"The new manual transmission equipped TL SH-AWD allows the enthusiast driver to take full advantage of the performance of Acura's SH-AWD® system," Jeff Conrad, Acura sales vice president said in a release. "Not only is the new 6-speed manual transmission model the best performing Acura TL ever, it is the top handling performer among every vehicle in its class."
The transmission in question is a 6-speed, paired for the first time with Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system. The close gear ratio gearbox is some 110 lbs lighter than the Sequential SportShift automatic transmission, adding to TL's acceleration, braking and cornering. Paired with the car's 3.7l V6 engine, the transmission provides improved shift accuracy.
The TL SH-AWD also comes with Hill Start Assist system, stopping the vehicle from rolling backwards when on a hill. When it is active, the brakes automatically hold momentarily as the driver's foot transitions from the brake to the accelerator pedal.
The Acura TL comes equipped as standard with six airbags and active head restraints, side-curtain airbags, ABS, EBD, VSA, Tire Pressure Monitoring System and daytime running lights.
On the interior, the driver and passengers are entertained by an 8-speaker, 276-watt audio system and kept comfortable with the help of a power moonroof, dual-zone adaptive climate control, 10-way power adjustable driver seat, 8-way power adjustable passenger front seat and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Prices for the Acura TL with the new transmission starts at $42,385 (with the Technology Package) and at $43,385 with the Technology pack and high performance tires.
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