Acura TL 2012–2014 car dimensions: 4928 mm long, 1880 mm wide and 1452 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,690 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 371 litres.
Dual-zone automatic climate control with humidity control and electronic cruise control are standard. Leather seats with power adjustments come standard. An 8-inch display and rearview camera are available with the Technology Package. Blind spot warning is available with the Advance Package.
Trunk space is 371 liters with seats up. Rear seats offer a pass-through for long items but do not fold to increase capacity.
The vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Payload is 385 kg. An external transmission cooler is standard.
The cabin uses leather-trimmed seats with standard heating and multi-way power adjustment including lumbar on the driver side for solid support. Dual-zone climate control keeps temperatures steady while noise-reduction foam and sealing create a quieter space. A power moonroof adds light and air. Higher packages bring ventilated front seats and softer perforated leather for better hot-weather comfort. Rear seats offer good room for two adults.
EPA fuel economy 20 city/29 highway/23 combined mpg on base FWD model with premium unleaded required
100,000-mile tune-up interval with Maintenance Minder system guiding oil and filter changes
IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in moderate-overlap front, side, roof strength and small-overlap front
Standard safety includes six airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, VSA stability and traction control, ACE body structure, active front head restraints and TPMS
The base model runs on premium unleaded fuel and delivers 20/29/23 mpg city/highway/combined. An 18.5-gallon tank supports solid range between fill-ups.
Servicing relies on the Maintenance Minder system that tracks oil life and other needs based on actual conditions. Engines need no scheduled tune-up until 100,000 miles aside from fluids and filters. Standard warranties cover the vehicle for four years or 50,000 miles and the powertrain for six years or 70,000 miles.
Safety equipment is comprehensive from the start with dual-stage front airbags, dual-chamber side airbags, side curtains, active head restraints and the ACE body structure. ABS, electronic brake distribution, brake assist and vehicle stability assist are standard. The car earns IIHS Top Safety Pick status with Good scores across key crash tests including the small-overlap front test.
Keeping the car simple means following the Maintenance Minder prompts and using recommended fluids. Routine tire rotations and inspections keep it reliable for daily use.
Length 4928 mm, Width 1880 mm, Height 1452 mm, Wheelbase 2775 mm (TL 2012–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, The 2014 Acura TL Features sheet, The 2012 TL press kit states six airbags and the facelift body: shorter front overhang, revised grille, projector HID headlights, Acura Canada 2013 TL Specifications and 2014 TL Specifications publish cargo 371 litres, seating capacity 5, the same exterior millimetres.