After a complete redesign last year, the 2010 Acura TL receives a six-speed manual transmission that is available on SH-AWD models.The base 2010 Acura TL is also praise-worthy for its quiet and comfortable cabin.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010 Acura TL is a midsize luxury sedan that is available in base or sporty SH-AWD trim levels. The base TL comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, foglights, a sunroof, heated side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear ventilation controls, heated power front seats, driver memory functions, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, Bluetooth phone connectivity and steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone and trip computer controls. The TL SH-AWD adds all-wheel drive, a more powerful engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, upgraded brakes, hill start assist, more aggressively bolstered front seats and upgraded metallic trim.
Optional 19-inch wheels with high-performance summer tires are available, but only on SH-AWD models.
The base model 2010 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 TL SH-AWD gets a 3.7-liter V6 that makes 305 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Both TL models come standard with a five-speed automatic that includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Despite the SH-AWD's horsepower advantage, acceleration is virtually identical to the base TL. Fuel economy for the 3.5-liter TL is 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 21 mpg in combined driving.
Safety
All 2010 Acura TL models come with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front restraints. The SH-AWD came to a stop in an exceptional 106 feet.
Driving Impressions
The base TL should appeal to drivers with more comfort and luxury in mind
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