Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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Honda's luxury division Acura introduced in late 2008 a new generation for the TL model. It was based on the European Honda Accord but had many more things to say.
The main characteristic of any Acura TL was its sportiness. It was the sporty-sedan that gave more than decent performances, enough luxury amenities, and all packed for a good price. The design though had some flaws.
The massive front shield-grille on the 2008 Acura TL was clearly a love-it-or-hate-it part of the car. The Acura marketing department named that grille as "Power plenum", also nicknamed "Gladiator shield". Except that the Gladiator movie was a hit 8 years before the TL was launched so no one remembered it. The rear of the car had the same angled panels that resembled the "Gladiator shield". Maybe the biggest problem was that it was chromed.
Inside the 2008 Acura TL, there was he same European, 8th generation Accord. An unusual feature of that luxury sporty sedan was the manual transmission. Unlike the European sibling that had only 4-pot engines, the TL featured two V6 engines. Both could have been mated to a 6-speed manual or to a 5-speed automatic. The top version, with a 3.7-liter engine, was offered as all-wheel-drive with the SH-AWD system which was more like a system with active differentials. A step forward in the all-wheel-drive technology, used mostly in rally-racing.
ACURA TL 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- 3.5L V6 VTEC FWD 5AT (280 HP)
- 3.5L V6 VTEC FWD 6AT (280 HP)
- 3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 5AT (305 HP)
- 3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 6AT (305 HP)
- 3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 6MT (305 HP)
ACURA TL
3.5L V6 VTEC FWD 5AT (280 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 VTEC FWD 5AT (280 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3471 cm3 |
| Power: | 209 KW @ 6200 RPM 284 HP @ 6200 RPM 280 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 254 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 344 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Fuel Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.1 gallons (64.7 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 195.3 in (4961 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.8 in (1,605/1,621 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
| Turning circle: | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3708 lbs (1682 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ACURA TL
3.5L V6 VTEC FWD 6AT (280 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 VTEC FWD 6AT (280 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3471 cm3 |
| Power: | 209 KW @ 6200 RPM 284 HP @ 6200 RPM 280 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 254 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 344 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Fuel Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.1 gallons (64.7 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 195.3 in (4961 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.8 in (1,605/1,621 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
| Turning circle: | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3741 lbs (1697 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ACURA TL
3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 5AT (305 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 5AT (305 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3664 cm3 |
| Power: | 227 KW @ 6300 RPM 309 HP @ 6300 RPM 304 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 370 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Fuel Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 195.3 in (4961 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.8 in (1,605/1,621 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
| Turning circle: | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3971 lbs (1801 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ACURA TL
3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 6AT (305 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 6AT (305 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3664 cm3 |
| Power: | 227 KW @ 6300 RPM 309 HP @ 6300 RPM 304 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 370 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Fuel Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.1 gallons (64.7 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 195.3 in (4961 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.8 in (1,605/1,621 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
| Turning circle: | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3977 lbs (1804 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4982 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ACURA TL
3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 6MT (305 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.7L V6 VTEC AWD 6MT (305 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3664 cm3 |
| Power: | 227 KW @ 6300 RPM 309 HP @ 6300 RPM 304 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 370 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Fuel Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.1 gallons (64.7 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 195.3 in (4961 mm) |
| Width: | 74 in (1880 mm) |
| Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 63.2/63.8 in (1,605/1,621 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 109.3 in (2776 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 13.1 cuFT (371 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
| Turning circle: | 39.7 ft (12.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3978 lbs (1804 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4982 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |