2013 Acura TL SH-AWD Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, Test Drive 

I just bought my wife the Acura TL over the weekend and she loves it.we wouldn't drive anything else but a Acura or a Honda.Her accord has 200,000 miles on it and still rolling.Been in the Honda Acura family all my life.Beautiful cars

I had the 2010 6 Speed Manual Tech SH-AWD in Mayan Brown with the Milano Umber Leather package. List: $43,195.00. I bought it brand new. A rare vehicle that no one seemed to want. It sat on the dealer lot all summer that year just gathering dust. I bought it on December 1st of that year. I paid it off in 6 years. A 16 year old boy driving a Ford F150, fell asleep behind the wheel and hit Jeep Grand Cherokee and then he traveled more than an 8th of a mile and hit my vehicle while I was at a dead stop. All Three vehicles were totaled. No injuries. This was at the time, on an engineering level, the most powerful vehicle ever released by Acura. The suspension was a Double Wishbone setup four shock absorbers at the corners. Because the engine was rated at 305 hp, it actually had more hp than the RL model from which it was taken. My replacement car, a red 2019 TLX A-Spec SH-AWD ASR has a smaller engine with only 290 hp. I lost some other things too like the -doppler weather radar map; -soft leather padding on the doors (there is leather, just not soft padding); -the (tactile) buttons on the center stack vs. the new touch screen to replace. (You wind up taking your eyes off the road for too long to operate the Infotainment system); -the actual shift lever ( The v-6 TLX gives you silly , non sporty appearance push buttons, that would be more at home in a straight luxury car, not a sport-luxury sedan); -rear seat storage pockets on the doors; -the inability to change the color of the touch screen. (At least the 2014-2017 TLX gave you that ability; my 2019 doesn't). -better stopping power and bigger front and rear rotors. (When my 2010 TL was involved in that crash that totaled it, it had over 94,000 miles on it and I had never had to have the brakes serviced); -quad exhaust finishers that were actually attached to the tail pipes. ( The new duel ones aren't and is becoming the industry standard); -better sculpted front seats, so good that they were also used in the RL after the TL was replaced by the TLX; -As I mentioned earlier shock absorbers on all fours. The TLX uses the lesser-thought-of engineering McPherson Strut set up on the front wheels. (Why does Acura try to do what BMW does because the critics say they have too? ) The bottom line is, Acura needs to set its own better standard. They should not worry about the what he critics say. That's why they're so messed up and confused now. Trying to satisfy everyone but themselves. Its a shame they have loss direction and that Hyandai & Kia have gained the foothold they have on them.

TL is a way better car than the TLX. I like, the aggressive look of the TL. You also get a faster car. Biggest v6, I believe.

I have this same setup. Got it used about 3 years ago. Best car decision I've ever made. No issues with this car and the driving experience is a joy every single time.

People HATED the big grille 7 years ago, but love it in 2020+

Glad we could help, you could get a great deal on both right now. The TL will feel more familiar to you, it will have a roomier cabin, smoother engine and transmission, and a more sophisticated AWD system. The G37x will be sportier to drive, have slightly quicker acceleration, but will also feel less refined and more harsh in terms of engine refinement and ride quality. Both cars generally will hold their value at the same rate. Test drive both and decide which works best for you :)

This car looks better with age! In 2020, looks quite badass.

Im getting a 10-14 TL SH AWD with 3 pedals for my next whip

Great review ,I've owned a 3rd gen forever ,great car .Never wanted a 4th gen till I drove an awd one today . .I'm buying one tommorw.

I tend to agree. I loved the 2009 TL, including the exaggerated beak. I was actually sorry to see Acura cave to critics when they toned it down. But it still looks good to me, and one of my favorite designs in the class, still.

I just got this car a few months ago. I got it during the winter so I dealt with some bad snowstorms here in PA. The AWD handled the snow perfectly. I was driving by jeeps , trucks that were stuck. Great car !

I love this car it’s one of my favs. I got to chance to own a black on black one with the advanced package. Acura definitely gives the customer their best bang for their buck.

best Acura interior to date

We were referring to the Japanese sport sedan class. If you look at only the Infiniti G and Lexus IS, the TL is the most spacious. The Lexus is more refined but very cramped, the infiniti is the most sporty but unrefined and isn't as roomy as the TL. We like the balance the Acura gives between just those two.

One of the cars that has stood the test of time... Big fan of the 4G

I absolutely love my 2011 acura tl just wish my tech was more new other then that I love it and it has aged really well

This car is smooth as hell!!! I test drove a 2010 model and it was like riding on air! I can't buy one right now due to financial reasons but it will definitely be my next car. Thanks for this informative video, I will be checking out your other car reviews also. I have become obsessed with this vehicle in the past 3 weeks. Acura is a good brand of cars.

I own the exact same model in this video, one difference is mine is silver. I bought it brand new with 47miles on it and have no issues with it. One minor issue was one of my TPMS system went out, but replaced under warranty. I personally love the car.

I have a 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD w/ Advanced and I love it. Best bang for your buck although I wish it had more power at lower RPMs. That's when I use the paddle shifters to drop to a lower gear for power.

I have the exact same Black Acura TL ,2013. Enjoyed the car as a single guy Enjoyed the car as a married couple with no kids. Now that we are expecting a baby , our plan is to trade in the TL for some kind of SUV. This car has been great to me. Purchased CPO in 2015. Looks slick and the 3.7 engine is awesome.

Love this car . Have a 6 speed . Nobody makes anymore sedans with awd and true manual transmission with ebrake. I will hold this car another 10 years

You bring up a good point, but you have to keep in mind that while the new Accord offers similar tech and power, in the end you still have an Accord. Name brand is very important to luxury car shoppers, the Acura name alone with the better warranty and dealer service will keep shoppers going with the TL. Right now, Acura dealers are willing to discount the car far more than an Accord and when the next generation comes out, it should differentiate the cars even more.

Excellent review. And what a handsome looking car, the black with chrome accents looks amazing, looks much better than the current gen TLX.

I just picked up a 2010 TSX this past weekend. Handling is superb as well as the interior. The TL will be my next car in a few years.

For some reason this review was just hands-down excellent compared to the usual uploads. Keep it up!

Lol the 3G fanboys really have this mentality that the 3G is the be all end all of Acura TLs. Yeah the styling was much nicer and refined but this newer Acura is still the best driving on the bunch.

This review recently helped me decide to get a used 2012 TL SH-AWD w/ Tech Package over a few other used cars I was looking at getting....

This reviewer is the best. He knows cars and it shows in his videos. I think the 4th generation TL is gorgeous but I own a 2013 TSX wagon that I absolutely love. A much less expensive vehicle to buy, operate, and maintain with 99% of the awesome qualities of the TL. And in some ways a better car for me as it is still a blast to drive with Honda’s awesome VTEC 4 cylinder and paddle shifters!

Wow! These reviews are getting so professional! Great job Sofyan and to the rest of the team!

Well, if you are referring to the 07-08 model, they are only FWD and are down about 20 hp to this car. Although, we still love the looks of that model. In terms of speed, the new one is slightly quicker and the tech in this model is far superior. Both are great cars.

Why lots of people hated it? Because it was way ahead on time !! Its still looking better than most newer cars !!

This is the exact car I'm looking for now. Was looking for a 2013-2017 Accord coupe V6/manual but when I found out this TL could be had with awd and a manual, I had a new winner.

This tl was ahead of its time I like it its better then the tlx

Don't let the opinions of other people sway you that much, go and drive one for yourself and decide if it works for you before making a decision.

The SHO is much larger and has more power. The TL will be much more nimble in terms of handling but in terms of straight line speed, they are even if you have a 6MT TL. The SHO will be faster than the 6AT TL. Honestly, they are two completely different cars, one is a real sport luxury sedan while the other is a modified full size family sedan.

I'm gonna buy a black 2012 this weekend with the Umber saddle brown/orange interior SH-AWD

lots of bang for your buck. lots of car, bold looks, resale, a nice big engine and some of the best AWD in the business starting in the low 40's. these are EVERYWHERE where i live lol. i went to chili's for dinner last night and there was literally a line of these TL's out front

from 09 to 14 both bodies was 🔥🔥

I found 2014 with 6 speed manual 35k mikes, if I sell my truck I’ll be buying it

This $46,000 TL today cost about $42,000 after discounts, that same $43,000 G37 is about $38,000 now after discounts. The G37 is definitely cheaper, you made a fine choice with choosing it. What sold the TL to this customer was the blind spot information (BSI), which the G37 didn't offer.

The first Acura to get the new adaptive cruise control with low speed follow is the RLX, we will demonstrate that feature when we test vehicle this spring.

aw man I love the contrast stitch they put in the car

I really like the 2004-2008 Acura TL, the 2009-2014 and the 1999-2003 Acura TLs are decent looking.

I get so excited every time I see a new video from you Sofyan. Every morning, I watch your new videos while I eat breakfast. hehe.

I got the 2008 TL and 2013 TL I had to have both 😂

Love that Honda J Motor!

once again great review bro i like how you tells us what your feelings on a car are vs your car "tech" opion it gives us a better idea of how a car is on paper vs in the real world with real people driving it.

That is simply not true. The current model has taken the TL to a new level - more upscale, edgier, and better performance. Have you driven one? I drove a 2012 TL SH-AWD Elite pkg and it blew me away. I would easily take a TL over a 3 Series

Oh that V6!!! It's so so amazing.

Subaru's AWD system isn't torque vectoring. It may have superior all weather traction but in terms of handling, Acura's is superior. Audi's Quattro is similar to Acura's system and it could be as good if not better but we'd need to drive the two back to back.

A TL series that isn't a S-Type HAS to prove it's worth more than the S-Type. 2008 Acura TL Type-S was the SHIT and still is. Hard to beat a new classic like that.

Fell in love with this car when I found out about it hoping to buy a used one later this year

I love the side mirrors. It's one of the most sporty side mirror I've even seen.

I love the Acura TL AWD and the Acura TSX. I'm on the hunt for a TL AWD hard to find anymore

AWD is automatic and typically sends power to the front wheels until they slip, then sends power to the rear wheels only when the front wheels lose traction. 4WD is typically rear drive first, sending power to the front wheels when the back ones lose grip. 4WD also has different modes like high and low for off-road conditions. It's heavier and more complex dropping the MPG and affecting handling.

I feel the same way but you'll love the car when you drive it! I still can't believe it's taking them so long to find a better look. It's sad to see such a nice car get destroyed by something so superficial.

I still have my 2011 acura tl and I love it to death

Exactly what happened to me...I drive a 2010 AWD 6sp Manual TL. I didnt care for the looks when I bought it but it grew on me. That stick shifts like better and the car is pretty powerful.

4gn tl is the best I love it I wish i got the advance package 2012 instead of the 2011 😔

I had this exact 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD and after 7 months of ownership traded in for a new Infiniti G37 sport/awd. I had two unresolved problems with Acura TL: one with the constant annoying rattle in the moon roof assembly and the engine/transmission while in reverse and backing up into my slightly inclined driveway the engine what always stumble down and sometimes caught off. After three times in the dealer service department both problems were unresolved after being told they were fixed.

Crazy how this is going to be my first car lol, been working super hard recently and got a crazy good price from a family friend.

Something I find crazy is that the sh awd models can be found for cheaper than a 3rd gen Type S. Considering replacing my 2004 TL and not sure which way to go

I'm buying one this summer. Going to retire my 98 accord

great job in these reviews man, keep it up!

We agree with you completely, there is still a reason why the Germans sell the way they do. If you can swing the extra cost initially and in the long run, you will get one incredible driving machine.

I just bought a 2011 with 48000 miles I plan on keeping it 3 to 4 years I absolutely love it feels very manly as well I'm very happy with my purchase

Go drive one. I never look at my car when I'm driving it, I prefer the drive over everything else. If you don't like it after giving it the beans, then by all means you've earned that, but don't put it down without a fair chance. You never know what might grow on you.

I love this car. If I could change one thing, I would bring back that the big prominent grill. It was prominent and strong looking. Compared to German cars, this car offers more for the price.

The 19" wheels on this Advance model really stiffen the ride. The AWD model does have slightly stiffer suspension tuning so the FWD model will ride much softer than this car. Test drive both models and decide which car rides better to your taste :)

this was a very good review, its very hard to be as detailed as you are and not be so gosh darn annoying but you sir pulled it off. Thanks

What's weird is this car is in the class of the A4, 3 series, etc but we own one and they are way bigger let me add. Bigger in the inside and out. And yes that honda Acura 3.7 will catch you by surprise.

We agree with you, it's a silly omission on Acura's part but they have that system on the MDX and RLX so you bet the next TL will have it. The customer who bought this TL doesn't drive much on the highway so the adaptive cruise wasn't a big deal for her. Again, every customer has different needs and taste :)

You're confusing it with the TL, the TL-Tech adds push-button ignition. The TSX does not offer it in the states.

Amazing review. Great help in my debate between the 6spd g37 sport sedan vs 6spd shawd tl.

Absolutely love this car! Great review, Sofyan!

Hey, Sofyan! Love your videos, but I was wondering why you still play the intro music while you are talking up until about @2:30? It's a little distracting, but it doesn't take away a lot from the overall video. Great review, btw!

Good comparison. Makes me think about which model I would get when I get a new car.

How much is one of these now? I love this more than the TLX

AWD makes a huge difference especially when wet. The type S driver will be spinning his/her wheels while the SH-AWD model takes off like the ground is dry.

If it all goes well, I should be upgrading from a 2005 Lexus ES330, to a 2013 Acura TL. Man, it is a quick, and fun car, and I’d like to smartly modify it. I’d like a nice CarPlay solution, and to do a partial wrap on the grille, hood, roof, and rear deck.

I love that sound engine

That's correct, but the 4 cyl TSX is much better balanced vs the nose heavy V6 model. If you want the V6 6MT, you can buy it as a TL

I’m buying this car I’m excited

Acura should bring the TL back, I'm not a fan of the TLX, I will say the rear end of the 2019 TLX looks pretty good, but it would look even better if it was build on a coupe, I was also a fan of the Acura Legend coupe.

U make great reviews. Can u make one for an acura TL type S . 07-08

Wow it’s crazy how at 8:50 I see Franconia road sign Thomas Edison high school is on the left and this is in Springfield 🤯🤯

Great review.

When this car came out I was in college couldn’t afford it but now I got a tlx but this was my favourite I had the 03 TL types s in college

It does, only the TSX special edition offers it.

Thanx for the tip. I have the exact same car in this review, when it's time for new tires i will try these out,

this is a great car, hopefully the new tlx is even better. great review as always

Yes, my 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD would stumble down and often times cut off in reverse on a slightly graded driveway. In terms of ride the Infiniti G with the performance sport package which includes the stiffer suspension and 18" rims rear based awd drive train. If you want a smoother ride chose the non sport/performance 17" rims or set all air pressure to 32 p.s.i . cold pressure. Also the Infiniti G37 has more standard horsepower than 3.7 liter Acura TL. Infiniti has 328hp 0-60 in 5.3 seconds.

It's now a super good deal on used market car! I love mine & I have paid 10K$ with 107k km Elite sh-awd now at 127k km no issue

This car seems just as fast as the G37 to me except it revs higher and the engine is smoother and louder too. I like Nissan/Infinitis but this is an under rated car. I don't agree that the G37 is slower then this car is. I just watched his review on the G37 and these cars seem very similar to me in performance and according to performance times they are equal. It would be a hard choice between the two.

lol, I was just thinking that they should've used black thread. As the car gets old, that light color is going to fade, and it will do it to differing degrees throughout the car. I imagine that won't look so nice.

Dude I enjoyed you review. Was that Old Keene Mill where you did you test drive?

Your videos are great. I have been watching you for about a year and the productions continuously improve. Great job! As for the car....I am sure the 2013 is a great but ugly car, but I think the 2004-2008 TL was one of the best looking cars ever. Acura needs to fire some of their current designers.

Good job Acura for fucking up a beautiful 04-08 model!

The old look was much better! This is something my grandpa would love!

We'd love to drive one, it's kind of a rare find on Acura lots however. The next new Acura we plan to film will be the RLX