DCH Acura of Temecula

"The new TL is an inspired union of grace and brawn. Discover the many refinements we've made to the ever-lauded TL."

With its sophisticated new styling and enhanced capabilities, the 2012 TL is a stellar combination of elegance and muscularity. Updated looks and wheel designs, a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a blind spot information system bring more luster to the perennially praised sedan. And 15-gig hard disk drive memory, a Song By Voice™ feature, plus heated and ventilated seats add even more sheen to the newly refined TL. Get a sneak preview of the 2012 TL, and see what's coming.*

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
This system silently alerts you before you make a lane change if it detects other vehicles a half to full car length behind you in adjacent lanes.

HEATED AND VENTILATED SEATS
Now, in addition to heating you on chilly days, the TL's front seats can be ventilated too. With six settings to choose from, they will warm or cool you on demand.*

HARD DISK DRIVE
The TL's hard disk drive media storage has increased to 15 gigs, offering shuffle, playlist creation, and an updatable Gracenote® database for song identification.*

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The 2012 TL offers a 6-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters for a smooth-shifting, sport-sedan performance while also enhancing fuel economy.

SONG BY VOICE
The Song By Voice™ feature uses the Voice Recognition system to help the driver find music from the hard drive or a USB7-connected iPod®8 simply by stating a preference.*

*Blind spot information system, heated and ventilated seats, hard disk drive storage, and Song By Voice™ are available as part of an option package.

 

Making its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto show, Acura's newly refined TL delivers fresh looks, improved performance and upgraded technology. Most apparent are the visual changes that incorporate new front and rear styling, but also present is a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission for improved performance and fuel economy, a revised interior and a host of technology upgrades.

"The 2012 Acura TL is refined, yet aggressive," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "Already known for its great performance, the enhanced TL has a sophisticated new look and an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission that will take performance to the next level."

The 2012 TL's refined new look includes a redesigned front bumper with improved aerodynamics, a revised grille, updated headlights and turn signals, a new fog light design and a shorter front overhang. At the rear, a new rear bumper incorporates a significantly repositioned license plate opening and smaller rear reflectors, while updated taillights and a thinner rear trunk edge trim add to a sophisticated new look.

To increase performance, a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission is applied on all TL models with automatic transmission. In addition to incorporating engineering enhancements aimed at improving efficiency, a sport-minded double-kick-down feature lets the driver command a double downshift? such as from Fifth to Third gear. The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system also creates a "blip" of the throttle to help match gear speeds while downshifting.

In addition, the transmission teams with a new multi-clutch torque converter that not only reduces heat build-up during operation, but also allows for lock-up activation during a much wider range of driving conditions. To further improve operating efficiency, the TL's standard 3.5L V-6 engine receives a host of friction-reduction technologies while a revised air inlet system provides cooler air for both the 3.5L and 3.7L engines.

For 2012, two distinct versions of Acura's performance luxury sedan remain: a 280 horsepower, front-wheel-drive TL along with a powerful 305 hp TL paired with Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™). The performance-minded 6MT model will continue to be offered in the 2012 TL SH-AWD lineup, helping broaden the TL's appeal among luxury performance sedan buyers.

Both the TL and TL SH-AWD™ models offer an available Technology Package which includes the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™ and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™, and an Acura/ELS Surround® 410-watt Premium Audio System. For 2012, the hard disk drive (HDD) based navigation system increases in size to 60 gigabytes, map coverage is more expansive, USB connection speed is faster, and the full VGA monitor is brighter with even richer colors. Also available is a new Advance Package that incorporates all-new ventilated front seats along with a new blind spot information (BSI) system that alerts the driver of other vehicles that are in close proximity.

Standard on the 2012 TL are new 17x8-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels with P245/50R17 all-season tires for confident year-round performance. The TL SH-AWD® comes standard with new 18x8-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels with low-profile P245/45R18 tires for more agile handling. Finally, when equipped with the available Advance Package, the TL comes with 18x8-inch 5-spoke wheels while TL SH-AWD™ is fitted with 19x8-inch split five-spoke aluminum wheels with new performance minded P245/40R19 all-season tires.