Acura TL

The TL’s 2009 redesign brought bold new exterior styling with a prominent (and polarizing) beaklike grille, as well as a choice of two powertrains: a base 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 or an available 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system. For 2010, a six-speed manual transmission was added as an option. Subtle updates continued for 2012, including a revised front fascia (mainly to tone down that grille), an upgraded navigation system and improved fuel economy. Acura replaced both the TL and its smaller TSX sedan sibling with the all-new TLX model for 2015.

The Acura TL was redesigned for the 2004 model year, gaining fresh — but still relatively subdued — styling and a 270-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6 engine. A six-speed manual transmission was offered as well as a five-speed automatic. New options included a DVD-Audio stereo system, satellite radio and Bluetooth hands-free cellphone link. The TL’s sportier Type-S trim went on temporary hiatus, but it returned for 2007, now with a larger 3.5-liter V-6 that produced 286 hp. The Type-S also featured a retuned suspension, Brembo brakes and other performance upgrades.

The TL’s redesign for 1999 offered an appealing blend of style, power and premium features. It featured a more powerful 225-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6 engine, a noteworthy increase over the first-generation TL. For 2002, the TL received a mild refresh with updated exterior styling and additional standard equipment. A performance-oriented Type-S version debuted, too, with a 260-hp version of the 3.2 V-6, 17-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension and other special touches.