2012 Acura TL

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2012 Acura TL

Starting MSRP $35,705–$39,255

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 3.5 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan

Engines

See Specs 280-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 130-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
(65Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Sequential SportShift Sequential sport shift  
3.72 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P245/50VR17.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Available P245/45VR18.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Available 18" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with tilt down, turn signal indicator  
Available Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum body material  
Standard Metal-look w/chrome surround grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Console ducts  
Available Voice activated air conditioning  
Standard 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Standard Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Available Proximity key  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Available Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver heated-seatback  
Available Ventilated front seats  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 2-way driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Available Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Simulated wood/metal-look console insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Aluminum and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Available SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Available DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard 276W amplifier  
Available 440W premium amplifier  
Available 440W amplifier  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Dolby Pro Logic II Digital signal processor  
Available Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 8 speakers
Available 10 Acura/ELS Surround speakers  
Standard 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Programmable headlights  
Standard Delay-off projector beam Xenon high-intensity headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Available Rear camera only parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Available Blind spot sensor  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Vehicle Stability Assist Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 fixed rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
212 cu.in. Engine displacement  
280-hp @ 6,200 rpm Engine horsepower  
254 lbs.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
24 Valves  
3.5" x 3.7" Engine bore x stroke  
11.20 to 1 Compression ratio  
18.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
20 mpg Fuel economy city  
29 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,726 lbs. Curb weight  
850 lbs. Payload  
194.0" Exterior length  
74.0" Exterior body width  
57.2" Exterior height  
109.3" Wheelbase  
63.2" Front tread  
63.8" Rear tread  
19.4' Turning radius  
4.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
6.1" Ground clearance (max.)  
42.5" Front legroom  
36.2" Rear legroom  
38.4" Front headroom  
36.7" Rear headroom  
55.7" Front hiproom  
54.8" Rear hiproom  
58.2" Front shoulder room  
56.2" Rear shoulder room  
98.2 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
13.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
13.1 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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