The 2013 TL, Acura's performance
luxury sedan, has been named "Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families"
by U.S. News & World Report in its 2013 "Best Cars for
Families" awards.
"The Acura TL offers the ideal
blend of performance, comfort and safety, resulting in a luxury sedan that's a
smart choice for families," said Mike Accavitti, vice president of
national marketing operations. "The TL provides parents with the performance
they desire in a luxury sedan paired with a well-appointed interior, top safety
ratings, a host of standard Acura technologies and spacious second row seating
that is ideal for clients and children."
The "Best Cars for
Families" awards combine quality, size and family-friendly features into a
composite score. Quality is measured using a weighted average of scores from
the U.S. News rankings at the time the awards are published. The rankings
compare cars on the basis of safety, reliability and a consensus of automotive
critics' opinions. Size is based on a vehicle's seating capacity and interior
space. For family-friendly features, U.S. News factors in the availability of
features deemed to be helpful to families by its editors.
The 2013 TL, featuring Acura's
Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, was among
the first vehicles to receive the highest possible safety rating of TOP
SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) under
its more-stringent testing guidelines. ACE is an exclusive body design that
enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes.
Standard safety equipment on all Acura models includes Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA) with traction control, ABS, dual-stage/multiple-threshold front airbags,
front-side airbags, side curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions,
front seatbelts with automatic tensioning system and load limiters, Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Daytime Running Lights (DRL).
The 2013 Acura TL is offered in both
front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive drivetrain configurations. The
front-wheel drive TL is powered by an all-aluminum, 3.5-liter, 24-valve, VTEC
V-6 engine that produces 280 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. The all-wheel
drive version of the TL utilizes Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
(SH-AWD) system and comes equipped with an all-aluminum, 3.7-liter, 24-valve,
VTEC V-6 engine that produces 305 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. Both
versions are equipped with a Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic
transmission as standard. For the enthusiast, a 6-speed manual transmission is
available on the TL SH-AWD model when equipped with the Technology Package.
With a manufacturer's suggested
retail price (MSRP*) starting at $35,905, the 2013 Acura TL offers
an outstanding array of standard features such as premium leather seats;
adjustable, power front seats with 2-position driver's seat memory settings; Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink cellular telephone interface; an 8-speaker, 276-watt audio system
with a 6-disc CD changer, AM/FM radio, XM Radio, Bluetooth
Audio and USB port and AUX jack connectivity; Dual-zone, dual-mode automatic
climate control system with auto humidity control; power moonroof; and aluminum
wheels, sized at 17x8 inches for the front-wheel drive TL and 18x8 inches for
the TL with SH-AWD.
Acura offers a full line of
technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 272
dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features seven distinctive
models including the all-new RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TL performance
luxury sedan, the TSX Sport Wagon and sedan, the ILX compact luxury sedan, the
RDX luxury crossover SUV, the MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and the ZDX four-door
sports coupe.
*MSRP
excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle options and destination charge of
$895.00. Dealer prices may vary
Courtesy of TheMotorChannel
