Test Drive: 2004 Acura TL

With the new TL sports sedan, Acura has finally moved away from its formerly undistinguished styling to a continental look that our test driver, Colin Hefferon, likens to the striking Alfa-Romeo 165. He criticises the seat padding, however, and feels the engine may be too powerful for its front-wheel-drive platform. Not quite a home run, definitely a triple, the new TL is a hit with enthusiasts and the motoring press. And with Colin's dog, by the look of things.