The new 2011 Acura TL offers more in terms of the safety features which are both standardized and innovative, apart from the information and entertainment features.
The fuel economy of the vehicle is enhanced by the introduction of a transmission system (manual) that conserves fuel consumption. The advantageous feature of 2011 Acura TL are not just one but many. The impressive fuel economy rating contributed to by the unique engine chosen & the transmission system(manual) combine together to give the vehicle an impressive fuel economy rating.
Take the 2011 Acura TL, a midsize luxury sedan that's difficult to fault. The sport-oriented TL SH-AWD, meanwhile, can keep pace around corners with sport sedans like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series or Infiniti G37 thanks to its high-tech Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (hence SH-AWD).
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Acura TL is a midsize luxury sedan available in TL and TL SH-AWD trim levels. The TL SH-AWD adds a more powerful engine, all-wheel drive, more aggressive suspension and steering tuning, upgraded brakes, 18-inch wheels, deep-bolstered front seats and contrasting leather stitching.
This package can also be augmented with 18-inch wheels on the base TL or 19-inch wheels on the SH-AWD.
The base model 2011 Acura TL is front-wheel drive and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 280 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. In Edmunds performance testing, the base TL went from zero to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds -- on par with most base model luxury sedans. The TL SH-AWD model features Acura's Super Handling-All-Wheel-Drive system, which transfers different levels of power to individual wheels to maximize traction and grip through turns and in inclement weather.
Safety
Every 2011 Acura TL comes with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front restraints. The TL SH-AWD used its upgraded brakes to record a stop in a very impressive 106 feet.
The Acura TL has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedure. The 2011 Acura TL's interior features a more contemporary design language than some of its competitors.
Driving Impressions
The base TL should appeal to drivers with more comfort and luxury in mind.
While the 2011 Acura TL lays aim at some of the market's top sport sedans, it has very modest roots—essentially, building on the V-6 Honda Accord. That said, the TL is up to the task; it's a surprisingly well-rounded luxury sedan, with host of advanced tech features, and in top SH-AWD trim morphs into a complete and compelling sport sedan.
In addition to the automatic, you can get a manual on the TL SH-AWD. Even on rough-surfaced, rain-slicked pavement, we found the TL almost impossible to fluster.
When it comes to showcasing a wide range of high-tech features, the 2011 Acura TL is at its best. Interfacing easily with a host of personal electronics, even the base TL features a standard USB iPod/MP3 interface, an eight-speaker audio system, and a crisp, high-resolution center-mounted display for controlling the infotainment system.
