2010 Acura TL
MSRP
$39,990
drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
epa classification
Mid-Size
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.6
energuide estimate - hwy
7.5
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.5L/212
sae net horsepower @ rpm
280 @ 6200
sae net torque @ rpm
254 @ 5000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
70.0
wheelbase
109.3
length, overall
195.5
width, max w/o mirrors
74.0
height, overall
57.2
trunk volume
13.1
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4462
Passenger Volume
98.2
Base Curb Weight
3710
Cruising Range - City
1418.64
Cruising Range - Hwy
2194.17
Fuel System
MPFI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.49
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.89
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.18
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.75
Front Tire Size
P245/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/50VR17
Front Wheel Size
17" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 8"
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Speed-Sensing Electric Pwr Steering
Front Head Room
38.4
Front Leg Room
42.5
Front Shoulder Room
58.1
Front Hip Room
55.7
Second Head Room
36.7
Second Leg Room
36.2
Second Shoulder Room
56.2
Second Hip Room
54.8
Track Width, Front
63.2
Track Width, Rear
63.8
Min Ground Clearance
5.9
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After a complete redesign in 2009, the Acura TL gains only one significant change for 2010: the availability of a six-speed manual transmission on the performance-oriented SH-AWD version. The manual saves about 40 kg compared to the five-speed automatic, which when mated to the 305-hp 3.7-litre V6 improves acceleration, braking and handling. New 18-inch wheels and performance tires balance out the package. That same six-speed is still available in front-wheel-drive versions of the 280-hp 3.5-litre V6-equipped TL too. Inside, the TL’s cabin is strangely laid out, but all of the features you could want are there, and familiarity should help.

Pros

Finally, a manual with Acura’s all-wheel-drive system

Cons

Challenging exterior design

Reviews and Articles

REVIEWS: FIRST DRIVE ~ 2012 ACURA TL
Rob Beintema, Carguide Canada April 20 2011 at 15:21 PM