Getting 29 Miles a Gallon: The 2001 Acura TL Base
In 2001 Acura released the TL Base to the car-buying market. The TL came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 29 highway miles and 19 city. The TL competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
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 fuel system for the 2001 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 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 Base Statistics
The TL is 192.90 inches long, 70.30 inches wide, and 56.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $28,550, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2001 TL gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.
In Summary
The 2001 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..
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Tags: 4-Door, Acura TL, Base, Sedan, United States market