Santa Monica Acura

Acura debuted newly refined 2012 Acura TL at the Chicago Auto Show. Sophisticated new looks and an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission will take performance to the next level. 2012 TL's will be available on March 18, 2011.

From MotorTrend:
"The mid-size Acura four-door debuts at the Chicago Auto Show and goes on sale later this year. The five-speed automatic transmission on the TL is gone; for 2012, all automatic-transmission TLs get a six-speed. In front-wheel-drive form, fuel economy is expected to improve from 18/26 mpg city/highway to 20/29 mpg, a noticeable boost.

Acura's 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 and 305-horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 remain, but the automaker says that optimized gear ratios will make the cars slightly quicker. The new six-speed automatic will also allow double-kickdowns, for example, from fifth to third gear. The six-speed manual transmission is still an option for those who start with the 3.7-liter V-6 and Acura's "super-handling" all-wheel drive."

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1102_2012_acura_tl_first_look/index.html#ixzz1EdLMvhFi

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