect to get it for a bit less and if I decide to finance any of it they aren’t withholding their best rates like Acura is…). Only thing left for me to debate is black or turbo blue.
It’s a shame that Acura was so close to having me and many others ready to possibly take it home but it couldn’t pick a single category to nail.. if it did just one of the things better than the rest it could be a great value proposition but like it loses at everything. A real shame as I love the cars design overall.
Wireless CarPlay, the Audi virtual Cockpit, a proper touch screen, rear bench climate controls + chargers, HUD, etc and for a cherry on top way more performance with better MPG all pushed me over the edge to consider it worth the extra $8000 (MSRP, I expect to get it for a bit less and if I decide to finance any of it they aren’t withholding their best rates like Acura is…). Only thing left for me to debate is black or turbo blue.
It’s a shame that Acura was so close to having me and many others ready to possibly take it home but it couldn’t pick a single category to nail.. if it did just one of the things better than the rest it could be a great value proposition but like it loses at everything. A real shame as I love the cars design overall.
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07-09-2021, 10:08 AM
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I made up my mind today and am going for the S4 Prestige. I just can’t justify the Type S anymore. I really thought the performance would be closer between the two but seeing it get blown out so hard combined with the missing luxury features I kinda want it’s now clear the S4 is really just superior in every way, I’m in a weird spot where I really want to move on a new car if I’m going to because my used Honda is hyper inflated with some buyers lined up ready to take it off my hands for damn near as much as I bought it for years ago.
Wireless CarPlay, the Audi virtual Cockpit, a proper touch screen, rear bench climate controls + chargers, HUD, etc and for a cherry on top way more performance with better MPG all pushed me over the edge to consider it worth the extra $8000 (MSRP, I expect to get it for a bit less and if I decide to finance any of it they aren’t withholding their best rates like Acura is…). Only thing left for me to debate is black or turbo blue.
It’s a shame that Acura was so close to having me and many others ready to possibly take it home but it couldn’t pick a single category to nail.. if it did just one of the things better than the rest it could be a great value proposition but like it loses at everything. A real shame as I love the cars design overall.
Wireless CarPlay, the Audi virtual Cockpit, a proper touch screen, rear bench climate controls + chargers, HUD, etc and for a cherry on top way more performance with better MPG all pushed me over the edge to consider it worth the extra $8000 (MSRP, I expect to get it for a bit less and if I decide to finance any of it they aren’t withholding their best rates like Acura is…). Only thing left for me to debate is black or turbo blue.
It’s a shame that Acura was so close to having me and many others ready to possibly take it home but it couldn’t pick a single category to nail.. if it did just one of the things better than the rest it could be a great value proposition but like it loses at everything. A real shame as I love the cars design overall.
07-09-2021, 10:11 AM
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07-09-2021, 10:30 AM
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07-09-2021, 10:41 AM
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@DubPK here you go! Even better. Steal deal. If I was you, I would go with this model and close the deal this weekend and never look back. $56K is a solid deal.
07-09-2021, 11:22 AM
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Quick? Ha to you guys maybe. I’ve been debating these two cars since like 2019 when one was just a sight unseen announcement, I knew when I was ready one of them would probably be it.
It’s a shallow stupid little thing but the 2021’s have wireless carplay over the 2020’s so I’ve kinda ruled them out. I know the TLX didn’t have it either but now that I’ve accepted I may spend a bit more than the TLX really want every feature I want. Been looking for 2021 CPO’s figuring some may be coming off lease soon, may give it some time to see and just borrow a junker in the family to unload my Accord while it’s hot.
It’s a shallow stupid little thing but the 2021’s have wireless carplay over the 2020’s so I’ve kinda ruled them out. I know the TLX didn’t have it either but now that I’ve accepted I may spend a bit more than the TLX really want every feature I want. Been looking for 2021 CPO’s figuring some may be coming off lease soon, may give it some time to see and just borrow a junker in the family to unload my Accord while it’s hot.
07-09-2021, 02:35 PM
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07-10-2021, 08:15 AM
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07-10-2021, 08:47 AM
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We don't know much about the other driver either. Good entertainment value, but not likely to sway many decisions. Like others have said, the cars are all in the same ballpark. It will likely come down to personal preference on what's more important to you.
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07-10-2021, 09:02 AM
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Roll race eliminates driver skill (or lack thereof) and the G70 beat the Type S handidly. It's pretty clear both from the bench numbers and now actual evidence that the Type S is the slowest in its class in a straight line. Throw in a few corners and sure maybe the Type S can set a faster lap time than the G70 (I bet it does since the G70 is more luxury-oriented than sport-oriented) but that doesn't change the fact that in the stoplight grand prix it will get smoked.
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07-10-2021, 09:34 AM
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Roll race eliminates driver skill (or lack thereof) and the G70 beat the Type S handidly. It's pretty clear both from the bench numbers and now actual evidence that the Type S is the slowest in its class in a straight line. Throw in a few corners and sure maybe the Type S can set a faster lap time than the G70 (I bet it does since the G70 is more luxury-oriented than sport-oriented) but that doesn't change the fact that in the stoplight grand prix it will get smoked.