2001 Acura TL Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Acura TL:

It's sporty, but not tough on the tush, and the car seems to glide over rough railroad tracks.

-- Cars.com

Acura's navigation system is among the more user-friendly systems available.

-- Cars.com

The Type-S, in particular, is entertaining thanks to its prodigious horsepower.

-- Edmunds.com

The steering is very light at low speed, which makes it easy to handle in crowded parking lots, yet it offers good feedback.

-- New Car Test Drive

Its suspension strikes a good balance between handling and a luxurious, well-controlled ride.

-- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the Acura TL:

Below the navigation system screen, which is a tad small, is the automatic climate control system, which worked fine, but it was not a dual system as most luxury cars offer.

-- Cars.com

Minor misfires include ... inside grab handles over the doors that don't have return springs. When you pull them down, they just stay there.

-- Cars.com

Though certainly functional, the TL's interior isn't as opulent as those of other cars in this class.

-- Edmunds.com

The front seats, though cushy and attractive, did not meet our expectations for an upscale Acura sedan. They lack support and the adjustable lumbar bulge is of marginal help.

-- New Car Test Drive

Acura TL Comparisons:

However, being a front-drive car has its disadvantages; the TL's handling isn't as dynamic as that of other rear-drive cars in this class.

-- Edmunds.com

Acura TL is roomier than the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and offers more interior space than the Lexus ES 300.

-- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liner about the Acura TL:

Little lean, precise feel.

-- Cars.com

It's quick and fun to drive, with a level of rawness that gives it character.

-- New Car Test Drive

Acura's TL strikes an excellent balance on many levels.

-- New Car Test Drive