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Acura TL UA8

2008 – 2011

The Acura TL is a luxury sedan manufactured by Acura, a division of Honda, starting from 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor. It was badged as the Honda Inspire and Honda Saber for the Japanese market during specific years. Initially, the TL was Acura's top-selling model but was eventually surpassed by the MDX in 2007. In 2005, it ranked as the second best-selling luxury sedan in the United States behind the BMW 3 Series, although sales declined post the 2008 model year. The Acura TL has seen four generations, with the final fourth generation introduced in 2008 as a 2009 model and ending production in 2014, subsequently being replaced alongside the TSX by the TLX. The TL's first generation, known by the chassis codes UA1–UA3, was introduced in 1996 as the "Touring Luxury" model. The initial 1996 model featured a 2.5 L 176 hp (131 kW) SOHC 20-valve 5-cylinder engine sourced from the Vigor. This generation set the stage for the TL's reputation for combining luxury and performance. Key Points: 1. Acura TL is a luxury sedan by Acura, a division of Honda, that was introduced in 1995. 2. It experienced strong sales during its initial years but declined after the 2008 model year. 3. The TL was Acura's best