2012 Acura TL Review
Making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, 2011 Acura TL new offers of admission of fresh air, better performance and better technologies.The most noticeable are the visual disturbances, which include new front and rear of the style, but also the presence of a new 6-speed sequential automatic Sportshift to improve performance and fuel economy, interior revised, and a series of technical innovations.
Making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, 2011 Acura TL new offers of admission of fresh air, better performance and better technologies.The most noticeable are the visual disturbances, which include new front and rear of the style, but also the presence of a new 6-speed sequential automatic Sportshift to improve performance and fuel economy, interior revised, and a series of technical innovations.
"The 2012 Acura TL is a refined and aggressive," says Jeff Conrad, vice president of sales Acura. "Already known for its high performance, better TL has a sophisticated new look and a brand 6-speed automatic that will performance to the next level of news. "
2012 TL includes sophisticated look, a new front bumper modified, with improved aerodynamics, revised grille, updated headlights and hazard lights, fog lights and a new design, a shorter front overhang. Behind the new rear bumper contains a considerable number plate repositioned to open and a smaller rear reflectors, while the headlights updated and thinner than the rear edge of the trunk of a new more sophisticated look.
To improve the performance of the new 6-speed sequential automatic Sportshift will apply to all TL models, automatic transmission. In addition to incorporating design enhancements aimed at improving the effectiveness of sports fans with double kick-down function allows you to control the driver's gear-like double-downshift Third fifth position. Drive-by-Wire ™ throttle system also creates a "blip" the throttle to help respond to the changed speed during the climb.
In addition, the team moving to a new multi-clutch torque converter that not only reduces the accumulation of heat during operation, but also allows you to lock-up during the activation of a much larger driving conditions, helping to create greater fuel economy. As a result, city / highway fuel economy is 20/29 mpg *- hours increased by 3 mpg on a highway on the 2011 TL. In order to improve operational efficiency, the standard TL 3.5l V-6 engine gets a series of technical review of the friction reducing air intake system and provides cooler air 3.5le 3.7L engines.
By 2012, two different versions of the Acura luxury sedan results remains: the power unit 280 of the front-drive TL with a powerful 305 horsepower, along with exclusive Acura TL Super Handling All-Wheel ™ (SH- AWD ™). The operation model of the mind 6MT continue offering in 2012 TL SH-AWD wide, helping to broaden the appeal of buyers TL luxury sedan in the yield.
Both the TL and TL SH-AWD ™ models, the technology available, which includes the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition ™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic Rerouting ™ and traffic and AcuraLink ™ Real-Time Weather, and the Acura / ELS Surround ® 410-watt premium audio system. For the year 2012, the disk drive (HDD)-navigation system will increase size of 60 GB, the mapping is more expansive, the connection speed is faster than USB, and a VGA screen is brighter, and even bright colors. There is also a new package that includes Advance seats completely new front ventilated, and a new Blind Spot (BSI), which warns drivers of other vehicles, which are nearby.
Both the TL and TL SH-AWD ™ models, the technology available, which includes the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition ™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic Rerouting ™ and traffic and AcuraLink ™ Real-Time Weather, and the Acura / ELS Surround ® 410-watt premium audio system. For the year 2012, the disk drive (HDD)-navigation system will increase size of 60 GB, the mapping is more expansive, the connection speed is faster than USB, and a VGA screen is brighter, and even bright colors. There is also a new package that includes Advance seats completely new front ventilated, and a new Blind Spot (BSI), which warns drivers of other vehicles, which are nearby.
Standard on the 2012 TL are 17x8-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels with new P245/50R17 all-season performance tires for years with confidence. The TL SH-AWD ® comes standard with the new 18x8-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels with P245/45R18 tires low profile for more agile handling. Finally, when equipped with the package feed available, the TL comes with 18x8-inch 5-spoke, while the TL SH-AWD ™ is equipped with 19x8-inch, five split-spoke aluminum wheels with P245/40R19 performance of the new spirit of all season tires.
Along with all new Acura, a new 2012 TL is a comprehensive 4-year/50, 000 miles bumper to bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/70, 000 miles powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership of the Acura Total Luxury Care ® (TLC ®), which offers a free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service and trip routing.
Price $ 35 605
Along with all new Acura, a new 2012 TL is a comprehensive 4-year/50, 000 miles bumper to bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/70, 000 miles powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership of the Acura Total Luxury Care ® (TLC ®), which offers a free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service and trip routing.
Price $ 35 605