Acura TL Performance sedan 2012
The new 2012 Acura TL. With impeccable styling, precision handling and cutting-edge amenities, the TL integrates driver and machine – horsepower and adrenaline – unlike any other. It’s a higher level of luxury and a new breed of refinement. It’s a sophisticated work of performance art designed to empower the way you drive and redefine your experience behind the wheel. And with the newly introduced Elite Package, the TL has all the standard features you expect plus a few added amenities. Quite simply, it makes for an exceptionally compelling drive.
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3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC® V-6 |
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3.7-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC® V-6 engine |
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Horsepower 280 hp @ 6200 rpm |
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Horsepower: 305 hp @ 6300 rpm |
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Torque 254 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm |
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Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm |
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Displacement 3471 cc |
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Displacement: 3664 cc |
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Bore and stroke 89 x 93 mm |
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Bore and stroke: 90 x 96 mm |
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Compression ratio 11.2:1 |
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Recommended fuel |
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Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI®) |
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Electronic direct ignition system |
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Horsepower & Torque (SAE net, Rev. 08/04, SAE J1349) |
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6-speed automatic transmission (AT) with paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control |
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Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ |
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Front-wheel drive |
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Available close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (MT) (requires Technology Package) |
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3-point height-adjustable seat belts with load limiters and Automatic Tensioning System (front) |
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3-point seat belts (rear) |
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4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist |
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Active front seat head restraints |
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Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure |
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Battery management system (BMS) |
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Childproof rear door locks |
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Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) |
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Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) |
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Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System and security system |
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Impact-absorbing crumple zones – front and rear |
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LED mirror-integrated directional signals, taillights, brake lights and Centre High Mount Stop Light |
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) child-seat mounting system |
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Phosphorescent emergency trunk opener |
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Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor |
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location indicators |
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control |
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17 x 8 inch aluminum-alloy wheels |
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4-wheel independent double-wishbone front suspension with multi-link rear suspension |
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Electronic Power Steering (EPS) |
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Rear drum-in-disc brakes |
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Stabilizer bars – front/rear: 30/19 mm |
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Tires: P245/50 R17 all-season |
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Ventilated front disc brakes |
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18 x 8 inch exclusive aluminum-alloy wheels |
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Tires: P245/45 R18 all-season |
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Stabilizer bars – front/rear: 31/20 mm(rear wall thickness: 4.5 mm) |
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19 x 8 inch exclusive aluminum-alloy wheels |
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Tires: P245/40 R19 all-season |
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Acoustic front windshield |
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Auto-on/off headlights |
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Body-coloured front splash guards |
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Fog lights |
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Heated side mirrors with driver recognition, reverse gear tilt-down and LED integrated directional indicators |
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Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass |
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High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights |
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Integrated dual-outlet exhaust with finishers |
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Platinum-plating front Acura grille |
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Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse, key-off operation and sliding shade |
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Stainless-steel concave-shaped roof and door window mouldings |
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Headlamp washers |
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Cargo volume |
371 litres | ||||
Fuel tank capacity |
70 litres | ||||
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City10.4 liters/100 km* |
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Highway 6,8 liters/100 km* |
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Fuel economy (City/Hwy): 11.4/7.6 litres/100 km* |
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Fuel economy (City/Hwy): 11.9/8.0 litres/100 km* (SH-AWD MT) |
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Adjustable head restraints – front and rear |
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Driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment including 2-way power lumbar support and 2-position memory |
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Dual-level heated front seats |
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Floor mats |
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Front passenger’s seat with 8-way power adjustment |
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Solid leather-trimmed interior |
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Perforated Premium Milano leather-trimmed interior |
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Ventilated front seats |
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12-volt power outlets (2) |
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
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Blue LED ambient driver’s and front passenger’s footwell lighting |
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Blue LED ambient roof console lighting |
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Driver’s and front passenger’s illuminated vanity mirrors |
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Dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control with auto humidity control and air-filtration system |
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Electric trunk and fuel-filler-door releases |
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Exterior temperature indicator |
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Front centre console with hidden armrest sliding tray, storage compartments, dual beverage holders and coin holders |
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HandsFreeLink™-bilingual Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone interface with Phonebook Link |
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HomeLink® remote system |
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Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio, phone, MID and cruise controls |
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Lower instrument-panel side-pocket storage (driver's and passenger's) |
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Maintenance Minder system |
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Multi-Information Display (MID) |
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Overhead LED map lights – front and rear |
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Overhead sunglasses storage |
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Power windows with driver’s and front passenger’s auto-up/down, auto-reverse and key-off operation |
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Rear compartment heat/air conditioning vents |
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Rear-seat centre armrest with locking trunk pass-through and dual beverage holders |
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Remote entry system with driver recognition for driver’s seat, side mirrors and climate control |
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Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers |
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Tilt and telescopic steering column |
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Trip computer |
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User-programmable interior lighting |
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Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
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60 GB hard disk drive (HDD) Acura Navigation System with trilingual Voice RecognitionTM, rearview camera‡ with onscreen display guidelines, wallpaper function and illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls |
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15 GB hard disk drive (HDD) storage (navigation and audio) |
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GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system |
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Keyless Access System (smart entry and pushbutton ignition) with driver recognition for driver’s seat, side mirrors, climate control and select audio and Navi settings |
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Blind spot information system‡ |
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Acura 276-watt Sound System with 6-disc CD changer, Dolby® Pro LogicTM II and DTS®, AM/FM/XM®? tuner (RDS-enabled), MP3/Windows Media® Audio changer and 8 speakers |
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Audio anti-theft feature |
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Auxiliary input jack |
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Bluetooth® Audio |
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Disc title display |
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Integrated glass antenna |
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Speed-sensitive Volume Control (SVC) |
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USB device connector |
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Acura/ELS Surround® 440-watt Premium Audio System with 1-disc CD, DVD-Audio and DTS® changer, AM/FM/XM®? tuner (RDS-enabled), MP3/Windows Media® Audio compatibility, Dolby® Pro LogicTM II and 10 speakers |
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Height |
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Length |
4928 mm | ||||
Track – front/rear |
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Wheelbase |
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Width (including sideview mirrors) |
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Width (excluding sideview mirrors) |
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Curb weight: 1807 kg |
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Curb weight: 1701 kg (TL) |
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Curb weight: 1761 kg (SH-AWD MT) |
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Curb weight: 1811 kg (SH-AWD AT) |
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Curb weight: 1820 kg |
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Curb weight 1695 kg |
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Headroom – front/rear |
976/932 mm | ||||
Hip room – front/rear |
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Passenger volume |
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Legroom – front/rear |
1080/920 mm | ||||
Shoulder room – front/rear |
1477/1428 mm | ||||
Seating capacity |
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