Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. May 22, 2014 acura speed from zero to sixty may 22, 2014 an impressive zero to sixy time the time at which a car can accelerate from a dead stop 0 mph, up to 60 mph has always been a performance factor for any vehicle. When driving my car at 60 mph the power steering failure notification was. For your 2012 acura tl shawd with technology package. The top 10 fastest cars from acura are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 060 times. The newly introduced 2010 acura zdx fourdoor sports coupe maintains a mechanically similar fixed 1. Search over 2,100 listings to find the best local deals. A manual tl shawd is rated at 17 mpg city25 highway versus. Please take into account that the acura 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is gathered from numerous credible sources. The 2012 acura tl has 24 nhtsa complaints for the steering at 63,465 miles average. Although not as fast as the rowyourown, which took only 5. Find 0 60 mph and quarter mile times for thousands of 4door sedans. The 2012 tl shawd, with its standard goodyear eagle rsas, only managed 0.
Awd cars and trucks feature a fulltime 4wheeldrive system whereas all four wheels receive torque from the motor at the same time. Browse by make below to start finding sedan car stats. A sixspeed manual gearbox is available, although it is confined to a single model, the 3. When we tested an allwheel drive 2012 acura tl with the sixspeed manual, the 060 mph sprint was completed in 5. Acura tl shawd impeccable performance motorwayamerica. Focusing almost all of our time and energies toward driving the largerengined shawd version of the tl, we came away with the renewed opinion that car is an enthusiast gem that deserves more of a share of the spotlight. Read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl shawd in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. In 1986, it released its dedicated luxury brand, the acura. The car is bone stock this is literally the first time ive run thru the gears. Tire search results your performance experts for tires.
The side barrier test simulates an intersection collision between a standing vehicle and moving barrier at 38. It has produced cars that excel in performance and features that the competition is striving to beat. Watch my dragy meter video for 060 times, and 14 mile. Vehicles in this section can seat four or more occupants, feature a fixed roof that extends the full. If youre wondering just how fast your sedan car really is then youre in the right place. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of acura tl sh awd 6speed 227. Honda released its acura, in 1986 beating all japanese car manufacturers for the distinction. Jun 16, 2011 despite being the original japanese luxury brand, predating lexus and infiniti by several years, acura, with the notable exception of the now legendary nsx, has always been somewhat tentative about its luxury aspirations. For the latest acura zero to 60 and quarter mile stats, we have taken the time to gather the most accurate level of information possible. In case of automatic transmission the values are shown for the manual mode.
Back in my young and foolish days, i considered swapping a manual transmission into my first car, a frontwheeldrive pontiac grand prix. Honda is one of the most known and loved car manufacturers in the world. The tl comes with either a sixspeed automatic transmission or a sixspeed manual. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2012 acura tl 2wd 6 cyl, 3. Sixspeed automatic, sixspeed manual on tl shawd advance only. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the specifics related to acura cars.
Theyve never been much quicker than that because theyve added weight and 4 wheel drive. Even if the acura tl shawd 6mt were not a good car, it would still deserve our support as the only upscale midsize sedan available with both allwheel drive and a manual transmission in north america. A manual tl shawd completes the 0 60 mph sprint in an impressive. Jun 16, 2011 read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl sh awd in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. There are a great deal of factors that affect the acura cars 060 stats, so different sources may test the same vehicle and each may arrive at a unique 060 mph and quarter mile result.
Read about the 2012 acura tl in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. Sep 19, 20 click past the jump to read more about the 2014 acura tl. And so it is with the 2012 acura tl, perhaps the best allaround luxury sports sedan. With the new 6speed automatic, the awd cars 060 time was bumped up to about 5. Acura 060 times acura integra, legend, nsx, rsx, tl and tsx. May 22, 2014 an impressive zero to sixy time the time at. Accelerations, 14 mile time and top speed for 2012 acura tl shawd automatic aut. For a luxury car, the rls small cabin and small trunk are disappointing. We tested the acura tl in zeroto60mph, quartermile and 60tozero braking tests. The newest 09 with all wheel drive only does 060 in 6.
I considered a 2012 rl before leasing a 2012 tl shawd, but the tls value, better satnav and instruments swayed me, even though i wanted the rls superior headlights and quietness. The base 2012 acura tl has frontwheel drive and a 3. The acura tl is a compact executive entrylevel luxury car that was manufactured by acura. The shawd edition can also be ordered with a sixspeed manual, one of. So now with styling by and for adults, were revisiting the acura tl sh awd s ontrack performance to see if this is the tl weve been expecting for four years now. Click past the jump to read more about the 2014 acura tl. Acuraels surround 440watt premium audio system with 10 speakers, hard disk drive hdd media storage, indash cd, dvdaudio, mp3, wma and dts featured player, dolby pro logic ii and amfm tuner. And that bmw comparison is apt, we think, given that the tl remains acuras very best drivers car, and a good one, at that. Sedans are also referred to as saloon cars in some areas of the world. The tl shawd is named for acuras superhandling allwheel drive system and is able to direct different levels of power to different wheels in order maximize grip and traction performance in turns or in bad weather conditions. The epaestimated gas mileage for this engine dips only slightly to 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway with either transmission.
List of acura performance specs dear racers and car enthusiasts, please take into consideration that the acura 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed below are gathered from a number of credible sources and websites. Except for the shawd 6m model, the tl remains more of a sporty luxury sedan than a luxurious sporty sedan. Find detailed specifications for your 2012 acura tl. The 2012 acura tl upgrade is a little show, a little go. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of acura tl shawd 6speed 227. There are a great deal of factors that affect the acura cars 0 60 stats, so different sources may test the same vehicle and each may arrive at a unique 0 60 mph and quarter mile result. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 acura tl 4dr sdn auto sh awd advance at u. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of acura mdx 223. Read on to learn more about the 2012 acura tl sh awd tech. However, there are several factors that affect a cars 060 time or quarter mile stats and different. You can still get the 5series with either allwheel drive or a manual transmission, but.
This time i get up to 60 mph, lay on the brakes and its the same result. Read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl sh awd in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. All tl drivetrains carry over for 20, meaning a frontdrive model running a 3. Used 2012 acura tl shawd for sale with photos cargurus. Your selection of a 2012 acura tl was a wise investment.
In performance testing, the tl shawd was timed in the 060 mph sprint in a very quick 5. The tl came in third in both the acceleration tests and last in braking. Acura releases pricing on 20 tl, manualtransmission. Underneath the exterior changes the tl sports a new sixspeed automatic transmission that delivers more miles per gallon. The side pole barrier test simulates a crash into a fixed object like a tree or utility pole. So now with styling by and for adults, were revisiting the acura tl shawds ontrack performance to see if this is the tl weve been expecting for four years now. The shield grille is revolting even after a 2012 model year facelift softened the.
May 18, 2011 the 2012 tl sh awd, with its standard goodyear eagle rsas, only managed 0. Distance speed time so if the car travels at 60 mph for 2 hours, the distance is 60 mph 2 hours 120 miles but if the car travels at 60 mph for 30 minutes 0. On the bright side, acuras new sixspeed automatic that debuted in the 2010 zdx and mdx crossovers will likely find its way into the 2012 tl. Find 060 mph and quarter mile times for hundreds of new and old 4door sedans. Weve taken the reins of a wellequipped 2012 tl sh awd to see if acura s cash cow is ready for another shot at.
The tl shawd is named for acuras superhandling allwheeldrive system and is able to direct different levels of power to different wheels in order maximize grip and traction performance in turns or in bad weather conditions. The 2012 tl sh awd, with its standard goodyear eagle rsas, only managed 0. This section contains numerous 0 60 times for allwheeldrive awd vehicles. Did you know that honda was the first japanese car manufacturer that released a dedicated luxury brand. The rollover resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a singlevehicle, lossofcontrol scenario. Where acura beats on one of the best awd systems in the business. Watch my dragy meter video for 0 60 times, and 14 mile. This is possible via a center differential that allows each tire on the vehicle to rotate at different speeds. And to think that it just started as a motorcycle manufacturing company. Mar 28, 2011 and that bmw comparison is apt, we think, given that the tl remains acuras very best drivers car, and a good one, at that. You may also keep track of how 060 times of acura tl changed across years and check out the models competitors with the same acceleration. Read on to learn more on the 2012 acura tl shawd in this first test article brought to you by the. Despite being the original japanese luxury brand, predating lexus and infiniti by several years, acura, with the notable exception of the now legendary nsx, has always been somewhat tentative about its luxury aspirations. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the acura vigor and was badged for the japanesemarket from 1996 to 2000 as the honda inspire and from 1996 to 2004 as the honda saber.
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