Getting 24 Miles a Gallon: Is the 1997 Acura TL Base Better than Last Year?
The restyled TL Base is equipped with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Honda four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.
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 dimensions of the TL Base are 70.90 inches wide by 191.70 inches long. It sits 55.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.80 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
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 fuel system for the 1997 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.
The TL Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Acura TL
The 1997 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.
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