The Acura TL is unchanged for 2011.Take the 2011 Acura TL, a midsize luxury sedan that's difficult to fault. 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).
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Acura TL is a midsize luxury sedan available in TL and TL SH-AWD trim levels. The TL SH-AWD adds a more powerful engine, all-wheel drive, more aggressive suspension and steering tuning, upgraded brakes, 18-inch wheels, deep-bolstered front seats and contrasting leather
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This package can also be augmented with 18-inch wheels on the base 2011 Acura TL or 19-inch wheels on the SH-AWD.
The base model 2011 Acura TL is front-wheel drive and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 280 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. In Edmunds performance testing, the base TL went from zero to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds -- on par with most base model luxury sedans. The TL SH-AWD model features Acura's Super Handling-All-Wheel-Drive system, which transfers different levels of power to individual wheels to maximize traction and grip through turns and in inclement weather.
Safety
Every 2011 Acura TL comes with antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front restraints. The TL SH-AWD used its upgraded brakes to record a stop in a very impressive 106 feet.
The Acura TL has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash testing procedure. The 2011 Acura TL's interior features a more contemporary design language than some of its competitors.
Driving Impressions
The base 2011 Acura TL should appeal to drivers with more comfort and luxury in mind.
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