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2003 Acura TL ASPEC Concept
Photo: NetCarShow
Acura TL
Acura built the TL in 1995–2014. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2003 Acura TL ASPEC to the 2012 Acura TL. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 1995–2014
- Brand from
- Japan
- Part of
- Honda
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars, 1 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 273 hp in the 2005 TL to 309 hp in the 2012 TL. It got heavier along the way: 1,579 kg for the 2005 car, 1,804 kg for the 2012. The most powerful here is the 2009 Acura TL at 309 hp (230 kW), more than 67% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2005 Acura TL, in 6.0 s.
Every TL in the catalog
2005 Acura TL
The Acura TL performance luxury sedan was introduced in 1995 with a second-generation model debuting in 1999. For 2004, an all-new completely redesigned TL went on sale with more power, an assortment of breakthrough technology and an exterior design that is taut, athletic and powerful.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2007 Acura TL
Body. For 2007, the Acura TL's exterior has been updated to enhance its emotional and athletic impact.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2009 Acura TL
Since inception, the Acura TL performance luxury sedan has set lofty standards for styling, performance, comfort and technology.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2012 Acura TL
The Acura TL is an entry-level luxury sedan that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 for the 1996 model year, to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 2004 as the Honda Saber. The TL was Acura's best-selling model until it was outsold by the MDX in 2007. In 2005, it ranked as the second best-selling luxury sedan in the United States behind the BMW 3 Series, but sales decreased after the 2008 model year. Four generations of the Acura TL were produced, with the final generation premiering in 2008 for the 2009 model year, and ending production in 2014, when it was replaced together with the TSX by the TLX.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 TL ASPEC | 273 hp (204 kW) | 238 lb-ft (323 Nm) | 6.0 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | 1,579 kg (3,481 lb) | 3.2 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | — |
| 2005 TL | 273 hp (204 kW) | 238 lb-ft (323 Nm) | 6.0 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | 1,579 kg (3,481 lb) | 3.2 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 2007 TL | 273 hp (204 kW) | 238 lb-ft (323 Nm) | 6.0 s | 152 mph (245 km/h) | 1,579 kg (3,481 lb) | 3.2 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 2009 TL | 309 hp (230 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | — | — | 1,804 kg (3,977 lb) | 3.7 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 2012 TL | 309 hp (230 kW) | 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) | — | — | 1,804 kg (3,977 lb) | 3.7 L V6 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 23 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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