Pros:
- Good looking
- Comfortable interior
- Fantastic DVD-audio sound system
Cons:
- Torque steer spoils the driving experience
- No options except summer tires
The Acura fan who needs more thrills than a plain ol' TL delivers, but can't quite swing the RL's pricetag
Who should not buy the Acura TL Type S:
Lead-footed drivers with weak forearms -- that torque-steer will snap 'em off like twigs
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: Type S
- Price range (including options): $38,,795 - $38,995
- Base engine: 3.5 liter V6, 286 hp @ 6200 RPM, 256 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 19 MPG city/29 MPG highway (manual), 19.28 (automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, heated leather sport seats, GPS navigation, premium stereo with 6-disc CD changer and MP3/DVD capability
- Major options: High-performance tires
- Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 6 years/70,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/50,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Infiniti G35
- Cadillac CTS-V
- BMW 3-series
