
Front-wheel-drive car
280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine
5-speed automatic transmission

Price: USD 35,000 range
Engine: Pentastar 3.3-liter V6 engine with MultiAir technology
Horse Power: approximately 300 horsepower
Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 09:42

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
The 2011 Acura TL sees no major changes. This premium-midsize sedan reprises Base and SH-AWD (for Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) trim levels. Base versions are front-wheel drive, a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, and a 5-speed automatic transmission. SH-AWD versions have a 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 and the choice of a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. They also have a sport suspension and 18-inch wheels versus the 17s on the Base. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Also standard are leather upholstery with heated front seats, sunroof, wireless cell-phone link, and 8-speaker audio. A Technology Package, priced as a separate model, includes a 10-speaker audio and navigation system with real-time traffic and weather alerts. Base cars with the Technology Package are available with 18-inch wheels. For the SH-AWD, the Technology Package is required in order to get the manual transmission and/or optional 19-inch summer-only performance tires.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium-Midsize Cars sport interior dimensions similar to Midsize Cars. Premium-Midsize Cars offer more luxury, performance, and prestige when compared to Midsize Cars.
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