The transmission was a 4-speed automatic and after 2000 the 5-speed automatic was introduced. The engine was the 3.2L 224 hp V6 and the 3.2L 260 HP. The second generation TL was also called the Honda Inspire and was assembled in Marysville, Ohio. Acura was attempting to market to a younger generation, and in the Acura TL, it succeeded. Much larger than the previous generation, the 1999 TL showcased sleeker updated styling along with a more powerful V6 engine. In 1999 the second generation was introduced and was available with only the more popular 3.2 liter engine. On Mathe very first 1996 Acura TL rolled off the assembly line.
Its 2.5L 176 HP engine came with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The first generation was assembled in Sayama, Japan and came with a 111.8 in wheelbase. The Acura was rebadged for the Japanese market in '96 as the Honda Aspire an as the Honda Saber from 1996 through 2004.įrom 1996 until 1998 the TL was available in two engine sizes, a 5 cylinder 2.5 liter, a lavish sports car model and a 6 cylinder 3.2 liter luxury sedan. Acura incorporated some of the most popular features from the Legend, while that vehicle was discontinued during the same year.
Introduced in 1995, the Acura TL debuted as a mid-size luxury sedan with front wheel drive that was produced to replace the Acura Vigor. Acura's best-selling model, the TL has ranked as the second best-selling luxury sedan in the U.S., right behind the BMW 3-Series.