Acura TL reviews

1999 Acura TL Review Summary

What reviewers liked most about the 1999 Acura TL:

• The steering is very light at low speed, which makes it easy to handle in crowded parking lots, yet it offers good feedback.- New Car Test Drive

• It's sporty, but not tough on the tush, and the car seems to glide over rough railroad tracks.- Cars.com

• Its suspension strikes a good balance between handling and a luxurious, well-controlled ride.- New Car Test Drive

• The Type-S, in particular, is entertaining thanks to its prodigious horsepower.- Edmunds.com

• Acura's navigation system is among the more user-friendly systems available.- Cars.com

What reviewers liked least about the 1999 Acura TL:

• Though certainly functional, the TL's interior isn't as opulent as those of other cars in this class.- Edmunds.com

• Below the navigation system screen, which is a tad small, is the automatic climate control system, which worked fine, but it was not a dual system as most luxury cars offer.- Cars.com

• Minor misfires include ... inside grab handles over the doors that don't have return springs. When you pull them down, they just stay there.- Cars.com

• The front seats, though cushy and attractive, did not meet our expectations for an upscale Acura sedan. They lack support and the adjustable lumbar bulge is of marginal help.- New Car Test Drive

1999 Acura TL Comparisons:

• However, being a front-drive car has its disadvantages; the TL's handling isn't as dynamic as that of other rear-drive cars in this class.- Edmunds.com

• Acura TL is roomier than the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and offers more interior space than the Lexus ES 300.- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liners about the 1999 Acura TL:

• Acura's TL strikes an excellent balance on many levels.- New Car Test Drive

• Little lean, precise feel.- Cars.com

• It's quick and fun to drive, with a level of rawness that gives it character.- New Car Test Drive