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2008 Acura TL Review

July 28, 2008

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

an attractive blend of style and luxury
Car and Driver

can be confused with no other in the segment
Kelley Blue Book

an impressive blend of sport and luxury
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 Acura TL retains its place in the market as a classy and comfortable front-wheel-drive sports sedan.

With a redesign scheduled in 2009, the Acura TL garners reviews that tend to point out the age of the design. ConsumerGuide states, "Its basic design is also aging," while Car and Driver says it's still "attractive inside and out," and adds, “the TL has evolved into a refined sports sedan with wedgy good looks." The wedge metaphor’s a popular one; Edmunds says its “wedge-like shape is still attractive as ever.” Cars.com says, "The TL sedan exhibits a wide, aggressive stance." ForbesAutos notes its “handsome styling.” Motor Trend wonders if “an Italian design house had penned the sheetmetal,” admiring in particular its “crisp lines, short rear deck, and tightly drawn shoulders.”

The Type-S has some styling tweaks to differentiate it from the base version. They include “front ground effects and black chrome trim on the grille and bumper in place of the bright chrome elements,” Cars.com notes. “The trunklid has a small, tasteful spoiler,” they add.

“Acura upped its interior game with this TL,” Motor Trend writes, “adding finer materials and more stylish design than in previous versions.” Edmunds agrees, noting the 2008 Acura TL has a “spacious interior [that] remains a model of craftsmanship and ergonomics.” ForbesAutos likes the “tastefully styled and high-quality interior,” too.

Conclusion

The 2008 Acura TL remains a handsome sedan, inside and out.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:an attractive blend of style and luxuryCar and Drivercan be confused with no other in the segmentKelley Blue Bookan impressive blend of sport and luxuryConsumerGuide The 2008 Acura TL retains its place in the market as a classy and comfortable front-wheel-drive sports sedan. With a redesign scheduled in 2009, the Acura TL garners reviews that tend to point out the age of the design. ConsumerGuide states, "Its basic design is also aging," while Car and Driver says it's still "attractive inside and out," and adds, “the TL has evolved into a refined sports sedan with wedgy good looks." The wedge metaphor’s a popular one; Edmunds says its “wedge-like shape is still attractive as ever.” Cars.com says, "The TL sedan exhibits a wide, aggressive stance." ForbesAutos notes its “handsome styling.” Motor Trend wonders if “an Italian design house had penned the sheetmetal,” admiring in particular its “crisp lines, short rear deck, and tightly drawn shoulders.” The Type-S has some styling tweaks to differentiate it from the base version. They include “front ground effects and black chrome trim on the grille and bumper in place of the bright chrome elements,” Cars.com notes. “The trunklid has a small, tasteful spoiler,” they add. “Acura upped its interior game with this TL,” Motor Trend writes, “adding finer materials and more stylish design than in previous versions.” Edmunds agrees, noting the 2008 Acura TL has a “spacious interior [that] remains a model of craftsmanship and ergonomics.” ForbesAutos likes the “tastefully styled and high-quality interior,” too. ConclusionThe 2008 Acura TL remains a handsome sedan, inside and out.  2008 ACURA TL STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "an attractive blend of style and luxury" Kelley Blue Book: "can be confused with no other in the segment" ConsumerGuide: "an impressive blend of sport and luxury" The 2008 Acura TL retains its place in the market as a classy ...

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Other Choices:

When it comes to entry-lux mid-size sedans, there is no shortage of candidates that want to suck the bucks out of your bank account. Your choices can be similar to the 2008 Acura TL in that they are front-wheel drive. The Lexus ES and Audi A4 fit here. Certainly the Audi is the most sporting of the group, but it may not be the easiest car to live with over the long haul.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By Tanika #1, Posted: 10/6/2008

    Acura TL

    THE CAR IS BANGING!! I AM GOING TO BUY ONE IN JANUARY 09; A WHITE W. BEIGE INTERIOR TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR! =] CANT WAIT TO PULL UP IN MY HIGH SCHOOL DRIVING THIS..

  2. By Nimisha #2, Posted: 7/21/2009

    Love my second hand TL which I bought from a friend

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