Second Generation (UA4-UA5)
1999-2001 Acura TL |
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| Also called | Honda Inspire Honda Saber |
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| Production | 1999–2003 |
| Assembly | Marysville, Ohio, USA |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine | 2.5 L J25A 3.2 L J32A, J32A1 (225 hp) V6 3.2 L J32A2 (260 hp) V6 (Type-S Models) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic (2000 and later) |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in (2,746 mm) |
| Length | 1999–2000: 192.9 in (4,900 mm) 2001–03: 192.5 in (4,890 mm) |
| Width | 70.3 in (1,786 mm) |
| Height | 1999–2000: 56.1 in (1,425 mm) 2001–03: 53.7 in (1,364 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,447 lb (1,564 kg) |
In 1998, Honda revealed the TL-X concept car, showing a preview of the second-generation TL which would debut in fall that year. The second-generation TL (now called 3.2 TL) was released in 1999 and was now derived off the US-market Honda Accord platform. It was available with a newly-designed 3.2 L 225 hp (168 kW) SOHC VTEC J32 V6 mated to a four-speed electronic automatic transmission with SportShift.
The second-generation 3.2 TL (the 2.5 was dropped) was built in Marysville, Ohio, alongside the Honda Accord, at Marysville Auto Plant. These cars were imported into Japan and sold as Honda Inspire in the Honda Clio dealer network, and as Honda Saber in the Honda Verno dealer network. The main difference between the two cars were the front grille; the Inspire and Saber were also available with a 2.5 L Honda J-series V6 exclusive to the Japanese market.
The very first 1999 Acura TL (2G) rolled off the assembly line on August 4, 1998. The only option on the sedan was a CD-based navigation system. The 1999 TL's navigation system stored the maps in zones; there were 5 different zones for the U.S. Starting with this generation, cabin air filters (also known as pollen filters) were installed as standard equipment and are located behind the glove compartment.
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