The 2012 Acura TL has made its debut in 2011 Chicago Auto Show to give a fresh impression and improve the performance and technology. The most obvious of the changes in this car is a visual change that incorporate the new design of front and rear styling, also presents a new SprotShift Sequential 6-speed transmission for improved performance and fuel economy, interior is also revised and a number of technologies owned uprgade.
The New Acura TL is a vehicle with a smooth and aggressive design. “Already known for its great performance, the enhanced TL has a sophisticated new look and an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission That will from the take performance to the next level.” That quote says Jeff Conrad who is vice president of Acura sales.
This car looks fine-looking from the front bumper has been redesigned to improve aerodynamics, updated headlights and turn signals, fog lights Desai is also a new and shorter front overhang, and revised grille. The rear, the repositioning is also done with combines rear reflector and rear edges become thinner by adding a sophisticated new look.
To improve the performance of the car, a new Sequential SportShitf with 6-speed transmission is applied to all models of the Acura TL with automatic transmission. In Addition to incorporating engineering enhancements aimed at Improving efficiency, a sports-minded double-kick-down feature lets the driver command a double downshift – Such as from Fifth to Third gear. The Drive-by-Wire ™ throttle system Also creates a “blip” of the throttle to help match gear speeds while downshifting.
In addition, the transmission team with a new multi-torque converter which not only reduces heat buildup during operation, but also provides a lock-up activation over a wider range of driving conditions – which helps to generate fuel savings. As a result the city, / highway fuel economy is 20/29 mpg – an increase of 3 mpg on the highway along the TL 2011. Further improve operational efficiency, the standard Acura TL 3.5L V-6 engine produces a range of technologies to reduce friction, while a new version of the air intake system provides cooler air for both the 3.5L and 3.7L engines.
For 2012, two different versions of the performance luxury sedan Acura residence: a 280 horsepower, front-wheel-drive TL with a powerful 305 hp Acura TL combined with Acura’s exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive ™ (SH- AWD ™). The performance model of mentality 6MT continue to be offered in 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD lineup, helping the Acura TL luxury performance sedan buyers profession to expand.
Both the TL and TL SH-AWD ™ models offer an available technology package, including the Acura Navigation System Voice Recognition ™, AcuraLink real-time traffic with Traffic Rerouting ™ and AcuraLink Real-Time ™ Time and Acura / ELS Surround ® 410 – watt Premium Audio System. For 2012, the hard disk drive (HDD) based navigation system is increasing in size of 60 gigabytes, the map coverage is more expansive, USB connection is faster and full VGA screen is brighter with richer colors. There is also a new package that includes all the new Advance ventilated front seats with a new Blind Spot Information (BSI) that the driver of the other vehicles in the vicinity of warnings.
Standard on the 2012 Acura TL are new 17×8-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels with P245/50R17 all-season tires for confident year-round performance. The Acura TL SH-AWD® comes standard with new 18×8-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels with low-profile P245/45R18 tires for more agile handling. Finally, when equipped with the available Advance Package, the Acura TL comes with 18×8-inch 5-spoke wheels while TL SH-AWD™ is fitted with 19×8-inch split five-spoke aluminum wheels with new performance minded P245/40R19 all-season tires.
Along with every new Acura, the new 2012 TL is covered by a comprehensive 4-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/70,000 miles powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership include Acura Total Luxury Care® (TLC®), which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service and trip routing.
