2001 Acura CL: Overview
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2001 Acura CL ▼
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- MSRP: $27,980 -$30,330
- Invoice: $25,508 -$27,648
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Pros
- Acceleration
- Steering/handling
- Build quality
Cons
- Navigation system controls
- Rear-seat entry/exit
- Rear-seat head room
Vehicle Highlights
Redesigned for 2001, this platform mate of Acura's near-luxury TL sedan and parent company Honda's Accord comes in 225-hp 3.2CL and 260-hp Type-S models, both with a 3.2-liter V6 and automatic transmission with manual-shift feature. ABS, traction control, and front side airbags also are standard. Though slightly larger and heavier than the original 1997-99 CL, it's still a 4-seater. A satellite navigation system is the only factory option. Type-S features standard antiskid system, firmer suspension, and 17-inch wheels instead of 16s.
COMPETITION
This hotly contested segment has a clear benchmark; it is the Acura TL (and its 2-door cousin Acura CL). The TL succeeds in blending comfort, style, luxury, and sport into an efficient package at an affordable price. If you are leaning more toward the luxury scale, the Lexus ES 300 might be a more practical purchase.
We also recommend the sporty and Euro-flavored Audi A6, the comfortable Buick Park Avenue, the affordable and fast Infiniti I30.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | 3.2 CL Rating | Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 6 | 7.7 |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | 4.7 |
| Ride Quality | 6 | 3.5 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 6 | 7.8 |
| Quietness | 7 | 3.6 |
| Controls | 8 | 5.2 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 7 | 5 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | .7 |
| Cargo Room | 3 | 2.1 |
| Value within Class | 7 | 4 |
| Total Score: | 59 | 44.3 |
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