With athletic and emotional styling, powerful engine
performance and
a new Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) model, the all-new
fourth-generation 2009 TL is nothing less than the most exciting
performance luxury sedan in Acura history. Moreover, as the sales
volume leader for the division, the TL is also Acura’s most important
car. In completely redesigning the TL from the wheels up, Acura aimed
to enhance literally every aspect of the original model. Featuring a
stiff unit-body construction with expansive use of high-strength steel
(as well as key aluminum components), unique and dramatic exterior
styling, a choice of two powerful VTEC V-6 powertrains (280-hp 3.5L and
305-hp 3.7L), all-new Electric Power Steering (EPS), and a luxurious
and technologically advanced interior, the new TL sets the benchmark
for the future direction of the Acura division.
For the first time ever in an Acura vehicle, the 2009 TL is
available in a choice of front-wheel-drive TL or all-wheel-drive TL
SH-AWD® configurations. The new TL is a powerful and precise
performance luxury sedan that is as confident and composed on a
mountain road as it is in the city center. Replacing the previous TL
Type-S is the TL SH-AWD® model, built exclusively for the enthusiast
driver and featuring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, special
suspension and steering tuning, and the most powerful engine from Acura
ever. Unlike some competitors, who add all-wheel drive to their
vehicles primarily to help in winter conditions, the TL’s available
SH-AWD® was designed to dramatically enhance sporty handling in
addition to further enhancing the vehicle’s winter-driving capability.
This means that the TL SH-AWD® is inspiring to drive year-round.
The 2009 TL SH-AWD® makes a significant advance in both
on-road
performance and driving exhilaration as it significantly surpasses the
previous track-tuned TL Type-S in all measurable levels of handling
performance. Moreover, not only is the new TL SH-AWD® more exhilarating
when pushed on challenging roads, but in day-to-day use it delivers a
more rewarding and exhilarating level of driving excitement. Without a
doubt, the first ever application of SH-AWD® with the TL sedan -
Acura’s best selling sedan - marks a new milestone for performance,
drivetrain sophistication, and safety. Not only is it the best
performing Acura TL ever, but the new TL SH-AWD® is a top performer
amongst every vehicle in its class.
The new TL has the visual presence to back up its performance,
with
exterior luxury cues like genuine stainless-steel trim, LED taillights
and dynamic surface lines immediately capturing the viewer’s attention.
Inside, TL occupants are treated to an engaging interior which
includes advanced LED lighting throughout the cabin, thickly bolstered
leather seating and flowing metallic or wood patterned accents. The
2009 TL gains an additional 1.3 inches of rear legroom and 0.5-inches
of rear shoulder room, thus making it the most spacious TL ever.
As expected from Acura, the TL’s range of standard safety
features
is exemplary and includes six airbags, active front head restraints,
and the advantages of Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) front
body design.
In addition, a Technology Package is available on both models.
Featuring such items as Keyless Access System with push-button start,
Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink® real-time
traffic, real-time weather with Doppler-style radar mapping, the
Acura/ELS Surround® premium audio system, and Bluetooth® Audio the
Technology Package offers the most comprehensive electronic array of
features ever available on an Acura.
THE ACURA TL MISSION
Altogether, the fourth-generation Acura TL amplifies and
refocuses
the original TL’s mission as a driver’s performance luxury sedan.
Competing in the entry premium sedan segment, the 2009 TL advances
Acura’s mission of providing precisely crafted and focused
luxury-performance vehicles. A summary of its most powerful attributes
includes:
1. Dramatic and unique exterior and interior styling together
with a
superlative level of luxury and technological appointments. 2. Super
Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) model developed specifically for
the performance enthusiast. 3. Available Technology Package combines
premium leather seating surfaces with advanced electronic technologies
that make driving more enjoyable, efficient and convenient. 4. The
latest passive safety features along with top projected safety ratings
from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
LUXURY MARKET STATUS
The 2009 TL enters the competitive luxury market at an ideal
time as
the segment in which it competes is expected to remain strong into the
next decade. The new TL is forecast to share substantially in this
success with a projected sales increase to about 70,000 units per year,
an increase of 5.8-percent through 2012. Available with the largest and
most powerful engine in TL history, along with the sport-driving
focused SH-AWD® system (the world’s first torque-vectoring AWD system
when introduced in 2000), the new TL arrives ready to compete with
vehicles like the Audi A4 and A6, BMW 3-Series and 5-Series, Infiniti
G35 and M35, Lexus ES, GS and IS sedans, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
and E-Class.
CONCEPT CUSTOMER
Performance luxury sedan customers value vehicle traits, such
as
dramatic and exclusive exterior styling, emotional and luxurious
interior design, and fun-to-drive character. These elements are
balanced by an equally keen appreciation for quality, reliability,
durability and competitive pricing.
Self-guided, discriminating and technically savvy, these
customers
also feel that prestige is determined more by life experiences than by
pure wealth. In other words, experiencing life, rather than just
accumulating possessions, is a powerful driver. For this reason they
are interested in vehicles that help them enjoy driving to the fullest
- and the 2009 TL is designed to do exactly that. While the 2009 TL is
designed to appeal to a broad range of upscale consumers, the target
buyer for the TL is expected to be a professional male in his mid 40s
with a household income of about $100,000 per year, while the expected
TL SH-AWD® target buyer is a professional male in his early 40s with a
household income of over $150,000 per year.
POWERTRAIN FEATURES
TL
- Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- 3.5-liter SOHC V-6 aluminum alloy engine
- 280 hp at 6,200 rpm and 254 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm
- 11.2:1 compression ratio
- Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®)
- Dual-Stage induction system with lightweight magnesium
intake manifold
- Cold-air intake system
- Integrated exhaust manifolds cast directly into the
cylinder heads
- High-flow sport-tuned exhaust system with dual tips
- Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system
- Computer-Controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
- Direct Ignition System
- Detonation/knock control system
- Maintenance Minder™ system
- 100,000 mile tune-up intervals*
*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is
determined by actual driving conditions.
TL Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
- Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) for performance
handling and all-season capability
- 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 aluminum alloy engine
- 305 hp at 6,200 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm
- 11.2:1 compression ratio
- High-silicon aluminum cylinder sleeves cast directly into
aluminum cylinder block
- Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®)
for intake and exhaust valves
- Dual-stage induction system with lightweight magnesium
intake manifold
- Cold-air intake system
- Larger throttle-body (69 mm diameter versus 64 mm in the
TL) for the Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system
- Integrated exhaust manifolds cast directly into the
cylinder heads
- High-flow, sport-tuned dual exhaust system with quad
exhaust tips
- Computer-Controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
- Direct ignition system
- Detonation/knock control system
- Maintenance Minder™ system
- 100,000-mile tune-up intervals*
*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is
determined by actual driving conditions.
Emissions
- High-flow close-coupled catalytic converters plus under
floor catalytic converter
- High-capacity 32-bit RISC processor emissions control unit
- Meets EPA TIER 2 - BIN 5 and CARB LEV II ULEV emissions
standards
Fuel Economy
TL
- EPA estimated 18/26 mpg (city/highway)
TL SH-AWD®
- EPA estimated 17/25/20 mpg (city/highway/combined)
Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission
with paddle shifters and grade logic control
- Quick-response Sequential SportShift allows semi-manual
transmission operation
- New straight-gate style console-mounted shifter
- Steering-wheel mounted F1®-style paddle shifters
- Paddle shifters operable in both Drive and Sport modes
- Coordination between Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system and
transmission makes for quick, smooth shifts
- Wide gear-ratio spacing for quick acceleration and good
fuel economy
- Advanced shift-hold control minimizes unwanted shifting
during spirited driving
- Grade logic control system reduces gear "hunting" when
climbing hills
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
- Fully automatic full-time traction and handling system
- Distributes torque between front and rear axles
- Distributes torque between left and right rear wheels
- Provides torque vectoring to directly control the yaw
moment of the vehicle
- Capable of "overdriving" outside rear wheel to enhance
handling
- Understeer is greatly reduced during hard cornering
- Increases overall cornering grip in dry and inclement
weather
*Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel
economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes
only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will
vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
BODY & CHASSIS FEATURES
Design & Styling
- "Motion Surface" body design features a new Acura
signature grille, strong character lines and bold, aggressive character
- Projector-style HID low beam and halogen high beam front
headlights
- Integrated front fog lamps
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with auto-reverse feature
- LED illumination for taillights, Center High Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL) and exterior mirror housing-mounted turn signals
- Advanced underbody aerodynamics
- Greater overall length, width and wheelbase than
third-generation TL
Structure
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) front body
structure
- Frame rails repositioned to inside of floor pan for
improved aerodynamics
- New A, B & C-pillar foam separators
- Extensive use of high-strength steel
Wheels & Tires
- 17-inch diameter aluminum wheels; P245/50R17 M+S tires (on
TL)
- 18-inch diameter aluminum wheels; P245/45R18 M+S tires (on
TL SH-AWD®)
- 19-inch diameter aluminum wheels; 245/40ZR19 summer tires
(optional on SH-AWD® model)
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
- New Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- New dampers with unique dual-stage "blow-off" valve
- Double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension
- Firmer coil springs, dampers, and stabilizer bars on
SH-AWD® model
- 4-wheel disc brakes with dual-piston (front) and
single-piston (rear) calipers
- Exclusive EPS/brake booster tuning for SH-AWD® model
- Front fascia-mounted cooling ducts for the front brakes on
SH-AWD® model
- Hill Start Assist (HSA) on SH-AWD® model
INTERIOR FEATURES
- Engaging cockpit designed for performance driving
- Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with illuminated
fingertip controls and F1®-style paddle shifters
- New LED backlit gauges with progressive illumination
- High-resolution
Multi-Information Display (MID) allows access to multiple electronic
functions and customizable feature settings
- Compass
- 10-way adjustable power driver’s seat (8-way power seat
with 2-way power lumbar)
- 8-way power front passenger seat
- Premium leather seating surfaces
- Exclusive sport seating and sport steering wheel on SH-AWD®
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