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Not Your Father’s TL – The 2007 Acura TL Base

Acura TL

When you think of the "Acura TL" what will usually come to mind for Acura enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The TL has been one of the premier vehicles of the Acura line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2007 model is no exception. The Acura TL falls into the sedan for the family category.

2007 Acura TL Base Specs

The TL Base is equipped with a Honda 3.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

The fuel system for the 2007 TL is a PGM-FI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 17.10 gallons.

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

Statistics

The TL is 189.80 inches long, 72.20 inches wide, and 56.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $38,125, with a dealer invoice cost of $34,771. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the TL is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

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

Parting Shots

The 2007 model year was very successful for the Acura TL. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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One Response to “Not Your Father’s TL – The 2007 Acura TL Base”

  1. Pass on this! This sedan blows.

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