Each vehicle is reconditioned, inside and out, to create a certified luxury ownership experience. All vehicles are under six years old with less than 80,000 miles and have a 12-month/12,000-mile Certified Limited Warranty. Each vehicle must also pass a 150-point vehicle inspection and is covered by an extensive Roadside Assistance program.
The 2012 TL received several upgrades from revised styling to more advanced technology. Most noticeable is the refined front-end styling with a new grille, hood and front bumper. The rear of the car receives similar treatment; and in between are new 17” and 18” wheels. Under the hood is a new 6-speed automatic transmission which result in significant improvements in fuel economy.
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| TL | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| TL SH-AWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
| TL SH-AWD MT | 17 / 25 / 20 |

Grammy® award-winning recording engineer and producer, Elliot Scheiner (ELS32), helped design the TL audio system to reproduce music the way it’s heard in the recording studio. The 10-speaker system can reproduce the 5.1 surround sound of DVD-A discs, while Dolby® Pro Logic® II5 signal processing can extract 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel digital sources, such as the 15 GB memory hard disc drive music storage, CDs, XM® Radio4 or an Apple® iPod®8 player or flash drive through the USB connection. Almost all functions can be performed by Voice Recognition.
Acura developed its revolutionary Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system not only for better traction utilization on wet and slippery surfaces, but also to enhance high-performance dry-road handling. Unlike many all-wheel drive systems that merely react to wheel slippage, SH-AWD continuously determines the optimal level of power distribution between the front and rear axles and between the rear wheels, based on a reading of a wide variety of vehicle conditions. The system also helps enhance steering by sending available rear power to the outside wheel and rotating it slightly faster than the front wheels, propelling it through the turn. The result is enhanced high-performance cornering that neither front, rear, or conventional all-wheel drive systems can equal.
The Acura Navigation System10 features an eight-inch screen mounted high in the center control panel for easy visibility, which also serves as the monitor for the rearview camera. Using the interface dial or the Voice Recognition system, you can enter an address or have the system find a location from its vast destination database. The screen will plot your path on the map and show special displays to guide you through freeway ramps, interchanges and forks in the road. The system can show you nearby gas stations, ATMs and other points of interest and even display Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews.
To help you plan your journeys, this easy-to-use proprietary data network uses the XM® Radio4 communications interface to provide on-screen traffic and weather information13 that‘s easy to read and access. If a route is set, the system can automatically alert you of possible weather delays and can even reroute you to avoid traffic congestion. Traffic and weather data services are offered separately on a subscription basis for a nominal fee. The AcuraLink® system features a preprogrammed feature guide, dealer appointment reminders, and direct communication with your dealer.
The Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink® system works with many Bluetooth®-enabled cell phones to let you receive and initiate phone calls through the audio system without ever taking your hands off the wheel. The Multi-Information Display can show the caller’s name or number, while the center panel display can show reception and battery strength, depending on the phone. A one-time pairing process enables your Acura to communicate wirelessly with the phone, and up to six different phones can be paired with it at a time. After the initial pairing, a phone can be operated through the vehicle audio system without ever leaving your pocket or purse.
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| Packages | TL | TL SH-AWD | TL w/ Tech. Package | TL w/ Advance Package | TL AT SH-AWD w/ Tech. Package | TL MT SH-AWD w/ Tech. Package | TL AT SH-AWD w/ Advance Package |
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| 280-hp, 3.5-liter, SOHC, VTEC®, 24-valve, V-6 engine | * | * | * | ||||
| Front-wheel drive | * | * | * | ||||
| 305-hp, 3.7-liter, SOHC, VTEC®, 24-valve, V-6 engine | * | * | * | * | |||
| Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ | * | * | * | * | |||
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| Acura 276-watt Premium Sound System with AM/FM tuner, 6-inch in-dash CD, MP3, WMA6 changer and Dolby®5 Pro Logic® II and 8 speakers, including 8-inch subwoofer | * | * | |||||
| Acura/ELS32 Surround® 440-watt Premium 10-speaker Sound System with HDD music storage, in-dash CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA and DTS® player, Dolby® Pro Logic® II and AM/FM tuner | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| Song By Voice™ | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, rearview camera and Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews10 | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™13 and Traffic Rerouting™ | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| Keyless Access System with smart entry, pushbutton ignition, and Acura personalized navigation settings | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| 2-level heated front seats | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| 6-level heated and ventilated front seats | * | * | |||||
| Blind spot information system | * | * | |||||
| GPS-linked, solar-sensing, climate control interface10 | * | * | * | * | * | ||
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| Body-colored decklid spoiler with integrated rearview camera | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| 17-inch, 5-split-spoke, aluminum-alloy wheels | * | * | |||||
| 18-inch, 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels | * | * | * | * | * | * | |
| 19-inch, 5-split-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels | * | ||||||