Acura TL
The 2012 Acura TL ranks 15 out of 21 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 34 published reviews and test drives of the Acura TL, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
Reviewers think the 2012 Acura TL is ideal as both a comfortable daily commuter and a powerful weekend sport sedan, but some still can’t get past its polarizing exterior.
Acura TL
The 2012 Acura TL is a happy medium for shoppers looking for a competent daily driver and powerful sport sedan. Reviewers think its spacious interior and standard features, like Bluetooth and an iPod connection, make it a good value in the upscale midsize car segment. "It’s ideal for those wanting an athletic and aggressive car that nonetheless treats its occupants to a reasonably smooth ride and an accommodating interior with a generous assortment of high-tech features," says Forbes.
Acura TL
The 2012 Acura TL has a base V6 engine that is more powerful than the base six-cylinder on the BMW 3-Series, five-cylinder turbo on the Volvo S60and V6 on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Test drivers say the Acura TL’s base V6 is strong, quiet and quick, while the Acura TL’s optional all-wheel drive is liked for its excellent grip. If you want the TL to be more fun on twisty roads, the automotive press suggests upgrading to Acura’s SH-AWD.
The 2011 Acura TL had a reputation among reviewers and consumers for having an ugly front end. For 2012, Acura dialed-down the aggressively-styled exterior to give shoppers a more sedate-looking car. The automaker hopes to appeal to a broader spectrum of shoppers.
Test drivers dislike the 2012 Acura TL’s small trunk and button-heavy center console. Despite these shortcomings, reviewers agree that shoppers who want a reliable, fun-to-drive luxury car will definitely want to test drive the 2012 Acura TL.
The 2012 Acura TL starts at $35,605 and is offered in two trims. The base front-wheel drive trim features a 3.5-liter 280-horsepower V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.
The SH-AWD trim starts at $39,155 and comes with all-wheel drive, a 3.7-liter 305-horsepower V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is available on the SH-AWD model, but costs an extra $3,730 as part of the technology package.
The base TL comes with plenty of standard features, including Bluetooth, USB iPod input and satellite radio. Buyers who add the $3,730 technology package get things like a more powerful premium sound system, navigation with voice recognition, rearview camera and push-button start.
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