Acceleration is brisk after you reach 4000 rpm and you can probably get to 100 KL in less than seven seconds with the automatic transmission. The steering is sensitive and if you have the wheel turned for a tight corner and hit the accelerator you are going to get a dose of torque-steer. Stopping power is excellent.
Young college going male's view: Maybe I missed something, but this new Acura simply did not impress me for the money. I found steering that was overzealous, tires that were too much for the chassis, and a lot of road noise. Yes, you get 270 horsepower, but you have to wait for the engine to reach over 4000 rpm to get serious. This would not be as much of a problem with the stick shift, but the smooth five speed automatic transmission dulls the edge of this high revving V6. There are other features I found that grew tiresome such as way too low for everyday driving front spoiler, the lack of storage space, a trunk that only holds 12.5 cubic feet, and a driver's computer that is downright difficult to use with the button hidden behind the steering wheel.
Certainly, it looks keen, but unless you live in an area of smooth roads and don't care to haul anything to large, look at the Infiniti G35, the Cadillac CTS, the BMW 3-Series, or the Lexus ES. As for comparing the Acura to the Honda Accord, its not even close with the TL being much more enjoyable to drive. If you don't mind an over abundance of torque steer, the Nissan Maxima is a fast ride.
Decision: Unless you get the manual transmission the Acura's engine makes most of its power beyond 6000 rpm and without the manual trans to keep those revs up the car is not nearly as fun to drive. What we are saying is that the Acura is a sporty car with very little competition. So if going fast, fighting corners, and looking good is your thing the TL should be on your shopping list right next to the Infiniti G. The Honda Accord is more versatile, less spry, and more generic in appearance. You can hardly make a mistake considering either sedan seriously, but you need to test both the manual and automatic to best see which one best serves your desires. For a listing of the websites of all manufactures go to http://www.reacheverychild.com/business/auto/index.html
