2009 Acura TL Ratings

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	Consumer Rating: 86% (5 ratings)

Detailed Ratings:

Complete Rating

Styling (87%)
Accessories (89%)
Space and Access (80%)
Comfort (87%)

Performance (85%)
Driving Dynamics (86%)
Safety (90%)
General Appreciation (90%)

Styling
Exterior (68%)
Interior (100%)
Exterior fit and finish (84%)
Interior Fit and Finish (98%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (95%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (90%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (90%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (95%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (75%)
Storage capacity (75%)
Access to mechanical components (75%)
Comfort
Seats (95%)
Driving position (85%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (90%)

Performance
Acceleration (95%)
Engine output (87%)
Transmission (85%)
Fuel consumption (75%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (85%)
Handling (82%)
Braking (87%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (87%)
Mirrors (95%)
Visibility (85%)
General safety (95%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)

Customer Ratings

By Malandrogeo
Monday, September 10, 2012

Rating

94%

Detailed Ratings:

Complete Rating

Styling (95%)
Accessories (96%)
Space and Access (80%)
Comfort (100%)

Performance (95%)
Driving Dynamics (100%)
Safety (95%)
General Appreciation (100%)

Styling
Exterior (68%)
Interior (100%)
Exterior fit and finish (84%)
Interior Fit and Finish (98%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (95%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (90%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (90%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (95%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (75%)
Storage capacity (75%)
Access to mechanical components (75%)
Comfort
Seats (95%)
Driving position (85%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (90%)

Performance
Acceleration (95%)
Engine output (87%)
Transmission (85%)
Fuel consumption (75%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (85%)
Handling (82%)
Braking (87%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (87%)
Mirrors (95%)
Visibility (85%)
General safety (95%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)

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	Red Light
	Yellow Light Great styling except the grill. There are several aftermarket options to replace this. It seems to be a love/hate relationship with many people. Headroom in the front seats is good, but taller passengers (over 6') may find their head touches the roof. The ride is stiffer than the older TL's. I like it, but not everyone will.
	Green Light The AWD handling is a significant improvement over the older TL's. It will be tough to ever settle for a FWD again. Sound system is fantastic with the IPod and HDD options. Seats are extremely comfortable.The Technology Package is a must. Well worth the extra cost.

Review:

This is my 4th TL now. Each generation keeps getting better than the one before. Can hardly wait to see what Acura does for the next generation.

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By bjg57
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Rating

81%

Detailed Ratings:

Complete Rating

Styling (95%)
Accessories (80%)
Space and Access (80%)
Comfort (80%)

Performance (80%)
Driving Dynamics (80%)
Safety (80%)
General Appreciation (80%)

Styling
Exterior (68%)
Interior (100%)
Exterior fit and finish (84%)
Interior Fit and Finish (98%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (95%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (90%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (90%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (95%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (75%)
Storage capacity (75%)
Access to mechanical components (75%)
Comfort
Seats (95%)
Driving position (85%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (90%)

Performance
Acceleration (95%)
Engine output (87%)
Transmission (85%)
Fuel consumption (75%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (85%)
Handling (82%)
Braking (87%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (87%)
Mirrors (95%)
Visibility (85%)
General safety (95%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)

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	Red Light
	Yellow Light CARGO SPACE CITY FUEL ECONOMY
	Green Light BUILD QUALITY VERY COMFORTABLE ROOMY HIGHWAY CRUISER SOUND SYSTEM HANDLING

Review:

A WELL BUILD SPORTS SEDAN. A GREAT CAR FOR THE PERSON WHO WANTS A POWERFUL SPORTY HANDLING VEHICLE, BUT HAS A FAMILY AND CANNOT GET THE TRUE, TRUE SPORTS CAR. IT DOES THAT JOB PERFECTLY!!

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By jmatheson
Sunday, May 09, 2010

Rating

95%

Detailed Ratings:

Complete Rating

Styling (95%)
Accessories (92%)
Space and Access (96%)
Comfort (95%)

Performance (100%)
Driving Dynamics (90%)
Safety (100%)
General Appreciation (100%)

Styling
Exterior (68%)
Interior (100%)
Exterior fit and finish (84%)
Interior Fit and Finish (98%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (95%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (90%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (90%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (95%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (75%)
Storage capacity (75%)
Access to mechanical components (75%)
Comfort
Seats (95%)
Driving position (85%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (90%)

Performance
Acceleration (95%)
Engine output (87%)
Transmission (85%)
Fuel consumption (75%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (85%)
Handling (82%)
Braking (87%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (87%)
Mirrors (95%)
Visibility (85%)
General safety (95%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)

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	Red Light
	Yellow Light Steering lacks feedback. Front grille styling not for everyone but relief is available in the aftermarket.
	Green Light Very well equipped in standard trim. Excellent build quality. Smooth and powerful motor which returns very good mileage to boot. Competitive pricing.

Review:

I am a long time Acura enthusiast and have owned over 20 to date. The TL has always been a favorite of mine since 1999 and I have owned a 2009 for a year now and am very happy with the car. The styling took a little while to warm up to, especially the front grille but I found relief in the on-line aftermarket and replaced it with a chrome mesh style that is much more pleasing to the eye. The interior is very comfortable with a high level of standard features. Power and performance of the 3.5 motor is very good and returns good mileage as well. Overall this is a lot of car for the money and I would not hesitate to recommend it.

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By BMWAnthonyMTL
Sunday, July 26, 2009

Rating

72%

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Styling (72%)

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By ever_green
Friday, April 24, 2009

Rating

76%

Detailed Ratings:

Complete Rating

Styling (80%)
Accessories (88%)
Space and Access (64%)
Comfort (75%)

Performance (67%)
Driving Dynamics (75%)
Safety (87%)
General Appreciation (80%)

Styling
Exterior (68%)
Interior (100%)
Exterior fit and finish (84%)
Interior Fit and Finish (98%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (95%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (90%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%)
Sound system (90%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (95%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (75%)
Storage capacity (75%)
Access to mechanical components (75%)
Comfort
Seats (95%)
Driving position (85%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (90%)

Performance
Acceleration (95%)
Engine output (87%)
Transmission (85%)
Fuel consumption (75%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (85%)
Handling (82%)
Braking (87%)
Manoeuvrability (90%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (87%)
Mirrors (95%)
Visibility (85%)
General safety (95%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (90%)

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	Red Light - No manual tranny
	Yellow Light - looks, new grille can repel some - fuel economy - 305hp car feels more like 220hp when put in its paces - large size
	Green Light - Comfortable sporty interrior - Safety

Review:

Looks like acura has lost it self in the new 2009 TL. The TL was always my best choice entry luxury car as I owned the 2003 and the 2007 versions. not this time tho I would go with a G37 or 3 series bmw. If they want the TL to be a sports car obvious from it's sporty seats and gauges then why does it lack a manual transmission?? If it's a luxury car then why does the car posses a stiff sports like suspension system? if it's the most powerfull acura ever how come it gets outstripped by the 2007 TL type-s in performance? Acura doesn't know what they are doing which is a surprise as they have been prving otherwise in the past decade. If you want an acura then consider the TSX or the RDX or perhaps a used 2007 TL. otherwise move on to BMW 325i or the Infiniti G37 AWD.

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