2009 Acura TL SH-AWD - CNET News
The TL SH-AWD is the upper end of a bifurcated TL line-up with two cars differentiated by drive train and suspension, representing a new direction for Acura. With the new TL SH-AWD and standard TL, Acura restyled the exterior of its midrange luxury sedan, taking the controversial step of accentuating the beak on the grille. The TL SH-AWD gets a trunk lip spoiler, a bigger engine, and power to all wheels, making it the sporting brother of the pair, while the standard TL remains a comfortable commuter car. A new feature of the navigation system that really intrigued us is called Scenic road information, buried under a menu labeled Info. The navigation system said it was 99 miles away, so we figured we were in for a pleasant half day's drive. During the drive time, we tested out the audio quality by plugging in a USB drive full of MP3s to a port in the console that can also be used for iPods. This stereo was the upgraded ELS premium system with 10 speakers, including a subwoofer, centerfill, and two rear surround speakers on the rear deck, and a 440-watt amp. As we've found with ELS systems in other Acuras, it seemed to work best with acoustic music, as bass is underemphasized. Source: www.cnet.com
