Engineering Features
- 3.2-liter, 258 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC® 6-cylinder engine (TL)
- 3.5-liter, 286 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC® 6-cylinder engine (TL Type-S)
- VTEC TM - Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
- CARB ULEV-2 / EPA Tier-2, Bin-5 Emission Certification
- TL
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control - TL Type-S
5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, F1-Style® paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control or a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with limited-slip differential - Drive-by-Wire Throttle System TM
- Independent double-wishbone front suspension
- Multi-link independent rear suspension
- Torque-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion steering
- 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist
- 17-inch cast-aluminum alloy wheels with 235/45R17 93W all-season high-performance tires
- 17-inch cast-aluminum alloy wheels with 235/45R17 93W high-performance summer tires (on TL Type-S)
Safety and Security Features
- Dual-stage, dual-threshold front air bags (SRS)
- Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
- Side curtain airbags
- 3-point height-adjustable seat belts with load limiters and pre-tensioners (front)
- 3-point seat belts (rear)
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
- Bumper-Integrated fog lights
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemTM (TPMSTM) with location and pressure indicators
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child-seat mounting system
- Impact-absorbing crumple zones (front and rear)
- Theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer
- Rear-window defroster with timer
- Front-side window defoggers
- Side-impact door beams
- Emergency trunk opener
- Mirror-integrated LED directional signals, brake lights, side marker lights and Center High Mount Stop Light
- Collapsible steering column
- Breakaway inside rearview mirror
- Automatic day/night rearview mirror
- Child-proof rear door locks
- 277-degree all-around visibility
Exterior Features
- Power moonroof with tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
- Heated outside mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down and integrated directional signals
- 17-inch cast aluminum-alloy wheels
- Auto-on/off headlights
- Galvanized body panels
- Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Integrated dual-outlet exhaust
Interior Features
Seating and Trim
- Sport seats with perforated leather-trimmed interior
- 8-way power driver's seat w/ power lumbar support
- Front passenger's 4-way power seat
- Heated front seats
- Front center console with adjustable armrest dual-level storage and coin holders
- Rear seat armrest with locking trunk pass-through
- Aluminum with simulated wood-grained console and door trim (TL)
- Aluminum with carbon-fiber look console and door trim (Type-S)
Comfort and Convenience
- Dual-zone dual-mode automatic climate control with air filtration (GPS-linked, solar-sensing with Navi)
- Rear passenger ventilation controls
- Cruise control
- Power windows with driver and front passenger's auto-up/down, auto-reverse and key-off operation
- Remote entry system with Acura personalized settings for driver's seat, outside mirrors, climate control, select audio settings and more
- Remote-and driver's door lock-operated windows-open function
- Steering wheel-mounted controls (cruise control, audio, phone, multi-information display and available voice recognition)
- HomeLink® programmable transmitter
- Tilt and telescoping steering column
- Overhead map lights
- Ambient cabin lighting
- Cargo area lighting
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
- Beverage holders (front and rear)
- Front-door storage compartments with sunglass holders
- Seatback pockets
- Aluminum threshold garnish
- Carpeted floor mats
- Remote Trunk Release
- Cargo net
- Driver's and passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors and driver's side card holder
- 12-volt power outlets (front and center console)
- LED backlit gauges with progressive illumination
- Multi-Information Display (MID)
- Maintenance Minder™ system
- Exterior temperature indicator
- Illuminated ignition, power-window and door-lock switches, steering wheel controls and overhead controls
- Acura/ELS Surround™ Premium 8-speaker Sound System with 6-disc CD, DVD-Audio, DTS® and Dolby® Pro Logic® II AM/FM tuner and Dolby cassette
- Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ and rearview camera AND Zagat Survey® reviews and Ratings (optional on TL/standard on TL Type-S)
- AcuraLinkTM satellite communication system with real-time traffic (with navigation system)
XM® Satellite radio - Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface with phonebook exchange
- Speed-sensitive volume control (SVC)
- MP3 & WMA Playback
Type-S Exclusive Features
- 3.5-liter, 286 hp, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC® 6-cylinder engine
- Exclusive 10-spoke, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Four-piston Brembo brakes
- Black chrome exterior trim
- Wider side sills
- Exclusive front and rear fascia
- Exclusive headlight, taillight and side marker treatments
- Three-spoke steering wheel
- Aluminum carbon-fiber look trim and contrast stitching on doors, seats and steering wheel
- High-performance seats with increased lateral support and Type-S logo embossed on headrest
- Gauges featuring "spun-metal" look with laser-etched numerals
- Standard Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System™
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Ambient cabin lighting (Red)
- Stainless steel sport pedals
- Integrated quad-outlet sport exhaust
- Rear Type-S badging