Acura TL : Car Review 2012 and Pictures

Acura TL 2012,

The 2012 TL's refined new look includes a redesigned front bumper with improved aerodynamics, a revised grille, updated headlights and turn signals, a new fog light design and a shorter front overhang. The TL's styling changes more closely align the overall design direction of Acura as, for example, the TL's new lower front fascia openings are similar in design direction as those seen on Acura's popular SUV models (ZDX, MDX and RDX). "With the 2009 TL, the exterior design was a lot about passion," said Damon Schell, Acura Project Lead Designer. "With the 2012 TL, we pushed for an increased level of sophistication."

Engine type :  
    Aluminum-alloy V-6

Displacement, liters :   
    3.5: TL
    3.7: TL SH-AWD

Valvetrain :  
    Belt drive, SOHC, VTEC® 24-valve

Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) :   
    280 @ 6200 rpm: TL
    305 @ 6300 rpm: TL SH-AWD

Torque @ rpm (lb-ft) :  
    254 @ 5000 rpm: TL
    273 @ 5000 rpm: TL SH-AWD

Compression ratio (:1) :   
    11.2

Redline :  
    6800: TL
    6700: TL SH-AWD

Throttle control :   
    Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system

Ignition :  
    Electronic direct

EPA Estimated Fuel Economy38 (city / highway) :  
    20 / 29: TL
    18 / 26: TL SH-AWD AT
    17 / 25: TL SH-AWD MT

Required fuel19 :  
    Premium unleaded 91 octane

CARB emissions rating :   
    ULEV-2

Tune-up interval3 :   
    No scheduled tune-ups required for 100,000 +/- miles