Overview & Reviews

Apart from the debut of the Special Edition trim level, the 2013 Acura TL is essentially unchanged, though its crash test safety scores have improved this year.

• Spacious cabin
• Abundant user-friendly high-tech features
• Solid construction.
• Smart all-wheel-drive system
• Superb optional sound system

• Rear-drive competitors offer better dynamics.
• Communication with driver a little antiseptic

User Reviews:

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  Worth Every Dollar! - 2013 Acura TL
  By wisconsinfire - March 5 - 11:25 am

  Im uncertain if people are trying to compare this car to a Ferrari or to their 1974 Gremlin at times. For what this car was designed for it is amazing. Superior comfort, amazingly refined lines, cornering like a race car, and get up and go that doesnt like to sit at 25-35 MPH. Quick stopping, average MPG, and definitely a head turner. The sound system? Well after hearing DVD Audio with DTS 5.1, the XM sounds like AM. Love this car so much I dont want to get out of it!

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  2013 TL AWD-SH w/Advanced PKG - 2013 Acura TL
  By thehonesttruth - March 1 - 6:41 pm

  Ive only had the car for about a month (900 miles), so commenting on reliability, etc. is impossible. Given Hondas track record though, Im sure its excellent, especially when compared to cars in its class. I know from what Ive been told and read, BMWs, Mercs, and Audis are somewhat unreliable and extremely expensive to repair. Furthermore, resale value on all of them is awful. Im not rich, so not throwing my money away was a big factor in my decision. Lexus and Infiniti make a good car too, you just have to buy whats right for you.

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  Beware 2012 Acura TL- Deficient Handling - 2013 Acura TL
  By disillusione1 - January 9 - 12:54 pm

  Purchased a New Acura AWD Sport package 2012 TL. The purchasing process was exceptional. A Two hour drive home was a disaster. The new TL front end shimmied and pulled to the left. I took it to local Acura dealer because unsafe to drives. They balanced the tires, charged me $50. Brand new vehicle. Returned to original dealer to fix left drifting on interstate highways. They checked said all was in spec. Drove two hours back and it still drifted left. Took videos, took it back. They recommended different tires for over $900. Same problem. Requested to escalate with Acura. No response. Finally I elected to trade in 2012 AWD TL before I was seriously injured.

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  Relative Bargain - 2013 Acura TL
  By koryme - January 1 - 2:33 pm

  Regardless if you like the exterior appearance or not, you cant deny that this is a luxury bargain. Match the features this car has to the equivalent BMW or Audi and youre looking at 10 grand higher. And that may not be including AWD. Performance, comfort, features, quality, transmission, and overall satisfaction couldnt be better. Not that its a bad thing, but if youre looking for an AWD sedan with a manual transmission, this is your only option. Note: Ive only owned my TL for a short time. If I experience anything like the other reviewer on here did then I will update my review. As for now, I couldnt be happier.

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  Stay away from Acura - 2013 Acura TL
  By pasulaka - November 17 - 11:06 pm

  Acura has set new standards for using poor quality materials. My dashboard developed several large cracks after just a few days parked in my parking lot at work this summer in North Carolina. (Other than work, the car is always garaged.) The dealership claims it cracked due to maintenance(!) I own 4 other cars ranging from 1974 to 2006 & have never had a cracked dashboard. The TL has more rattles than your average new-born child. The cover over my cup-holder broke after just a few weeks. I truly wish I had bought a Lexus, BMW or Mercedes.

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  A great car being turned in from a lease. - 2013 Acura TL
  By Steve Stallings - February 7 - 10:54 am

  The only thing I noticed that bothers me is the transmission shifts from first to second to quickly. Its better with faster takeoff. Otherwise this is a great car and I plan to lease a 2016 before the lease ends in March. I also had a 2010 TL that I loved.

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  Its a beast on the road! - 2013 Acura TL
  By Crystal Hall - September 24 - 9:26 pm

  Its surprising to me that Acura no longer makes these beauties. Not only is it nice to look at, its even better to drive. Great comfort and even better performance. The TL hugs curves like nobodys business! All weather = no problem. Great in snow and rain! I would buy another if they still made them.