The 2007 TL is an important vehicle to Acura for the sedan market segment. The Type-S is a member of a series of two trim levels for the TL which include Base and Type-S. The four-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Acura. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

2007 Acura TL Type-S Specs

The restyled TL Type-S is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2006 version.

The fuel system for the 2007 TL is a PGM-FI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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 Type-S are 72.20 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 56.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $38,125 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $34,771. 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. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The TL Type-S received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine 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 2007 model year was very successful for the Acura TL. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Type-S version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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

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