New 2010 Acura TL

Combining the best in performance and luxury, the 2010 Acura TL midsize sport sedan offers two capable engines and plenty of standard technologies to go around.

The fourth-generation 2010 Acura TL is available in base front-wheel-drive TL and TL SH-AWD trim levels and equipped with your choice of two powerful engine and transmission combinations: a 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 or a 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 coupled to a five-speed automatic with auto-manual mode or a six-speed manual transmission, which marks the first time Acura has ever matched its Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive system to a manual transmission. The SH-AWD distributes more torque to the outside rear wheel to help the TL turn more quickly and optimize balance. EPA estimated fuel economy ratings are fairly impressive, ranging between 17-18 mpg in the city and 25-26 mpg on the highway.

The 2010 Acura TL competes with the Lexus IS, Audi A6 and BMW 3-Series and rests on standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, while the SH-AWD sits atop larger 18- or 19-inch aluminum wheels for better handling. The interior is adorned in leather and includes a power moonroof, dual-zone adaptive climate control, 10-way power adjustable driver seat and eight-way power adjustable passenger front seat.

An eight-speaker audio system with a six-disc CD changer, AM/FM tuner, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth connectivity and HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface are all standard amenities while an available Technology Package adds a navigation system with voice recognition, real-time traffic alerts and rerouting capabilities and a 10-speaker premium sound system. A hill start assist system prevents the 2010 Acura TL from rolling backwards when you switch from the brake to the accelerator while stopped on a hill.

Passive safety features include dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, dual-chamber front-seat side airbags with front passenger seat occupant position detection system and side-curtain airbags for front and outboard rear seating positions, combined with Acura’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure enhance occupant protection. Additional standard safety technologies include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, vehicle stability assist, a tire pressure monitoring system and daytime running lights.

The 2010 Acura TL midsize performance luxury sedan is sporty and sleek and offers lots of power, interior gadgetry and standard safety technologies.