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2009 Acura TL SH-AWD Long Term Update 3

Below is a review of the 2009 Acura TL written by the automotive experts at Motor Trend Magazine. A full evaluation of the driving experience, price, equipment, and specs are here in a structured, easy-to-navigate format from journalists with a wealth ...     read more
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Long Term Update 3: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD

By Ron Kiino
Photography by Brian Vance
2009 Acura TL SH AWD Rear Three Quarters View

"I like the use of materials inside," opines assistant Web producer Carlos Lago. "Everything's comfortable and easy to the touch, which is a good thing because you have to touch a lot-there are many buttons and menus."

Lago did have a less than favorable experience with the TL's Bluetooth. "I experienced nothing but frustration with the system," he notes. "It wouldn't auto-connect to my phone after engine restart, causing me to delve into a submenu to force a connection. Even when connected, calling someone on the phone reverts the Bluetooth to handset instead of sending sound through the speakers. Multiple people I talked to complained about the sound quality and preferred I talk over speakerphone. (As an almost redeemable plus, you can use the nav system while moving. Thank you, Acura!)"


2009 Acura TL SH-AWD
Months/miles in service 7/13,387
Avg econ/CO2 19.9 mpg/0.97 lb/mi
Unresolved problems None
Maintenance cost $92.26 (oil change/inspection/rotate tires)
Normal-wear cost $0

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