Acura TL for 2009 Model

Acura redesigned the TL for 2009, with a design based on the 2008 Honda Accord platform. The base TL model will arrive in dealerships in late, 2008, while the up-level Type-S will be released 6-12 months later, most likely in 2009 or 2010.

The regular 2009 TL sedan will have a base 3.5-liter V6, same as the current TL Type-S, and will have 286 Horsepower. While an upgraded model will carry the 3.7-liter V6 from the MDX in addition to using Acura's SH-AWD platform.

TORRANCE, Calif., July 11, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(R)) on TL. Available in the fall of 2008, the new TL will deliver a driving experience that achieves new highs within the performance luxury sedan category.

Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the Acura RL luxury performance sedan, the Acura TL performance luxury sedan, the Acura TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged Acura RDX luxury crossover SUV and the award-winning Acura MDX luxury sport utility vehicle. For additional information about Acura vehicles, please visit http://www.acura.com