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Acura TL I (UA2) 3.2 V6 (200 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)
I (UA2) Overview:
Acura TL (I (UA2)). With 284 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. 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 (200 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, smooth acceleration for its time, making highway cruising effortless. The V6 provides ample power for daily driving.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is typical for a mid-90s V6 luxury sedan, leaning towards the thirstier side, especially in urban settings.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and refined ride quality
- • Reliable Honda engineering
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Good value on the used market
- • Decent V6 performance for its era
Cons:
- • Outdated styling by modern standards
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially for the V6
- • Automatic transmission only, limiting driver engagement
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Some parts may be harder to find now
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (UA2): 1995 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Acura |
| Model: | TL |
| Generation: | I (UA2) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.2 V6 (200 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 200 Hp @ 5300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 62.4 Hp/l [5mm more] |
| Torque: | 284 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | C32A More details about the engine C32A |
| 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: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 7.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4869 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Width: | 1801 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2840 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| 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 |
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