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Auto on Info March 2005
Review of the 2005 Acura TL:
Some Photographs, Distinctions, and Features and Specifications
By James B. Bleeker
The following table provides some product information on the
2005 Acura TL.
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The 2005 Acura TL |
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Distinction, Features, and
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Distinctions: |
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The 2005 Acura TL
is a 2005 Consumer Reports owner satisfaction Quick
Pick and a 2005 Consumer Reports overall safety
(accident avoidance and crash protection) Quick Pick. In addition, the Acura TL model is on AOI's reliability
Best of 1996
(for vehicles 6-to-8 years of age) and
Best of 1998
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Engine: |
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Type: 6-cylinder,
24-valve V-type single overhead cam (SOHC), aluminum
alloy block with cast-in iron cylinder linings and
aluminum alloy head, variable valve timing and lift
electronic control (VTEC) |
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Displacement:
3.2 liters |
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Horsepower (SAE):
270 horsepower @ 6,200 rotations per minute |
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Torque: 238
pound-feet @ 5,000 rotations per minute |
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Transmission: 6-speed manual or 5-speed
automatic transmission |
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Steering: Turning Circle Diameter: 39.7 feet |
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Fuel capacity:
17.0 gallons |
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Drive wheels: Front |
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EPA
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Manual:
20 miles per gallon in city / 30
miles per gallon on highway |
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Automatic:
20 miles per gallon in city / 28
miles per gallon on highway |
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Exterior dimensions: |
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Wheelbase:
107.9 inches |
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Overall length:
189.3 inches |
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Overall width:
72.2 inches |
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Curb weight:
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Manual:
3,482 pounds |
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Automatic:
3,575 pounds |
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Source of
distinctions: |
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"CR Quick Pick
Recommendations," Consumer Reports, April
2005, p. 31 and AOI |
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Source of
photographs, features, and specifications: |
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Honda newsroom |
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Date of Access to Honda Newsroom: |
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9 March 2005 |
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Advisories: |
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All prospective
consumers should check dealership information to
ascertain any changes or corrections in the features
and specifications listed above. |
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To return to "Toyota
and Honda Dominate Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Quick Pick List;
Big Three Score Zip," AOI, March 2005,
click here.
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