ACURATL 2003 - 2008

　　The 2004 model of Acura TL was a real game-changer for the Japanese car manufacturer. The high quality and sporty chassis captured the attention immediately.

　　Compared to the previous generation of the TL, the 2004 model was better in every detail. The aggressive look was matched with an optional sport suspension and Brembo brakes. Since it was known as a sporty brand with good performance for its class, it was offered as standard with a 6-speed manual.

　　Inside, the car was well equipped and had a Bluetooth connectivity for the audio system. An 8” touch-screen LCD infotainment system developed by Alpine was available as an option and had voice commands. But even on the base audio system, it featured the hands-free connectivity with the mobile phone. It was the first car to be sold in the U.S. with a 6-DVD changer on board, but it couldn't read MP3 files. The instrument cluster was simple, with a large speedometer and tachometer plus the fuel level and coolant temperature. An on-board computer display was shown on a small screen.

　　There was only one engine available, but it was powerful enough for the light vehicle. It had under 3500 lbs (1500 kg), with manual transmission. A 5-speed automatic transmission was available as an option that also offered the possibility to manually change the gears.