There have been several award-winning cars from Acura over the years, including the Acura TL of 2008. There are two trim levels to the TL, including Base and Type-S. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 3.2 liter VTEC has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

2008 Acura TL Base Specs

Standard equipment in the TL for 2007 and 2008 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 fuel system for the 2008 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 17.10 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The TL uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The TL is 189.30 inches long, 75.40 inches wide, and 56.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,725 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,991. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The TL Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2008 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.

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

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