The aggressive, blunt styling of the Acura TL has given way for 2012 to a smoother, more mainstream look.
The nicely built car’s controversial front “beak” is gone, replaced by a reshaped fascia with a smaller grille. The rear also has been revised, with new bumpers, reshaped taillights and a thinner trunk edge. The car’s front overhang has been reduced a little, which helps give the car a lower, wider appearance.
Adding to a sporty look are prominent dual exhaust outlet tips and body color door handles.
The TL is a sleek four-door sedan offered with front-wheel drive or Acura’s advanced “Super Handling” all-wheel drive (SH-AWD) system. That system prevents torque steer and helps stability. It comes only with the larger 3.7-liter, 305-horsepower V-6. A 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 is offered with front-drive..
The mildly revised interior has instrument cluster changes and new surface finishes. There’s plenty of room up front. The rear seat is roomy for two tall adults, but its center area is too hard for comfort and best left to the fold-down armrest, which contains cupholders. Nicely shaped front seats are supportive. My test TL had optional front sport seats, which provide added support. Available ventilated front seats are new.
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