2006 Acura TL Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The TL channels the best of Acura's performance achievements but never forgets the refinement and reliability that earned the brand its reputation.
Thanks to vehicles like the NSX supercar and Integra sports compact, Acura has solidified its performance credentials to complement a reputation for reliable, upscale cars. The TL sedan embodies both of these sides of the Acura persona, in a refined-yet-athletic entry-level executive sedan.
The 2006 TL is a part of the vehicle's third-generation, originally introduced for the 2004 model year. It has been updated for 2007 with some exterior and interior styling revisions, as well as a revised suspension for a more comfortable ride. Like its corporate cousin, the Honda Accord, the Acura TL continues to be produced in Honda’s Marysville, Ohio facility.
The TL's overall look is almost an embodiment of the Acura logo: a precise caliper. The angular taillights out back, recessed character line along the sides, and the rakish headlights up front all flow towards the pointed grille in one large visual wedge. For 2007, the TL receives a reworked lower front bumper area, as well as new Euro-inspired taillights
For this year, the TL swaps out the old four-spoke steering wheel for a more performance-minded three-spoke design. Other cabin updates for 2007 include revised gauges and welcoming footwell lighting.
The TL features an incredibly simple trim lineup, starting with the 3.2 and ending with the Type S. The 3.2 comes standard with leather seating, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, a one-touch power sunroof, and heated side mirrors. Moving up to the Type S gets a navigation system as well as unique 17-inch wheels, quad exhaust, and unique aerodynamic lower bodywork.
As the name suggests, the 3.2 is powered by a 3.2-liter V6 engine. It makes 258 horsepower and 233 pound-feet of torque. It routes power to the front wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission. This V6 provides solid acceleration both around town and on the highway, while the revised suspension in the 3.2 ensures a refined, comfortable ride across all road surfaces.
The TL Type-S features a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 that generates 286 horsepower and 256 pound-feet of torque. This setup can be had with either the 5-speed automatic or an available 6-speed manual transmission.
There is not a large jump in power with the 3.5, which is fine, considering the good acceleration provided by that engine. The real strides are made in the performance chassis enhancements, which provide minimal body roll and precise steering response. The Brembo brakes ensure plenty of stopping power, while the manual-equipped Type-S even has a limited-slip differential.
The Acura TL has 12.5 cubic feet of trunk space, which is not a lot. This is about the same as that of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and it can be expanded by folding down the backseat. Still, it is bested by the 3 Series, which has 16.2 cubic feet.
In addition to fantastic cabin build quality, the TL has a very sensible layout, making the best possible use of its space. There are the standard in-door slots for items, as well as a large tray in the center stack and the center console cubby. The cupholders have a retractable cover, which provides a sleek look when the cupholders are not in use. The backseats are comfortable if you can fit in them, as the positioning of the front seat cuts in on the rear legroom.
The TL has front-impact and side-curtain airbags, as well as front overhead airbags in the event of a rollover. The front-passenger seat has an occupant sensor, which can deactivate the airbag if not enough weight is applied. This is to ensure the airbag doesn’t deploy if a child is sitting in the front-passenger seat.
Other safety features on the TL include stability control, antilock brakes, seatbelt pre-tensioners, and a theft-deterrent engine immobilizer system.
The 2007 Acura TL has a base MSRP of $33,625 for the 3.2 trim, which nearly matches the base price for the 2007 BMW 328i sedan. Type-S starts at $38,125, which is on par with the 335i sedan ($39,395). What the TL offers is Acura’s tremendous record for reliability.
The 3.2-liter V6 with the automatic transmission returns fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 26 highway, 21 combined. The automatic Type-S delivers 17 city, 26 highway, 20 combined, while the Type-S with a manual transmission bumps those figures to 18/27/21, making it the most efficient of the bunch.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · 6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: front
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · 6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: front
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · 6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: grocery bag holder
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: front
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · 6 disc in-dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: front
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
