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2008 Acura TL Quality Review

July 28, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Loaded with standard luxury features
Car and Driver

Roomy and well-crafted interior
Edmunds

Taller occupants may find headroom lacking
ForbesAutos

The roomy interior and high quality of interior finishes and materials are hallmarks of the 2008 Acura TL.

The TL's spacious cabin, standard leather seating, and state-of-the-art electronics provide a comforting travel experience for both the driver and the front seat passenger. Kelley Blue Book describes it as "one of the roomiest most comfortable cabins in the category." Backseat passengers do not fare as well, with ConsumerGuide advising that the Acura 2008 TL has a "somewhat uncomfortable rear seat." ForbesAutos reports that the 2008 Acura TL “comfortably accommodates four passengers, with a fifth able to fit in the rear seat when necessary. Taller occupants may find headroom lacking.”

Most reviewers praised the Acura 2008 TL's cabin; Car and Driver says it is "loaded with standard luxury features, excellent quality and durability." Edmunds reiterates its approval of the Acura 2008 TL's qualities, stating it has a "roomy and well-crafted interior." Cars.com likes the "readability and layout of controls and gauges." The most resounding approval of interior appointments comes from Edmunds, which states, "Both TL models are beautifully crafted, and that's where this luxury sedan really shines, with near bulletproof build quality and top-notch materials."

The car experts at TheCarConnection.com found the comfort and quality of Acura's TL to be excellent. The interior of the TL is top-notch with leather seats, power front seats, sunroof, and surround-sound as standard features. Though less plush than some of its segment players, the materials used, quality of construction, and execution is first class.

Conclusion

The 2008 Acura TL has a high-quality cabin with good room for four adults, though some may not fit perfectly in the backseat.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Loaded with standard luxury featuresCar and DriverRoomy and well-crafted interiorEdmundsTaller occupants may find headroom lackingForbesAutos The roomy interior and high quality of interior finishes and materials are hallmarks of the 2008 Acura TL. The TL's spacious cabin, standard leather seating, and state-of-the-art electronics provide a comforting travel experience for both the driver and the front seat passenger. Kelley Blue Book describes it as "one of the roomiest most comfortable cabins in the category." Backseat passengers do not fare as well, with ConsumerGuide advising that the Acura 2008 TL has a "somewhat uncomfortable rear seat." ForbesAutos reports that the 2008 Acura TL “comfortably accommodates four passengers, with a fifth able to fit in the rear seat when necessary. Taller occupants may find headroom lacking.” Most reviewers praised the Acura 2008 TL's cabin; Car and Driver says it is "loaded with standard luxury features, excellent quality and durability." Edmunds reiterates its approval of the Acura 2008 TL's qualities, stating it has a "roomy and well-crafted interior." Cars.com likes the "readability and layout of controls and gauges." The most resounding approval of interior appointments comes from Edmunds, which states, "Both TL models are beautifully crafted, and that's where this luxury sedan really shines, with near bulletproof build quality and top-notch materials." The car experts at TheCarConnection.com found the comfort and quality of Acura's TL to be excellent. The interior of the TL is top-notch with leather seats, power front seats, sunroof, and surround-sound as standard features. Though less plush than some of its segment players, the materials used, quality of construction, and execution is first class. ConclusionThe 2008 Acura TL has a high-quality cabin with good room for four adults, though some may not fit perfectly in the backseat.  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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