Pumpkin Colored Acura

It began as a white Acura that wasn't running. Apparently she received proceeds from ticket sales to offset her "donation". File this one under "I never would have thought of that... but it's pretty cool!".



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2011 Acura TL

Vehicle Overview

Acura's best-selling sport sedan was overhauled for 2009, when it received new exterior styling, a base 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine and the addition of a Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive model with a 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6. For 2010, the all-wheel-drive model got an optional six-speed manual transmission that is 86 pounds lighter than the standard five-speed automatic.

New for 2011

The TL carries over from 2010 without significant changes.

Exterior

The TL sedan's exterior was drastically redesigned for 2009, when it gained an aggressive, pronounced "beak" that juts out from under Acura's shield grille.

Exterior features include:

• Unusual front and rear styling


• 17-inch alloy wheels standard; 18- or 19-inch wheels available


• Projector low-beam and halogen high-beam headlights


• Front fog lamps


• In-glass radio antenna


• Dual exhaust finishers

Interior

The TL's interior received a face-lift for 2009, making it more upscale. Every TL model comes with a six-disc CD changer, USB connectivity and an MP3 jack. The Technology Package provides interior upgrades like keyless access; a full-color, voice-activated navigation system; and a 410-watt surround-sound audio system. The TL seats five.

Standard interior features include:

• Leather-trimmed interior


• 10-way power driver's seat, including power lumbar support


• Dual-zone automatic climate control


• Heated front seats


• Steering-wheel buttons that operate audio, cruise control and voice recognition

Under the Hood

There's a choice of two engines, both of which come with a standard five-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is optional for the 3.7-liter V-6 on the TL SH-AWD.

Mechanical features include:

• 280-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with 254 pounds-feet of torque


• 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 with 275 pounds-feet of torque (TL SH-AWD)


• EPA-estimated mileage of 18/26 mpg city/highway in base TL, 17/25 mpg in SH-AWD (auto or manual)

Safety

Standard safety features include:

• Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist


• Side-impact and side curtain airbags


• Electronic stability system


• Three-point seat belts in all positions


• Active head restraints for front seats

2011 Acura RL

                                  2011 Acura RL

                              2011 Acura RL 

The RL luxury sedan has long served as one of the most technologically advanced vehicles from Acura, and in 2011 made major improvements to raise the level again.To maximize the output of the 3.7L V-6, the RL receives a new SportShift sequential 6-speed automatic for 2011. In addition, the RL has a quieter cabin, even with the use of technology for the first single resonator in the wheel of a passenger vehicle.

                                       2011 Acura RL 

With bold looks, a 300-hp engine and Acura acclaimed Super Handling All Wheel Drive ™ (SH-AWD ™), the RL 2011 shows that the luxury is perfectly complemented by advanced technology and the adrenaline of performance. In addition to providing luxury, style and performance that keeps Acura top-of-the-line sedan drivers more connected to their world (and the world around them), which offers some of the latest in intuitive, easy to use , the state-of-edge technology.

"The RL remains the benchmark for innovative use of relevant technologies to customers," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "There are not many production cars at any price they offer the most advanced technology and sophistication of the transmission system."

                                        2011 Acura RL

The 2011 Acura RL goes on sale at Acura dealerships on December 21, 2010 and will be available in three trim levels. The MSRP for the RL will be $47,200, RL with Technology Package will be $51,350, and the RL with Advance Package will be $55,150.

                                       2011 Acura RL

                                        2011 Acura RL

                                       2011 Acura RL

                                         2011 Acura RL

                                          2011 Acura RL

                                         2011 Acura RL

2012 Acura TL 6-Spd AT

 

 

Overview

Now in its fourth generation, the TL is Acura's sales leader and far away the brand's most important vehicle; this much can be concluded by simply examining the many configurations on offer. The TL can be had with either front-wheel drive or Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), a choice of a 3.5- or 3.7-liter V-6 and one of two transmissions; a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual.The recently introduced 6-speed is optional on SH-AWD-equipped TLs that come standard with a 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 - the most powerful Acura engine ever built. This TL SH-AWD 6MT, as it's rather inelegantly known, replaces the last generation TL Type S and is the sportiest TL in Acura history. At the other end of the lineup is the base model front driver, which receives the 280 horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 and lackluster five speed auto as standard equipment.Mainstream acceptance has been slow in coming for Acura's signature front grille, but behind this bright beak is a surprisingly capable and composed sports sedan that loves to run hard.

The Range

Bodystyle: Sedan
Engines: 3.5L, V-6 3.7L V-6
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
Models: TL, TL SH-AWD, TL SH-AWD 6MT

What's New

TL was completely redesigned in 2009 so changes are at a minimum. The biggest news is the TL SH-AWD 6MT model which features an all-new close-ratio 6-speed manual and clutch, as well retuned front springs and dampers, unique electric power steering tuning, and a recalibrated SH-AWD system. Also added to the 6MT model are heavy duty front drive shafts, CV joints and front differential.

Exterior

Beyond the beak is a striking, well-proportioned sedan, with a futuristic edge like nothing else on the road. It is best viewed from behind, which is all the more reason to keep viewers back there.

Interior

The best view of the new 2011 TL might be from behind the wheel, where cool metallic tones, tight tolerances, and crisp, gauges create a high tech, if button driven, environment. The 6MT is definitely the driver's choice.

Performance & Handling

The TL's 3.7-llter V-6 is a free-revving gem that only reaches full potential with the 6-speed manual. Both automatic versions are deft handling sedans that cruise comfortably and reward spirited driving, but both sorely need the new 6-speed transmission found in the MDX and ZDX. SH-AWD works well, but will not be missed by slow drivers or Sunbelt dwellers.

Safety

Four airbags and active head restraints for the driver and front passenger come standard as do various braking aids and stability/traction control. All seating positions have three point belts, while outboard passengers have side curtain airbags.

EPA Fuel Economy

TL: 18 mpg city/26 mpg hwy
TL SH-AWD: 17 mpg city/25 mpg hwy
TL SH-AWD 6MT: 18 mpg city/26 mpg hwy

2012 Acura TL

The 2012 TL is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 7 trims, ranging from the 6-Spd AT to the 6-Spd AT SH-AWD w/ Advance Pkg.

Upon introduction, the 6-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 280-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. The 6-Spd AT SH-AWD w/ Advance Pkg is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

The 2012 TL is freshened for 2012. 
Here’s a mind game I sometimes like to play: imagine your car was destroyed by some horrible accident while you were away (e.g., Godzilla was in the neighborhood). To your good fortune, your insurance company gave you a sufficient settlement to buy a brand new version of whatever it was you were driving. Would you consequently buy that brand new car, or something else with the same money?


We’ve got a 2005 Acura TL, manual transmission + satnav, purchased new back in the day and currently with a modest 60K miles on the clock. It’s driven cross-country. It’s driven to the supermarket. It’s had parking lot abuse. It’s had toddler abuse. And it keeps on running. I had it in the shop recently for it’s “B2″ service (oil change, assorted air filters, and wipers: $230 — whee!) and to fix what turned out to be a busted power steering pump ($450 or thereabouts). Of note, the dealer gave me a chance to play my imagination game by loaning me a brand new 2012 Acura TL (automatic transmission, no satnav, no options at all). With one day of driving it around, here are my observations.

Several things have decidedly improved. The seats seem more comfortable and supportive, and the driver’s seat now includes a power lumbar bolster. The car suspension has radically improved (alternately, our 2005 TL’s has seriously degraded). On the cracked up, uneven streets around our house, the new TL is significantly more composed. You still feel the bumps, but you’re less worried that they’re going to destroy your car. It’s similarly better mannered on the freeway. This is a car you’d love to drive cross-country. Some of the smaller electronic gadgety bits have also improved. I’m happy to see a proper tire pressure monitoring system and an auxiliary music input for phones and whatnot. (I didn’t have time to see how well it does at integrating music from my Android phone via USB much less Bluetooth Audio, but the Bluetooth pairing process was painless enough and Bluetooth Audio (A2DP) is claimed to be supported, albeit with .
Like the 2005 Acura TL, several things are good, but still frustratingly not quite right. Freeway mileage is excellent and stop-and-go city mileage is an embarrassment; I clocked 31mpg highway and from 13-20mpg stop-and-go city — a marginal improvement on the freeway and a marginal downgrade in the city compared to what our 2005 TL gets.
The car has zillions of things you might like to configure, like what happens when you click the unlock button on your remote. Does it just unlock the driver door or the whole car? Many such settings are handled with the arrow buttons on the steering wheel and the tiny screen between the tach and speedo. That’s good. But, how about that giant selector knob with the huge screen above the center stack? It’s only good for changing the radio station and setting up the audio balance. Similarly, the Bluetooth pairing process can only be done via voice, which talks to you slowly. Very slowly. With modern in-car networks, you’d think they could do everything on the big central screen, making it easier, providing more help with options, etc.  Could they, should they centralize all these disparate systems, from no-doubt unrelated parts suppliers, to have a grand unified user interface? Could it be accomplished without reaching iDrive levels of incomprehensibility? For the 2005 TL, such thoughts would have been future fantastic. For the 2012 TL, such thoughts should be entirely achievable. Everything in the car is networked together. Make it so!

Frustratingly, several things have gotten decidedly worse. Foremost is the trunk. If you’re loading something heavy, you’ve now got a 10.5 inch lip to hoist your bags over, versus 7 inches in the 2005 TL. Why? Similarly, if you’re going to the airport, one giant wheely bag will fit without issue, but two of them? Good luck with those bumps on the floor. You can’t blame AWD, since this particular car is FWD. So, again, why? Also from the Department of Fail, you’d think they’d test a family car with family accoutrements like a booster seat. I’ve included a photo of my daughter’s booster seat. You’re supposed to run the seatbelt under both armrests. See the belt latch? It’s way around the back. The old TL was better in this regard, but stil not great. Why not have more slack in the belt latch? (Credit where credit is due: they significantly improved access to the LATCH anchors for younger kids’ car seats.)

Another concern is trying to park this thing into a tight space. The car’s beltlines are higher up and the car feels enormous. It’s notably trickier to park and maneuver in tight environs. Does anybody test these things? I’ll also insert a gripe about the ventilated seats (not present on my loaner car). If I read the options list correctly, it’s not possible to get a manual transmission and ventilated seats, at any price. Really? Do Acura engineers like sitting in a car with Godzilla barbecuing their backside? Do customers who want manual transmissions always wear Nomex racing suits? Hop in my car after a day outside in the Houston summer…

Cosmetically, I’m pretty happy with the new schnoz. It won’t win any beauty contests, but at least it doesn’t cry out for you to put it out of its misery. Also in the cosmetic department, they’ve redone the dashboard and center stack. The gauges are bright and readable, as always. Somebody smart said they should get rid of the blue halos around the old gauges. Somebody less smart decided to add giant fake-chrome rings around them, in a perhaps-confused nod at a Porsche 911. Please revisit the clean, spartan gauges of the previous-generation Acura TSX. No really, please do. Also, I’m baffled by the curvy/slashy lines inside the car. Has somebody been spending too much time looking at.

So, if Godzilla paid an unfortunate visit to my car and I hit the insurance jackpot, would I buy the new TL? Sadly no. But what? Does anybody make a car with a manual transmission, rear wheel drive, decent tech and luxury features, decent mileage yet good performance, good styling, and high reliability ratings? At any price at all? Yeah, fantasies never quite work out, do they?

Acura TL SH-AWD 2012

Acura TL SH-AWD 2012
The Acura TL 2012 made its public debut at the Chicago Auto Show 2011 earlier this year. The 2012 TL's refined new look includes a redesigned front bumper with improved aerodynamics, a revised grille, updated headlights and turn signals, a new fog light design and a shorter front overhang. At the rear, a new rear bumper incorporates a significantly repositioned license plate opening and smaller rear reflectors, while updated taillights and a thinner rear trunk edge trim add to a sophisticated new look. For MY 2012, Acura's performance sedan is available in two versions: the front-wheel drive 280 HP TL and the Acura exclusive Super Handling all-wheel drive 305 HP TL SH-AWD.

[Source: Acura]

Acura TL SH AWD 2012

Making its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto show, Acura's newly refined TL delivers fresh looks, improved performance and upgraded technology. Most apparent are the visual changes that incorporate new front and rear styling, but also present is a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmissionfor improved performance and fuel economy, a revised interior and a host of technology upgrades.
"The 2012 Acura TLis refined, yet aggressive," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "Already known for its great performance, the enhanced TL has a sophisticated new look and an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission that will take performance to the next level."
The 2012 TL's refined new look includes a redesigned front bumper with improved aerodynamics, a revised grille, updated headlights and turn signals, a new fog light design and a shorter front overhang. At the rear, a new rear bumper incorporates a significantly repositioned license plate opening and smaller rear reflectors, while updated taillights and a thinner rear trunk edge trim add to a sophisticated new look.
To increase performance, a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission is applied on all TL models with automatic transmission. In addition to incorporating engineering enhancements aimed at improving efficiency, a sport-minded double-kick-down feature lets the driver command a double downshift— such as from Fifth to Third gear. The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system also creates a "blip" of the throttle to help match gear speeds while downshifting.
In addition, the transmission teams with a new multi-clutch torque converter that not only reduces heat build-up during operation, but also allows for lock-up activation during a much wider range of driving conditions— which helps generate improved fuel economy. As a result, city/highway fuel economy is now 20/29 mpg*— an increase of 3 mpg in highway driving over the 2011 TL. To further improve operating efficiency, the TL's standard 3.5L V-6 engine receives a host of friction-reduction technologies while a revised air inlet system provides cooler air for both the 3.5L and 3.7L engines.
For 2012, two distinct versions of Acura's performance luxury sedan remain: a 280 horsepower, front-wheel-drive TL along with a powerful 305 hp TL paired with Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™). The performance-minded 6MT model will continue to be offered in the 2012 TL SH-AWD lineup, helping broaden the TL's appeal among luxury performance sedan buyers.
Both the TL and TL SH-AWD™ models offer an available Technology Package which includes the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™ and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™, and an Acura/ELS Surround® 410-watt Premium Audio System. For 2012, the hard disk drive (HDD) based navigation system increases in size to 60 gigabytes, map coverage is more expansive, USB connection speed is faster, and the full VGA monitor is brighter with even richer colors. Also available is a new Advance Package that incorporates all-new ventilated front seats along with a new blind spot information (BSI) system that alerts the driver of other vehicles that are in close proximity.
Standard on the 2012 TL are new 17x8-inch 7-spoke aluminum wheels with P245/50R17 all-season tires for confident year-round performance. The TL SH-AWD® comes standard with new 18x8-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels with low-profile P245/45R18 tires for more agile handling. Finally, when equipped with the available Advance Package, the TL comes with 18x8-inch 5-spoke wheels while TL SH-AWD™ is fitted with 19x8-inch split five-spoke aluminum wheels with new performance minded P245/40R19 all-season tires.
Along with every new Acura, the new 2012 TL is covered by a comprehensive 4-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/70,000 miles powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership include Acura Total Luxury Care® (TLC®), which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service and trip routing.
Acura
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The 2011 Acura lineup features six distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan and all-new Sport Wagon, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV, the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and the ZDX four-door sports coupe.
For more information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.acura.com. For additional media information, please go to www.acuranews.com.
*Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

2013 Acura Sports Car

2013 Acura TSX has got everything you want to see in an ideal sports sedan. The four-door, front-wheel-drive sports sedan has got powerful engine specifications along with superior convenient features. The car has been priced at $27,890. The standard specifications available with the 2012 2013 Acura TSX are Xenon high-intensity discharge headlights, automatic climate control with interior air filter, power glass tilt and slide moonroof, power windows, power locks with remote anti-theft system, power steering, power disc brakes, 3-funciton HomeLink universal garage door opener, Acura premium sound system with 6-disc CD changer and XM Satellite Radio, cruise control and trip computer. You can also opt for A-Spec package comprising of lightweight 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped with Michelin Pilot all-season performance tires, high-performance shocks and springs etc.

The optional aero kit contains side skirts, air dam and chin spoiler. The sports sedan also comes with optional GPS navigation system with voice activation. The 2012 2013 Acura TSX has been assembled in Japan. The car is available with the basic warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles. Let's not forget the engine specifications of the 2012 2013 Acura TSX. Acura TSX is equipped with 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 engine capable of delivering 205 horsepower at 7100 RPM and 164 pound-feet of torque at 4500 RPM. The powertrain has been bolstered with 6-speed manual transmission facility. You can also opt for 5-speed automatic transmission system as well. The car offers decent fuel economy - 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on highways. 

2011 Acura TL

There's no getting around the fact that widely admired styling can sell cars and overcome glaring faults. At the same time, questionable design can sully an otherwise appealing car.

Take the 2011 Acura TL, a midsize luxury sedan that's difficult to fault. It has compelling performance, perfect crash scores, a spacious interior, solid build quality and plenty of the latest technologies. Even so, since being completely redesigned two years ago, the once top-selling TL has taken a steep nose dive in sales compared to similarly priced luxury cars. You would think that a car renowned for its reliability and strong value would do relatively well in tough economic times, yet the current TL has floundered. For most buyers, one look at its bloated bodywork and big metallic beak of a grille will be all the explanation necessary for this decline from one generation to the next.

Styling is subjective, though, so if you can put aside (or appreciate) the TL's looks, then you should welcome its many positive attributes. Available in two distinct flavors, the TL consequently caters to two distinct type of buyers. For those interested primarily in a refined ride, a spacious cabin and a full helping of bells and whistles, the base model TL is a smart alternative to luxury sedans like the Buick LaCrosse, Hyundai Genesis or Lexus ES 350. 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).

Luxury cars and sport sedans must strike an emotional connection with their buyers, but if that emotion is a negative one, then those cars are unlikely to win many takers. As much as we like the 2011 Acura TL and find it to be a compelling value with few objective faults, it's easy to understand why buyers aren't flocking to Acura showrooms to pick one up.

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