The 2012 Acura TL is Here. The 2012 Acura TL is Refinement. Refinement of Technology that boasts on the entry level engine a 3.5 VTEC V-6 that produces a staggering 280 horsepower while delivering and EPA estimated fuel economy of 20 in the city and 29 on the highway. Acura does offer a 2012 Acura TL SH AWD which will upgrade the engine to the 3.7 Liter – 305 Horsepower! The 6-speed Sequential SportShift automatic with paddle shifters will make your morning commute to Atlanta seem like a 10 minute ride. The 2012 Acura TL provides several options to help keep our Atlanta drivers entertained behind the wheel. Here are the available modes. (Yes, this is standard on all 2012 Acura TLs)  | - Set the transmission to "Drive" for seamless gear transitions and your 2012 TL is smart enough to maintain great fuel economy. Select "Sport" for highly responsive acceleration, the transmission will allow you to distribute the horsepower to achieve a very sporty ride.
- Paddle Shifters! Explore the driving profiles of "Drive" and "Sport", The paddle shifters will allow you to experience the high performance of sport mode. The driver will also be able to place emphasis on shifting and gear changes for achieving the speed and gear with complete driver input.
- Grade Logic, Tried and True – Grade Logic will insure the transmission anticipates the driver’s need for better hill climbing and downhill engine braking.
| Comfort and Convenience  | Starting with Convenience, how does complete USB/iPod Integration sound? That’s right simply plug your iPod or iPhone in, and you can select an artist, album, or a playlist! The Tech Package offers Blue Tooth Audio and Song by Voice which will allow you to play your audio files wirelessly and also allow you to request a song by simply stating the name of it! | The Acura Navigation System10—is what ties the technology together on the 2012 Acura TL Tech Package. The all new 2012 Acura TL does have the new Acura HDD Navigation Screen. The HDD is faster than the DVD based models.  | - The 8" Full-resolution screen is the focal point of the front dash. The display is positioned to reduce "eye diversion" while driving in Atlanta traffic.
- You can search or enter an address simply by using the interactive dial or the voice activated commands.
- Explore the endless display options, Show Gas Stations, ATMs, Restaurants, etc. Anticipate your turns by inches rather than mile markers.
- Travel with convenient tools such as Zagat ratings and Real-Time Traffic or weather. You will be able to anticipate when it is time to escape 85 South to 285, or any other Atlanta traffic trap.
- Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or separate from other XM® subscriptions.
| TL SPECIFICATIONS - Estimated Fuel Mileage3 (City/Highway/Combined) TL AT: 20 / 29 / 23 | TL SH-AWD AT: 18 / 26 / 21 MT: 17 / 25 / 20.
- Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 U.S. gallons.
- Required Fuel9 Premium unleaded 91 octane.
- Curb Weight TL: 3726 lbs | TL SH-AWD: 3968 lbs.
- Curb Weight with Technology Package TL: 3741 lbs | TL SH-AWD (AT/MT): 3982 lbs /3858 lbs.
- Curb Weight with Advance Package TL: 3770 lbs | TL SH-AWD: 4001 lbs.
- Headroom (Front/Rear) 38.4 in | 36.7 in.
- Legroom (Front/Rear) 42.5 in | 36.2 in.
- Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) 58.2 in | 56.2 in.
- Hiproom (Front/Rear) 55.7 in | 54.8 in.
- EPA Passenger Volume 98.2 cu ft.
- EPA Cargo Volume TL: 13.1 cu ft | TL SH-AWD: 12.5 cu ft.
- Wheelbase 109.3 in / Length 194.0 in / Height 57.2 in / Width 74.0 in.
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- 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters.
- Front-wheel drive.
- 4-wheel independent suspension: double wishbone front / multi-link rear.
- Electric variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS).
- 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, P245/50 R17 98V high-performance all-season tires.
- Dual-zone, dual-mode adaptive climate control system.
- Remote entry system with Acura personalized settings.
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® telephone interface4.
- Leather-trimmed interior.
- Driver’s and front passenger’s heated, power-adjustable seats.
- Acura 276-watt Premium Sound System with XM® Radio,8 6-disc in-dash CD changer, Dolby® Pro Logic® II and 8 speakers, including 8-inch subwoofer.
- USB Audio Interface with iPod® integration2.
- Bluetooth Audio.
- Power moonroof with tilt feature.
- Auto-on/off xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights.
- Fog lights.
TL SH-AWD FEATURES (Adds to or replaces standard TL features) - 305-hp, 3.7-liter, 24-valve, SOHC V-6 engine with intake/exhaust VTEC
- Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (Requires Technology Package).
- Super Handling All-Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD®).
- Hill start assist.
- Exclusive front sport seats and steering-wheel design with contrast stitching.
- 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, P245/45 R18 96V high-performance all-season tires.
SAFETY - Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body structure.
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.
- Dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS), front side airbags and side curtain airbags.
- Active front head restraints.
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE (Available for TL or TL SH-AWD) - Acura Navigation System with Voice RecognitionTM and rearview camera.
- Acura/ELS Surround® 440-watt Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio player and Dolby® Pro Logic® II.
- Song By Voice®.
- AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and WeatherTM1.
- Traffic ReroutingTM1.
- Keyless Access System with smart entry, pushbutton ignition and Acura personalized settings.
- GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode adaptive climate control system.
- Perforated Milano Premium Leather-trimmed interior.
ADVANCE PACKAGE (Includes Technology Package) - Blind spot information system (BSI).
- Ventilated and heated front seats.
- Aluminum-alloy wheels and tires size increase: TL to 18-inch; TL SH-AWD to 19-inch, P245/40 R19 94W high-performance all-season tires.
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