2008 Acura TL

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Interior

Enjoy the ride with the TL’s tightly bolstered, perforated leather-trimmed heated front seats, with 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat and 2-position memory system.
The TL’s advanced dual-zone, dual-mode climate control system lets you maintain an automatic temperature level in two different zones inside the cabin.
Seduce your senses with the Acura/ELS Premium 8-Speaker Sound System with in-dash 6-disc changer, MP3/WMA playback and integrated XM Satellite Radio.
Control the audio, climate and cruise controls as well as navigation, voice recognition and the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink with the steering-wheel mounted control buttons.
A digital media auxiliary input jack allows you to listen to your MP3 player through the TL’s stereo system.
The Navigation package includes bilingual voice recognition navigation system, rearview camera and illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls.
TL is equipped with HandsFreeLink which utilizes Bluetooth technology and voice recognition to communicate with your Bluetooth enabled devices.
The 2-position memory driver’ seat system is linked to your keyless remote and remembers seat, side mirror and climate control settings.

 

Exterior

Brighter and whiter, the Bi-Xenon High-Intensity Discharge headlights provide greater visibility and last about 50% longer than halogen headlights.
The TL features standard 17” x 8” aluminum-alloy wheels.
Front fog lights are seamlessly integrated into the lower corners of the front airdam.
The heated side mirrors feature driver recognition, reverse gear tilt-down and integrated turn signals.
Choose from a wide-range of exterior colours – each with a high-luster finish that’s tough, durable and formulated to last.
The steeply raked windshield with extra-thick glass and sloping rear pillers flow smoothly into the rear deck, greatly reducing wind noise.
Welcome to an invigorating fusion of incredible horsepower, race-inspired handling and advanced integrated driver technology.
The keyless remote doesn’t just unlock the doors, it can also open the windows and moonroof remotely.

 

Mechanical

The TL’s 4-wheel independent front double-wishbone, rear multi-link suspension system uses a short upper arm for maximum grip as the system compresses in a turn.
For smooth, lightening-quick response to your acceleration demands, the TL’s throttle is controlled by the advanced electronic control unit (ECU) system.
The TL’s advanced transmission gives you the power to choose between fully automatic or manual shift modes.
With 233 lb.-ft of torque 90% peak torque available all the way to the 6800 rpm redline you can count on virtually instant and endless acceleration.
The engine’s block and heads are forged in aluminum for lightweight efficiency, better heat dissipation and improved durability.
The TL is powered by a 3.2 litre, 24-valve SOHC NTEC V-6 engine with 258 horsepower.
While an awesome performer the TL is also a low emission vehicle with a Tire 2 Bin 5 rating
TL’s stopping power comes from ventilated front disc brakes, solid rear disc brakes and standard ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist.

 

Safety

The Acura “Safety through Innovation” philosophy is the idea that an enhanced driving experience starts with the most advanced safety features.
Maximum safety is achieved with six airbags designed to protect all occupants inside the TL.
The TL offers an advanced braking system featuring Anti-lock braking, Electronic Braking Distribution and Brake Assist.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System continually monitors the tire pressure in each tire because correct tire pressure is critical to safety, performance and fuel efficiency.
The advanced Vehicle Stability Assist system with Traction Control automatically detects and corrects understeer or oversteering, sometimes before you’re even aware there is a need
The rearview camera shows a colour image on the navigation screen of the area directly behind the vehicle when in reverse. Available with the Navigation Package or Type-S.
In the event of a collision, the energy-absorbing front and rear crumple zones help absorb impact energy and direct collision force around and away from the passenger cabin.