2011 Acura TL 3.5 FWD Automatic

• 17 x 8 5-split-spoke alloy wheels
• Acoustic glass windshield
• Body-color door handles
• Front fog lights
• Heated pwr mirrors w/memory, reverse-gear tilt down, integrated LED directional signals
• Illuminated front door handle recesses
• LED tail lights
• P245/50VR17 all-season tires
• Pwr operated moonroof w/tilt -inc: auto-open/close, auto-reverse, key-off operation
• Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights w/auto-on/off

• (2) 12-volt pwr outlets
• 276-watt AM/FM stereo w/WMA/MP3 player & 6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: Bluetooth audio, Dolby Pro Logic II, (8) speakers w/8-inch subwoofer
• 3-spoke leather-wrapped collapsible tilt & telescoping steering wheel -inc: controls for audio, cruise, phone, multi-info display, voice recognition
• Active front headrests
• Adjustable rear headrests
• Alarm system
• Aluminum threshold garnish
• Ambient cabin lighting
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Aux audio input
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface
• Cruise control
• Door-mounted courtesy lights
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors -inc: driver card holder
• Dual zone/mode automatic climate control -inc: air filtration, automatic humidity control, rear vents w/controls
• Footwell lighting
• Front center console -inc: sliding tray, dual level storage, utility compartments
• Front/rear beverage holders
• Front/rear carpeted floor mats
• Front/rear door storage compartments
• Front/rear LED map lights
• Heated leather-trimmed sport bucket seats -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat w/2-way driver pwr lumbar, 8-way pwr passenger seat
• HomeLink universal garage door opener
• Illuminated controls -inc: steering wheel controls, ignition, pwr windows, door locks, overhead controls
• Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
• LED back-lit instruments w/progressive illumination
• Maintenance minder system
• Multi-info display w/compass
• Outside Temp Gauge
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr windows w/auto up-down, auto-reverse, remote open, key-off operation
• Radio data system
• Rear seat center armrest w/locking trunk pass-through
• Rear window defroster w/timer
• Remote keyless entry system -inc: personalized settings for drivers seat, mirrors, audio
• Seatback pockets
• Simulated chestnut wood trim
• Speed-sensitive volume control
• Textured metal interior trim
• Theft deterrent system w/electronic immobilizer
• Trip Computer
• USB audio interface w/iPod integration
• XM satellite radio *Available in 48 contiguous United States, first 90 days are free*

• 3.5L SOHC PGM-FI 24-valve VTEC V6 engine
• 5-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission w/OD -inc: paddle shifters, grade logic control
• Drive-by-wire throttle system
• Electric variable pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
• Front wheel drive
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Independent double wishbone front suspension -inc: coil springs
• Independent multi-link rear suspension -inc: coil springs
• Integrated dual outlet exhaust
• Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes

• 3-point seat belts
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution, brake assist
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
• Daytime running lights
• Dual stage multiple threshold front airbags
• Emergency trunk release
• Front seat belt height adjusters, load limiters, pretensioners
• Front side-impact airbags w/passenger occupant position detection system
• Front/rear side-curtain airbags
• Impact absorbing front/rear crumple zones
• Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
• Rear child safety door locks
• Side-impact door beams
• Tire pressure monitor w/location & pressure indicators
• Vehicle stability assist (VSA) w/traction control

Model Highlights

The mid-size Acura TL returns mostly unchanged for 2011, though the grille has been revised. The car features the bold, angular yet sleek styling that Acura is now known for and a roomy interior with a host of high-tech features. On the inside, the TL has a layout that affords both the driver and front passenger their own personal space, divided by a center console and audio controls that protrude outward. Front occupants get firm but comfortable sport seats and there's space in back for three adults across. A 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 powers front-wheel-drive versions through a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel-drive SH-AWD model upgrades to a 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V6 and a throaty high-flow dual exhaust system that brings more of a sport-sedan character. Although the all-wheel-drive model does improve the TL's available traction in snow and on slippery roads, the primary focus of the SH-AWD (super handling) is to improve stability in sharp corners by sending torque to the wheels that need it most. The SH-AWD offers an optional a 6-speed manual transmission, which is a full 110 pounds lighter than the comparable automatic and helps make for better handling, stopping and acceleration. For both models, a double-wishbone front suspension and rear multi-link setup assure a firm but smooth ride. The SH-AWD model is tuned for more responsive handling without giving up much in ride comfort, by incorporating a performance-tuned suspension, larger wheels and tires and a version of the electric power steering system tuned for more feel of the road. Versions equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission also receive numerous other changes to the vehicle's dynamics, including an all-new self-adjusting clutch assembly and a specially calibrated Hill Start Assist that helps hold the vehicle on inclines of 8 degrees or more. The hood is made of aluminum for weight savings in both models. Standard features on the TL include dual-zone climate control, a power moonroof, leather upholstery, a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink calling interface and an 8-speaker, 276-watt sound system. XM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth audio streaming are also standard. Options are limited on the TL, the most noteworthy of them being the Technology Package. It brings premium Milano leather surfaces, plus Acura's voice-recognition navigation system, AcuraLink real-time traffic and weather info, a surround-sound premium system with ten speakers, 440 watts and a 2,500-song hard-drive system and Keyless Access. An active noise cancellation system and ambient lighting system are also included.