Acura introduced the TL Base in late 2005 to regain its grip on the Sedan market. There are 1 trim levels for the TL in 2006: . With four doors and spacious seating for five, the front-wheel drive TL makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sedan market, including strong offerings from Toyota.

2006 Acura TL Base Specs

Standard equipment in the TL for 2005 and 2006 includes the 3.2 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the VTEC engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the TL.

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 2006 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 17.00 gallons.

Statistics

The TL is 189.30 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 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.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $33,325, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,384. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

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.

The vehicle is available in Alabaster Silver Metallic, Anthracite Metallic, Desert Mist Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Redondo Red Pearl, Royal Blue Pearl, and White Diamond Pearl.

What We Think of the Acura TL

The 2005 model began the promise of the Acura TL. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Acura hopes that the TL Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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

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