2012 Acura TL review
Acura TL highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 25 highway, 20 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Acura TL?
- TL trims have been upgraded with Smart Key as standard equipment this year.
- Parking Sensors, Remote Start, and Blind Spot Monitor features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Acura TL an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Acura TL 10th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Front-Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
280
Torque (ft-lbs)
254
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
109.3"
Overall length
194"
Width
74"
Height
57.2"
Leg room
F 42.5"/R 36.2"
Head room
F 38.4"/R 36.7"
Front tires
P245/50VR17
Rear tires
P245/50VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Acura TL FAQ
The 2012 Acura TL is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- SH-AWD: 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
The Acura TL received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Acura TL as 9 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
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