There have been several award-winning cars from Acura over the years, including the Acura TL of 2000. There are one trim levels to the TL, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1999 the popular 3.2 liter VTEC has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

2000 Acura TL Base Specs

The restyled TL Base is equipped with a 3.2-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 1999 version.

The fuel system for the 2000 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.

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 192.90 inches long, 70.30 inches wide, and 56.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $28,400, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,596. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The TL Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen 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 2000 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.

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

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