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The redesigned 2009 Acura TL will arrive in showrooms this fall. The luxury sedan will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of ‘Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) on the TL.
The TL will continue Acura’s new design language seen on the redesigned TSX and RL, featuring a bold front grille treatment. The TL’s interior is less controversial and features several arches in its design language.
The new TL will be available in two models: a base front-wheel drive car and an up-level all-wheel drive model. The front wheel drive model will be powered by a 280 horsepower 3.5L V6 whereas the AWD model will receive its motivation from a 3.7L V6 producing 305 horsepower. Both models will use a five-speed automatic transmission.
As before, the 2009 Acura TL continues to provide an extensive list of electronic convenience items, now including a central multifunction display, an eight-speaker audio system with a six-disc CD changer, XM Satellite Radio and USB port connectivity for hooking up your ipod or other digital devices. An Acura/ELS audio system with 10 speakers, surround-sound and DVD-A compatibility is also available.
The TL's interior has been redesigned in a twin-cockpit style for the front seat occupants, with metal trim that twists and curves as it wraps around from door to dash to console. These comfortable seats embrace you with deep side bolsters, enhancing the wraparound feeling. Both front seats are power, with memory for the driver's side, and seat heaters are included. Leather is still standard, and a upgraded "Milano" leather is part of the technology package option. The dash is more stylized than before, and still easily readable. The quality of interior materials is very takes it to the next level.
Minor tuning changes push the SH-AWD's V6 to 305 hp at 6,200 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm making this Acura's most powerful engine ever. None of the gear ratios have been changed compared to last year's transmission, although the all-wheel-drive model gets a shorter 4.53:1 final-drive to improve acceleration from the relatively heavy car. The TL uses the same Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive system as the RL, so it's able to vary power between the front and rear wheels as well as between the rear wheels themselves. The SH-AWD model will also sport quad-exhaust and 18 inch wheels to differentiate it from lesser TL models. Both versions of the TL feel plenty fast under full throttle. The TL SH-AWD is 0.3 second quicker from zero-to-60-mph than last year's TL Type-S.
Summary of Specs
- 3.5-liter, 280-hp V-6 VTEC® engine
- ULEV-2 CARB emissions rating
- 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control
- Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system
- 4-wheel independent double wishbone/multi-link rear suspension
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- 17-inch tires and aluminum-alloy wheels
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators
- Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
- Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS), front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and side curtain airbags
- Dual-zone, dual-mode adaptive climate control system with humidity control and air filtration
- Sport seats with leather-trimmed interior
- Driver's 10-way power seat
- Front passenger's 8-way power seat
- Heated front seats
- Acura 276-watt Premium Sound System with 6-disc in-dash CD, MP3, WMA, Dolby® Pro Logic® II, AM/FM tuner and 8 speakers, including 8-inch subwoofer
- XM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
- USB Audio Interface with iPod® integration
- MP3/auxiliary input jack
- Radio Database System (RDS)
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface
- Remote entry system with folding key and Acura personalized settings for driver's seat, outside mirrors, audio and more
- Maintenance Minder™ system
- Power moonroof with tilt feature, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key--off operation
- Automatic dimming rearview mirror
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child-seat monitoring system
TL SH-AWD® (In Addition to TL Features)
- Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®)
- 3.7-liter, 305-hp V-6 VTEC® engine
- Bumper-integrated front brake cooling ducts
- Exclusive 18-inch tires and aluminum-alloy wheels
- 19-inch High Performance Tire wheel package (available TL SH-AWD factory option)
- Integrated quad-outlet sport exhaust
- Hill Start Assist
- Black carpeting
Technology Package (Available for TL and TL SH-AWD)
- Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ Traffic Re-routingTM, rearview camera and Zagat Survey® ratings and reviews
- Acura/ELS Surround® 440-watt Premium 10-speaker Sound System with hard disk drive (HDD) media storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA and DTS® player, Dolby® Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner
- AcuraLink® satellite communication system with real-time traffic and weather
- Keyless Access System with smart entry and pushbutton ignition
- XM Radio® with Note function music-reminder
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface with phonebook exchange
- Automated Appointments™
- Sport seats with perforated Milano premium leather-trimmed interior
ADD A COMMENT
POSTED BY: 8/28/08, 2:43pm
Audrey
This car is awesome !
POSTED BY: 9/6/08, 10:53am
Alex
Acura got it right this time. Can't wait to see what pricing will be.
They should kill the C Class if the pricing is inline.
POSTED BY: 9/11/08, 2:04pm
Kim
Does anyone know when the actual release date of the car is?
POSTED BY: 9/30/08, 10:12am
Gabriella Romero
Just beautiful !!! & aweson
POSTED BY: 9/30/08, 6:55pm
Tony
Very SWEET!!!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:12pm
Marc
It looks great! Do the brakes squeak like on my TSX?
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:13pm
Moderator
The brakes do not squeak. They are very smooth
Come in and see in person when your have some free time.
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:17pm
Richard Trollope
You've got another winner.
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:19pm
Ed
Acura has always had it right... Combine the best car on the
market with the best service in the area... That is a winning combo.
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:24pm
Michelle Felix
I have 03TL Type E. And I love it. But 09, looks awesome. The
design, size is Great!!!!!!!!!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:24pm
SHERRY
NICE!!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:27pm
Renai
Took my 2007 in for service yesterday and saw it in the show
room!! It was all I could do to walk away!! Simply gorgeous!!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:32pm
SHEILIA
It looks soooo good!!!!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:32pm
Lucia Ciccone
Very, very nice.
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 1:55pm
Ricco Williams
Acura is always a step ahead of the competition. This TL puts
them two steps in front.
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 2:05pm
Connie Humphrey
Nice
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 2:07pm
Melanie Harell
Wow, not to over use the adjective awesome but that is the best
way to describe it! I have owned 2 Acuras in my past and I am
working on number 3 - looks like this model will be my number 4!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 2:50pm
Debra White
Sharp and classy!!!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 3:22pm
Alan Asker
I own a 2004 when they last changed the body style and this one l
looks great from a photo.
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 4:17pm
David Fronzcak
The car looks great
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 4:30pm
Nancy
Will now be easier to distinguish between the TL and TSX.
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 4:46pm
Mike Avery
this is the car we have all been waiting for
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 5:20pm
Matt Minnick
Looks sweet!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 5:25pm
Emily Radd
One word...wow!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 5:29pm
Bo Lang
Great Car!
POSTED BY: 10/1/08, 5:47pm
John Burton
Due to the looks of the all-new styling 2009 Acura TL, I will be
buying a 2008 model instead.
POSTED BY: 10/2/08, 7:31am
Fun Driver
Due to the looks of the all-new styling 2009 Acura TL, I will be
buying a 2008 model instead.
Can we get a rear wheel driver
model please......
POSTED BY: 10/2/08, 8:45am
Candy
Beautiful. Since owning a Acura TL, I no longer seek luxury in a
BMW or Mercedes.
POSTED BY: 10/2/08, 10:31am
Leigh Fairbank
I cannot wait to get behind the wheel ... when are you going to put
a lumbar support in the passenger front seat??
POSTED BY: 10/2/08, 10:46am
Moderator
It now has a passenger 8 way adjustable power seat. We are
not sure when they will add lumbar.
POSTED BY: 10/2/08, 12:33pm
Lisa Coates
I think this is a AWSOME car !!
POSTED BY: 10/2/08, 5:34pm
Mike Hunt
Well, at least Acura releases unique designs. That being said, the
front grill is HUGE! The trunk area looks like a space ship (old CL),
and the rear lights are Camry-esque. At a quick glance you can see
hints of a Lexus GS, or even a MAxima.
I have been a fan or Acura for a long time, and will probably be buying
a new car in the next week (it is a great time to be in the repo business!!!).
Most likely it will be an 08, but I will at least drive an 09 first. Is the ride still
as sporty as the last one?
POSTED BY: 10/2/08, 7:06pm
Frederick Hall
This car is the best thing on the road
POSTED BY: 10/3/08, 8:03am
Neva Brown
I would love to own one of these.
POSTED BY: 10/4/08, 9:38am
Jack Mihoff
I love the new design, I drove it the other day and it is an astounding
machine! It is alot more then I expected.
POSTED BY: 10/4/08, 9:59am
Theodore Uxpinn
Wow this car looks hot! Can you get the 305-hp engine on the FWD
model as an option?
Is there a place on the website that would allow me to make an
appointment to come and see it with no pressure? Are there any
special extended financing options available yet like 0% for
72-months?
POSTED BY: 10/4/08, 12:48pm
Moderator
The TL currently only has the 305-hp engine available in the SH-AWD
model...click here to see specs
Click Here to schedule a no hassel appoinment for a test drive. Please
put in the note section what you hope to accomplish on your visit.
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POSTED BY: 10/9/08, 7:10pm
Bette
SWEET!
POSTED BY: 10/12/08, 9:09pm
Jarred Bondesson
2009 Acura TL: This car is awesome. I can't wait to trade in my '04. But I wonder when the SH-AWD will be released?
POSTED BY: 10/21/08, 10:21pm
Ben Tule
Not too sure about the backend of this car. Probably will grow on me...Can't wait to see it in action.
POSTED BY: 10/29/08, 1:25pm
Chris Chrestensen
Looks like Acura FINALLY caught up to the Infinit G35(37) series. I see they even named one the G35! That is a compliment for Infiniti
POSTED BY: 11/14/08, 9:48pm
M T
I have the 04 TL and LOVE it!!! The 09 has changed the body style dramatically, not to my likeing. Also it appears that the back seat has very little room compared to the 04. The type of steering wheel in the 09 also limits where you can place your hands, especially for long travel.
POSTED BY: 11/22/08, 9:27pm
A S
This one's more distinctive looking than a Rolls. Bingo! Again.
POSTED BY: 11/25/08, 9:47pm
SP. P
Your videos on youtube are followed by a bunch of crash tests...
