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2007 Acura TL
Date Published: 2/20/08

2007 Acura TL
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MSRP:
$33,625 - 38,325

Invoice:
$30,677 - 35,151

Class:
Premium Midsize Car

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2007 Acura TL
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 7
Fuel Economy 6 4.6
Ride Quality 6 6.6
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 7.2
Quietness 8 6.9
Controls 8 6.8
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 4 5.4
Cargo Room 4 4.2
Value within Class 10 6.1
Total Score: 66 62.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Acura TL Review
New features and the return of a performance-oriented model mark 2007 for Acura's best-selling car. The TL is based on the Accord platform from parent-company Honda, but has unique styling, different powertrains, and more upscale features. Base and revived Type-S models are offered; a Type-S was last available for 2003. The base model has a 258-hp V6 engine teamed with 5-speed automatic transmission. The Type-S has a 286-hp V6 mated to either a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Type-S also includes firmer suspension, Brembo-brand front brakes, and specific interior and exterior trim. Exclusive to the Type-S is Honda's Active Noise Cancellation, designed to electronically quell mechanical, road, and wind noise. Standard on both models are ABS, traction/antiskid control, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Also standard are leather upholstery with heated front seats, sunroof, wireless cell phone link, and DVD Audio. A navigation system with voice command is standard on Type-S, optional on base; for '07 it includes a rearview camera and real-time traffic information. Other changes include revised instrument panel graphics and one-touch starting on models with automatic transmission.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 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 the Acura TL, Infiniti M, and Lexus ES 350. Our Recommended picks are the Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G35, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Lexus GS 450h, Lincoln MKZ, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
News
A redesigned TL is forecast for 2009. Few specifics have emerged yet, but the package should be based on the upcoming new 2008 Honda Accord. All-wheel drive, perhaps standard, may be a first-time feature to more clearly separate the TL from its traditional Honda parent. Diesel power may also be in the picture. Honda plans to sell diesel vehicles in the U.S. by 2009 as a way to reduce CO2 emissions across its entire lineup. To that end, it's developing two "clean diesel" engines, a 4-cyl and a V6, though it's unclear whether the TL would offer either one.
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