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2003 Acura 3.2 CL Type S Road Test

A couple of years ago I tested what was an all-new 2001 CL Type S for the first time, and was duly impressed. Its powerful engine and competent chassis lacked only one ingredient for true sport coupe status, a manual transmission. Fortunately Acura has addressed this concern for 2003, which gave good reason to book the car again for another close inspection. While 2002 brought subtle improvements including a redesigned key fob and restyled side mirrors, the 2003 model offers attractive titanium-finish interior trim instead of ungainly gray 'wood-print' trim - my only real complaint of the outgoing model. The rest of the cabin is quite well made, especially the leather clad front seats which are as comfortable and supportive as any I've tested.

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2003 Acura 3.2 CL Type S Road Test

A couple of years ago I tested what was an all-new 2001 CL Type S for the first time, and was duly impressed. Its powerful engine and competent chassis lacked only one ingredient for true sport coupe status, a manual transmission. Fortunately Acura has addressed this concern for 2003, which gave good reason to book the car again for another close inspection. While 2002 brought subtle improvements including a redesigned key fob and restyled side mirrors, the 2003 model offers attractive titanium-finish interior trim instead of ungainly gray 'wood-print' trim - my only real complaint of the outgoing model. The rest of the cabin is quite well made, especially the leather clad front seats which are as comfortable and supportive as any I've tested.