2019 Acura TLX - Review & Road Test
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- 게시일 2018. 09. 16.
- Acura's TLX is an entry-level luxury sedan that has some stiff competition. Included in its list of frenemies are those from Europe, specifically the German part. Quietly, however, the TLX is a strong seller in spite of the pretzel-and-wurst-eating set. Find out with Kelley Blue Book's Micah Muzio how the TLX manages to keep its head up in such luxurious shark infested waters.
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Don't complain about simple things like the interior of the cabin. It's the reliability of the engine transmission that matters!
These days, everything matters
Don’t be a simpleton. The interior is crap and paying that much, you should get better. It’s inexcusable. How’d you get a better infotainment in Honda Accord than this car smh
@@tigerrx7 YOu cry too much
Im buying a car not an engine and transmission
The Honda split screens need to go.
already on its way out
It will
when is it?
It has to
@@Darksyne when?
I love the two screens. If you own the car, you have taken the time to know which screen is which. Most reviewers seem to think if you can figure it out in 2 seconds there is a problem. Most executives work with two, three, or four screens on their desk. Love my 4 cylinder TLX and I do have a 6 cylinder TL. TLX is more fun to drive.
Nathaniel Cash Jr. Yup. I don’t understand how anyone would be unhappy with 2 screens instead of one. I also work with 2 monitors at work, I’d feel crippled with only one.
I think most reviewers get in & out of cars everyday but don’t particularly live in the car like everyday consumers do. That’s being said, I got use to it and I actually like having dual screen and I also like that it’s touchscreen.
Same. We have a 2019 and I like the separation. I usually keep the GPS screen off anyway.
Micah makes the best car reviews!!! He could be the only KBB reviewer and I think most of us would be happy:)
While I like the TLX, I don't understand why anyone would get it in fwd. In that guise, the Accord makes MUCH more sense.... Stronger engine, optional manual transmission, better, updated infotainment and it's a bigger, more commodious car. The TLX looks best with the V6 and SH-AWD. Otherwise, just go for the Accord.
Louis Win what’s up your ass bro
Exactly right. The TLX isn't that great anyway. Cheaper feeling, the older ones were much better.
@@Aznpple1 he mad?
Agreed.
Louis Win That's awfully specific there buddy.. is there something you need to get off your chest? Seen a therapist lately?
How about a better looking cabin, acura?
@Zack Smith Except the infotainment is more premium on the Accord instead this shit they have the TLX
@Zack Smith What are you even talking about dude. Acura is the LUXURY brand of Honda. Of course it needs to have the better infotainment.
I'm not even talking about graphics either, I'm just talking about the User Experience on the Honda Accord. It's far more intuitive to use then this last gen two screen system they're sticking with
Better infotainment would be good.
The RDX already has Acura’s new design language for the interior. The TLX and the rest of Acura’s line up should get it eventually
How about wait for the 2nd generation
Acura is BACK with the new TLX. Can't wait to see it in person
That grill is interesting...
Yet another superb review from the Micah of Muzio.
the acura drive/r/n selector is supposed to be used with the index finger on reverse to pull extend index for park, extend index a little for neutral. thumb for drive and thumb extension for drive mode selector (sport + sport etc. ) that is the most intuititive way to do it without looking down at the selector
Mr Micah always brings smile to his viewers in every review. Love you Mr Micah.
I have to imagine the new RDX interior is coming to this and the rest of Acura’s lineup. If I was interested in the TLX I would just be patient for that upgrade and that upgrade really has to happen because the present TLX interior just isn’t cutting it even at this price point.
I still own both, I'll pay more for Acura, sublime in every way! Acura sweats the little things.
They need to put the 2019 Rdx interior in every Acura
Micah, terrific review as always.
I have the dual clutch transmission which is quick and responsive. Lots of features can be customized like default driving mode and auto start/stop on startup in the settings panel.
Should I wait for the redesign or should I get this
Review the 2018 mazda 6 or dodge Durango srt
Micah is bae. Love these reviews!
I hate the crash avoidance system on my ILX but I just hold the button for a couple seconds when I start the car and it solves the problem…
please do a review of the mid refreshed 2019 Honda Pilot.
Yay Micah is back
Another great video by Micah my man !
Love my TLX!
I might be incorrect but I believe the image of the red honda accord was incorrect. TLX is based on the previous generation Accord. This would explain the outdated dashboard design which reminds of the previous generation Accord interior.
This is based on the old Accord tho not the new one you guys used the photo of right?
I wouldn't have chosen the blue TLX with red seats more preferably black TLX with red seats
Respect your opinion and you also have a point
Does it come with a manual transmission? If it does = SOLD
The 8spd DCT in the 4 cylinder is so good. I don’t know why its not available in other combinations elsewhere in Honda/Acura lineup.
Acura 💯
Please do a review of the 2016 Acura RLX 😁
The TLX is based off the old Accord i believe. The exterior's on Acura's finally look pretty good, but inside they all need redesign!!!! The RDX is the only full redesign car from Acura right now....
correct. Based off of 2013 - 17 Accord. The New 18 and newer Accords are just Civics, and based off of the Civic platform. So the TLX is more Accord than the Accord is now. Still has that sweet V6, granted it needs more power in this class, and no Accord has SHAWD, but SHAWD is a excellent AWD system for winter and summer. Odd he never focuses on it much here because SHAWD is THE reason to get Acura.
the new accura is more luxurious than ever!
I like Micah in this review. He makes it fun and did an excellent job. I do like the red leather, but not so keen about the two screens. Ouch! to the price of the fully loaded AWD version.
i’m 15 looking for a car, and i love the 2019 tlx. i don’t love it bc it’s a acura but because it’s so nice and its safe! cant wait to have it in my hands very soon!
I just bought one cash. I'm 18 and the transmission is terrible. Nothing but problems and I only have 11,700 miles on it. Do yourself a favor and get a Honda accord my friends were smart getting those. You'll thank me later.
20 yrs living in NY and never needed AWD. All my cars had been FWD. Never had a problem in the snow. Currently drive a 2016 Accord.
AWD maybe for the mountains in Colorado.
“For fans of not crashing...” I lost it when I heard that idk why 😂
Since you film in the Long Beach/ Seal Beach area. You should go have lunch at Schooner Or Later. Pretty good food and great views
That classic 6 series coupe at the end though....
Please tell me it's not the ZF 9 speed transmission from the Cherokee
Great review Micah.
This is the problem with Honda. It doesn't differentiate much of their product with the luxury line except the price and the badge.
RDX?
@KingRANC30 Dual clutch Tans. That is quite different from a dull boring CVT
@@jasonme3557 Dual clutch trans on the anemic 2.4L TLX....The 3.5L still get a 9 speed auto...just like the one on the Accord 2.0T...Givven how nice the new Accord is(And thousands cheaper, while still being just as fast(slow) as the boring CTV Accord), it makes a lot of sence over a TLX...At least compaired to the FWD TLX...But the AWD TLX is competing at a whole difference price bracket, where you might as well just get any of the properly engendered RWD based platform cars anyway. Honda/Acura is not even reliable like they used to be only a handful of years ago. When I bought my Acuras they were near the top of the JD power reliability statistics...Now they are bellow the industry average....Just bellow Audi... The only really reliable car left in it's class is the Lexus Is...That is nicer, faster,properly engendered RWD based, and more reliable than a TLX, while coming out to the same pricing after incentives for each...
ACURA/HONDA ... 👍 ... Any news on the Acura coupe release date ... ACURA CLX COUPE
How about a TOUCH SCREEN navigation with instant City/State, longitude, latitude and elevation? How about a gear shift LEVER intead of push buttons? How about a radio station tuning KNOB and a SUPER SIMPLE center console? How about an ATTRACTIVE front end with a SMALL Acura logo on the front grill and a SMOOTH hood? How about SOFT TOUCH dash/door panels? It's always feels good to return the 2019 TLX loaner and get my 2005 TL Auto w/NAV back.
How about a dual-clutch transmission, Acura?
Great review
What is the HP bump on the V6?
I'm sure this is a great car, but I prefer the styling of the Accord and the simpler infotainment system on the Accord, for much less money. The Accord is a great value. If someone were in the market for an AWD luxury sedan and had $47,000 to spend, their are more appealing options available. It seems like Honda has improved but Acura's styling is not keeping pace, making the Honda a great value but the Acura not so much.
I got a brand new 2018 6 months ago with V6 SH-AWD and the advance tech package for 36,500.
Paul Naylor You gotta be really dumb to buy Acura at MSRP. They always give massive discounts.
Do all models have a CD player?
I thought ILX competes with C class / 3 series. Not TLX, No?
Does it have a heated steering wheel?
lol my 2010 TL interior litterally looks the exact same except for the touch screen... they have to do some interior remodelling... but i mean why change what works, i love the interior
I love this Kelly blue book guy.
The Acura TLX neeeeeeeeeeds a refresh
Beautiful!
Why not just buy the top level trim of the Honda Accord?
no V6 or AWD in the Accord, all FWD 4 cyl turbos or hybrids
nknasi but the manual
Accord’s interior is a lot worse than the TLX. Lots of hard plastics.
Many reasons: better suspension, AWD, quieter interior, more comfortable seats, V6...
@@Soh90 that's a lie
The transmission shifted too slow for me. I had a 2017 Accord Coupe V6 Manual as well. My best features with the TLX V6 was its comfortable seats, grippy cornering, and awesome premium sound system.
Honda should have used that roof line and tail section for the current Accord it would have made it much more attractive in my opinion
Am I the only one who was never bothered by the two screen layout? I actually like it and it feels nicely layout to me. The issue is the horribly dated infotainment system and the not user friendly jumping from screen to screen stuff that it does. Not to mention the navigation graphics are horribly old. Unforgivable for a luxury brand. Even in the new RDX they fixed the infotainment system but still have the horrible old navigation system graphics.
I’ve always liked the look of two screens my issue is with the practicality of it.
Also why do people hate the push button gear changer? If it was push button for a manual car then yes that’s fucking dumb. But is it really that big of a deal to push the button to go into gear for an automatic engine? Should we go back to using keys to turn on and off the car as well instead of push buttons?
I like the dual the screen layout as well and agree with the outdated software; it functions like it's from 2008. I like one screen dedicated to music while the other displaying other information. Guess some people feel overwhelmed when they see two screens.
I own this car and love the dual screen. Plug in my iphone and the top screen will display the carplay and I always set it for the apple map. The lower touch screen is to use the radio or to navigate cds or itunes.
I find it hilarious that people state that its too complicated! Obviously they are fucking idiots. The new screen that are coming out are that god-awful "ipad jammed into a dashboard" look that every car had nowadays. Also, the new single screens will NOT be a touch screen. It will be navitage by button only.
@@trip66 had two screen layout with my two Accord Coupes and never had an issue figuring it out, actually is rather simple. I think though it's a bit surprising that the Accord has the updated more common one display infotainment system now that many others have. As for the dial to navigate Android Auto that seems a little weird but I guess you can get used to that too. The question is does all of the other features of the TLX outweigh any infotainment quirks?
there are some folks who hate dual screen monitors on a pc. must be the same ones who trash the dual screen layout that is used here.
why should I get this over an is350 f-sport? help me decide!
The TLX isn't quite there yet. The all new one should finally get somewhere when it's released.
Its the old accord chassis not the new one the tlx is based on.
Also i love his reviews
As a lot of people mentioned: the interior is what lowers the desirability of this car. For the same price you get better interiors which matters much more for average commuters than speed, power or style.
a blue exterior and a red interior always seems like an odd combination to me...
That 9 speed ZF auto is a monstrosity. When will honda put their own 10 speed auto on this car？
Was wondering could he just not touch the touchscreen audio because it was just out of his fingertips??
Infotainment system was why I forewent that generation Accord and went for the Camry :( ...twin screen dealio wasnt the greatest
Does it have blind spot
2.4L with dual clutch and torque converter is the way to go.... the steering is unreal you wouldn’t notice it’s FWD.
Btw this tlx was built on the previous accord. The 2018 accord has a new/better chassis
In all fairness, you can’t compare this to the Accord. The Accord was redesigned for 2018. I’d understand if they both had been redesigned at the or near the same time.TLX will keep the V6 (turbo option?) when the new facelift happens. Acura has their eyes set on a whole new pack of contenders that The Accord will only dream of. This will be the last time the Accord and TLX will speak.
once all the Acuras get the RDX treatment. Game on!
What's the name of the color?
i like the two screens, just need redesign
I feel like the 2019 Kia Optima SXL/GT provides better value for money. A lot of those features you mentioned come standard on the Optima but for $15k less money. Only missing is the AWD which is not a big deal for most drivers outside of colder climates.
KIA and Honda/Acura are oranges to apples
A 6 speed option is needed!
Why do they keep piling more features on cars that distract you from driving. Give me a simple car with a radio on/off and preset for stations buttons. Keep your key-less entry system, the push-button transmission, the info-tainment that is so insane to use. I don't want to have to pull over on the side of the road and look in the owners manual to change the radio or air conditioning controls.
That old school 6 series!!!
Yeah, I saw that too. Good catch.
That red car @ 6:31 looks prettier 👍
I actually had the previous 2015 Acura TLX. Due to electronics and iffy behaviors, I traded in the tlx for a 2019 Honda Accord. The tlx feels like a downgrade from the Accord. I would say it feels like a Civic, but even then, the Civic and Accord looks better inside and out
Hopefully next year model has a better interior. Singular infotainment system
Acura is the best luxury brand in the world
False, lol.
"sport tuned suspensions" literally decreases ride comfort and costs an extra to have them.
0:58 "I know Henny Youngman, Henny Youngman was a friend of mine, You Sir, are no Henny Youngman.
I see a lot of complaints about the interior. Granted the interior of this is incredibly dated and quite awful to be honest. However the new RDX has a great interior and will most likely transfer over to the TLX. We just have to be patient and wait for that.
I could agree to disagree front-wheel drive if you keep the car is cheaper to repair than all-wheel or rear wheel rear wheel is King but front is not bad neither
This V6 VTEC sound like a C32B V6 VTEC Honda NSX🎌
The Rock is jealous of that People's Elbow at 5:27. Jabroni armrest!
white exterior red interior the way to go on this car .
That question threw me off. A Honda is more reliable than a Mercedes. Facts.
previous gen accord not current model
I'm a fan of not crashing
LOL @ the end!
"Fans of not crashing..." as I look at videos of Acuras, Lexus' and Infiniti Q50's to replace my paid off but now totaled Kia Optima EX.
A great car under 50k!
“Fans of not crashing” 😂😂😂
You are driving a aspec which is more expensive and has sport upgrades
the current accord have a much better infotainment and powertrain. buy the top end accord to make yourself happier
I could have sworn he stated he was 6 feet tall in another review but now claims 5'10".
This, or a 2019 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate?
Nah, I rather still go with my dream car 2018 LS460 white F sport AWD. Few more years then it will soon b mine. 😍