The 2012 Acura TL is abundantly powered by a
3.5 liter 6-cylinder engine. But, for those who need to feel even more
power, an exciting option is the 3.7 liter V-6 engine. Don't be fooled
by the small increment of increased size from the standard engine - the
.2 liter increase adds a whopping 25 horses (from 280 hp to 305 hp) to
the already impressive output. The six-speed automatic transmission (six-speed manual
transmission optional on SH-AWD only) transforms the driving experience
from merely exhilarating to electrifying, adding another dimension to
its road performance. The Sequential SportShift Automatic allows for
switching from fully automatic to manual control of the transmission
when the desire to shift the car yourself takes hold (and it will). It
has been further improved for 2012 by the addition of paddles on the
steering wheel to assist in a quick gear changes as
needed. The improved fuel
efficiency is nothing short of impressive. The alterations on the 2012
Acura TL's exterior front and rear, as well as the introduction of the
six-speed automatic transmission, quite noticeably improve gas mileage:
Estimated
MPG
TL: 20 city / 29 highway
TL SH-AWD
(Automatic transmission): 18 city / 26 highway The interior of the 2012 Acura TL is
perfect. Sophisticated styling and comfort for the driver and passengers
by no means take anything away from the sporty feel. Perforated leather
is found on all seats, with heaters also located on both driver and
front passenger seats (cooling available with Advanced Package). A
10-way power front seat can be found for the driver, and an 8-way for
the front passenger. Whether
you are the driver or passenger, the cabin of the 2012 Acura TL is
designed for ergonomic comfort. Controls on the steering wheel govern
the stereo (volume, preset channels, mode), quick gear changes, speed
control, navigation system controls (optional) and enables scrolling
through important information (odometer, fuel economy, trip data) on the
multi-information display
screen.
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