gauravp123

So I'm rather bummed that I don't see any mention of AC/Cooled/Ventilated seats...

any thoughts as to why?

I do see the push button start which is nice, I think the interior is gorgeous, I'm bent on the center navi knob

but the orange colored leather with that interior looks VERY sharp....I just wished they had a red leather

Colin

I'm sure there are things left off that will be added during the course of the model's lifespan. Nothing new here and every manufacturer does it.

lemonade

Tl is always aimed at 3 series , C class , IS.
I think all these cars has no ventilated seat. (not sure though , please don't quote me on this)

I guess they reserve these features for higher end model, like RL 5 series?

krio

don't worry: the IS has ventilated front seats.. the BMW3 not. The C class I don't know actually...

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

I think this was a bad move. My dads car has this feature and its awesome.

krio

well.. in fact the ventilated seats are the ONLY difference betw. the TL 09 and the RL 09...

gauravp123

oh wow interesting...yeah the IS has AC seats...I would love this feature. I had it in some 'lac I rented in FL a few months ago, and it was amazing

JAB00

I dunno, I think AC seats are kind of a gimmick. I rarely to never wear shorts so I don't I would notice a significant difference. My friend has an IS 350. The AC seat took time to cool up and by that time the car's AC was already pretty cool. I wouldn't opt for it if it were an option but it would be nice if I had the choice.

darth62

Do we know for sure the TL won't have them? I know they're not mentioned specifically in reviews, but there probably at lots of features that aren't.

Colin

The RL with vented seats has 6 LEDs to show the level of heating or cooling. The TL does not appear to have the feature. It would be very un-Honda like to use different seat switches if the switches were doing the same function.

whatjones911

How can you compare the TL to 3series and C-class when the TL is BIGGER than the 5series and E-class. Almost touching S-class/7series territory.

Colin

Most people compare on either size or price. If you try to factor both in, there are few cars that directly compare with the TL

JAB00

Comparing it in size to the 5 and E okay but the 7 and S? I don't think so.

bigred123

I think this is a **BIG** miss on Acura's part. For them to claim to be so technology advanced and they miss this very important feature for a car in this class/price range.

The Lexus ES has this feature (and it came out before the TL)...even the 09 Maxima has this.

Very disappointing.....

AMROCKS

what would it take to add A/C to the seats?

I hate cars

I like features and all but, come on, are we men here, do we need to complain about not having AC in the seats? I never thought I would see the day when the cold air coming out of the vents was not enough.

flydog

Not having air conditioned seats is a big miss? WTF is the world coming to when people start griping that their ass is too hot.

ndabunka

If it were a $20K or even a $30K car I can understand your logic BUT this new TL is a $40K+ car and therefore it gets compared with other $40K cars and guess what... Yep, other $40K cars HAVE this feature so....

achenator

I dunno, my 335 was $52k, no coooled seats.

craigyg69

I test drove an RL on a hot day (wearing shorts) and couldn't even feel the cooled seat unless I put my hands directly on it. No big loss.

ACCURATEin

I'm not sure about you guys, but sometimes after a long trip i enjoy smelling my grundle! Vented seats would put a damper on this activity!! hahaha.

Razzi

they spent the money they would on AC seats to produce the grill. that thing must weigh a sheez load

but really, i can live without ac seats if acura shows that they have something else but similarly cool in its place

ndabunka

Wha? Something else but similarly cool? Does anyone have any idea what this guy is trying to say?

I hate cars

If it's a worthless feature, why have it? The only reason is "because others have it".

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

First of all, few cars have "A/C" seats. That would imply having a compressor to pull the moisture from that area of the vehicle. Most cars have vented seats, which are simply a series of fans that are used to push air around and keep it circulating.

So this begs the question, how many of you bitching about the TL not having the vented seats have actually tried this feature on other cars?

I have and I can honestly say it is little more than a gimmick. It makes basically no difference in the actual comfort of the seat, even on the hottest of days. Not worth a couple hundred dollars more added to the price of a car.

I hate cars

While we're talking features, I would take the auto folding passenger side mirror that Mercedes have (at least the CL that I drove) for tight parking garage spaces. That would be much more beneficial than air conditioned seats. Instead of the AWD I would take the active suspension (like the ABC on Mercedes), again, much more beneficial and prices should be similar.

CometVR4

Then buy a Maxima or an IS. Nobody is holding a gun to your head and forcing you to buy the 09 TL.

Never Summer

Bitching over such a lame feature, is well, lame.

godizus

I could give a damn about vented seats...I would rather have heated/cooled cup holders

SmokeTL

And I would rather a 6 or 7 speed auto (like DSG).

erick3

they have to draw the line between the RL and the TL somewhere, right? lol

godizus

and a MT option!

I hate cars

Mine cool with the AC on and heat with the heater on. I've always wondered if they're supposed to do that or if I have a leak to the rear vents in the center console. It's not just a little heat and cold, it will cool off a coke from room temperature.

BHump

I don't care about heated / cooled cupholders...that's pushing it.

But, having a woman that is always cold is a pain in the ass. And, dual-climate control doesn't help when she has hers on 78 and I have mine on "cold". The interior just gets cold, and she complains. I end up having to turn my climate control temp to 72-ish. Ventilated seats would definitely help this...it's not a deal breaker, but just something to seal the deal!

And, a car in the upper $30's to lower $40's should have this feature..esp since the Maxima has it. Honestly, the Max is looking sweeter and sweeter (both from a price perspective and visual perspective)! When the direct competition has it, that's not good.

Also, I totally agree with the 6AT or 7AT option!

I hate cars

Throw a woman into the mix and all bets are off. I can see your point on this one. I do the same thing with the heated seats. If she's hot and I'm cold I turn the seat on and let the air cool her off. When it's the other way around I wouldn't dare tell her to turn the seat heater on, I just take it like a man and suffer to avoid more suffering later on.

Ramrodthrusterpuppy

Same here....ventilated seats are a great option. That and auto-folding side mirrors.

BHump

Yep, you're right...features are only valuable when applicable! And, to each his / her own. But, when the competition has it, I see it as a let-down. And it's not "bitching" as others have described it...just a voiced opinion (which is the point of a forum, right??).

BTW, I'm sorry I had to bring the opposite sex into this!

BHump

Hilarious, and absolutely true! Hahaha...

kobi2002

My wife drives an 06 is350 with this feature, and with living in south florida where your seat turns into a grill, yes this feature is real good! i guesss a 6AT would be a gimmick too

kobi2002

No.Because the tl will still outsell the rl so it would not matter.