- sedan 143,662
- 2,408 below average
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- Winston-Salem, NC
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- 2,408 below average sedan 143,662 gasoline blue automatic
2010 acura tl review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Super smooth, highly capable, lots of technology. introductionthe acura tl has long been a favorite among entry-luxury cars. Significantly redesigned for 2009, when it received a powerful v6 engine and the availability of all-wheel drive, it continues into 2010 with only a few changes. The most important new feature for the 2010 tl is the availability of a six-speed manual transmission on the upper-level sh-awd (super handling all-wheel drive) model. the 2010 acura tl lineup consists of two models: the base acura tl has a 280-hp 3. 5-liter v6. The acura tl sh-awd has a 305-hp 3. 7-liter v6. Standard features include solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control with automatic humidity control, xm satellite radio, an ipod interface, and a bluetooth cell phone link. A technology package, available on both models, includes the acura navigation system with voice recognition, acuralink real-time traffic with traffic rerouting, acuralink real-time weather with radar image maps, an acura/els surround premium audio system, and the keyless access system with pushbutton ignition. The navigation system features an eight-inch full vga high-resolution color display for excellent visibility. The acura/els surround 10-speaker, 440-watt premium sound system includes dvd-audio, cd, dts, am/fm tuner, xm radio and a 2,500-song hard disk drive (hdd) media storage. room in the front seat is plentiful. The back seat is big enough for most passengers, though tall rear passengers will want more head room. The base front-wheel-drive model handles quite well, reacting readily to quick changes of direction and leaning very little through turns. the sh-awd model is heavier, but stiffer suspension settings make it handle capably as well. Acura's super handling all wheel drive system can send power to the outside rear wheel in a turn, which helps rotate the car through that turn. All-wheel drive is a great option for customers in northern climates. the responsive handling doesn't come at the expense of ride quality, however. Bumps seldom intrude, there is no float or wallow, and up-and-down motions are kept to a minimum. The tl's balance of ride quality and handling prowess is quite impressive. Braking is quick and worry-free. both models offer plenty of power to get in front of traffic from a stop or pass with ease. While the sh-awd model has more power, it also weighs more, so straight-line performance of the two versions is similar. Both engines provide enough power to make a 0-60 mph run in 6. 0 seconds or less. The automatic transmission has a manual shiftgate and standard steering-wheel shift paddles to allow drivers more interaction with the powertrain. The six-speed manual provides a high degree of shift accuracy with great feel and low effort, and utilizes a short-throw shifter. Anyone looking for a capable sport sedan will do well to give the tl a test drive. lineupthe 2010 acura tl is offered in two models, the base tl and the tl sh-awd. The base model has a 280-hp 3. 5-liter v6 engine, while the sh-awd model has a 305-hp 3. 7-liter v6. Both are matched to a five-speed automatic transmission with a manual shiftgate and steering-wheel shift paddles. P245/40zr19 michelin pilot sport summer tires are optional. Automatic transmission is standard. The tl sh-awd with technology package 42,385) is available with either the automatic or six-speed manual transmission for the same price. safety features include dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, and active front head restraints. Active safety features include antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, and vehicle stability assist (vsa, or electronic stability control) with traction control. Tire-pressure monitoring is standard. A rearview camera comes with the technology package, and we recommend it because it can help the driver see small children and pedestrians when backing up. Sh-awd all-wheel drive improves safety in slippery conditions. walkaroundthe acura tl has a wheelbase of 109. 3 inches and overall length of 195. 3. To help reduce weight, there is aluminum in the hood, front bumper beams, subframe and steering hanger beam. The tl has what acura calls a motion surface body design, which is a styling theme marked by emotional design, linear fluidity and strong presence. While the first two of those traits may be debatable, the tl certainly has a stronger presence than any acura in recent memory. the calling card of the design is the beak-like front grille assembly, similar to that of the tsx and rl models. On the tl, this silver-painted assembly extends up and over to meet the hood, where it ends abruptly. The grille is flanked by a set of slit-like headlights that rise up toward the edges of the front end, giving the tl a sinister, grinning look. Below the grille assembly is a pair of trapezoidal air intakes that house the fog lights. Additional driving lights are found in these intakes on the tl model, while the sh-awd lacks them for improved air flow. The sh-awd also incorporates brake cooling ducts into these intakes at the outside corners. the bottom edges of the headlights resolve into character lines that flow all the way to the taillights and angle upward to give the tl a sporty, raked appearance. Prominent flares surround the front wheels, and these extend up into the aforementioned character lines, giving the tl a visually interesting and distinguishing front wheel hump design trait. The base model's 17-inch wheels look uninspired, but the sh-awd's 18s and optional 19s look great and fill out the wheelwells nicely. the greenhouse is thoroughly modern, balancing maximum interior space with a sporty coupe-like rake. At the rear edges, the rear window is inset slightly, giving the rear pillars a flying buttress look. the rear view has the most presence. The angled trunk shape reflects the beak-like look of the front end. Below the trunk is a silver-painted, wing-shaped decorative piece that combines with the trunk shape and a center character line to give the rear end something of a boattail appearance. Models with the technology package also have a tasteful rear spoiler that only adds to the look. The center stack is thoughtfully angled toward the passengers, making every control easy to reach. The design is attractive, and the materials have a quality feel with a lot of soft-touch surfaces and tight panel gaps. Small-items storage is fair, including a change tray at the bottom of the center console, two cupholders behind the gearshift, map pockets in the doors, and a center console that can hold about 10 cd cases. Head and leg room up front are plentiful, and the seats do a good job of keeping passengers in place, especially those in the sh-awd model, which have more side bolstering. The rear seat is quite livable for all but tall passengers, who will complain about head room. Getting in and out of the front seat is easy, but the rear requires some ankle twisting, especially if the front seats are set far back. The rear seats include a fold-down armrest with two cupholders and a center pass-through, which will allow carrying skis or fishing poles, but long, flat packages won't fit. trunk space is about average for the class, at 13. 1 cubic feet.
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