The 2008 Acura TL is the finest production front-wheel-drive sedan on the market.\u00a0 Perhaps because the platform is due for a redesign next year, dealers are letting them go at manufacturer invoice — which also makes this the best bargain in premium sedans right now.<\/p>\n
The base model is sporty and has been admirably tuned to handle like the best German cars.\u00a0 The Type-S is an even sportier trim with a more powerful engine and tighter suspension.\u00a0 The trade-off in upgrading to the Type-S is a slightly harsher ride, heavier steering, and heavily bolstered seats that may not appeal to all drivers.\u00a0 (The steering weight may be a consequence of the amount of torque the 3.5-liter engine puts out: Barring some new torque-steer countermeasure both of these cars are at the upper limit of the amount of power that can be sent through steering wheels.)<\/p>\n
As is the custom, Acura offers very few options.\u00a0 In the base model you should definitely pay for the navigation system (which is included on all Type-S variants).\u00a0 With a 7″ touch screen, voice controls, and XM real-time traffic, this is the finest navigation system available on any <\/i>car.<\/p>\n
Although its shifting program is among the smoothest and most responsive I have experienced, the TL automatic transmission has only 5 forward ratios. \u00a0 (This will almost surely be increased in the next design.)\u00a0 Nevertheless, those ratios span a good range, giving it excellent mileage at (real) freeway speeds and still keeping ample torque on tap at all speeds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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