The 2012 Acura TL improved at front-end styling, 6-speed automatic transmission, more economical fuel efficiency, an improved navigation system and a quieter freeway ride.
Here, 2012 Acura TL refresh significantly improved the styling such as reshaped front and rear fascias. Beside of Navigation system improvement, others improvements such a more detailed Bluetooth audio display (e.g., song and artist), active pairing for Bluetooth phones also included. Lastly, the Advance package now includes ventilated seats and a blind spot warning system.
Maybe you won’t agree, but most people in the world agreed that car styling have a big portion role in car buying decision. Such as clothing we use to wear everyday, model, size, eye catching or other reasons to buy a car.
The 2012 TL is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or we could say luxury sports sedan, available in 7 trims, ranging from the 6-Spd AT to the 6-Spd AT SH-AWD w/ Advance Pkg.

Upon introduction, the 6-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 280-hp engine that achieves 20-mpg (City) and 29-mpg (Highway). The 6-Spd AT SH-AWD with Advance Pkg is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-hp engine that achieves 18-mpg (City) and 26-mpg (Highway). A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
or please see table below,
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Trim No. |
Trim Name |
MSRP |
Invoice |
Engine |
Fuel Economy |
|
1 |
6-Spd AT | $35,605 | N/A | 3.5L V6 280 HP | 20 / 29 mpg |
|
2 |
6-Spd AT SH-AWD | $39,155 | N/A | 3.7L V6 305 HP | 18 / 26 mpg |
|
3 |
6-Spd AT w/ Technology Pkg | $39,335 | N/A | 3.5L V6 280 HP | 20 / 29 mpg |
|
4 |
6-Spd AT w/ Advance Pkg | $41,535 | N/A | 3.5L V6 280 HP | 20 / 29 mpg |
|
5 |
6-Spd AT SH-AWD w/ Technology Pkg | $42,885 | N/A | 3.7L V6 305 HP | 18 / 26 mpg |
|
6 |
6-Spd MT SH-AWD w/ Technology Pkg | $42,885 | N/A | 3.7L V6 305 HP | 17 / 25 mpg |
|
7 |
6-Spd AT SH-AWD w/ Advance Pkg | $45,085 | N/A | 3.7L V6 305 HP | 18 / 26 mpg |
The standard TL comes with 17-inch wheels, a sunroof, automatic xenon headlamps, foglamps, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated 8-way power front seats (with driver lumbar adjustment and memory functions), leather upholstery, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and an eight-speaker sound system with a six-CD changer, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface are also standard. The TL SH-AWD adds a more powerful engine, all-wheel drive, more aggressive suspension and steering tuning, upgraded brakes, 18-inch wheels, deep bolstered front seats and contrasting leather stitching.
























































































