There have been several award-winning cars from Acura over the years, including the Acura TL of 1996. There are two trim levels to the TL, including Base and Premium. The Premium version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1995 the popular 2.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

1996 Acura TL Premium Specs

The restyled TL Premium is equipped with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Honda four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

The fuel system for the 1996 TL is a traditional PGM-FI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.

The TL uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the TL Premium are 70.30 inches wide by 191.50 inches long. It sits 55.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.80 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $28,450 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the TL is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The TL Premium received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1996 model year was very successful for the Acura TL. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Premium version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Acura TL, Premium, Sedan, United States market

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