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2008 Acura TL Features Review

July 28, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

TL comes fully loaded
Motor Trend

Type-S includes a "host of performance-oriented hardware and cosmetic upgrades
Kelley Blue Book

entry-level luxury sport sedan available in two incredibly well-equipped trim levels
Edmunds

The 2008 Acura TL has an impressive list of standard features and some cutting-edge options, too.

Like other Acura models, the TL comes with lots of standard equipment, including a DVD-Audio system and a relative handful of available options--such as a voice-activated navigation system and high-performance summer tires. Edmunds states, "Crammed full of electronics, the TL is thankfully pretty easy to operate." The base 2008 Acura TL, they note, comes standard with “17-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, sunroof, leather upholstery, eight-way driver and four-way passenger power/heated seats, driver memory functions, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker surround-sound system."

Standard audio components include XM radio, a CD/DVD changer, and even a cassette player. Kelley Blue Book describes Acura TL's sound system this way: "The TL's impressive eight-speaker, 225-watt DVD-Audio Surround Sound system features DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, plus a six-disc CD changer that plays WMA and MP3 files. There's also an auxiliary input for portable MP3 players and such." Kelley Blue Book continues its praise, stating the "Surround Sound system provides a sublime listening experience" and noting "Type-S models" come equipped with "an active noise canceling system that generates sound waves to counteract the bigger engine's additional noise at cruising speeds."

The optional nav and standard entertainment systems in the Acura 2008 TL are top of the line. The navigation system recalculates routes in real time when you get off course, and the display is large and touch screen-enabled. It also uses data from the XM Satellite Radio service to alert drivers of traffic ahead, and uses the navigation system to reroute.

The CarConnection.com’s car experts enjoyed the sound system quality, the easily usable electronics, and the comfortable feel of the Acura 2008 TL. Standard features like Bluetooth, combined with the optional nav system, made for a pleasant and gadget-filled driving experience.

Conclusion

The 2008 Acura TL is a car for gadget lovers and audiophiles. The optional navigation system with backup camera is the only option available on the base model and should be considered if you do a significant amount of traveling to unfamiliar areas.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:TL comes fully loadedMotor TrendType-S includes a "host of performance-oriented hardware and cosmetic upgradesKelley Blue Bookentry-level luxury sport sedan available in two incredibly well-equipped trim levelsEdmunds The 2008 Acura TL has an impressive list of standard features and some cutting-edge options, too. Like other Acura models, the TL comes with lots of standard equipment, including a DVD-Audio system and a relative handful of available options--such as a voice-activated navigation system and high-performance summer tires. Edmunds states, "Crammed full of electronics, the TL is thankfully pretty easy to operate." The base 2008 Acura TL, they note, comes standard with “17-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, sunroof, leather upholstery, eight-way driver and four-way passenger power/heated seats, driver memory functions, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker surround-sound system." Standard audio components include XM radio, a CD/DVD changer, and even a cassette player. Kelley Blue Book describes Acura TL's sound system this way: "The TL's impressive eight-speaker, 225-watt DVD-Audio Surround Sound system features DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, plus a six-disc CD changer that plays WMA and MP3 files. There's also an auxiliary input for portable MP3 players and such." Kelley Blue Book continues its praise, stating the "Surround Sound system provides a sublime listening experience" and noting "Type-S models" come equipped with "an active noise canceling system that generates sound waves to counteract the bigger engine's additional noise at cruising speeds." The optional nav and standard entertainment systems in the Acura 2008 TL are top of the line. The navigation system recalculates routes in real time when you get off course, and the display is large and touch screen-enabled. It also uses data from the XM Satellite Radio service to alert drivers of traffic ahead, and uses the navigation system to reroute. The CarConnection.com’s car experts enjoyed the sound system quality, the easily usable electronics, and the comfortable feel of the Acura 2008 TL. Standard features like Bluetooth, combined with the optional nav system, made for a pleasant and gadget-filled driving experience. ConclusionThe 2008 Acura TL is a car for gadget lovers and audiophiles. The optional navigation system with backup camera is the only option available on the base model and should be considered if you do a significant amount of traveling to unfamiliar areas.  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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