Acura TL Generations: All Model Years

Acura’s mid-size sedan was put out to pasture after 2014 as sedans fell out of favor with buyers who now wanted SUVs and crossovers.

Back in 1995, when the first generation Acura TL arrived in the US, its name stood for “luxury touring” and it was a mid-size sedan with an unusual five-cylinder engine. Year after year, Acura made changes to the TL to keep it fresh and replaced it with a new generation every four or five years or so, using Honda’s underpinnings and Acura’s unique style, details, finishes and features. The second and third generations of the TL used only V6 engines. The 2009-2014 model years of the Acura TL saw the redesign continue to be marketed as the ultimate thrill, never to be replaced, as the industry, and Acura, shifted its focus to crossovers rather than sedans.

2012-2014 Acura TL 4th Gen (UA8-UA9) Facelift

The 2012 facelift replaced the old automatic gearbox with a new six-speed unit.

Engine	Contagion	Driving lessons
3.5L V6 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	Front Wheel Drive
3.7L V6 Gas	6-Speed Guide	All Wheel Drive

Fourth Generation TL Production Years:

2014 Acura TL Review

2013 Acura TL review

2012 Acura TL review

TRIM	ENGINE	INFECTION	TRAIN TRAIN
UA8-UA9 3.5L	3.5L V6 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	FWD
UA8-UA9 3.5L Special Edition	3.5L V6 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	FWD
UA8-UA9 3.7L	3.7L V6 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	AWD
UA8-UA9 3.5L with Technology Package	3.5L V6 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	FWD
UA8-UA9 3.5L with Advance Package	3.5L V6 Gas	6-Speed Automatic	FWD
UA8-UA9 3.7L with Technology Package	3.7L V6 Gas	6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Automatic	AWD
UA8-UA9 3.7L with Advance Package	3.7L V6 Gas	6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Automatic	AWD

2009-2011 Acura TL 4th Gen (UA8-UA9)

The final TL design was the fourth generation MY2009, retaining the 3.5L V6 in 280-hp volume with FWD and gaining a 305-hp 3.7L V6 with AWD. All powertrains now used a five-speed automatic transmission.

Engine	Contagion	Driving lessons
3.5L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic	Front Wheel Drive
3.7L V6 Gas	6-Speed Guide	All Wheel Drive

Fourth Generation TL Production Years:

2011 Acura TL Review

2010 Acura TL review

2009 Acura TL Review

TRIM	ENGINE	INFECTION	TRAIN TRAIN
UA8-UA9 3.5L	3.5L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic	FWD
UA8-UA9 3.7L	3.7L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic	AWD
UA8-UA9 3.5L with Technology Package	3.5L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic	FWD
UA8-UA9 3.7L with Technology Package	3.7L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Manual	AWD

2007-2008 Acura TL 3rd Gen (UA6-UA7) Facelift

The third-generation TL went on sale as a 2004 model with a 270-hp 3.2L V6 engine with FWD and a choice of six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions. The engine was later downgraded to 258 hp thanks to new SAE testing methods. The Acura TL refresh for model years starting in 2007 added a 286-hp 3.5L V6, also available with both transmissions.

Engine	Contagion	Driving lessons
3.2L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic	Front Wheel Drive
3.5L V6 Gas	6-Speed Guide

Third Generation TL Production Years:

2008 Acura TL Review

TRIM	ENGINE	INFECTION	TRAIN TRAIN
UA6-UA7 3.2L	3.2L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic	FWD
UA6-UA7 3.2L with Navigation	3.2L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic	FWD
UA6-UA7 Type-S	3.5L V6 Gas	5-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Manual	FWD