The 2012 acura tl is a great car, and were sure youd enjoy driving one. I use pennzoil platinum and quaker state syn for my 05tl, and i drive down to 0 5% left, sometimes several hundred miles pass 0 %. Despite being the original japanese luxury brand, predating lexus and infiniti by several years, acura, with the notable exception of the now legendary nsx, has always been somewhat tentative about its luxury aspirations. With so little tangible feel from the pedals, its almost a robotic experience to launch the tl sh awd 6mt. So now with styling by and for adults, were revisiting the acura tl sh awd s ontrack performance to see if this is the tl weve been expecting for four years now.
Mar 28, 2011 and that bmw comparison is apt, we think, given that the tl remains acuras very best drivers car, and a good one, at that. Watch tutorials about your 2012 acura tl maintenance minder designed to improve performance, safety and convenience. Sep 19, 20 of course that when it comes to competition, the 2014 acura tl is far behind. Focusing almost all of our time and energies toward driving the largerengined shawd version of the tl, we came away with the renewed opinion that car is an enthusiast gem that deserves more of a share of the spotlight. Find 0 60 mph and quarter mile times for hundreds of new and old 4door sedans. May 22, 2014 acura speed from zero to sixty may 22, 2014 an impressive zero to sixy time the time at which a car can accelerate from a dead stop 0 mph, up to 60 mph has always been a performance factor for any vehicle.
Back in my young and foolish days, i considered swapping a manual transmission into my first car, a frontwheeldrive pontiac grand prix. With sh awd, however, your acura can send up to 100% of the available rearwheel torque to the wheel with the most traction. Sedans are also referred to as saloon cars in some areas of the world. It checks engine operating conditions, such as weather extremes. Read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl shawd in this first test article brought to you by the. Like conventional awd systems, power distribution is continuously varied between the front and rear wheels. Bmw 3series and infiniti g37 fanatics will argue, of course. Watch my dragy meter video for 0 60 times, and 14 mile.
I just got a 2012 acura tl sh awd 6at and the shifting in it feels weird. Acura needs some serious improvements in every aspect, especially if it wants the tl to remain a player n its market. Find available tires from the top brands for a 2012 acura tl sh awd advance package. In this excerpt from episode 5, ryan brings the acura tl sh awd and the audi a7 quattro together once more for a v6 shootout. By all accounts, that should be a combination that car guys can get behind. Except for the shawd 6m model, the tl remains more of a sporty luxury sedan than a luxurious sporty sedan. First and foremost, we hope that you, your family and friends are safe and healthy. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for. The best launch was from an indicated 3,750 rpm with a wisp of. Acuraels surround 440watt premium audio system with 10 speakers, hard disk drive hdd media storage, indash cd, dvdaudio, mp3, wma and dts featured player, dolby pro logic ii and amfm tuner.
Maintenance minder 2012 acura tl acura owners site. Please take into account that the acura 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is gathered from numerous credible sources. Still after nearly 1,000 miles behind the wheel of an acura tl sh super handling awd allwheel drive top trim version, our high regard of the tl continues to grow. Features and information 2012 acura tl acura owners site. Read on to learn more about the 2012 acura tl shawd tech. Interaction and luxury can be found if you look hard enough. Acura els surround 440watt premium audio system with 10 speakers, hard disk drive hdd media storage, indash cd, dvdaudio, mp3, wma and dts featured player, dolby pro logic ii and amfm tuner.
The 2012 tl shawd, with its standard goodyear eagle rsas, only managed 0. The 2012 acura tl upgrade is a little show, a little go. The base 2012 acura tl has frontwheel drive and a 3. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2012 acura tl.
Search from 210 acura tl cars for sale, including a used 2012 acura tl, a used 2012 acura tl sh awd, and a used 2012 acura tl sh awd w advance package. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the specifics. A base tl with frontwheel drive and the 280horsepower 3. Find information on features like performance, audio, navigation, and more. Apr 20, 2011 the tl gets a nose job and a tech tuck. The new tl shawd superhandling allwheel drive replaces the. Acuras ohiobuilt midsize sedan may not be beautiful, but it does bring a lot of luxury and technology for the money. Find detailed specifications for your 2012 acura tl.
Awd cars and trucks feature a fulltime 4wheeldrive system whereas all four wheels receive torque from the motor at the same time. Read about acura s new sports sedan and see photos at car and driver. Our forged silver metallic tl tester came equipped with acuras superhandling allwheel drive and sixspeed manual gearbox. The manualtrans version comes only one way, with the tech package. Vehicles in this section can seat four or more occupants, feature a fixed roof that extends the full. Sometimes you just gotta let a beast breathe, and thats what we see here, as it we explore the performance of a 2012 acura tl with the rare 6speed manual transmission. We have complete systems, mufflers, headers, and more to make it happen. In an effort to restore former glory and to regain market share, acura has instilled a lot of changes and revisions, albeit not drastic ones, to the 2012 tl lineup. Though acura did not reveal the official sprint times, independent research pegs the base model with a 6. The tl has yet to be rated under the nhtsas more stringent safety crash tests.
The manual transmission is the most intimate way you can interact with a vehicle. For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific tl trim. Aug 10, 2011 even if the acura tl shawd 6mt were not a good car, it would still deserve our support as the only upscale midsize sedan available with both allwheeldrive and a manual transmission in north america. Acura tl shawd impeccable performance motorwayamerica. Underneath the exterior changes the tl sports a new sixspeed automatic transmission that delivers more miles per gallon. All tl drivetrains carry over for 20, meaning a frontdrive model running a 3. View similar cars and explore different trim configurations.
Used 2012 acura tl shawd for sale with photos cargurus. The tl comes with either a sixspeed automatic transmission or a sixspeed manual. Search over 2,100 listings to find the best local deals. In addition, front end styling benefits from updated headlights and turn signals and a. The 2012 model strikes a balance between cars like the lexus es 350 and infiniti g37. I drive highway 90% of the time 10 miles one way to work daily. Read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl sh awd in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. This section contains numerous 0 60 times for allwheel drive awd vehicles. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The tl, in typical honda acura fashion, comes in only three variations in shawd trim. The front and rear ends have been revised, and there are new 17and 18inch. Although not as fast as the rowyourown, which took only 5. The 2012 acura tl is a surprisingly wellrounded luxury sedan, with a host of advanced tech features, and in top sh awd trim morphs into a complete and compelling sport sedan.
Fairly heftyfeeling compared to its competition, yet surprisingly. This is possible via a center differential that allows each tire on the vehicle to rotate at different speeds. This effect dramatically enhances steering performance and turning precision without any need for driver input. The shawd edition can also be ordered with a sixspeed manual, one of. And so it is with the 2012 acura tl, perhaps the best allaround luxury sports sedan.
You can still get the 5series with either allwheeldrive or a manual transmission, but not both in the same car. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. A manual tl shawd is rated at 17 mpg city25 highway versus. Its a better looking, sportier tl and the sh awd edition is. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 acura tl shawd including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The worst complaints are suspension, steering, and transmission problems. With the new 6speed automatic, the awd cars 0 60 time was bumped up to about 5. Truecar has over 1,519,908 listings nationwide, updated daily. The 2012 acura tl receives a muchneeded facelift, bringing the styling more in line with its luxurious character. Although checks with auto manufacturers and their representatives to confirm the accuracy of the data, it makes no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied with respect to the data presented here.
Experience the sound and power of a performance exhaust system on your 2012 acura tl. If youre wondering just how fast your sedan car really is then youre in the right place. Your selection of a 2012 acura tl was a wise investment. When a manufacturer implements a minimum advertised price map policy, they create limits on the list price that retailers are allowed to advertise their products for. The acura tl is a compact executive entrylevel luxury car that was manufactured by acura. Maybe its getting use to me but it seems to be stupid. There are a great deal of factors that affect the acura cars 0 60 stats, so different sources may test the same vehicle and each may arrive at a unique 0 60 mph and quarter mile result.
Read on to learn more about the 2012 acura tl sh awd advance in this editors. The car guide is the benchmark of excellence for the canadian automotive landscape. Jun 28, 2011 photo 35 2012 acura tl shawd first drive power is delivered from a 3. Mileage estimates fuel capacity 5 speed automatic shawd. A grille molding can wear out or crack over time so if you need a quality restoration, topnotch replace moldings will come in handy if you want to restore the beauty to your car. Get detailed information on the 2012 acura tl including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. Check out the standard features and info below to find out what other shoppers think of this car, or just search our inventory and see what we have available. Jul 11, 2011 the acura tl is an excellent car, and duly impressed my family when i chauffeured them to a fathers day dinner.