The Acura TL appeared in 1996, to supplant the Acura Vigor and was rebadged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 2004 as the Honda Saber. It is a mid-size luxury car from Honda's Acura brand. Four generations of the Acura TL have been produced to date, with the latest fourth generation TL premiering in 2008 as a 2009 model. The current version isn’t sold in Japan. The TL is Acura's best-selling model, and it has ranked as the second best-selling luxury sedan in the United States behind the BMW 3 Series. Older TLs are still known for their engaging handling and plentiful amenities and should make a fine choice for a used luxury sport sedan. The Acura TL has traditionally been one of the better choices available for a midsize luxury sport sedan.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND EVOLUTION BETWEEN THE FIRST AND THE LAST TYPE OF THE MODEL

First Generation (UA1-UA3)

 It was produced from 1996 till 1998 and it is also known as Honda Inspire and Honda Saber. Acura TL was assembled in Sayama – Japan. TLL has three types of engine: 2.0L G20A I5, 2.5L G25A,G25A4 (176hp) I5 and 3.2L C32A, C32A6 (200hp) V6. Its transmission is 4-speed automatic. About layout – it has two types: FF layout V6 and MF layout I5. Its length for 2.5TL   is     191.5 in (4864 mm) and for 3.2TL  is 191.7 in (4869 mm), width - 70.3 in (1786 mm) for 2.5TL and 70.9 in (1801 mm) for 3.2TL. The wheelbase is 111.8 in (2840 mm) and height for 2.5TL: 55.3 in (1405 mm) and for 3.2TL: 55.7 in (1415 mm). First Generation (UA1-UA3) is related to Aura CL, Honda Accord, Honda Odyssey Isuzu Oasis, Isuzu Aska and Isuzu Aska. 

The last (Fourth Generation) - UA8-UA9

 Debuted for the 2009 model year, the Acura TL obtained more aggressive interpretation. Acura LT  has front-wheel drive and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 turned for 280 hp (210 kW) and 254 ft•lbf (344 N•m) of torque, that in comparison with the previous 3.2-liter V6 is more powerful and increase of 22 hp (16 kW) and 21 ft•lbf (28 N•m) The new TL SH-AWD ("Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive")is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 turned of 305 hp (227 kW) and 275 ft•lbf (373 N•m) of torque. In general the last generation – UA8-UA9 is Assembled in Marysville, Ohio, USA. It’s layout is characterized  by Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive. Wheelbase is 109.3 in (2776 mm), length - 195.5 in (4966 mm), width 74.0 in (1880 mm) and height 57.2 in (1453 mm). It has 5-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmission. Its curb weight  for base is 3,699 lb (1,678 kg) and 3,948 lb (1,791 kg) for SH-AWD. I can also mention that these models are related to Honda Accord (2008).

Interior

 The fourth generation Acura TTL   has excellent electronic complete set including: an optional Technology Package, with premium Milano leather seats, keyless start, a joystick-based navigation system updated with a new 8-inch full VGA display and the ability to provide weather information and traffic-based rerouting. With the ELS audio system CDs are automatically ripped to the hard drive upon insertion for future playback, Axura/ELS audio system with 10 speakers, 440 watts of power, DVD-A and DTS CD compatibility for 5.1 surround sound. The navigation system also stores its map data on the hard drive. Also there is included an eight-speaker 276-watt audio system with a six-disc CD changer, XM Satellite Radio, USB port connectivity and Bluetooth Audio.

 Price for this car varies from $34,955 to $43,235