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2006 Acura TL
Date Published: 7/31/08

2006 Acura TL
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MSRP:
$33,325 - 35,525

Invoice:
$30,384 - 32,387

Class:
Premium Midsize Car

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2006 Acura TL
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 6.7
Fuel Economy 6 4.6
Ride Quality 7 6.7
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 7.1
Quietness 8 6.8
Controls 9 6.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 5.5
Cargo Room 3 4
Value within Class 10 5.9
Total Score: 68 61.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Acura TL Review
The best-selling car at Honda's upscale Acura division enters 2006 little-changed. The TL is based on the Honda Accord platform, but has different styling, powertrains, and more upscale features. The only engine is a 258-hp V6 with a choice of a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift gate. TLs with manual transmission include a firmer suspension, Brembo-brand front brakes, and limited-slip differential. They're also available with performance tires instead of all-season treads. Every TL comes with 17-inch wheels, ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Also standard are leather upholstery with heated front seats, aluminum interior trim, sunroof, and an in-dash CD changer that plays DVD Audio discs. TL also comes with Acura's HandsFreeLink, which employs the audio system as a hands-free, wireless link to cell phones. A navigation system with voice command is optional.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize Cars sport interior dimensions similar to Midsize Cars. Premium Midsize Cars offer more luxury, performance, and prestige when compared to Midsize Cars. This segment is one of the industry's fastest-growing categories.

Our Best Buys include Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, and Infiniti M. Our Recommended picks include the Acura RL, Infiniti G35, Lexus ES 330, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

New or significantly redesigned models include Lexus GS, Lincoln Zephyr, and Mercedes-Benz CLS.

News
A freshening of some kind is said to be in store for the 2007 or '08 TL. One source says it could be fairly extensive and include available all-wheel drive, which we'd welcome. A clean-sheet makeover isn't likely before model-year '09 to keep in sync with the design cycle of the parent Honda Accord. Diesel power may be part of the TL's future. Honda recently announced plans to sell diesel vehicles in the U.S. by 2009, part of a drive to reduce CO2 emissions across its corporate lineup. Two new "clean diesel" engines are promised, a 4-cyl and a V6, but it's unclear yet which one the TL might use.
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