All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of acura mdx 223. Sixspeed automatic, sixspeed manual on tl shawd advance only. Find detailed specifications for your 2012 acura tl. The newest 09 with all wheel drive only does 060 in 6. Used 2012 acura tl shawd for sale with photos cargurus.
List of acura performance specs dear racers and car enthusiasts, please take into consideration that the acura 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed below are gathered from a number of credible sources and websites. If youre wondering just how fast your sedan car really is then youre in the right place. Please take into account that the acura 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is gathered from numerous credible sources. The tl shawd is named for acuras superhandling allwheel drive system and is able to direct different levels of power to different wheels in order maximize grip and traction performance in turns or in bad weather conditions. The 2012 tl shawd, with its standard goodyear eagle rsas, only managed 0. A manual tl shawd is rated at 17 mpg city25 highway versus. Even if the acura tl shawd 6mt were not a good car, it would still deserve our support as the only upscale midsize sedan available with both allwheel drive and a manual transmission in north america. The 2012 acura tl has 24 nhtsa complaints for the steering at 63,465 miles average. When we tested an allwheel drive 2012 acura tl with the sixspeed manual, the 060 mph sprint was completed in 5. Honda released its acura, in 1986 beating all japanese car manufacturers for the distinction. Read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl shawd in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. You can still get the 5series with either allwheel drive or a manual transmission, but. For your 2012 acura tl shawd with technology package.
This time i get up to 60 mph, lay on the brakes and its the same result. Acura tl shawd impeccable performance motorwayamerica. The car is bone stock this is literally the first time ive run thru the gears. Mar 28, 2011 and that bmw comparison is apt, we think, given that the tl remains acuras very best drivers car, and a good one, at that.
In performance testing, the tl shawd was timed in the 060 mph sprint in a very quick 5. Although not as fast as the rowyourown, which took only 5. All tl drivetrains carry over for 20, meaning a frontdrive model running a 3. However, there are several factors that affect a cars 060 time or quarter mile stats and different. The 2012 acura tl upgrade is a little show, a little go. In 1986, it released its dedicated luxury brand, the acura. Distance speed time so if the car travels at 60 mph for 2 hours, the distance is 60 mph 2 hours 120 miles but if the car travels at 60 mph for 30 minutes 0. Tire search results your performance experts for tires. Vehicles in this section can seat four or more occupants, feature a fixed roof that extends the full. The shield grille is revolting even after a 2012 model year facelift softened the. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 acura tl 4dr sdn auto sh awd advance at u. The epaestimated gas mileage for this engine dips only slightly to 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway with either transmission. With the new 6speed automatic, the awd cars 060 time was bumped up to about 5.
The tl shawd is named for acuras superhandling allwheeldrive system and is able to direct different levels of power to different wheels in order maximize grip and traction performance in turns or in bad weather conditions. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of acura tl shawd 6speed 227. We tested the acura tl in zeroto60mph, quartermile and 60tozero braking tests. When driving my car at 60 mph the power steering failure notification was. Find 060 mph and quarter mile times for hundreds of new and old 4door sedans. Awd cars and trucks feature a fulltime 4wheeldrive system whereas all four wheels receive torque from the motor at the same time. The base 2012 acura tl has frontwheel drive and a 3. In case of automatic transmission the values are shown for the manual mode.
This is possible via a center differential that allows each tire on the vehicle to rotate at different speeds. Your selection of a 2012 acura tl was a wise investment. Sedans are also referred to as saloon cars in some areas of the world. Watch my dragy meter video for 060 times, and 14 mile. The shawd edition can also be ordered with a sixspeed manual, one of.
The tl was acuras bestselling model until it was outsold by the mdx in 2007. The side pole barrier test simulates a crash into a fixed object like a tree or utility pole. Read on to learn more about the 2012 acura tl sh awd tech. A manual tl shawd completes the 0 60 mph sprint in an impressive. Jun 16, 2011 read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl sh awd in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend.
Read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl shawd in this first test article brought to you by the. The rollover resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a singlevehicle, lossofcontrol scenario. This section contains numerous 0 60 times for allwheeldrive awd vehicles. A sixspeed manual gearbox is available, although it is confined to a single model, the 3.
May 18, 2011 the 2012 tl sh awd, with its standard goodyear eagle rsas, only managed 0. Acura 060 times acura integra, legend, nsx, rsx, tl and tsx. Since 1986, acura, like honda, has been a force to be reckoned with. The tl comes with either a sixspeed automatic transmission or a sixspeed manual. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2012 acura tl 2wd 6 cyl, 3. Back in my young and foolish days, i considered swapping a manual transmission into my first car, a frontwheeldrive pontiac grand prix. Read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl sh awd in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. On the bright side, acuras new sixspeed automatic that debuted in the 2010 zdx and mdx crossovers will likely find its way into the 2012 tl. You may also keep track of how 060 times of acura tl changed across years and check out the models competitors with the same acceleration. It has produced cars that excel in performance and features that the competition is striving to beat.
The most important new feature for the 2010 tl is the availability of a sixspeed manual transmission on the upperlevel shawd super handling allwheel drive model. And that bmw comparison is apt, we think, given that the tl remains acuras very best drivers car, and a good one, at that. Watch my dragy meter video for 0 60 times, and 14 mile. The acura tl is a compact executive entrylevel luxury car that was manufactured by acura. Underneath the exterior changes the tl sports a new sixspeed automatic transmission that delivers more miles per gallon. Theyve never been much quicker than that because theyve added weight and 4 wheel drive. The 2012 tl sh awd, with its standard goodyear eagle rsas, only managed 0. And so it is with the 2012 acura tl, perhaps the best allaround luxury sports sedan. Weve taken the reins of a wellequipped 2012 tl sh awd to see if acura s cash cow is ready for another shot at. Honda is one of the most known and loved car manufacturers in the world. Browse by make below to start finding sedan car stats. There are a great deal of factors that affect the acura cars 060 stats, so different sources may test the same vehicle and each may arrive at a unique 060 mph and quarter mile result.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2014 acura tl. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Accelerations, 14 mile time and top speed for 2012 acura tl shawd automatic aut. Acura releases pricing on 20 tl, manualtransmission. Despite being the original japanese luxury brand, predating lexus and infiniti by several years, acura, with the notable exception of the now legendary nsx, has always been somewhat tentative about its luxury aspirations. I considered a 2012 rl before leasing a 2012 tl shawd, but the tls value, better satnav and instruments swayed me, even though i wanted the rls superior headlights and quietness. It as you read this manual, you will will give you years of driving pleasure. For the latest acura zero to 60 and quarter mile stats, we have taken the time to gather the most accurate level of information possible. So now with styling by and for adults, were revisiting the acura tl sh awd s ontrack performance to see if this is the tl weve been expecting for four years now. Except for the shawd 6m model, the tl remains more of a sporty luxury sedan than a luxurious sporty sedan. The tl came in third in both the acceleration tests and last in braking. For a luxury car, the rls small cabin and small trunk are disappointing.
May 22, 2014 acura speed from zero to sixty may 22, 2014 an impressive zero to sixy time the time at which a car can accelerate from a dead stop 0 mph, up to 60 mph has always been a performance factor for any vehicle. Search over 2,100 listings to find the best local deals. Did you know that honda was the first japanese car manufacturer that released a dedicated luxury brand. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the specifics related to acura cars. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the acura vigor and was badged for the japanesemarket from 1996 to 2000 as the honda inspire and from 1996 to 2004 as the honda saber. Read about the 2012 acura tl in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. Acuraels surround 440watt premium audio system with 10 speakers, hard disk drive hdd media storage, indash cd, dvdaudio, mp3, wma and dts featured player, dolby pro logic ii and amfm tuner. The top 10 fastest cars from acura are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 060 times. Jun 16, 2011 despite being the original japanese luxury brand, predating lexus and infiniti by several years, acura, with the notable exception of the now legendary nsx, has always been somewhat tentative about its luxury aspirations. So now with styling by and for adults, were revisiting the acura tl shawds ontrack performance to see if this is the tl weve been expecting for four years now.
Sep 19, 20 click past the jump to read more about the 2014 acura tl. Honda accord, civic, crv, pilot and s2000 060 specs. The side barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38. Focusing almost all of our time and energies toward driving the largerengined shawd version of the tl, we came away with the renewed opinion that car is an enthusiast gem that deserves more of a share of the spotlight. The newly introduced 2010 acura zdx fourdoor sports coupe maintains a mechanically similar fixed 1.
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