What is the Acura CL?
The CL was a two-door luxury coupe in Acura’s North American lineup. Its coupe body gave the model a distinct place alongside the brand’s sedans. Honda launched Acura as a luxury and performance brand in North America. The CL was notable as the first model developed and produced locally by a luxury import brand.
CL generations
The first-generation CL was sold from 1997 to 1999, with four-cylinder and V6 petrol engines. The second generation arrived in 2001 and continued through 2003, with V6 power and a performance-oriented Type-S version. The Type-S was also available with a six-speed manual transmission. The CL ended after the 2003 model year.
Engines and fuel consumption
The CL’s petrol engines ranged from 2.2 to 3.2 litres, with the engine depending on the year and version.
In the United States, the lowest listed consumption is 9.8 L/100 km under EPA testing, and the highest listed combined rating is 24 mpg. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 9.7 L/100 km on the NRCan five-cycle test. These procedures differ, so the figures are best understood within their respective markets.
Where was the CL sold?
The CL was sold in the United States and Canada from 1997 to 2003, with a break between its two generations. It brought a coupe body style to Acura’s North American range.
Questions and answers
Was the Acura CL a sedan or a coupe?
It was a two-door luxury coupe.
When was the Acura CL sold?
Its two generations ran from 1997 to 1999 and 2001 to 2003.
What engines did the CL have?
Its petrol engines ranged from 2.2 to 3.2 litres.
What is the CL’s best listed US fuel economy?
Its highest listed combined rating is 24 mpg under EPA testing.
