Acura TL UA2

First generation · 1996–1998 · 3 model years · 6 trims

Acura TL (UA2) – exterior
Photo: 1997AcuraTL by Anthonygubler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1997AcuraTL by Anthonygubler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1st-Acura-TL by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1st Acura TL by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: '96-'98 Acura 3.2TL by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: '96-'98 Acura 2.5TL (Orange Julep) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
All Acura TL generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
1998
2.5TL · Sedan 2.5 L 2.5-liter, 20-valve SOHC, inline 5-cylinder 176 170 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 17/23 (20) $31,135
3.2TL · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, 24-valve SOHC V-6 200 210 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 17/22 (19) $33,585
1997
2.5TL Base · Sedan 2.5 L 2.5-liter, 20-valve SOHC, inline 5-cylinder 176 170 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 18/23 (20) $28,885
2.5TL Premium · Sedan 2.5 L 2.5-liter, 20-valve SOHC, inline 5-cylinder 176 170 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 18/23 (20) $30,935
3.2TL Base · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, 24-valve SOHC V-6 200 210 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 17/22 (19) $33,385
3.2TL Premium · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, 24-valve SOHC V-6 200 210 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 17/22 (19) $35,935
1996
2.5TL Base · Sedan 2.5 L 2.5-liter, 20-valve, SOHC, inline 5-cylinder 176 170 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 18/23 (20) $27,900
2.5TL Premium · Sedan 2.5 L 2.5-liter, 20-valve, SOHC, inline 5-cylinder 176 170 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 18/23 (20) $29,950
3.2TL Base · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, 24-valve SOHC V-6 200 210 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 17/22 (19) $32,950
3.2TL Premium · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, 24-valve SOHC V-6 200 210 lb-ft Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control System FWD 17/22 (19) $35,500

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
1998 2 Not rated
1997 2 Not rated
1996 2 Not rated

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.