2005 Acura TL Road Test
Only real enthusiasts will know that the TL has been in Acura showrooms since 1992. The first generation TL was a very obscure automobile and very few were sold. There were two engine choices: an inline-5 cylinder 2.5L and a 3.2L V6. It is so rare that you would be hard-pressed to find one on the streets today. In 1995, Honda made a few changes but not enough to bring it into the limelight. It was in 1999, that Acura put the 3.2TL on the map with its elegant styling and a more powerful 225 hp V6. Demand began to climb and one of the reasons was that this vehicle was basically the only sporty Japanese alternative to a 3-series BMW or and Audi A4. It was larger, more powerful as well as being more reliable and less expensive. To boost the sporty image, Acura introduced two athletic all-dressed versions: the 3.2TL-S and TL-S A-spec. They boasted 260 hp, larger wheels and, in the case of the A-spec, a full skirt kit and spoiler.
