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Acura TL
Acura TLSporting an
Alpine-designed navigation system, the 3rd
generation TL also accepts voice-commands
like "Find nearest police station"
to "Go home." The navigation system
features an 8" touch-screen LCD which
allows for easy viewing of the road ahead.
The
JDM Honda Inspire debuted around 4.5 months
earlier (on June 11, 2003) and marked the
branching out of the TL line from the Inspire.
The Inspire is basically a 7th-generation
USDM Honda Accord V6 with minor trim changes,
and the addition of Variable Cylinder Displacement,
which shuts off half of the engine when not
needed to boost fuel economy. The Saber was
discontinued and the new Inspire is being
sold at Clio, Primo, and Verno dealerships.
Honda is currently mum
on the prospects of exporting the newest Acura
TL to Japan, but sources point it out as highly
likely, either being badged Honda Vigor (most
likely) or Honda Saber. It is rumored that
the TL might also make it to Europe, as the
first and second-generation Legends were beloved
there.
Acura TL became the
best selling luxury sedan with more than
79,000 sold in 2004.
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