I like the vehicle because it is a manual, and hard to find. A sixspeed manual is available with the shawd, and honda continues to engineer excellent. May 28, 2010 the 2010 acura tl is offered in two models, the base tl and the tl sh awd. Sh awd, the acronym acura uses for its allwheel drive system. Power is adequate as a result, but it does not feel much quicker than the 3. Go with the tl sh awd for a sporttuned chassis, 18 or 19inch alloy wheels as opposed to the tl s 17s, and available highperformance tires.
Acura never offered a fourthgen tl type s but the sh awd version was equipped with a manual option and packed a 3. Epa ratings for the 2014 acura tl start at 2029 mpg cityhighway with the cars standard powertrain. Though it may not be much faster than the base model, critics said the awd system does a lot to sharpen the tl s handling, making it a musthave for driving enthusiasts. Find detailed specifications for your 2010 acura tl. Blip the throttle, and the lusty, sweetsounding six immediately snaps you back into your seat. Jul, 2010 we are talking about the 2010 acura tl shawd, which gets a bigger engine than the standard tl, along with an excellent manual transmission and a high tech allwheeldrive system. Search from 153 used acura tl cars for sale, including a 2012 acura tl sh awd sedan 4d, a 2012 acura tl sh awd w advance package, and a 20 acura tl sh awd. To save paper and time, you can download the latest manuals now. Aug 10, 2011 even if the acura tl sh awd 6mt were not a good car, it would still deserve our support as the only upscale midsize sedan available with both allwheel drive and a manual transmission in north america. Get the most useful size and dimension data and other technical specs for the 2010 acura tl 4door sedan 2wd. You can still get the 5series with either allwheel drive or a manual transmission, but not both in the same car.
We are talking about the 2010 acura tl shawd, which gets a bigger engine than the standard tl, along with an excellent manual transmission and a high tech allwheeldrive system. The 2010 acura tl shawd with the technology package and the new sixspeed manual transmission brings some familiar adages to mind. Feb 15, 2010 2010 acura tl shawd 6mt click above for highres image gallery when the redesigned acura tl debuted in late 2008, it represented a substantial transformation over previous iterations. At the time, some people wondered whether north americans would accept luxury cars.
But theres still much to like about the versatile tl. The 2010 acura tl comes in two main variants, the base tl with front wheel drive and 280 hp, and the shawd with allwheel drive and 305 hp. The sixspeed manual will be available only with the 305hp, 3. Apr 24, 2018 the tl then shakes things up in the transmission department, since a sixspeed automatic is standard and its the sixspeed manual thats an option for the sh awd with technology package. Based on the average mileage of 108,976 for used 2010 acura tl for sale in.
The optional 6speed manual earns the same 1725 mpg figure. For those seeking additional driving enjoyment, a traditional sixspeed manual transmission has been added to the shawd mix for 2010. Dec 22, 2009 the big notable is the drivetrain, featuring acura s sh awd system mated to the sixspeed manual or automatic transmission with power supplied by a 3. We tested the fully loaded tl shawd with the technology package option and high performance tires. Apr 26, 2018 for allwheel drive versions, theres a 3. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. Find out more about the 2010 acura tl sh awd manual from the. Additionally, new for 2010, our tl came with a 6speed manual. Bellanova white pearl 20 acura tl sh awd wtechnology package awd closeratio 6speed manual 3. Paired with a precise lightthrow 6speed manual gearbox, the duo made for.
We have 106 2010 acura tl vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 36 1owner cars, and 162 personal use cars. There are a lot of things to like about the acura tl, but more driver involvement would go a long way toward making the 2010 tl the complete. Its matched with either a sixspeed manual or a fivespeed automatic transmission. Get the most useful other specs data and other technical specs for the 2010 acura tl 4door sedan 2wd. Oct 14, 2009 the manual is only available paired with allwheel drivesuper handling allwheel drive, or sh awd in acura lingoand a 305hp, 3. The worst complaints are engine, body paint, and accessories exterior problems. The good an allwheeldrive system and tight suspension give the 2010 acura tl shawd excellent handling, and its manual transmission is a. The acura brand was introduced to north america in 1986 as the upmarket companion brand to honda. The sh awd adds weight, so to combat any performance hindering as a result, they added an extra 25 horses over the 3. Both are matched to a fivespeed automatic transmission with a manual shiftgate and steeringwheel shift paddles. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. After driving a 1992 acura integra gsr to 180k miles, i finally upgraded to the 2010 acura tl sh awd 6mt, waiting an extra 6 months for the manual transmission.
With the demise of the nsx, the tl 6speed soldiers on as the quickest vehicle in the honda acura lineup until the rlx sporthybrid goes on sale. Twitch the small diameter steering wheel even a few degrees, and the chassis similarly reacts right now. The manual acura tl is one of the coolest sedans ever made. There is a minor annoyance with the rear door frame, not the door, but where the door connects with the body, in that the body extends 18 outside of where the door closes, which. For more information on acura and the tl visit acura canada. Jd power initial quality study 20 iihs top safety pick insurance institute for highway. The 2010 acura tl comes in two main variants, the base tl with front wheel drive and 280 hp, and the sh awd with allwheel drive and 305 hp. With acura discontinuingthe production of manuals for the forseeable future, cars like.
Get reliability information for the 2010 acura tl from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Adding a manual transmission makes the robotic tl more human. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2010 acura tl 4dr sdn sh awd at u. The awd tl is also available with a manual transmission, which was new for 2010.
Using the same 5speed automatic, the sh awd s fuel economy dips, earning 17 mpg city25 mpg hwy and 20 mpg combined. The tl gets a manual transmission for 2010, however, and although we wonder whyacura concedes that maybe five percent of buyers will opt for the manualwe welcome any transmission as satisfying as. The steering doesnt provide much feedback, but it is quick and firm. Also the rearwheel torque vectoring of the sh awd system does an excellent job of mitigating the tl s inherent. Furthermore, in my book, this is the best looking car on the road. Bellanova white pearl 20 acura tl shawd wtechnology package awd closeratio 6speed manual 3. Used acura tl with manual transmission for sale cargurus. We tested the fully loaded tl sh awd with the technology package option and high performance tires.
The base model 2010 acura tl is frontwheel drive and is powered by a 3. I had been searching for a car for about 56 months and drove the chrysler 300m, infiniti m35, range rover hse before coming across a 2010 tl sh awd on cars. No matter which model of this vehicle you have they will both have an oil. Apr 15, 2011 the tl shawd gains an extra gear for 2012, but we recommend the manual transmission.
Honda is one of the few automakers left that still sprinkles manual transmission options throughout its lineup, with the 2010 acura tl being the. Dec 03, 2009 however, after doing a test drive in the bmw 335i, infiniti g37 and acura tl sh awd all 6sp manual i could not resist going with the acura tl. Its presence in the tl and absence from the tsx v6 are explained by five letters and a dash. It is simply better at handling than the other two. Jul 07, 2010 well, the acura tl shawd is a refreshing departure from this norm. Although i havent owned a car equipped with a manual gearbox for quite some time, i always find pleasure in rowing through the gears of a soequipped tester.
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