What kind of car is the 2009 Acura TL?

Bruce Wayne, your car is ready. Finally, an Acura sculpted front to back with a single theme in mind, rakish, ominous, one step short of menacing. If ever there was a car meant to look sinister in the images transmitted from a Predator drone circling overhead, it’s the 2009 Acura TL.

When did the Acura TL SH AWD come out?

For those times when you absolutely, positively have to get to the Bat Cave, may we suggest the tenacious traction of the SH-AWD. From the January 2009 issue of Car and Driver. “Drat!” we imagine them saying around the Cadillac water cooler. “Acura beat us to the 2012 CTS!” Where did this come from?

What’s the 0 to 60 time on an Acura TL?

Elapsed time is testimony to traction as much as to engine vigor. The TL grips like Krylon, as you would expect of all-wheel drive. So the time slip shows an ET of 14.8 seconds, with a 0-to-60 along the way of six seconds flat.

Which is better Acura TL or Acura AWD?

The new TL uses electronic power assist, as opposed to the old hydraulic unit. It’s more precise on-center, but the old car’s steering was better weighted and offered much more feel. Despite about 250 pounds of added weight, 32-percent-stiffer springs, and increased damping force, the SH-AWD rides better than the standard TL.

Cars.com’s Dave Thomas takes a look at the 2009 Acura TL. It competes with the Toyota Avalon and Volvo S60. There’s no overstating how important the 2009 TL is to Acura. The luxury brand from Honda has had a tough time over the past few years, with lackluster sales of its SUVs, the MDX and RDX.

When does the new Acura TL come out?

The 2009 TL takes a lot of its design cues from Acura’s SUVs and its TSX, but what will make it a winner is what has always been a strength for Acura: value teamed with performance. Get past the looks (or drool over them, depending on your point of view), and what you find is a TL that’s improved in every way. The 2009 TLs go on sale in September.

How many miles does an Acura TL drive?

1st owner drove an estimated 11,122 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 33,600 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 5th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 6th owner drove an estimated 17,270 miles/year.

What does SH AWD stand for in Acura TL?

Buyers want it, even if they don’t need it, and they’re willing to pay for it. Acura says the SH-AWD — which stands for Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive — trim level was created to attract driving enthusiasts who shop BMW and Infiniti, both of which use rear- and all-wheel-drive setups in their cars.

When does the 2009 Acura TL go on sale?

The 2009 TLs go on sale in September. The biggest change for 2009, besides the new design, is the introduction of an all-wheel-drive trim level that makes 305 horsepower. One of the most common inquiries we get at Cars.com revolves around all-wheel drive. Buyers want it, even if they don’t need it, and they’re willing to pay for it.

What kind of engine does an Acura TL have?

The base model 2009 Acura TL is front-wheel drive and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 280 hp and 254 pound-feet of torque. The all-wheel-drive 2009 TL SH-AWD gets a 3.7-liter V6 that makes 306 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque.

Is the Acura TL still the best selling car?

Even with sales down 22 percent so far this year, the TL is still the company’s best-selling model. The 2009 TL takes a lot of its design cues from Acura’s SUVs and its TSX, but what will make it a winner is what has always been a strength for Acura: value teamed with performance.

When was the last time I serviced my Acura TL?

Last serviced at 125,416 miles in Tustin, CA on 01/07/21 • Vehicle serviced • Maintenance inspection completed • Vehicle washed/detailed • Oil and filter changed • Tire condition and pressure checked. Other damage reported.