The 2008 Acura TL is a midsize luxury sedan that offers great comfort, safety and style. It is available in two trims, the base TL and the Type-S. The Type-S gets a high-performance engine that produces additional horsepower and has a low emission rating.

The TL is equipped with two premier engines and two state-of-the-art transmissions as well as Acura's drive-by-wire throttle system. While five-speed automatic transmission with sequential sportshift is standard on the TL, the Type-S is also available with a six-speed manual transmission. Suspension tuning, Brembo brakes and a high-flow exhaust system are standard features.

The TL’s bold styling and nimble moves are matched by its stunning technological prowess. The TL’s interior is both luxurious and functional. The all-aluminum construction reduces road noise. Special high-tensile steel is used in key structural areas to increase rigidity without adding weight. The TL features as standard the entire array of convenience and luxury elements such as air filtration, memorized settings with exterior mirrors, leather upholstery eight-way power driver seat, height adjustable driver seat with adjustable lumbar support, and heated passenger seat. For the current year, it comes in more exterior color choices.

The 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a host of standard safety equipment that includes anti-theft alarm system; anti-braking system; electronic brake distribution; child safety Latch system; anti-pinch system; dual-stage, dual-threshold front air bags with side and side curtain air bags. The TL uses a four-channel system that operates on all four wheels individually.