For 2012, Acura TL SH-AWD has attempted to address these complaints.First, the styling. The 2012 update Should help. Changes for 2012 start, of course, with toning down the TL's divisive grille. The supplemental water intakes in the front fascia detailing new features. Naturally, We still prefer the Acura's wonderfully organic-feeling six-speed manual to the automatic. A manual TL SH-AWD is rated at 17 mpg city/25 highway versus 18/26 for the automatic all-wheel-drivers, front-drive models get an impressive 20/29. The best the 2011 TL Could Muster was 18/26. Since the manual powertrain in the all-wheel-drive TL carries over-and Previously We tested one-We hooked our test gear to the AWD-equipped automatic. Ventilated front seats are a part of the new Advance package at the top of the TL range, the which Also comes with upsized wheels (18 inches on the front-drive TLS, 19s on all-wheel-drive models) and a blind-spot warning system . The 2012 TL is already on sale, starting at $ 36.465 for a base front-drive model and $ 40.015 for the TL SH-AWD. Add $ 3,730 for the Tech package, the which includes navigation and surround-sound audio. Those prices still strong Represent value, and now That Mostly Acura has fixed its most glaring shortcomings, the TL is a stronger entry Than ever. The 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD with the Technology Package and the new six-speed manual transmission Brings Some familiar adages to mind. From behind the wheel, this TL is a revelation, a world-class performance sedan Acura That somehow derived from the plebeians Honda Accord. If you're a fan of the styling, the TL SH-AWD 6MT definitely belongs at the top of your shopping list. As one of the best-driving luxury performance sedans under $ 60,000, the 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT is the proof That Beauty is More Than Skin deep.The 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD is powered by a 3.7-liter SOHC V6 rated at 305 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Our test car Had the new six-speed manual transmission, with EPA fuel economy estimates of 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined.At the test track, our TL SH-AWD sped to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds, a remarkable 1.1 seconds Quicker Than the identically powered automatic-transmission version We tested last year. In our handling tests, the TL was aided greatly by its Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (Hence "SH-AWD"), a sophisticated system mitigates That understeer in hard cornering by apportioning power to the outside wheels. Whereas the S4 and 535i xDrive shrink around you in tight Corners, the TL SH-AWD never feels Smaller Than the sizable car it is. The TL SH-AWD's primary gauges are clear and feature Acura's trademark "floating" needles. The 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6MT is an excellent option for driving enthusiasts WHO Want an all-weather performance luxury sedan.
Whatever you think of the new Acura TL's er, unusual styling, you've got to hand it to the boffins working on the car - they're enthusiasts. Engineers worked to get Acura's first SH-AWD manual's gearshift and clutch to feel as good as any front-drive Acura or Honda, with an 8mm shift throw, the which it claims is the shortest in the segment.The six-speed manual is 88 lb lighter Than the five-speed automatic, and Acura Did not alter the springs and shocks, so the car has a Slightly stiffer ride. Besides the smooth-shifting action, the tri-pedal enhances the TL's sporting Intentions.
