A lot has been said about the Acura TL for 2008. As Acura's entry in the sedan market the TL (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door TL is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Acura as a brand in general.

Performance

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 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.

Fuel is handled for the TL is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.10 gallons.

TL Base Statistics

The dimensions of the TL Base are 75.40 inches wide by 189.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the TL is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $33,725, with an invoice cost of $30,991. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 TL gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

The vehicle is available in Alabaster Silver Metallic, Bold Beige Metallic, Carbon Bronze Pearl, Moroccan Red Pearl, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Royal Blue Pearl, and White Diamond Pearl.

Conclusion

The 2007 model began the promise of the Acura TL. The 2008 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, Canada market, Sedan

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