Unfortunately, the weather wasn't allowing proper 0-60 times or 1/4 mile. As you can see, it's probably closer to mid to low 6 seconds 0-60 and mid 14s@95-96mph
I don't think the fwd ilx would have a chance of hitting 14.5, because all magazines have it around 15.2s, and you already did 15s! I think the TLX 3.5 will be around 14.5s.
@@RevsALot 14.8, possibly, but I highly doubt getting out of 15 seconds on a 4 cylinder fwd. Car and Driver says 14.3s for the AWD, but I think it will be a little worse realistically.
@@fullestlizard3223 it will shift by itself at the max rpm. and if you activate the paddles in sport mode it will hold the gear you set it at and not go back to normal.
@@85305 ah k, I mean watch the rpm needle compared to the ILX DCT. Also, it drops the rpms too low everytime it shifts. Paddle shifters are super slow responding too on the upshift.
@@RevsALot nothing will ever shift as fast as a dual clutch. That's a fact. But as somebody that owns a 3.5 sh-awd 9spd TLX, it's one of the best non-dct transmissions I've ever driven. It's crisp, responsive, always in the proper gear etc. I always drive in sport mode as well.
🇨🇦 I bought my 2016 TLX-V6-SH-AWD new, I absolutely love it, I agree with you that the 9 spd is not very exciting compared to the DCT 8 spd, my buddy has an ILX and he showed me what it’s all about and HOLY SHIT it was like night and day....What a difference....new subscriber here from north of Toronto Canada 🇨🇦....we have similar looking homepage.....lol
Thanks for the support!👊 I'm hoping to get the new TLX once it's available at the dealerships for another car to add to the channel, and hoping the 10spd auto is more impressive with paddles response🤞.
Hell yeah man! I’m so excited I picked up the TL 2013 yesterday. Upgraded from my car of 2 years the is250. Say what you will Ik the Is250 is slow but I fell in love with it. Just how it looked the community and at the time it’s what I could afford people mistakes it for a way nicer car than what it was. So I stepped up in my area there wasn’t a lot and I I cannot believe that this car is so fast coming from a 250... I burned tire burn out just had a blast last night. Spend all today detailing her up to the T. I’m I’m so genuinely happy to be part of this community and much love brotha I subbed have watched most of your videos in prep to buy the car. So thank you man big shout outs to you you’re the man t
There’s so much more I wanna add to this. Like I never driven a fast car and didn’t get why people would pay so much for these performance car. Never modded my cars I had friends who did but never thought it was for me. When I’m in the car I have the biggest smile on my face I’m so proud to own it and want to do so upgrades and I’m using you as a blueprint I can’t imagine it much faster😅. God damn man what a beautiful car.
Any lexus are amazing, that would be my 2nd choice over acura. Congrats on the purchase, glad you're enjoying the TL and my videos.🙌 Thanks for the support, it's a great community👌👊!!
Sammy Phillps I’m not gonna lie man I was a valet for 1 year and never learned stick no shame tho😂 it’s the fwd. I practically slept in the car last night I couldn’t leave it. I’m 21 btw that probably answers some questions
Sammy Phillps thanks I really appreciate that will do. Ya I figured just bc It was a better fit. I was just wondering there’s really not a huge cosmetic upgrade market out there on EBay. It’s not a popular car. Where would I find cool mods to go along with my performance upgrades. I had a nice pull again a newer 370z and it was even.
Yea... when my friends told me the I4 was just as fast if not quicker than the V6 I didn't believe them. It's a mixture of the DCT being one of the best transmissions... period, and the 9 speed auto being horrible
It was horrible from 2015-17, and we've had no problems with our 2018..it's just slow, and sluggish after 3rd. Off the line it shifts quick, but when flooring it the downshift takes a bit of time
@@RevsALot I have a 2019 3.5 FWD 53k miles on it now, I was actually dumbfounded when I drove this car after hearing people complaining about the transmission. I find it to be one of the smoothest shifting cars ive ever owned and at highway speeds when I step on it the downshifts are fast and crisp. I also drove a 23aspec TLX as a loaner while my car was getting the recall work done.. it has the 10spd that everyone swears by but honestly It felt no better to me than my 9spd and it had quirks of its own, especially during cold shifts where it would lurch... my 9spd is smooth be it cold or at normal temps.
@user-rt4ct6tq3r we have the SH-AWD, and it's very sluggish compared to the fwd from what I've seen. The fwd isn't offered in Canada, it's only offered in the 2.4 DCT TLX.
@@RevsALot Hey just a quick question, do you think with this car (3.5 tlx) from a stop when you lightly accelerate that the valves are a little noisy on acceleration? like you only really notice it mostly in 1st and then into 2nd gear but it quietens up once the load is reduced on the engine and you are just cruising. I know these GDI are known to be noisier but this seems to be more like a valve type sound rather than the injectors and its like i said most noticeable when the car first starts moving. I have a whole new short block with the updated internals and I had them check the valve clearances while they were in there and they said they were all in spec.
Definitely worth the extra bucks over the civic since they switched to CVT yeah you can still get the manual in the Civic but yeah the DCT is pretty sweet
I have a 2014 accord with the 2.4 and I love it.. so I've been looking at the acura tl awd as my next car And that's how I stumbled across your channel..
Cool vid , I drive a 2013 TL SH-AWD 6mt as well and its at Acura right now for an EPS control module replacement (covered by Acura under TSB 19-021 15 years unlimited miles) long story short my EPS light went off and I had no power steering after filling up. Restarted the car and it cleared but dont want to take a chance on the highway impressed that Acura is handling it! Anyway , they also gave me a 2021 ILX Premium Spec and I'm loving the 8 speed DCT. Very responsive and it makes a 200 hp fwd car pretty entertaining.
The TLX was more of an updated TSX than what is is of an updated TL. The ILX was just a filler car to compete with the other entry level luxury competition (is250, Caddy ATS, G25,) etc
Yeah, I recently drove a 2020 TLX A-Spec with the 4-cylinder & 8-Speed transmission combo. Acura did a very good job with the programming & made a perfect drivetrain. The reason the transmission is good is because Acura married a torque converter to their DCT. This makes it possible for the unit to absorb unwanted shock from shifts when driving around town. Even the exhaust notes from the updated 2.4L K-series was nice. I was truly impressed!
@@RevsALot agreed, Acura’s 8-speed torque converted DCT is a revelation. So many other similar transmissions feel herky-jerky when driving in traffic. Other automakers simply slip the clutches for a smooth shift in stop-N-go traffic. But this method damages DCTs over time. But the simple answer for Acura was to simply add a torque converter… instant smooth without the damage… mind blown 🤯!
RevsALot I’m thinking for the extra weight, and assuming they did some altering of both the intake and exhaust cams to give a stronger vtec engagement.
Yah I loved it, too bad they dropped the ball on new tlx and going with the 10spd auto instead of their DCT🤦♂️. Guess I'll be keeping my manual 4th gen TL
@@RevsALot it's a shame but the 10 speed is much better than the v6 tlx transmission. I still wish they offered stick, but your sh-awd 6mt shows you probably feel the same way haha. I shopped 6mt 4g tls for more than a year before I gave up and "settled" on my si
I recently just raced a 2015 Tlx with the 3.5 & we both were merging onto the highway, I could tell he was already ready to have some fun so i sped up & the results were a bit surprising ! From 40-130 My ILX kept up with him literally being right behind him(Couldn’t pass ofc) but the fact that I was in regular drive able to keep up with the powerful j35 was a shock to me!!
I think they are going to add a DCT to the TLX Type S variant as-well as a manual option when that comes out rumors are around 2021 but all model Acura’s except the ILX will be getting the new Twin Turbo V6 roughly 400hp as a option. And the ILX rumored to have a variant of the Type R motor but obviously dumb down slightly with I presume the same DCT that your driving now
We can only hope for a manual, that would be amazing. I'd get a manual over DCT, even if it's slower🤙! Hopefully they come out with official specs, and release date this year🤞.
ZF transmissions are meh... The one in my A4 is okay. They are reliable enough, but not built for speed. But the ZF transmissions that BMW rework, they are better.
Get the RLX/MDX hybrid and you will be having fun with the 7 spd DCT. The 10 spd pretty dope too in term of shifting. However the best one i ever driven is the one in NC1 NSX.
@@RevsALot I wouldn't buy the NSX, its not quite as reliable as the NA1/NA2. Power is great? sure but the trade off is not worth it. We have a guy replace front struts that blew at 10k miles.
@@truonghthe well if I could ever afford a new NSX, I won't be too worried about maintenance lol. It's probably one of the most reliable cars for that price range though. I'll start with a 1st or 2nd gen, more affordable dream car anyways.
Same Mark. I have a base V6, which is probably the quickest version. The key thing is hooking up off the line. From a roll, the ILX (and the TLX 2.4) doesn’t stand a chance versus a 3.5 PAWS.
Finally now i know i found someone who know's what there talking about just bought 2018 tlx v6 paws and this baby is a fast car had a 18 honda accord with 2.0 motor and that was pretty but i leased it went back Acura because that's always what bought in the past but very impressed with how fast throws in the seat no slow shit hear especially in sport mode
Are these cars like hooked up? I own an ilx 2017 automatic and mine dont go no where near that speed lol so i was just wondering what did you do to it to make that fast? I thought they top speed was 138 mph
@@RevsALot oh i see i didnt realize hehe thanks. So they were on stock when u tried all this comparisons? Also, when u past 100 mph does your steering wheel shakes alot? Mine does sigh*
@Jasleen Chera it depends what you're timing with, dragy or Vbox is the most accurate way of timing it. I could see a 2-4 tenths better then this stock, since I was spinning in the rain.
@@RevsALot i have BMW 335i twin turbo that is 420whp 545wtq and does 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds I think i know what I'm saying.the awd version isnt as fast as fwd.do ur own research.
If it's not timed with a proper gps it's not accurate, period. You having a high hp BMW doesn't mean you timed it accurately🤦. I know the fwd 3.5 is faster then SH-AWD 3.5, cause of weight and less drivetrain loss.
@@RevsALot main point is tlx is faster.ans BMW I got has zf transmission too that can hold 650hp stock so just saying there transmission isn't bad and I beat my friends that has dc version easily
Well I'm just saying that cause it's got the same potential, with being a quick DCT and looking nicer inside and out...yes, the downside is the extra 320lbs.
Just bought 2018 tlx with paws returned my Honda lease 2018 wich was pretty fast but base v6 with paws is a monster throws in the seat in sport mode tires rip this baby is truly quick have to say there is noway there 4 cylinder motor is just as fast didn't drive sh awd but i know v6 base with all wheel steer is fast.
Yes, the V6 is definitely more powerful. The fwd is a lot quicker than the SH-AWD, but I'm saying from a 2nd gear roll this ILX was just as quick till around 100mph. This has the DCT transmission, Honda does not. If the V6 had the DCT it would be soo much quicker.
My 2018 tlx drives perfectly and it takes off. I have videos for proof. I dont think everybody cars drives the same. I just destroyed a new hyundai genesis tonight
I own both the TL SH-AWD 6MT, TLX SH-AWD, and Q50 Awd. The TLX is easily the slowest, the pedal lag is bad. Would love to try a sprint booster on it, would wake it up off the line a lot. The new Gensis come with a 2.0t or 3.3t, and the 3.3t would absolutely destroy a TLX unfortunately. They destroy the Type S.
@@RevsALot We was on the highway already doing a 100 and I seen him trying to get pass me. Once we hit 120 sum I was still pulling on him so I cant say more unless I get the vid.
@@RevsALot My joint is different. Before I got it they just did all my gaskets at the dealer and that got my joint extra right. I be chewing other tlxs like mines so idk what they did to my car lol
@7tevoffun it was in Sport +, the gf ended up buying a tlx aspec sh-awd. It's a great car, but if it had a DCT like the ILX it wouldn't even be a comparison. Also, it should be able to go in the red a cpl hundred RPM but it doesn't let you. It ruins the paddle shift experience if it shifts for you anyways.
It doesn't damage the engine, unkess you're going way in the red. It's also about being in control, and needing somewhat of skills to drive and time the shift correctly. The auto shift eliminates the fun of the paddles. The benefit of the high rev is so you don't fall out of the powerband, which it does when you can't go in the red.
I’m mad that Acura used that slow shifting 9 speed over this 8 speed DCT or even the new 10 speed that is brilliant in the TLX V6, the TLX should be faster and more sporty oriented than the accord but the accord beats the TLX in performance, wtf Acura ?
@@RevsALot yes, I’m actually surprised that is a ZF transmission and ZF have that amazing 8 speed that is famous because it almost shifts like a DCT and is also smooth, why their 9 speed have to be so bad, the shifts in the higher revs with that 9 speed are very very slow , even the old 6 speed that Honda have shifts faster, the Honda Pilot have that 9 speed and runs 0-60 in 6.5/6.4 seconds, I think when it gets redesign this year it will have the 10 speed automatic that is an amazing transmission, maybe the pilot can hit 0-60 in 6 seconds or 5.9, that is crazy for a 8 passenger non premium SUV, I wish the CR-V, accord 1.5T, have the 10 speed instead of a CVT and even tho the new Acura TLX and RDX have the 10 speed that’s is really good it should use the 8 speed DCT because I think it shifts faster but well I think Acura used the 10 speed because it shifts quick and is also smooth and I think they prefer that in their cars
@@B8_ghostt I agree the 1-2shift with the 9spd is really quick, but after that I find it sluggish. DCT ftw, new Type S will have 10spd over DCT so I guess ISF, RCF or 1st gen NSX manual is the better option for me.
The tlx is 3.5 is fast off the start but then smooth and more for luxury in the end ilx is pretty much driving a civic ex-l and the 2018 tlx is like driving luxury get up and go up on the with pure comfort. Had the new Honda accord 2.0 and it was fast but felt like a tin can glad i only leased it. Comfortable and fast off the line is 2018 v6 fwd TLX.
I owned a 2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD & believe me the ILX has nothing on the TLX. Seems like you just don't like the TLX I ran a 14.212 @ 100.1 mph on the 1/4 mile in the actual drag strip. My only mod is a Takeda Stage 2 Intake, I'm positive I could have ran 14s flat because I only had 2 pass and was getting used to launching in the drag strip. Yes you're right the transmission could be better but the TLX is faster than what you think buddy.
This is why I say in the video, "on a roll from 80km to 180km the ILX is just as fast"...Of course the AWD V6 is going to be faster in the 1/4mile.(1st-3rd anyways). I started the speedometer at 80km from both vehicles, and they end almost exact same speed. It is what it is buddy 🤷♂️. I LOVE the TLX, just HATE the transmission cause it falls on it's face once it hits 4th gear as this video clearly shows. Look how much quicker the needle on the ILX shifts, it's probably shifting a .10-.20 seconds faster due to the DCT, and keeps it in vtec.
@@RevsALot Reset the ECU & Transmission. Press the power button twice (don't start up the car) after that press on the gas pedal for 35 seconds, after completely turn the car off (Start Button) and you have successfully reset your Transmission and ECU. Finally turn the car on and drive, the ECU is going to recognize the upcoming 40 upshift so drive fast so the car can know you want optimum shift & power at all time. And that's how you fix the TLX transmission ;). A course not going to be like DCT but it fits your driving style after the reset.
@@Delpatioo interesting, I didn't know this. This was just a loaner, I have the 6MT 3.7 TL. Maybe I'll have to try one again, cause it didn't make sense how slow and sluggish the transmission felt even in S+. Also, other videos I watch the TLX seems faster.
I don't know what's being said about motor comparison noway jack tlx v6 front wheel drive is a fast machine trust me the 2018 2.0T honda was quick this 2018 v6 tlx fwd feels like a monster in sport mode little mexican guy at the car wash launched it out of the lane by accident just stepping on gas got out went wow that's quick man.
@NeoStacks maybe you should read the pinned comment. Also, you're just going by car magazine times, they use 1ft. Rollout so add .30s to wtv time they say. I did 6.84s spinning on wet pave, 1ft. Rollout it did 6.5s.
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't allowing proper 0-60 times or 1/4 mile. As you can see, it's probably closer to mid to low 6 seconds 0-60 and mid 14s@95-96mph
I don't think the fwd ilx would have a chance of hitting 14.5, because all magazines have it around 15.2s, and you already did 15s! I think the TLX 3.5 will be around 14.5s.
Definitely think I could've got at least 14.7-8, it was spinning worse then it looks in the video. The 3.5 TLX is rated 14.1 I believe.
@@RevsALot 14.8, possibly, but I highly doubt getting out of 15 seconds on a 4 cylinder fwd. Car and Driver says 14.3s for the AWD, but I think it will be a little worse realistically.
@@RevsALot What does your TL run usually?
@@DMCarReviews I got 15.01 spinning lost me a couple tenths. It was raining out, sunny day would've got 14.8 for sure that DCT is amazing.
Probably the fastest NA 4 cylinder fwd car on the market
I think so💪!
@@RevsALot base model tlx has the dct 8 speed i own one
Can u drive on s without shifting . Or will that fuck up the transmission
@@fullestlizard3223 it will shift by itself at the max rpm. and if you activate the paddles in sport mode it will hold the gear you set it at and not go back to normal.
@@fullestlizard3223 no u can’t drive in sport plus without shifting. U can drive in sport without shifting. I have 2017 tlx black copper pearl
The 8 speed DCT was made by Acura themselves hence why it’s way better than the zf sourced 9 speed in the v6 TLX
Well, hopefully they make their own transmission for the new type s models🤞!
@@85305 it's sluggish and slow, that's why I don't like it.
@@RevsALot I was referring to that other guy commenting not you.
What about the 9spd transmission is slow?
@@85305 ah k, I mean watch the rpm needle compared to the ILX DCT. Also, it drops the rpms too low everytime it shifts. Paddle shifters are super slow responding too on the upshift.
@@RevsALot nothing will ever shift as fast as a dual clutch. That's a fact. But as somebody that owns a 3.5 sh-awd 9spd TLX, it's one of the best non-dct transmissions I've ever driven. It's crisp, responsive, always in the proper gear etc. I always drive in sport mode as well.
Awesome video and I love the use of the groovepad sound. Brought back memories 😅
@@UA-camCommenterOL haha thanks!
🇨🇦 I bought my 2016 TLX-V6-SH-AWD new, I absolutely love it, I agree with you that the 9 spd is not very exciting compared to the DCT 8 spd, my buddy has an ILX and he showed me what it’s all about and HOLY SHIT it was like night and day....What a difference....new subscriber here from north of Toronto Canada 🇨🇦....we have similar looking homepage.....lol
Thanks for the support!👊 I'm hoping to get the new TLX once it's available at the dealerships for another car to add to the channel, and hoping the 10spd auto is more impressive with paddles response🤞.
Hell yeah man! I’m so excited I picked up the TL 2013 yesterday. Upgraded from my car of 2 years the is250. Say what you will Ik the Is250 is slow but I fell in love with it. Just how it looked the community and at the time it’s what I could afford people mistakes it for a way nicer car than what it was. So I stepped up in my area there wasn’t a lot and I I cannot believe that this car is so fast coming from a 250... I burned tire burn out just had a blast last night. Spend all today detailing her up to the T. I’m I’m so genuinely happy to be part of this community and much love brotha I subbed have watched most of your videos in prep to buy the car. So thank you man big shout outs to you you’re the man t
There’s so much more I wanna add to this. Like I never driven a fast car and didn’t get why people would pay so much for these performance car. Never modded my cars I had friends who did but never thought it was for me. When I’m in the car I have the biggest smile on my face I’m so proud to own it and want to do so upgrades and I’m using you as a blueprint I can’t imagine it much faster😅. God damn man what a beautiful car.
Any lexus are amazing, that would be my 2nd choice over acura. Congrats on the purchase, glad you're enjoying the TL and my videos.🙌 Thanks for the support, it's a great community👌👊!!
great choice the 4gn tl are awesome
Sammy Phillps I’m not gonna lie man I was a valet for 1 year and never learned stick no shame tho😂 it’s the fwd. I practically slept in the car last night I couldn’t leave it. I’m 21 btw that probably answers some questions
Sammy Phillps thanks I really appreciate that will do. Ya I figured just bc It was a better fit. I was just wondering there’s really not a huge cosmetic upgrade market out there on EBay. It’s not a popular car. Where would I find cool mods to go along with my performance upgrades. I had a nice pull again a newer 370z and it was even.
Yea... when my friends told me the I4 was just as fast if not quicker than the V6 I didn't believe them. It's a mixture of the DCT being one of the best transmissions... period, and the 9 speed auto being horrible
The 9 speed is not horrible.
It was horrible from 2015-17, and we've had no problems with our 2018..it's just slow, and sluggish after 3rd. Off the line it shifts quick, but when flooring it the downshift takes a bit of time
@@RevsALot I have a 2019 3.5 FWD 53k miles on it now, I was actually dumbfounded when I drove this car after hearing people complaining about the transmission. I find it to be one of the smoothest shifting cars ive ever owned and at highway speeds when I step on it the downshifts are fast and crisp. I also drove a 23aspec TLX as a loaner while my car was getting the recall work done.. it has the 10spd that everyone swears by but honestly It felt no better to me than my 9spd and it had quirks of its own, especially during cold shifts where it would lurch... my 9spd is smooth be it cold or at normal temps.
@user-rt4ct6tq3r we have the SH-AWD, and it's very sluggish compared to the fwd from what I've seen. The fwd isn't offered in Canada, it's only offered in the 2.4 DCT TLX.
@@RevsALot Hey just a quick question, do you think with this car (3.5 tlx) from a stop when you lightly accelerate that the valves are a little noisy on acceleration? like you only really notice it mostly in 1st and then into 2nd gear but it quietens up once the load is reduced on the engine and you are just cruising. I know these GDI are known to be noisier but this seems to be more like a valve type sound rather than the injectors and its like i said most noticeable when the car first starts moving.
I have a whole new short block with the updated internals and I had them check the valve clearances while they were in there and they said they were all in spec.
Definitely worth the extra bucks over the civic since they switched to CVT yeah you can still get the manual in the Civic but yeah the DCT is pretty sweet
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I have a 2014 accord with the 2.4 and I love it.. so I've been looking at the acura tl awd as my next car And that's how I stumbled across your channel..
It's an amazing car, I love it🤙!
Cool vid , I drive a 2013 TL SH-AWD 6mt as well and its at Acura right now for an EPS control module replacement (covered by Acura under TSB 19-021 15 years unlimited miles) long story short my EPS light went off and I had no power steering after filling up. Restarted the car and it cleared but dont want to take a chance on the highway impressed that Acura is handling it! Anyway , they also gave me a 2021 ILX Premium Spec and I'm loving the 8 speed DCT. Very responsive and it makes a 200 hp fwd car pretty entertaining.
The TLX was more of an updated TSX than what is is of an updated TL. The ILX was just a filler car to compete with the other entry level luxury competition (is250, Caddy ATS, G25,) etc
Yeah, I recently drove a 2020 TLX A-Spec with the 4-cylinder & 8-Speed transmission combo. Acura did a very good job with the programming & made a perfect drivetrain.
The reason the transmission is good is because Acura married a torque converter to their DCT. This makes it possible for the unit to absorb unwanted shock from shifts when driving around town.
Even the exhaust notes from the updated 2.4L K-series was nice. I was truly impressed!
The DCT is definitely the more exciting transmission, if it was the in the 3.5 or even the 10spd in the 3.5 it would be so much quicker.
@@RevsALot agreed, Acura’s 8-speed torque converted DCT is a revelation. So many other similar transmissions feel herky-jerky when driving in traffic. Other automakers simply slip the clutches for a smooth shift in stop-N-go traffic. But this method damages DCTs over time.
But the simple answer for Acura was to simply add a torque converter… instant smooth without the damage… mind blown 🤯!
Sucks that they didn’t use it in more cars. Like a DCT Civic Si or something. Seems like a waste of R&D to only use it in the TLX/ILX.
@@Alumnikiid yeah, I hope they bring it back for the Integra Type-S
You can get a new tlx a-spec 2.4 with the same 8-speed dct.
It's also rated 5hp more and 2ft.lbs more👍.
RevsALot I’m thinking for the extra weight, and assuming they did some altering of both the intake and exhaust cams to give a stronger vtec engagement.
I loved driving these. The dct is a good transmission. I towed a plow truck a few miles with a 19 ilx once, i bet it could handle a little more power
Yah I loved it, too bad they dropped the ball on new tlx and going with the 10spd auto instead of their DCT🤦♂️. Guess I'll be keeping my manual 4th gen TL
@@RevsALot it's a shame but the 10 speed is much better than the v6 tlx transmission. I still wish they offered stick, but your sh-awd 6mt shows you probably feel the same way haha. I shopped 6mt 4g tls for more than a year before I gave up and "settled" on my si
i have a 2020 primum and i love this car 37 on the clock and still drive like new geting the lip kit and trunk lip to make it look nicer
Both cars are amazing🔥.
I recently just raced a 2015 Tlx with the 3.5 & we both were merging onto the highway, I could tell he was already ready to have some fun so i sped up & the results were a bit surprising ! From 40-130 My ILX kept up with him literally being right behind him(Couldn’t pass ofc) but the fact that I was in regular drive able to keep up with the powerful j35 was a shock to me!!
Yes! The ILX is a good amount light and that quick shifting DCT keeps it in the good powerband. Very impressive and underatted imo.
He wasnt racing you 😂
I think they are going to add a DCT to the TLX Type S variant as-well as a manual option when that comes out rumors are around 2021 but all model Acura’s except the ILX will be getting the new Twin Turbo V6 roughly 400hp as a option. And the ILX rumored to have a variant of the Type R motor but obviously dumb down slightly with I presume the same DCT that your driving now
We can only hope for a manual, that would be amazing. I'd get a manual over DCT, even if it's slower🤙! Hopefully they come out with official specs, and release date this year🤞.
ZF transmissions are meh... The one in my A4 is okay. They are reliable enough, but not built for speed. But the ZF transmissions that BMW rework, they are better.
Raphael Francis And the Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Chrysler 300.
Get the RLX/MDX hybrid and you will be having fun with the 7 spd DCT. The 10 spd pretty dope too in term of shifting. However the best one i ever driven is the one in NC1 NSX.
Wouldn't mind getting a 2018 RLX Hybrid once the price goes down a bit. Just for a year or so to try out. NSX is the dream I'm working towards👌!
@@RevsALot I wouldn't buy the NSX, its not quite as reliable as the NA1/NA2. Power is great? sure but the trade off is not worth it.
We have a guy replace front struts that blew at 10k miles.
@@truonghthe well if I could ever afford a new NSX, I won't be too worried about maintenance lol. It's probably one of the most reliable cars for that price range though. I'll start with a 1st or 2nd gen, more affordable dream car anyways.
I have an Aspec tlx V6 but it’s not the awd version. There sluggish and heavy. Drive a fwd V6 version there’s a difference
Yah I was sent a video if a FWD doing a pull, and they seem a lot quicker.
Don’t the non AWD models come with All Wheel Steer system?
CONSOLETHUMBS - correct
Same Mark. I have a base V6, which is probably the quickest version. The key thing is hooking up off the line. From a roll, the ILX (and the TLX 2.4) doesn’t stand a chance versus a 3.5 PAWS.
Finally now i know i found someone who know's what there talking about just bought 2018 tlx v6 paws and this baby is a fast car had a 18 honda accord with 2.0 motor and that was pretty but i leased it went back Acura because that's always what bought in the past but very impressed with how fast throws in the seat no slow shit hear especially in sport mode
Hey man, great work with the tl. How much did you pay for the rebuild?
$0👌
Wish you timed the TLX 3.5 with a dragy.
Same, maybe I'll get another chance🤞.
Are these cars like hooked up? I own an ilx 2017 automatic and mine dont go no where near that speed lol so i was just wondering what did you do to it to make that fast? I thought they top speed was 138 mph
Mph is on the inside, km is on the outside
@@RevsALot oh i see i didnt realize hehe thanks. So they were on stock when u tried all this comparisons? Also, when u past 100 mph does your steering wheel shakes alot? Mine does sigh*
@@ElCaPi09 yah both bone stock, ilx spinning bad off the line in the rain...and drives the same at 100mph as 60mph
Great video. Ty
My tlx has duel clutch too
So you have the 4cyl TLX, cause the v6 doesn't come with DCT. Now you definitely can't get 5.2s with the fwd 4cyl TLX.
@Jasleen Chera it depends what you're timing with, dragy or Vbox is the most accurate way of timing it. I could see a 2-4 tenths better then this stock, since I was spinning in the rain.
My tlx does 0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds maybe something up with that tlx
Did you time it with the dragy meter or vbox? If not then your time isn't going to be accurate.
@@RevsALot i have BMW 335i twin turbo that is 420whp 545wtq and does 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds I think i know what I'm saying.the awd version isnt as fast as fwd.do ur own research.
If it's not timed with a proper gps it's not accurate, period. You having a high hp BMW doesn't mean you timed it accurately🤦. I know the fwd 3.5 is faster then SH-AWD 3.5, cause of weight and less drivetrain loss.
@@RevsALot main point is tlx is faster.ans BMW I got has zf transmission too that can hold 650hp stock so just saying there transmission isn't bad and I beat my friends that has dc version easily
I put a hole in the muffler and the sound it crazy
You should just do muffler delete if you like the sound of it like that, probably work a little better top end too👍.
The reason people don’t mod the acuras over a civic is the weight difference.
Well I'm just saying that cause it's got the same potential, with being a quick DCT and looking nicer inside and out...yes, the downside is the extra 320lbs.
Just bought 2018 tlx with paws returned my Honda lease 2018 wich was pretty fast but base v6 with paws is a monster throws in the seat in sport mode tires rip this baby is truly quick have to say there is noway there 4 cylinder motor is just as fast didn't drive sh awd but i know v6 base with all wheel steer is fast.
Yes, the V6 is definitely more powerful. The fwd is a lot quicker than the SH-AWD, but I'm saying from a 2nd gear roll this ILX was just as quick till around 100mph. This has the DCT transmission, Honda does not. If the V6 had the DCT it would be soo much quicker.
I got the 2019 acura ilx special edition
My 2018 tlx drives perfectly and it takes off. I have videos for proof. I dont think everybody cars drives the same. I just destroyed a new hyundai genesis tonight
I own both the TL SH-AWD 6MT, TLX SH-AWD, and Q50 Awd. The TLX is easily the slowest, the pedal lag is bad. Would love to try a sprint booster on it, would wake it up off the line a lot. The new Gensis come with a 2.0t or 3.3t, and the 3.3t would absolutely destroy a TLX unfortunately. They destroy the Type S.
@@RevsALot We was on the highway already doing a 100 and I seen him trying to get pass me. Once we hit 120 sum I was still pulling on him so I cant say more unless I get the vid.
@@RevsALot My joint is different. Before I got it they just did all my gaskets at the dealer and that got my joint extra right. I be chewing other tlxs like mines so idk what they did to my car lol
@treyvon4444 do you have the fwd or SH-AWD? Speed limiter is 130mph, but yah must've been the 2.0t Genesis.
@@RevsALot The awd. Yeah it had to been the 2.0. ik the other ones faster.
ZF9 is def the worst part of the TLX 3.5 but SH-AWD is unbeatable from a dig
If it had the DCT it would be insane.
Yeah!??
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But you're not shifting the v6 in manual mode...
It auto shifts even in manual mode, if you're shifting before it shifts on it's own you're short shifting and making it even slower.
@@RevsALot I have noticed the upshifting in sport plus only if it hits redline. Was it in sport plus?
@7tevoffun it was in Sport +, the gf ended up buying a tlx aspec sh-awd. It's a great car, but if it had a DCT like the ILX it wouldn't even be a comparison. Also, it should be able to go in the red a cpl hundred RPM but it doesn't let you. It ruins the paddle shift experience if it shifts for you anyways.
@@RevsALot I absolutely agree. It's annoying that it doesn't let you go further into the redline.
It doesn't damage the engine, unkess you're going way in the red. It's also about being in control, and needing somewhat of skills to drive and time the shift correctly. The auto shift eliminates the fun of the paddles. The benefit of the high rev is so you don't fall out of the powerband, which it does when you can't go in the red.
I’m mad that Acura used that slow shifting 9 speed over this 8 speed DCT or even the new 10 speed that is brilliant in the TLX V6, the TLX should be faster and more sporty oriented than the accord but the accord beats the TLX in performance, wtf Acura ?
I agree, DCT would've made this car a mid 13s instead of low 14s and low 5s 0-60 instead of high 5s to low 6s.
@@RevsALot yes, I’m actually surprised that is a ZF transmission and ZF have that amazing 8 speed that is famous because it almost shifts like a DCT and is also smooth, why their 9 speed have to be so bad, the shifts in the higher revs with that 9 speed are very very slow , even the old 6 speed that Honda have shifts faster, the Honda Pilot have that 9 speed and runs 0-60 in 6.5/6.4 seconds, I think when it gets redesign this year it will have the 10 speed automatic that is an amazing transmission, maybe the pilot can hit 0-60 in 6 seconds or 5.9, that is crazy for a 8 passenger non premium SUV, I wish the CR-V, accord 1.5T, have the 10 speed instead of a CVT and even tho the new Acura TLX and RDX have the 10 speed that’s is really good it should use the 8 speed DCT because I think it shifts faster but well I think Acura used the 10 speed because it shifts quick and is also smooth and I think they prefer that in their cars
@@B8_ghostt I agree the 1-2shift with the 9spd is really quick, but after that I find it sluggish. DCT ftw, new Type S will have 10spd over DCT so I guess ISF, RCF or 1st gen NSX manual is the better option for me.
The tlx is 3.5 is fast off the start but then smooth and more for luxury in the end ilx is pretty much driving a civic ex-l and the 2018 tlx is like driving luxury get up and go up on the with pure comfort. Had the new Honda accord 2.0 and it was fast but felt like a tin can glad i only leased it. Comfortable and fast off the line is 2018 v6 fwd TLX.
If we’re gonna call you Revsalot I wanna see you bang that redline Lmao
too bad you can’t with these, had it to the floor in paddle shift mode and they shift on their own haha
I owned a 2015 Acura TLX SH-AWD & believe me the ILX has nothing on the TLX. Seems like you just don't like the TLX I ran a 14.212 @ 100.1 mph on the 1/4 mile in the actual drag strip. My only mod is a Takeda Stage 2 Intake, I'm positive I could have ran 14s flat because I only had 2 pass and was getting used to launching in the drag strip. Yes you're right the transmission could be better but the TLX is faster than what you think buddy.
This is why I say in the video, "on a roll from 80km to 180km the ILX is just as fast"...Of course the AWD V6 is going to be faster in the 1/4mile.(1st-3rd anyways). I started the speedometer at 80km from both vehicles, and they end almost exact same speed. It is what it is buddy 🤷♂️. I LOVE the TLX, just HATE the transmission cause it falls on it's face once it hits 4th gear as this video clearly shows. Look how much quicker the needle on the ILX shifts, it's probably shifting a .10-.20 seconds faster due to the DCT, and keeps it in vtec.
@@RevsALot Reset the ECU & Transmission. Press the power button twice (don't start up the car) after that press on the gas pedal for 35 seconds, after completely turn the car off (Start Button) and you have successfully reset your Transmission and ECU. Finally turn the car on and drive, the ECU is going to recognize the upcoming 40 upshift so drive fast so the car can know you want optimum shift & power at all time. And that's how you fix the TLX transmission ;). A course not going to be like DCT but it fits your driving style after the reset.
@@Delpatioo interesting, I didn't know this. This was just a loaner, I have the 6MT 3.7 TL. Maybe I'll have to try one again, cause it didn't make sense how slow and sluggish the transmission felt even in S+. Also, other videos I watch the TLX seems faster.
Ya my tlx has is way faster .the awd is slower then the fwd.theres videos showing this I'll post one of mine soon.
I don't know what's being said about motor comparison noway jack tlx v6 front wheel drive is a fast machine trust me the 2018 2.0T honda was quick this 2018 v6 tlx fwd feels like a monster in sport mode little mexican guy at the car wash launched it out of the lane by accident just stepping on gas got out went wow that's quick man.
Lol butt dyno xD 💚
ts hit 60 in 6.4 seconds he don’t kno how to drive it
@NeoStacks maybe you should read the pinned comment. Also, you're just going by car magazine times, they use 1ft. Rollout so add .30s to wtv time they say. I did 6.84s spinning on wet pave, 1ft. Rollout it did 6.5s.
Not as fast as a 3.5
@Live2die777 not top end, but low and mid range yes...I drove both and the quicker shifting and light DCT makes it pretty even until 90 or 100mph
@@RevsALot I'm thinking about getting the ilx over the tlx just to have a k24 and less weight
@@Live2die555 3.5 FWD would be way faster then this SH-AWD though
@@RevsALot that's what I'd like just to not run into awd issues later on.
@Live2die777 SH-AWD system is bulletproof. It's one of, if not, the most reliable on the market.