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By TITUS HSU

Epoch Times Staﬀ

The Acura RL and TL occupy

the high-end echelon in the Acura

sedan line-up. For the 2009 model

year, both the RL and the TL have

received extensive changes along

with the rest of the Acura line-up.

The TL Type-S has been replaced

by the TL SH-AWD model, which

has received the Super-Handling

All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) sys-

tem. For both the RL and TL SH-

AWD, the engine power has been

bumped over the 300 hp mark. The

3.7-liter engines are a little bit on

the high side of gas consumption.

The RL Elite is Acura’s state-

ment on how to build as much con-

venience and comfort into an exec-

utive-class vehicle in the $46,000

- $54,000 price segment. The TL

SH-AWD is the embodiment of

raw Acura driving emotion, pack-

aged nicely in a matching level of

luxury. Both vehicles have received

drastic makeovers to the exterior

for the 2009 model year, along with

the rest of the Acura line-up. The

new Acura fascia design with more

aggressive sweeping lines and the

solid-piece chrome grill, eliminates

some cluttered lines and results in

a clean, bold, and elegant image.

I much prefer the new look for the

RL over the previous design.

This aggression and boldness

theme is pushed further in TL’s new

look. This drastic change, how-

ever, has drawn criticisms here and

there. It may just take some time to

get used to the new TL; it reminds

me of my initial reaction when I

 rst saw the current Toyota Camry

design.

Except for the suspension, eve-

rything about the RL is described

by words like “soft,” “smooth,”

“cushy,” and “ ne.” In contrast,

words that describe the TL are

“ rm,” “rigid,” “bold,” and “solid.”

Two cars built with very similar

specs, but two different philoso-

phies have shaped them far apart.

The interior of the RL is spa-

cious, classy, and comfortable.

The quality cushy leather seats are

bordered in by gentle lines and

wood trim. In contrast, the TL

interior pursues the more mod-

ern and energetic perception with

very  rm and supportive leather

seats, enclosed by aggressive

curves and metal trim. Even the

steering wheels demonstrate these

differences: The RL is equipped

with a wood-trim steering wheel

with leather grips, while the TL is

equipped with an extra-thick all-

leather steering wheel.

It’s a given that both cars would

be loaded with all the electronic

wizardry one would expect in a

luxury car. GPS navigation system

(with voice recognition), Bluetooth

connections, reverse camera,

dual-zone climate control, auto-

dimming mirrors, keyless entry,

moon-roof, and premium audio

system with USB connectivity and

various audio format supports.

The RL standard feature set and

the TL Technology package fur-

ther up the ante with GPS-linked

sun-sensing climate control, and

a comprehensive keyless access

system, which links driver’s seat,

mirror, steering wheel, and climate

control settings to individual keys.

Being Acura’s pinnacle in luxury

features, RL Elite tops it off with

even more features like cooling

front seats, power rear sunshade,

Collision Mitigation Braking

System (CMBS), and Active Noise

Cancellation. CMBS uses radar

to determine the speed of and

distance from the vehicle ahead,

and applies braking if the closing

speed exceeds the programmed

threshold.

Weighing in at 4,090 lb., the

RL isn’t light, but this is expected

for luxury sedans in its class. This

weight can be felt when accelerat-

ing and braking. The 300 horse-

power engine does have the power

to accelerate this car quickly,

especially in Sequential Shift

mode, but you would have to push

on the gas pedal like you meant

it. Driving casually in city traf c,

the car accelerates in an easy and

smooth fashion. To maintain this

smooth ride, gently apply brakes

early as well. The driver has a very

good sense of the weight through

various feedbacks, and the car cor-

ners fairly well thanks to the taut,

sporty suspension and the SH-

AW D dr i ve t r a i n .

The SH-AWD is a very sophis-

ticated mechanism that distributes

torque over the four wheels inde-

pendently. Accelerate lightly while

turning, and the SH-AWD system

kicks making it feel like the car

is gliding along the curve. It is an

interesting sensation. Even though

it’s no speed demon, the ride is

smooth, re ned, easy, and well-

controlled. This ride complements

the sheer comfort in the cabin.

The TL doesn’t drive like it

weighs 3,975 lb. kg. In contrast

to the RL’s highly cushioned and

gentle feel, everything about the

TL feels  rm and solid, without

feeling heavy. The leather seats are

really  rm and offer good support.

The extra thick leather-wrapped

steering wheel gives the driver a

direct and linear connection to the

drivetrain. The feedback from the

automatic gearbox through the gas

pedal is one of solidity. The taut

suspension holds the car up around

corners; and the brakes  rmly

clamp down on the rotors when

you press the pedal.

The TL charges forward with

power from the V6 engine. Step on

the brake pedal, and the calipers

 rmly clamp down on the rotors,

bringing the car to a stop in a lin-

ear and well-controlled manner.

There is little body lean around

corners, and the SH-AWD also

improves cornering, although you

don’t get the same “gliding” sensa-

tion as the RL.

I was really intrigued when I

 rst read about the 2009 TL receiv-

ing the SH-AWD option, putting

the specs really close to the new

RL. Built on top of SH-AWD and

marginally different engine power,

Acura’s philosophies for different

purposes in different price seg-

ments have produced two drasti-

cally different vehicles. The RL

experience bathes the occupants

in an exceptional level of ease

and comfort, while the TL is the

manifestation of the Acura driving

spirit. Both are very solid entries

to compete in their respective price

ranges.

By DURHL CAUSSEY

The 3.5L V-6 engine of the MKZ

has 263 hp and 249 lb.-ft. of torque.

This is  gured on 87 octane fuel,

which lifts your spirit all the more.

To maximize the performance of the

V-6, a wide-ratio- 6-speed automatic

transmission keeps gear changing

tight. The electronic controls in the

engine and transmission deliver a

smooth effortless shift.

Sink into the heated or cooled

cabin depending on outside weather

challenges, smell and feel the leather-

trimmed driver seat with its 10-way

power adjustments, and visualize

the luxury. Maple or Ebony woods

enhance the MKZ instrument panel,

door trim, and leather-wrapped steer-

ing wheel. Just take away all the fancy

words and you will still know that it

feels good, drives “sweet,” and makes

you personally proud of your selec-

tion. The cabin is airy, comfortable,

decked in luxur y w ith chrome or satin-

nickel accents on all buttons, knobs

and controls, and at night, white LED

lighting illuminates the displays and

control switches for a backlit glow.

The MKZ has a digital media

player that is connected in one of two

ways: to the USB port of the Lincoln

SYNC media system, where you can

access songs by simply saying the

name of the artist you want to hear;

or to the audio input jack in the center

console.

Cloudy rainy weather this week in

Texas didn’t deter me from making

social rounds in the MKZ. I let SYNC

bring me the Righteous Brothers and

“Loving Feelings,” while songs like

“Bobby Magee,” and “Rainy Night

in Georgia” added to my already

good spirits. As traf c backed up on

the interstate, Tony Bennett told me

about San Francisco, and songs by

the Monkeys brought back those fond

memories of my youth. Sitting in my

driveway, the last song I heard that

day was “Blue Velvet” sung by Bobby

Vinton.

I thought how much I had changed

and the world with it. I counted my

blessings and all the other riches I

enjoy.

Forgive me for waxing at length on

a personal note. But it was the MKZ’s

fault. It relaxed me, made me bold,

and proud to be the occupant of such

a  ne car.

The MKZ gets 18 mpg in the

city and 28 mpg on the highway.

Personally, I found I got a little better

on the highway than in the city.

The base price is $32,000, but the

MKZ that I drove had a power moon

roof, 17-inch chrome wheels, and a

dozen or so modern features, which

added another $5000 to the price. The

base price included a navigation sys-

tem, which surprised me.

Durhl Caussey writes a car col-

umn read around the world. He

may be reached at this paper or

dcaussey@sbcglobal.net.

Autos

May 7 – 13, 2009

The Epoch Times

The CSX has a distinct

combination of driving

characteristics and

interior amenities,

and the Acura name

is associated with

luxury, reﬁ nement,

and build quality.

Lincoln MKZ : It Captures Your Eye

2009 Lincoln MKZ. COURTESY OF FORD MOTOR LINCOLN DIVISION

2009 Acura RL Elite & TL Technology

2009 RL Elite

• 3.7-liter V6 engine

• 300bhp@6300rpm, 271lb-ft@5000rpm

• Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM)

• 5-speed automatic with paddle shifters

• Curb weight: 4,090 lb.

• Fuel economy (mpg): 18 city / 26 hwy

• Price as tested: $54,100

2009 TL SH-AWD Technology

• 3.7-liter V6 engine

• 305bhp@6300rpm, 273lb-ft@5000rpm

• Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM)

• 5-speed automatic with paddle shifters

• Curb weight: 3,975 lb.

• Fuel economy (mpg): 19 city / 29 hwy.

• Price as tested: $45,990

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