What is the Acura 2.5TL?
The Acura 2.5TL was a four-door luxury sedan in the brand’s early range. TL stands for Touring Luxury. The first-generation TL family included the 2.5TL and the 3.2TL, with the smaller-engined version using an inline five-cylinder layout.
The first generation, with chassis codes UA1, UA2 and UA3, ran from 1995 to 1998. US figures span those years, while Canadian figures begin in 1996 and end in 1998.
Engines and power
The 2.5TL used a 2.5-litre petrol engine. The US engine-size range of 2.5 to 3.2 litres also includes the 3.2TL in the first-generation family.
How economical is the Acura 2.5TL?
In the United States, the EPA combined rating reaches 20 MPG, with the lowest listed consumption at 11.8 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.9 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The procedures differ, so the results are best considered within their own market.
The 2.5TL was sold in the United States and Canada. The US figures span 1995 to 1998; the Canadian figures cover 1996 to 1998.
Questions and answers
When was the first-generation TL sold?
The first generation ran from 1995 to 1998; Canadian figures begin in 1996.
What engine did the 2.5TL use?
It used a 2.5-litre petrol engine with an inline five-cylinder layout.
What is its official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 11.8 L/100 km in the US and 11.9 L/100 km in Canada; the EPA combined rating reaches 20 MPG.
Where was the 2.5TL sold?
It was sold in the United States and Canada.