Engine

Two models with engines that deliver pure power, a 280-hp
3.5L VTEC V-6; or the TL SH-AWD with Super Handling All-Wheel
Drive; a 305-hp 3.7L VTEC V-6.

Styling

Acura's "Keen Edge Styling" fuses sharp edges, machined
surfaces and natural, free-flowing design elements.

Super Handling All Wheel Drive

The available SH-AWD transfers up to 70% of the engine torque
to the rear wheels during hard acceleration and enhances turning
precision by directing up to 100% of the rear power to the outside
wheel as needed.

AcuraLink

Connects you in real time to traffic conditions, rerouting directions,
weather forecasts and dealer service appointments, all through
the Acura navigation system.

AcuraLink Real-Time Weather

Shows current conditions, including weather radar maps, and up
to 3-day forecasts anywhere across the continental US.

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic

The navigation system screen displays freeway traffic flow, accident
locations, plus possible slowdowns from construction and weather conditions.

Acura/ELS Surround Audio System

The 10 speaker, 440-watt surround system delivers six distinct channels
of sound from any digital source, including CDs, XM Radio, iPod USB flash
drive, harddrive or audiophile DVD-audio disks. 

Hard Drive Media Storage

Not only downloads approximately 2,500 songs from your CD's it speeds up
navigation system operation and even stores personal photos you can display
on the screen.

8-Inch VGA High Resolution Screen

Acura's state-of-the-art screen gives you higher resolution, more sophisticated
graphics and allows you to display your own photos as wallpaper.

Keyless Access System With Smart Entry

Allows you to open your car door and start the engine without
ever taking your keys out of your pocket.

HandsFreeLink

Not only allows you to talk on the phone while your hands are on
the wheel, you can store your friend's numbers in your HandsFreeLink
phone book.

Advanced Compatibility Engineering

Helps maintain the integrity of the passenger cabin in a frontal impact
as the front body structure disperses impact energy across a wide area
before distributing it around the cabin.

*AcuraLink features are part of the Technology Package and are operable in
the 48 contiguous United States.  AcuraLink Real-Time Weather and traffic
services are available by subscription after a 90-day complimentary period
from Acura. 

**Acura/ELS Surround Premium Audio System is part of Technology
package.  XM Satellite Radio is operable in the 48 contiguous United States.

***8-Inch Screen, Hard Drive Storage, and Smart Entry are part
of the Technology Package. 

Sounds good!  I'm interested to see what the next M will have integrated into the NAV package.  Real time traffic, weather forecasts, thats really cool!

Uh-oh - another question:


I thought we'd already seen where the fob has to be stuck in a little cubbyhole in the dash before starting the car with the Start button.

Thanks

C...D?

Ah-hah! I've seen those!

Maybe so, but the more I look at the grille the less I like it.  It is a deal stopper for me.  I do not think it would much matter what else the car has going for it, I would not be interested.  I guess for me beauty sometimes is skin deep.