Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2002 acura tl Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The standard SportShift automanual transmission is quite user-friendly, thanks to a shift gate located close to the driver and an intuitive shift pattern. The biggest TL news for 2002 is the debut of the high-performance Type-S model, which features a 260-horsepower engine, a sport-tuned suspension, a stability control system (called Vehicle Stability Assist) and 17-inch tires. Deeply bolstered, perforated leather seats, a "Type-S" shift knob and a metallic face instrument cluster distinguish the interior of the Type-S. Both TLs offer near-luxury equipment without a hefty price, and you get... |
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2002 Acura TLSource: MSN Autos...The 1999 3.2 TL delivered an estimated 19 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway, whereas both versions of the 2002 engine provide an estimated 19 and 29. Moreover, the 260-horsepower V6 loafs at 1900 rpm at 65 mph while the 1999 model's lower-horsepower V6 was turning over at 2300 rpm at that speed essentially because it had one less gear in the transmission. No Manual Gearbox The transmission has a manual shift feature, but it's too bad that Acura doesn't offer the Type-S with a genuine 5-speed manual. After all, it competes with the BMW 3-Series, which can be had with a conventional manual... |
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2002 Acura TL Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Sensors for the front passenger seat can detect the occupant?s height and position, which will prevent the side airbag from deploying if a child or short adult is leaning into the deployment path. Three-channel antilock brakes come standard in the 3.2 TL, while four-channel ABS helps halt the Type S. Traction control is another standard feature. Driving Impressions It takes considerable detective work to find flaws in the current 3.2 TL sedan. When it comes to making sensible, upscale cars, Acura does it right, refined and civilized. The TL is exceptionally easy to drive, with a satisfying... |
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2002 Acura TL OverviewSource: CarGurus...The '02 TL has 4 doors, seats 5, and comes in 4 trims: 3.2 TL, 3.2 TL with navigation, Type S, and Type S with navigation.As for gas mileage, expect to get 19 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway. While the TL trims don't offer the stability control that the Type S has, all 4 trims come with a long list of standard equipment, including sunroof, power/leather seats, ABS brakes, and traction control. Type S trims get going in a relative hurry, reaching 60 mph in 6.65 seconds.Overall, drivers like the extra juice in the Type S engines and the general value that the 2002 Acura TL offers. On the... |
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Acura Recalls TL and CL Models For Driver Airbag Issue
Honda is expanding an already-announced recall of select 2001 to 2003 Honda and Acura models. At issue is the driver’s airbag inflator, which may deploy with too much... December 2, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
2012 Acura TL: First Drive
When it was launched as a 2009 model, the Acura TL was the most extreme definition of Acura's new styling direction. It was a polarizing design, with a brash front end and... May 2, 2011 by John Voelcker 4
2012 Acura TL On Sale March 18, Starts From $35,605
If you're jonesing for some slightly de-beaked Acura TL, you don't have long to wait: the new 2012 version goes on sale on March 18. Unfortunately, apart from a very mild... March 9, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 5
Video: 2012 Acura TL Unveiling At 2011 Chicago Auto Show
We aren't huge fans of the facelifted 2012 Acura TL's design, as it looks quite a lot like the last one, though there's a lot to redeem the car once you get past the face... February 10, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
2012 Acura TL: 2011 Chicago Auto Show
We've already brought you key details and live photos of the 2012 Acura TL fresh from Chicago, but now we have the full details. A mild mid-cycle refresh, the 2012 TL adds... February 9, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 5
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