Reviews: The 1998 Acura TL
By Tom Brown
Introduction
The 1998 TL is manufactured in JAPAN for Acura. It is Acura's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $30,700 USD in 1998.
TL Dimensions
In 1998 the TL has an overall length of 191.50 inches and a width of 70.30 inches. It sits a total of 55.30 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 4.70 inches. Front headroom is 37.50 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the TL a turning radius of 36.10 inches. It uses 205/60R15 tires with a wheelbase of 111.80 inches.
Drivetrain
The TL comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3282 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the TL gets 20 miles/gallon city and 25 miles/gallon highway off a 17.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the TL are also available.
Pricing
The TL retails for $30,700 USD with a invoice price of $27,431 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists .
Exterior color choices include Cayman White Pearl, Crystal Blue Metallic, Flamenco Black Pearl, Granite Silver Pearl, Juniper Green Pearl, Pacific Blue Pearl with interior choices of Charcoal Leather, Parchment Leather, Sandstone Leather. The TL seats 5 people with 43.70 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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