LP700-4

Hey guys, family has decided on a luxury family sedan.

We have looked into both used and new and would like to know the differences that have taken place along the years of the 4th gen TL .

potmilkz

your question can have many answers..

care to re phrase what you are asking for.

SeismicGuy

I suspect the original poster meant exactly what he asked, i.e., what differences are there from a 2010 to a 2009 or 2008, etc.

potmilkz

um.. 08 and 09-12 are two different cars.

your asking what is the difference between a r34 and a gtr.. same name, different cars.

Pseudomaniac

iTrader: (1)

4th gen 1st run was from 09-11. Second run is from 12-XX

In 2012, the transmission was changed to a 6 speed auto including a multi-clutch torque converter vs the original 5 speed auto, and you gained a minor updated navigation/phone interface, as well as ventilated seats as an option. The grille was toned down a bit in the front and the rear was changed slightly including the exhaust.

Powertrain is consistent throughout all years aside from the 6 speed auto in 2012.

The hard drive for saving songs is larger in the 2012 - 60gb vs 20gb I think - but I've never used it. Supposedly the USB is faster as well - but not sure that it even comes into play in any real world scenario.

2012 added the blind spot monitoring system as well.

Aside from those changes - the vehicles are relatively identical.

SeismicGuy

Finally, someone actually answered the question rather than debating its meaning.

scfa

Good recap couple more minor things:

The nav in the 12 is brighter, LED screen. There is also added sound deadening that makes for a quieter ride in the 12. Additional chrome accents on the dash, metal door interior door handles vs the chintzy plastic ones in the 09-12. Crappier looking rims added to the SH-AWD car, they also took out the chrome separator in the exhaust on this model and removed the chrome trim on the exterior door handles that adorned the 09-11. The bluetooth also transfers calls automatically unlike the 09-11 where you manually had to do it.

The new 6 spd tranny is a very big improvement in smoothness, the 5 spd in my 2010 drove me nuts.

pimpin-tl

Hmm actually that is your opinion. The wheels are smoked, easy to clean, and IMHO, look better.

akash4u

iTrader: (3)

Thanks again to the guys who answered the dude's question

KPSBUDS420

Thought the new screen hi rez screen was VGA ..

LP700-4

Thanks everybody. Now is the 2012 changes enough to pursue a brand new car instead of a used 09-11 car? Hmmmm

Decisions Decisions....

KPSBUDS420

Just by the feel of the updated tranny... I'd say a big yeS

gibjer

I'd say yes, I'd totally go looking for a leftover '12 once the '13's start hitting the lot

- Loan rates on a new car should be lower
- Any physical change to the shape of the body of the car will effect resale down the road as the 09-11 will feel "older"
- MY12+ is less polarizing appearance wise, should be easier to move then the "Beak" cars. (personal opinion)

LawnPro

Go for the 12' if you can swing it. The interest rates acura is offering is worth it- vs a used TL.

LP700-4

How about if the choice was between lets say a 09-11 SHAWD tech and a 2012 FWD Tech?

I know for one thing that MPG is telling me to go with the 2012 FWD, but the fun part of me is saying ill regret not getting the SHAWD.

VelfarreClubber

^ the difference in gas is not a huge one, if you want really good mpg I would look into a 4 cylinder car like a TSX or a hybrid.

For a good breakdown of whats new on the '12
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=965612

Personally I spent about a month debating the pro/cons of the MY '09-11 vs 2012. I ended up with the 2012 AWD Tech that looks just like this...

Edward'TLS

The most significant differences between the '09-'11 TL and the 2012 TL are the controversial front-end grille styling and the new 6-speed auto box.