Latest Improvements for the 2007 Acura TL Type-S
One of the best sport-luxury cars is the Acura TL. There are a lot of powerful and well-equipped features that make up this model which makes it comfortable and distinctive among others.
This year several aesthetic changes were made to Acura TL. The grille, headlights, fog lamps, and taillights have been redesigned but the most recognizable for the type-S version are the exclusive bumpers, rear decklid spoiler, quad exhaust tailpipes plus the magnificent gunmetal alloy wheels.
On the interior, a nice contrast for the dashboard is well-executed, the seats are perfect, metal pedals fit well with the sporty character of the car, fluorescent illumination of the instrument pod is good, and the controls around the steering wheel are all well-placed and easy to use while driving.
A magnificent 6-disc changer sound system is installed that can read DVD-Audio discs, MP3 and WMA files. The radio can also receive XM satellite radio and the performance of the speakers is impressive. A noise-cancellation system is also equipped to the Type-S. It is called the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), a technology borrowed from the bigger RL. Microphones are set up in the cockpit and record ambient noise. The opposed-amplitude waves are then emitted from the speakers to cancel out road noise and render the cockpit quieter.
A 3.5-liter engine V6 is constructed which is taken from the RL car. The slightly modified 286-horsepower V6 offers 28 more than the base TL, and benefits from an absolutely fantastic soundtrack. The 6-speed manual gearbox deals with the engine’s power and the clutch pedal is flexible for the left leg. The car accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds with an average fuel consumption of 11.9 L/100 km.
The Type-S with the manual transmission includes a limited-slip differential with the VSA or traction and stability control. The four-piston Brembo calipers for the braking system are extremely competent. The stiffer anti-roll bars, springs and shocks make the TL very dynamic.
With all the characteristics packed in one vehicle, Acura TL is a comfortable, fast, attractive and inexpensive sedan.