2012 Acura TL Auto specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Auto 2WD $35,705
- 4dr Sdn Auto SH-AWD $39,255
- 4dr Sdn Auto 2WD Tech $39,435
- 4dr Sdn Auto 2WD Advance $41,635
- 4dr Sdn Man SH-AWD Tech $42,985
- 4dr Sdn Auto SH-AWD Tech $42,985
- 4dr Sdn Auto SH-AWD Advance $45,185
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ebony
Parchment
Taupe
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 8.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 8.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5L/212 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 254 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 280 @ 6200 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 536.50 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 370.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 23 MPG |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.10 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.56 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.27 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.49 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.72 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.75 |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.36 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.07 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.2 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.6 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 38.4 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Front Tire Size | P245/50VR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/50VR17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3726 lbs |
| Trunk Volume | 13.1 ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 42.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.2 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.2 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 38.4 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.7 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 74.0 in |
| Length, Overall | 194.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 63.8 in |
| Passenger Volume | 98.2 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 63.2 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.2 in |
| (2) 12-volt pwr outlets | Standard |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Standard |
| Front/rear side-curtain airbags | Standard |
| Footwell lighting | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: electronic brake force distribution, brake assist | Standard |
| Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer (2011) | Standard |
| Door-mounted courtesy lights (2011) | Standard |
| Dual illuminated vanity mirrors -inc: driver card holder (2011) | Standard |
| Active front headrests | Standard |
| Front side-impact airbags w/passenger occupant position detection system | Standard |
| XM satellite radio *Available in 48 contiguous United States, first 90 days are free* | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/front auto up-down, auto-reverse, remote open, key-off operation | Standard |
| P245/50VR17 all-season tires | Standard |
| Outside temp gauge | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Dual zone/mode automatic climate control -inc: air filtration, automatic humidity control, rear vents w/controls | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitor w/location & pressure indicators | Standard |
| Alarm system (2011) | Standard |
| Heated leather-trimmed sport bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr seats, 2-way driver pwr lumbar | Standard |
| 3.5L SOHC PGM-FI 24-valve VTEC V6 engine | Standard |
| HomeLink universal garage door opener | Standard |
| Pwr operated moonroof w/tilt -inc: auto-open/close, auto-reverse, key-off operation | Standard |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped collapsible tilt & telescoping steering wheel -inc: controls for audio, cruise, phone, multi-info display | Standard |
| Drive-by-wire throttle system | Standard |
| Acoustic glass windshield (2011) | Standard |
| Maintenance Minder system | Standard |
| Radio data system | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers (2011) | Standard |
| Dual stage multiple threshold front airbags | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| LED back-lit instruments w/progressive illumination (2011) | Standard |
| Bluetooth HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped gearshift knob | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Ambient cabin lighting -inc: footwell lighting, console lighting | Standard |
| Front center console -inc: sliding tray | Standard |
| Temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Electric variable pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| 17" x 8" 7-spoke alloy wheels | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive volume control | Standard |
| Vehicle stability assist (VSA) w/traction control | Standard |
| Rear bench seat w/adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Heated pwr mirrors w/memory, reverse-gear tilt down, integrated LED directional signals | Standard |
| ** ALL STANDARDS ARE 2012 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ** | Standard |
| Independent double wishbone front suspension | Standard |
| Simulated wood trim | Standard |
| Front seat belt height adjusters, load limiters, pretensioners | Standard |
| Rear seat center armrest w/locking trunk pass-through | Standard |
| USB audio interface w/iPod integration | Standard |
| Front/rear beverage holders | Standard |
| LED tail lights | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Integrated dual outlet exhaust | Standard |
| Multi-info display | Standard |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension | Standard |
| Black carpeting | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| 276-watt AM/FM stereo w/WMA/MP3 player & 6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: Bluetooth audio, Dolby Pro Logic II, (8) speakers w/8-inch subwoofer | Standard |
| Theft deterrent system w/electronic immobilizer | Standard |
| Emergency trunk release | Standard |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights w/auto-on/off | Standard |
| Aux audio input | Standard |
| 6-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission -inc: paddle shifters, grade logic control | Standard |
| Front/rear LED map lights | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry system -inc: trunk release, personalized settings for drivers seat, mirrors, audio | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams (2011) | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Advanced compatibility engineering (ACE) body structure | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Impact absorbing front/rear crumple zones (2011) | Standard |
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