A lot has been said about the Acura TL for 2009. As Acura's entry in the sedan market the TL (and in this case specically the SH-AWD 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.

Engine Performance

The TL SH-AWD is equipped with a Honda 3.7 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.

TL SH-AWD Statistics

The TL is 186.10 inches long, 72.40 inches wide, and 56.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $28,960 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

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 18.50 gallons.

The 2009 TL gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Acura TL SH-AWD 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.

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

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