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Acura TL II (UA5) 3.2 V6 (228 Hp) Automatic
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Acura TL:
The Acura TL is an entry-level luxury sedan that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 for the 1996 model year, to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 2004 as the Honda Saber. The TL was Acura's best-selling model until it was outsold by the MDX in 2007. In 2005, it ranked as the second best-selling luxury sedan in the United States behind the BMW 3 Series, but sales decreased after the 2008 model year. Four generations of the Acura TL were produced, with the final generation premiering in 2008 for the 2009 model year, and ending production in 2014, when it was replaced together with the TSX by the TLX....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (UA5) Overview:
Acura TL (II (UA5)). With 293 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1575 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.4 s). The top speed reaches 225 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.2 V6 (228 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A well-balanced V6 offering smooth and ample power for daily driving and highway merging, though not as aggressive as the Type S.
Fuel Economy
Offers a reasonable balance of power and fuel efficiency for a V6 luxury sedan, slightly better than the Type S, with a combined average of around 27 MPG.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and capable V6 engines
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Generally good engine reliability
- • Refined ride quality
- • Strong value proposition in the used market
Cons:
- • Known automatic transmission issues in some models
- • Front-wheel drive only (no AWD option)
- • Interior design can feel dated compared to newer rivals
- • Fuel economy could be better on higher-performance variants
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (UA5): 1998 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Acura |
| Model: | TL |
| Generation: | II (UA5) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.2 V6 (228 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 228 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 71.1 Hp/l [60mm more] |
| Torque: | 293 Nm @ 4700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | J32A1 More details about the engine J32A1 |
| Engine displacement: | 3206 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 186 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1575 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 405 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4900 mm mm [60mm more] |
| Width: | 1785 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1425 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm mm [95mm less] |
| Front track: | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1535 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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