Although the acura tl manages a lot of enthusiast appeal in shawd garb, until 2010, it had one major strike against it. The tl shawd is the jackofalltrades modelnot a bad thing to be if youre planning to live with it on a daily basis. Used acura tl with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Acura parts are available for 1970 and newer acura models. The fourthgeneration 2010 acura tl is available in base frontwheeldrive and super handling allwheel drive trim levels. Shawd 5 speed automatic shawd w tech package and high performance tires back to top 305hp, 3. Oct 12, 2009 the availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawd represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drive system with a manual gearbox. It is equipped with your choice of two powerful engines and two transmissions. Go with the tl shawd for a sporttuned chassis, 18 or 19inch alloy wheels as opposed to the tls 17s, and available highperformance tires. Search from 1,010 acura tl cars for sale, including a used 2007 acura tl types, a used 2012 acura tl, and a used 2012 acura tl shawd. In low rpms the tl can feel a bit sluggish, but this is why getting the optional 6 speed on the shawd tl is so important. Acura is again tossing enthusiasts a bone with a new sixspeed manual transmission option for their 2010 acura tl shawd model.
Currently the allnew 2009 tl is only available with a 5 speed automatic transmission. While the 2009 model is only available with a five speed automatic. Honda has announced that the 2010 acura tl shawd will be available with an allnew 6speed manual transmission. Adding a manual transmission makes the robotic tl more human. Of the projected annual tl volume of 70,000 units, acura only predicts five percentor 3500will be the tl shawd with the manual transmission. But for right now, this prototype of the 2010 acura tl sh awd equipped with a closeratio six speed manual transmission is one of the most remarkable fast sedans weve ever driven, faster than all. Additionally, new for 2010, our tl came with a 6speed manual. This is the first manual transmission to be offered with the shawd super handling allwheel drive system, and its 110 pounds lighter than the. Its presence in the tl and absence from the tsx v6 are explained by five letters and a dash.
The sixspeed manual will be available only with the 305hp, 3. The 6mt bit is the interesting part it stands for sixspeed manual transmission, and the shawd acronym represents acuras super handling. Honda announces 6speed manual for 2010 acura tl autoblog. Transverselymounted front engine, super handling allwheel drive shawd 90. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. 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. The optional 6speed manual earns the same 1725 mpg figure. This marks the first time acuras shawd has been paired with a manual transmission. The most important new feature for the 2010 tl is the availability of a sixspeed manual transmission on the upperlevel shawd super handling allwheel drive model. The tl shawd is the jackofalltrades modelnot a bad thing to be if. 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.
Jd power initial quality study 20 iihs top safety pick insurance institute for highway. Honda is one of the few automakers left that still sprinkle manual transmission options throughout its lineup, with the 2010 acura tl being the latest offering from the japanese automakers upscale arm to get a shiftforyourself six speed its presence in the tl and absence from the tsx v6 are explained by five letters and a dash. My tl is shawd, 6speed manual transmission, with the tech package and hp tires. Search over 2,100 listings to find the best local deals. The tech package is great sh awd is absolutely super handling, it sticks the curves and straightens out the road. Sep 25, 2008 still, the goals of the sixspeed tl are modest. Allnew 6speed manual available on 2010 tl shawd technology. Additionally, new for 2010, our tl came with a 6 speed manual. With the demise of the nsx, the tl 6speed soldiers on as the quickest vehicle in the hondaacura lineup until the rlx sporthybrid goes on. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2010 acura tl 4dr sdn man shawd tech at u. Shawd 6 speed manual shawd w tech package and high performance tires back to top. For those seeking additional driving enjoyment, a traditional sixspeed manual transmission has been added to the shawd mix for 2010. Acura is again tossing enthusiasts a bone with a new six speed manual transmission option for their 2010 acura tl sh awd model. We tested the fully loaded tl shawd with the technology package option and high performance tires.
Earlier this year, i got to drive the acura tl with the automatic gearbox. In low rpms the tl can feel a bit sluggish, but this is why getting the optional 6 speed on the sh awd tl is so important. The good an allwheel drive system and tight suspension give the 2010 acura tl shawd excellent handling, and its manual transmission is a pleasure to shift. The base 2010 acura tl is also praiseworthy for its quiet. For those seeking additional driving enjoyment, a traditional six speed manual transmission has been added to the sh awd mix for 2010. Now i get to try acuras sixspeed manual version that appeals to car enthusiasts. The tl gets a manual transmission for 2010, however, and although we. Another six speed hit from the makers of the honda s2000 and acura tsx. Using the same 5speed automatic, the shawds fuel economy dips, earning 17 mpg city25 mpg hwy and 20 mpg combined. But for right now, this prototype of the 2010 acura tl shawd equipped with a closeratio sixspeed manual transmission is one of the most remarkable. Bellanova white pearl 20 acura tl shawd wtechnology package awd closeratio 6speed manual 3. While the 2009 model is only available with a fivespeed automatic. Its hard to imagine but hondaacura use to have classleading gps navigation, it seems now a.
Currently the allnew 2009 tl is only available with a 5speed automatic transmission. Of the projected annual tl volume of 70,000 units, acura only predicts five percentor 3500will be the tl sh awd with the manual transmission. We tested the fully loaded tl sh awd with the technology package option and high performance tires. This was our opportunity to drive a prototype of the 2010 acura tl super handling allwheel drive six speed manual transmission sh awd 6mt, so acura arranged some track time at its test facility. With the demise of the nsx, the tl 6 speed soldiers on as the quickest vehicle in the hondaacura lineup until the rlx sporthybrid goes on sale.
Bellanova white pearl 20 acura tl sh awd wtechnology package awd closeratio 6 speed manual 3. My tl is sh awd, 6 speed manual transmission, with the tech package and hp tires. The availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawdr represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drivetm system with a manual. Sep 26, 2008 the availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawd represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drive system with a manual. The tech package is great shawd is absolutely super handling, it. Allwheel drive tls can now be equipped with a sixspeed manual. Shawd, the acronym acura uses for its allwheel drive system. Jun 01, 2014 with the demise of the nsx, the tl 6 speed soldiers on as the quickest vehicle in the hondaacura lineup until the rlx sporthybrid goes on sale. Sep 26, 2008 honda has announced that the 2010 acura tl sh awd will be available with an allnew 6 speed manual transmission. Jul, 2010 the good an allwheel drive system and tight suspension give the 2010 acura tl shawd excellent handling, and its manual transmission is a pleasure to shift. Another sixspeed hit from the makers of the honda s2000 and acura tsx.
As a result, takeoffs arent incredibly fast, but fast enough to chirp the wheels 9 times out of 10 when switching into second if you are driving aggressively. Find out more about the 2010 acura tl shawd manual from the. With the demise of the nsx, the tl 6speed soldiers on as the quickest vehicle in the hondaacura lineup until the rlx sporthybrid goes on sale. Acuras midsize luxury sport sedan, the tl, was completely redesigned in 2009, and for 2010, relatively minor changes have been made, led by the addition of an available 6speed 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. Search from 1,010 acura tl cars for sale, including a used 2007 acura tl types, a used 2012 acura tl, and a used 2012 acura tl sh awd. The availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawdr represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel. Of the projected annual tl volume of 70,000 units, acura only predicts five percentor 3500will. Buy sell trade finance certification is included in the price of all vehicles. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
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