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Summary
When price is a factor -- and it always is -- the Acura 3.2 TL compares very well to the Lexus ES 300, Infiniti I30, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4.With its 225-horsepower V6 and five-speed Sportshift, the Acura 3.2 TL is a solid luxury sports sedan. Its suspension strikes a good balance between handling and a luxurious, well-controlled ride.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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3.2 TL ($28,550) |
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Engines:
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3.2-liter sohc 24v VTEC V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic SportShift |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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side-impact airbags, dual front airbags, ABS, traction control, high-intensity discharge headlights, side-impact door beams standard |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Marysville, Ohio |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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3.2 TL ($28,550) |
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Standard Equipment:
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automatic climate control, leather seating, heated front seats, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, power driver's and passenger's seats, wood-grained trim, tilt steering column, cruise control, Bose AM/FM/CD/cassette with steering wheel-mounted audio controls, power moonroof, power heated door mirrors, keyless entry, theft-deterrent system, auto-off headlights, and the Homelink Universal Transceiver System |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Navigation system ($2,000) |
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Destination Charge:
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480 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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30880 |
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Layout:
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front engine, front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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225 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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216 @ 4700 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic SportShift |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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19/29 |
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Wheelbase:
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108.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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192.9/70.3/56.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.2/60.4 |
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Turning circle:
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36.8 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.9/56.0/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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36.8/55.0/35.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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14.3 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent, solid upper wishbones, tension strut and lateral arm forming lower wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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5.9 |
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Curb weight:
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3494 |
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Tires:
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P205/60VR16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.2 |
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