The 2012 Acura TL is abundantly powered by a 3.5 liter 6-cylinder engine. But, for those who need to feel even more power, an exciting option is the 3.7 liter V-6 engine. Don't be fooled by the small increment of increased size from the standard engine - the .2 liter increase adds a whopping 25 horses (from 280 hp to 305 hp) to the already impressive output.
The six-speed automatic transmission (six-speed manual transmission optional on SH-AWD only) transforms the driving experience from merely exhilarating to electrifying, adding another dimension to its road performance. The Sequential SportShift Automatic allows for switching from fully automatic to manual control of the transmission when the desire to shift the car yourself takes hold (and it will). It has been further improved for 2012 by the addition of paddles on the steering wheel to assist in a quick gear changes as needed.
The improved fuel efficiency is nothing short of impressive. The alterations on the 2012 Acura TL's exterior front and rear, as well as the introduction of the six-speed automatic transmission, quite noticeably improve gas mileage:
Estimated MPG
TL: 20 city / 29 highway
TL SH-AWD (Automatic transmission): 18 city / 26 highway
The interior of the 2012 Acura TL is perfect. Sophisticated styling and comfort for the driver and passengers by no means take anything away from the sporty feel. Perforated leather is found on all seats, with heaters also located on both driver and front passenger seats (cooling available with Advanced Package). A 10-way power front seat can be found for the driver, and an 8-way for the front passenger.
Whether you are the driver or passenger, the cabin of the 2012 Acura TL is designed for ergonomic comfort. Controls on the steering wheel govern the stereo (volume, preset channels, mode), quick gear changes, speed control, navigation system controls (optional) and enables scrolling through important information (odometer, fuel economy, trip data) on the multi-information display screen.
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