1996-1998 Acura TL: Overview
Updated: 12/17/09
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Pros
- Acceleration (3.2TL)
- Antilock brakes
- Instruments/controls
- Steering/handling
- Visibility
Cons
- Automatic-transmission performance
- Engine noise (2.5TL)
- Rear-seat room
- Road noise (3.2TL)
Vehicle Highlights
Redesigning of the in-between sedan (previously called Vigor) from Honda's luxury division brought slightly larger dimensions and also something new: an available V6 engine. At 191.5 inches overall, the TL fits right in between the older Vigor and the Legend sedan. Dual airbags were standard, along with antilock brakes, automatic climate control, cassette and CD players, and power windows and door locks. Leather seating was standard in the more costly 3.2TL with its V6 engine and optional in the five-cylinder 2.5TL. A firmer suspension went into the 2.5TL, which was marketed as the sportier of the two. The 2.5TL went on sale in spring of 1995, but the 3.2TL was delayed until fall of that year, due to a trade dispute with Japan.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Acura TL Type-S Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 7 | |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | |
| Ride Quality | 6 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 7 | |
| Quietness | 7 | |
| Controls/Materials | 6 | |
| Interior Room | 7 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 5 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 3 | |
| Value within Class | 8 | |
| Total Score: | 61 |
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