Not Your Father’s TL – The 2009 Acura TL Base
The restyled TL Base is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2008 version.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the TL Base are 72.40 inches wide by 186.10 inches long. It sits 56.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $28,960 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 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 18.50 gallons.
The 2009 TL gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.
What We Think of the Acura TL
There are several reasons why the Acura TL Base sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a TL.
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