Acura TL

The Acura TL was a mid-size luxury sedan sold by Acura, Honda’s luxury division, from the 1995 model year through 2014.

The Acura TL was a mid-size luxury sedan sold by Acura, Honda’s luxury division, from the 1995 model year through 2014. It was introduced as a replacement for the Acura Vigor, became one of Acura’s best-selling models, and was replaced by the Acura TLX after production ended. The TL was sold in Canada as part of Acura’s North American lineup and is a common used-market luxury sedan in Canada.

Overview

The Acura TL was Acura's long-running midsize luxury sedan and one of the brand's core models. It was positioned as a sport-oriented premium car competing with other entry-level luxury sedans.

Generations and development

The TL went through four generations during its production run. The final generation arrived for the 2009 model year and introduced all-wheel drive on some versions.

Powertrains and specifications

Across its life, the TL used V6 gasoline engines, with output varying by generation and trim. Acura's press materials for the 2007 and 2008 TL cite 3.2-litre and 3.5-litre V6 engines, while later TL models included a 3.5-litre V6 and higher-output variants.

Market position

The TL was an important model for Acura in North America and was especially strong in the mid-2000s. Its sales later declined after the 2008 model year, but it remained in production until 2014.

Discontinuation and successor

Honda announced the TL replacement as the Acura TLX in 2014. Production of the TL ended in March 2014, and the TLX went on sale later that year as its successor.