Acura TL
JDM · Acura
Mid-size sport sedan and Acura best-seller. The Type-S and SH-AWD versions are the enthusiast picks.
The Acura TL was the brand mid-size sport sedan and, for years, its best-selling model. The third-generation TL (2004-2008) with the J32 V6 and an available 6-speed manual is the enthusiast favorite, especially in TL Type-S form with around 286 horsepower. Later generations added SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) for strong all-weather traction. On WhipJury, the TL appears as an affordable, well-built sport sedan, with manual Type-S cars the most sought after.
TL specifications
3.2 or 3.5 to 3.7 liter J-series V6 depending on generation. Type-S up to around 286 to 305 horsepower. Front-wheel drive or SH-AWD. Automatic or available 6-speed manual.
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