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DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.

The exhilarating performance and modern luxury of the TL hasn’t gone unnoticed. It has even made headlines for earning top safety ratings.

RATINGS

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

The 2013 TL achieved a “Top Safety Pick+” rating, which is the highest possible designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To be declared a “Top Safety Pick +”, a vehicle must receive their top rating (“Good”) in at least four of five evaluations: moderate overlap frontal, small overlap frontal, and side impact crash tests, and rollover and rear impact evaluations. The TL achieved a “Good” rating in all five evaluations.

The TL is one of only two vehicles in its class to achieve the Top Safety Pick+ rating.

ALG Residual Value

Acura currently holds the Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) Residual Value Award for Overall Luxury Brand. Acura has previously earned this honor in 2009 and 2010 and has never ranked below 2nd place for the past five years.

VIDEO

Owners' First Impressions Video

Running Time: 1:45Size: 24 MB

Hear what longtime Acura owners have to say about the 2012 TL.

A select group of Acura owners took a test drive on the streets of Los Angeles and then got an opportunity that few get—to push the TL to its limits on an exhilarating autocross course. What did these discriminating Acura buyers have to say? Watch the video to find out.

REVIEWS

Automobile Magazine

“The TL manages to blend impeccable comfort with enthusiastic performance. One moment, the TL is a subdued large sedan with a comfy ride, gentle transmission shifts, and slick styling. The next it's a snarling sports sedan, with prodigious acceleration from its V-6, tight steering, and a transmission that's eager to jump between ratios.”

“I think the ELS system is one of the best car-audio setups I've ever heard.”

“It's the affordable solution for the luxury SUV buyer in search of a truly engaging driving experience.”

“…the new six-speed [automatic] makes the most of the TL's great 3.7-liter V-6. It provides smoother shifts, slightly better fuel economy, and a better arrangement of ratios that help keep the engine within its power band”

“...the six-speed-manual car felt inspiring, invigorating, and special.”

“Acura's new 6-speed automatic.[is] super smooth and is quick to downshift when the throttle is mashed making highway passing effortless.”