The acura ilx was introduced for 20 as a new entrylevel model for the brand, and borrowed from the civic sis engine bay for the 2. Sep 29, 2008 it seems now that the luxury department is taking steps on changing that by the 2010 tl s announcement will be offered featuring the brand new manual six speed transmission. Nearly a year after making the announcement on the development of a new six speed manual gearbox option for its 2010 acura tl lineup. Luxury vehicles include all models from dedicated luxury brands. Buy sell trade finance certification is included in the price of all vehicles. Using the same 5speed automatic, the shawds fuel economy dips, earning 17 mpg city25 mpg hwy and 20 mpg combined. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura tl when. New gear synchronizers improve accuracy while a standard shortthrow shifter improves feel. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Find answers to your 2010 honda accord question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Acura announces a 6 speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl. Sep 23, 2015 using the same 5speed automatic, the shawds fuel economy dips, earning 17 mpg city25 mpg hwy and 20 mpg combined.
Sep 25, 2008 still, the goals of the sixspeed tl are modest. The acura tl is a midsized luxury car that succeeded the acura vigor and was produced between 1996 and 2014. The optional 6speed manual earns the same 1725 mpg figure. The tl gets a manual transmission for 2010, however, and although we wonder. Acura adds sixspeed manual gearbox to 2010 tl shawd lineup. While the 2009 model is only available with a five. The six speed manual will be available only with the 305hp, 3. Judging by the six speed, shortthrow, aluminumtopped stick. Although this is not the first time a sixspeed manual has been offered by acura, there are two important distinctions. The availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawd represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drive system with a manual.
The honda accord is one of the few fullsize cars still available with a manual transmission. Additionally, new for 2010, our tl came with a 6 speed manual. Honda has announced that the 2010 acura tl shawd will be available with an allnew 6speed manual transmission. The availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawd represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drive system with a manual gearbox. In a nod to enthusiast drivers, acura offers a new sixspeed manual transmission on allwheeldrive models only. Currently the allnew 2009 tl is only available with a 5 speed automatic transmission. Acura tl sport manual transmission 6 speed mt 04 05 fits. The combination may not seem like much, but a true car enthusiasts never prefer full automatic transmissions, and acuras investment into a. Jan 19, 2015 the acura ilx was introduced for 20 as a new entrylevel model for the brand, and borrowed from the civic sis engine bay for the 2.
When detroit editor todd lassa drove a preproduction model of the six speed manual tl in september of 2008, its future was still somewhat in doubt due in large part to the low take rate on manual. Acura is again tossing enthusiasts a bone with a new sixspeed manual transmission option for their 2010 acura tl shawd model. Of the projected annual tl volume of 70,000 units, acura only predicts five percentor 3500will be the tl shawd with the manual transmission. Acura is again tossing enthusiasts a bone with a new six speed manual transmission option for their 2010 acura tl shawd model. Acura tl type s 6 speed manual transmission bell housing case half fits. Acura, for some reason, did not immediately offer a 6speed manual with its redesigned tl until now. Find out more about the 2010 acura tl shawd manual.
Jun 01, 2014 with the demise of the nsx, the tl 6 speed soldiers on as the quickest vehicle in the honda acura lineup until the rlx sporthybrid goes on sale. While the firstgeneration acura tl 1996 to 1998 was manufactured in japan, production. The availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawdr represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drivetm system with a manual. Read about the 2010 acura tl shawd manual in this first drive article brought. The 2010 acura tl comes in two main variants, the base tl with front wheel drive and 280 hp, and the shawd with allwheel drive and 305 hp.
My tl is shawd, 6speed manual transmission, with the tech package and hp tires. Dewhel jdm racing type r style 6 speed 6mt manual gear stick shift knob for honda civic accord s2000 acura integra red 4. This isnt the first time a 6 speed manual is offered by the acura, therere 2 major distinctions. The tech package is great shawd is absolutely super handling, it sticks the curves and straightens out the road.
This marks the first time acuras shawd has been paired with a manual transmission. Manual models also receive retuned front coils and dampeners, stiffer engine and. We tested the fully loaded tl shawd with the technology. It seems now that the luxury department is taking steps on changing that by the 2010 tls announcement will be offered featuring the brand new manual sixspeed transmission. While the 2009 model is only available with a five speed automatic. The availability of a 6 speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawdr represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drivetm system with a manual. The coupe offers a 6 speed manual transmission with either the 185horsepower 2. A farewell to the stickshift acura automobile magazine. Allwheel drive, or shawd in acura lingoand a 305hp, 3.
May 28, 2010 the most important new feature for the 2010 tl is the availability of a six speed manual transmission on the upperlevel shawd super handling allwheel drive model. Used acura tl with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Japanese automakers upscale arm to get a shiftforyourself six speed. Honda announces 6speed manual for 2010 acura tl autoblog. With acura discontinuing the production of manuals for the forseeable future, cars like this manual tl will become harder to find. Another sixspeed hit from the makers of the honda s2000 and acura tsx. The sixspeed manual will be available only with the 305hp, 3. Find out more about the 2010 acura tl shawd manual from the. Sport sedan drivers who like to shift it themselves will have to wait until model year 2010 for an acura tl with a manual transmission.
This was our opportunity to drive a prototype of the 2010 acura tl super handling allwheel drive sixspeed manual transmission shawd 6mt, so acura arranged some track time at its test facility. This is strange because honda makes one of the best shifting manual transmissions in the business. My tl is shawd, 6 speed manual transmission, with the tech package and hp tires. When you consider the features, technology, build quality, luxury and fun to drive quotient on hand with the 2010 acura tl shawd hpt with 6speed manual transmission youd be hard pressed to beat it for the price. Acura mdx, acura zdx, acura rl, acura tl, acura rdx, honda pilot, honda ridgeline. The availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawd represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed. Now i get to try acuras sixspeed manual version that appeals to car enthusiasts. Feb 15, 2010 when detroit editor todd lassa drove a preproduction model of the six speed manual tl in september of 2008, its future was still somewhat in doubt due in large part to the low take rate on manual. When you consider the features, technology, build quality, luxury and fun to drive quotient on hand with the 2010 acura tl shawd hpt with 6speed manual transmission youd be hard pressed to beat it for. We tested the fully loaded tl shawd with the technology package option and high performance tires. Allnew 6speed manual available on 2010 tl shawd technology. This was our opportunity to drive a prototype of the 2010 acura tl super handling allwheel drive six speed manual transmission shawd 6mt, so acura arranged some track time at its test facility. The tls transmission is no exception as shifts are silky smooth and throws are decently short making the tl 6speed a very capable performance.
The sixspeed manual in the tl is, like honda and acuras other. Acura announces a 6 speed manual transmission for the 2010. In typical acura fashion, the tl comes wellequipped with only a few options. The coupe offers a 6speed manual transmission with either the 185horsepower 2. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of acura tsx 6speed manual man. The optional 6speed manual earns the same 1725 mpg. Sep 26, 2008 the availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawd represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drive system with a manual gearbox. With the demise of the nsx, the tl 6speed soldiers on as the quickest vehicle in the hondaacura lineup until the rlx sporthybrid goes on. Judging by the sixspeed, shortthrow, aluminumtopped. Sep 26, 2008 sport sedan drivers who like to shift it themselves will have to wait until model year 2010 for an acura tl with a manual transmission. Currently the allnew 2009 tl is only available with a 5speed automatic. When detroit editor todd lassa drove a preproduction model of the sixspeed manual tl in september of 2008, its future was still somewhat in doubt due in large part to the low take rate on.
In addition, the new closeratio 6speed manual transmission is approximately 110 lbs lighter than the sequential sportshift automatic. The only thing you have to ask yourself is whether or not the style excites you in a good way or in a very, very, very naughty way. The most important new feature for the 2010 tl is the availability of a sixspeed manual transmission on the upperlevel shawd super handling allwheel drive model. In a nod to enthusiast drivers, acura offers a new six speed manual transmission on allwheeldrive models only. Complete manual transmissions for acura tl for sale ebay. Acura tlx v6, honda pilot, honda odyssey, acura mdx, honda passport. While the firstgeneration acura tl 1996 to 1998 was manufactured in japan, production soon shifted to the honda plant in marysville, ohio. Sep 26, 2008 honda has announced that the 2010 acura tl shawd will be available with an allnew 6 speed manual transmission. During a cold start, when the car has being sitting over night, in the morning, then im shifting from. Earlier this year, i got to drive the acura tl with the automatic gearbox. Nearly a year after making the announcement on the development of a new sixspeed manual gearbox option for its 2010 acura tl lineup, honda has finally launched the vehicle onto the. Sep 26, 2008 the availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawd represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drive system with a manual.
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