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2010 Acura TL to be offered with 6-speed manual transmission

The Acura TL has always been a nice luxury car for the money, but not usually considered a full performance alternative to the BMW 5-Series. Now it seems Honda’s luxury division is taking a step to change that by announcing that the 2010 TL will be offered with all-new 6-speed manual transmission.

Although this is not the first time a six-speed manual has been offered by Acura, there are two important distinctions. First, the new transmission has closer ratios for shorter shifts, while weighing approximately 110 lbs less than the Sequential SportShift automatic transmission. Second, this is the first time the manual will be available with the all-wheel drive system. The combination may not seem like much, but a true car enthusiasts never prefer full automatic transmissions, and Acura’s investment into a manual gearbox may signal the first sign of a serious war with the Germans.

Press release after the jump.

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2009 Acura TL pricing announced

Acura announced pricing on the 2009 TL, the performance luxury sedan that will go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide on September 24th, with all-wheel-drive models planned for sale in November.

For the first time ever in an Acura vehicle, the newly redesigned TL will be available with a choice of two different VTEC® engines while also offering both front wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive (TL SH-AWD®) models. MSRP pricing for the 3.5-liter V-6 equipped TL is $34,955 and the TL with Technology Package is $38,685.

For TL models equipped with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ system, MSRP pricing for the 3.7-liter V-6 powered TL SH-AWD® is $38,505, while the TL SH-AWD® with Technology Package is $42,235. In addition, the TL SH-AWD® with Technology Package is also available with an exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels and high-performance summer tire package for an MSRP of $43,235. Destination and Handling of $760 remains unchanged and is not included in the MSRP.

Press release after the jump.

2009 Acura TL

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2009 Acura TL caught on the street

Acura will unveil the 2009 TL this fall. After the car’s first official image, a very lucky guy caught it on the streets. Happily he posted the images on Flickr, so we can also enjoy them.

The 2009 TL will be offered in two distinct versions, icluding the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive on TL. Under the hood there will be the most powerful Acura engine ever, probably same 3,7 liter engine used in the RL that develops 300 hp.

2009 Acura TL

Acura revealed the first official image of the 2009 TL that will make its world debut this fall. It features a dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever.

The 2009 TL will be offered in two distinct versions, icluding the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) on TL.

Under the hood there will be the most powerful Acura engine ever, probably same 3,7 liter engine used in the RL that develops 300 hp.

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New tires for ’05 Acura TL

I’m considering buying Yokohama YK520 V-rated tires for my ’05 Acura TL. Is anyone running those tires now ? How do you like them ? Do they handle well ? Any objectionable noise and is the ride smooth ? I currently have Bridgestone EL42’s with just under 30K miles....I won’t buy that tire again.

2007 Acura TL Type-S

The 2004 Acura TL stormed into the performance luxury sedan market with impressive styling, best-in-class horsepower, and a luxurious and technology-packed interior. It was an immediate hit with the motoring press and public alike, and became Acura’s best-selling model, a title it holds to this day
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2007 Acura TL

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The 2004 Acura TL attacked the performance luxury sedan market with its impressive styling, a luxurious and technology-packed interior, and its best-in-class horsepower. Confronted with the new competition from Lexus, BMW, Infiniti and others, the 2007 TL has been impressively updated. Now the TL is available in two versions, the luxurious TL and the reintroduced high-performance TL Type-S, to crystallize its place as the standard representative in its cla
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2007 Acura TL Picture Gallery

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2007 Acura TL Type-S

Acura has relesed the first official photos for the 2007 TL Type-S, so we have no doubt no that the car is a real thing. The Type-S features a 3.5-liter V6 engine with an output of 286 hp, and includes a re-tuned suspension and S specific exterior styling and interior trim. The engine is mated to a new 5-speed automatic with paddle shifters, or a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. The regular TL comes with a 3.2-liter VTEC V6 producing 258 hp at 6200 rpm and 233 lb-ft of torque at (...)
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