Buyers of the Acura TL are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The TL has been one of the premier vehicles of the Acura line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1997 model is no exception. The Acura TL falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the TL have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The TL Base is equipped with a Honda 2.5 liter five-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Honda 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.

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.

The fuel system for the 1997 TL is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 17.20 gallons.

TL Base Statistics

The TL is 191.70 inches long, 70.90 inches wide, and 55.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.80 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,950 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,947. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The TL Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 1996 and 1997 the TL Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

The 1997 model year was unsuccessful for the Acura TL. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 4-Door, Acura TL, Base, Canada market, Sedan

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