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 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 acura tl Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...In crash tests, the TL gets five out of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for both frontal impact protection and rear side impact protection. Front side impact testing resulted in four out of five stars. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's side and frontal-offset crash tests, the TL received top scores of "Good." Interior Design and Special Features: For those who define "luxury" as prominent swaths of wood trim and chrome accents, the TL is likely to disappoint. Subtle wood trim can be found on the base model's center console, but otherwise, this... |
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2008 Acura TL OverviewSource: CarGurus...Both TL variants come standard with ABS, traction/antiskid control, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof, Bluetooth, and a DVD-capable audio system. The Type-S gets exclusive performance enhancements like a firmer sport-tuned suspension, Brembo front brakes, and Honda's Active Noise Cancellation system, which limited all exterior noise intrusions. The Type-S comes standard with a navigation system, which optional on the base trim. This nav system was upgraded in 2007 to include a rear backup camera and real-time traffic reporting.Test... |
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2008 Acura TL Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Other Type-S enhancements include a stiffer suspension with thicker stabilizer bars, and stronger brakes with Brembo four-piston front calipers. Safety Antilock brakes include electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist functions. Side-impact airbags, dual-stage front airbags and side curtain airbags are standard. A passenger-side position sensor controls airbag deployment. An electronic stability system is standard. Driving Impressions The regular TL is a quick car to begin with, and the Type-S is noticeably quicker, but mainly under heavy acceleration and high engine revs. Both... |
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2008 Acura TL Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It's a big deal for a nine-months-pregnant lady to say she wasn't too uncomfortable driving for four hours in any car. That's as good as comfort gets at this point, so trust me on this! I really liked the driver and front-passenger door storage "pockets" that slid in and out, making it easy to retrieve stuff from them. The cons, though, outweighed the pros enough on this car that I couldn't see myself buying the TL; there are plenty of other cars in this price range that would be more amenable to my mountain mama lifestyle. Call me hard to please, but like I said, I like what I like! *For... |
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2008 Acura TL Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...We are aware that some of our colleagues in the automotive media contend that the TL Type-S, even with its upgraded V-6, remains underpowered. We respectfully disagree. And we thank the Garden State Parkway driver who was going so fast, he attracted the attention of a New Jersey state trooper who was following us while we were running more than 10 miles over the posted speed limit. Thank you, thank you -- whoever you are. Head-turning quotient: Thoroughly controversial. My associate Ria Manglapus thought the wheels were ugly. Other spectators thought the entire car was ugly. But auto... |
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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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