Acura TL 2004–2008 car dimensions: 4809 mm long, 1835 mm wide and 1441 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,621 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 354 litres.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, along with cruise control. Leather seats, power adjustments, and a premium audio system come standard. An optional navigation system adds an 8-inch touchscreen. a reversing camera comes with navigation on later models in the generation. No factory parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, or lane-keep systems are listed.
Trunk volume is 12.5 cubic feet with the seats up. The rear seatbacks do not fold flat, though a lockable center pass-through is provided for longer items.
Perforated leather seats feel firm and supportive with strong side bolsters that hold you in place. The 10-way power driver seat includes lumbar and memory. the passenger gets 4-way power. Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents keeps the cabin even. A large power moonroof and acoustic windshield glass cut noise for a quiet, open drive. The layout is driver-focused with solid materials and aluminum or wood-look trim.
Premium unleaded fuel required. EPA 18 city/26-28 highway mpg
Maintenance Minder tracks oil life and service needs. 105,000-mile tune-up interval
NHTSA 5-star frontal ratings. IIHS Good moderate-overlap front and side
Standard dual-stage front airbags, side airbags with OPDS, side curtains, ABS/EBD/Brake Assist, VSA
The 3.2-liter V6 runs on premium unleaded. EPA figures sit at 18 mpg city and 26-28 mpg highway depending on transmission and rating year. Real-world numbers often land near the combined 21 mpg mark.
A Maintenance Minder system watches driving conditions and flags oil changes plus other items as needed instead of fixed miles. Spark plugs and major tune-up items stretch to 105,000 miles. Timing belt service falls at the same long interval under normal use.
Crash tests delivered top marks: five stars frontal from NHTSA and Good ratings from IIHS in moderate-overlap front and side impacts. Standard kit covers dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags with occupant detection, full-length side curtains, four-wheel ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, plus Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control. LATCH anchors and pretensioners round it out.
Galvanized body panels and a rigid structure help the car hold up over years. Follow the Minder prompts, keep up with fluid checks, and the powertrain stays reliable with routine care.
Length 4809 mm, Width 1835 mm, Height 1441 mm, Wheelbase 2740 mm (TL 2004–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Acura 2005 TL Specifications, The 2007–2008 base TL was recertified to, those later ratings are not used here.