Yes the latest boy on the road is a new Attention Magnet by one of Asia’s Big 4 HONDA the “ACURA TL 2011” The car promises a lot of excitement and adrenaline rush when u laid you hands on it. The car with two variants and host of new features is a perfect combination of dynamic style, performance and technology.
Engine Specs:
Available in two variants explained in detail below and compared.
- TL: 280-hp, 3.5-liter, VTEC®, V-6 engine
- TL SH-AWD: 305-hp, 3.7-liter, VTEC®, V-6 engine
Both the engines are paired with the latest trade mark “Super Handling All-Wheel Drive” technology, which allows you to move all the four wheels and makes it “butter on the pan” feeling while you drive. It also gives you better control and mobility on road. Both have a VTEC V6 Engine with different power capacity.
The 3.5-liter, VTEC® V-6 engine generates 280 horsepower and 254 lbs.-ft. of torque as compared to 305 horsepower and 273 lbs.-ft. of torque by the 3.7-liter engine. That’s making the 3.7 high on power.
The 3.5 liter engine gives out fuel economy of 18 mpg on city roads and 26 mpg highway on highways. And the 3.7 give you variant 17 mpg on city and 25 mpg on highways isn’t that good you wont have to make a huge compromise on fuel efficiency as the difference is just 1mpg. Combined with a choice of a 5-speed Sequential Sport Shift automatic or 6-speed manual transmission Now that’s what’s a combination of both power and performance.
Exteriors:
Killer looks making it an Attention Magnet.
Exteriors are similar in both the variants. Both are fitted with Xenon High intensity Discharge (HID), Xenon cast’s a spell of whiter and brighter lights on roads improving clarity. And the HID Lenses allow a precise pattern in beam which accelerated visibility without blinding the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
Hold on yet more to come, Acura TL has a large 8 Inch navigation screen which display a view behind the vehicle below the drivers normal vision thus helping you from obstacles and is of great help for parallel parking. Not to forget the side mirrors perfectly aligned and automatically tilts when u reverse thus increasing ease for the driver. Also Bundled is key remote with a few extra convenience features for the driver.
Interiors:
Interiors are classy with leather surfaces makes u fell the comfort while you drive.
Some unmatched feature:
Two level heating keeping in mind both the front and the rear riders.
TL gives you automatic climate mode and both the first and the rear seat passenger can set their own micro climate according to their needs if that is not all it has a GPS enabled climatic function too WOW!!. The best is the automatic air filtration mode which keeps away pollutants and supply clean air so feel fresh and drive fresh.
Storage is good with 12.5 and 13.1 cu ft of storage available, coupled with 15 versatile cabin storage areas making it easy for the driver to reach to frequently used stuffs soon.
The Bluetooth hands free link system further let you attend those important calls which you can’t miss, and the push button start all together puts you through an experience when you drive. Operated with a hard drive u can use Acura Navigation System10 the centerpiece of the TL Technology Package is Acura’s most advanced navigation system, u can store destination databases and maps.
Audio System:
Amazing Audio system inbuilt with a 276-watt 8-speaker system makes up something for those Music lovers, further it can be connected with an audio source be it CD, Radio, USB etc. Also there is an Aux unit to connect your mp3 player. The car is also smart enough to select the strongest radio station available in the area Zuper isn’t it!
Safety:
Safety is again engineered by TL’s Technology dominance with features like.
Vehicle Stability Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Safety, Airbag System, Seat Belts & Active Front Head Restraints, Child Safety, Body Structure Design makes your driving a safe affair. In case of a break all TL vehicles will do the following: The ignition will be disabled, the horn will sound, and the lights will flash.
In the end its enjoyable machine to live with, the technology, the design, the jap look all makes up the machine to be the most adorable work, it’s a good little power house which you wont mind paying for.
Go ahead guys, pick your favorite cola bottle and put your leg on the throttle…. The new Acura TL is truly a feast to ride on.
