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Have you seen the 2009 Acura TL around Denver? Well there are already some out there and more on the way. Acura has taken the new 2009 TL to new heights. You may have seen the television commercial, i.e., “the most powerful Acura ever.” And it is.
According to published information from Acura:
The 3.5-liter VTEC V-6 engine in the standard TL produces an impressive 280 horsepower and 254 lbs-ft. of torque, while delivering estimated EPA mileage of 18 in the city and 26 on the highway.
- Superior breathing from the VTEC® variable valve timing and high-flow exhaust systems improves both power and efficiency.
- All-aluminum construction, a hollow camshaft, and other weight-saving measures keep the larger engine lighter for better handling.
- The Drive-by-Wire throttle system provides a precise balance of smooth and responsive by adjusting throttle sensitivity to varying driving conditions.
The 3.7-liter VTEC V-6 is Acura’s most powerful production engine ever built, rivaling the output of many V-8s. Dishing up 305 horsepower and 273 lbs-ft. of torque, it delivers a smooth, responsive feel, thanks to significant weight- and vibration-reducing measures.
- Magnesium cylinder head covers with hardened aluminum cylinder sleeves help improve vehicle balance and power-to-weight ratio.
- A forged crankshaft results in lower weight and increased strength.
- A high-flow exhaust system increases the engine’s power efficiency.
- EPA estimated mileage is 17 / 25 (city/highway).
For more information on the complete line of Acura automobiles including the 2009 Acura TL we invite you to contact Mile High Acura in Denver or stop by our showroom on South Havana. The 2009 Acura TL is a car you’ve got to see and drive to appreciate.
About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.
Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 369-7800
Email: info@autotree.com
Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014
The 2009 Acura MDX is as versatile and well-suited for errands and excursions around Denver as it is for mountain getaways with family or friends. The 2009 Acura MDX has tons of available features, and combined with its exceptional utility and safety is a choice for many Denver area residents in need of a 7-passenger vehicle.
On the topic of safety, braking and stopping ability are central themes. According to published information from Acura:
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps you retain steering control when braking hard, as sensors monitor your wheel speed for slippage.
- If lock-up seems imminent, ABS first brakes, then reduces hydraulic pressure to the affected wheel, letting it regain traction before full braking resumes—a process it can repeat more rapidly than is humanly possible.
- Keeping the brakes on the brink of lock-up enables the brakes to achieve their maximum level of stopping power, while still allowing the driver to steer the vehicle.
- The Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system uses the ABS sensors to direct braking power among the four wheels.
- Brake power distribution is varied, depending on how the car is dynamically loaded.
- EBD also helps optimize the level of brake force prior to activation of the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
Brake Assist
The Brake Assist system can detect an emergency braking situation and will supply additional brake force if pressure on the brake pedal is determined to be insufficient.
- Sensors monitor the speed at which the brake pedal is depressed and the level of force the brake pedal is being held at.
- When emergency braking is detected, Brake Assist steps in to insure the ABS system is activated
- Brake Assist terminates immediately upon release of the brake pedal.
For more information on the complete line of Acura automobiles including the 2009 Acura MDX we invite you to contact Mile High Acura in Denver or stop by our showroom on South Havana.
About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.
Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 369-7800
Email: info@autotree.com
Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014
The 2009 Acura TL is out and its new look exterior as well as the inside looks are garnering lots of attention in Colorado. To fully appreciate the considerable changes one needs to see the car up close. For those that have driven or perhaps purchased TLs in the past few years, you’ll surely notice that Acura has taken many aspects of the 2009 Acura TL to a whole new level. There’s more to know about the car than can be profiled in a single blog posting, though in the appearance department, according to published information from Acura:
Exterior
- The 2009 TL is simultaneously Acura, yet wholly unique. Designed in Southern California, the evocative and powerful exterior body design dramatically advances the TL’s prominence as a premier performance luxury sedan.
- The TL features Acura’s new signature front grille and “Keen Edge” design philosophy, which blends sharp edges and machined surfaces with natural, free-flowing design elements.
- Body sides are defined by strong character lines, sweeping C-pillars and new LED taillights.
- Other details include bright HID projector-beam front headlights, pronounced wheel arches, and genuine stainless-steel body trim.
Interior
- The TL rewards the discriminating eye with sweeping shapes, a generous use of premium materials and relentless attention to detail. Acura’s commitment to luxury and technology is apparent from the moment the driver’s door is opened.
- The TL features a new “dual personal” layout design that provides both the driver and front passenger with their own personal space.
- The interior is an artful combination of leather surfaces, metallic finishes, and high-quality composite materials.
For more information on the complete line of Acura automobiles including the 2009 Acura TL we invite you to contact Mile High Acura in Denver or stop by our showroom on South Havana.
About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.
Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 369-7800
Email: info@autotree.com
Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014
If you live in Colorado, have a preference for SUVs, and your tastes run toward the Acura brand, chances are you’ve at least considered owning an Acura MDX. Seven-passenger seating, advanced safety features, and the ability to get to your destination in year-round weather conditions represent just some of the appeal of the Acura MDX. The 2009 Acura MDX is now available and seasonally increased interest is present in these weeks and months prior to the first Colorado snow.
To accommodate Colorado dynamic weather conditions the 2009 Acura MDX has plenty of power. According to published information from Acura:
Acura’s largest engine is so powerful, it rivals many V-8s. This 3.7-liter VTEC V-6 dishes up 300 horsepower and 275 lbs.-ft. of torque, while operating with a smoother, more responsive feel, thanks to significant weight reduction measures.
- Magnesium cylinder head covers that use hardened aluminum cylinder sleeves help improve vehicle balance and the power-to-weight ratio.
- A forged crankshaft results in lower weight and increased strength.
- A high-flow exhaust system increases the engine’s power efficiency.
- EPA estimated mileage is 15 / 20 / 17 mpg (city/highway/combined), which combined with a 21-gallon fuel capacity, gives the MDX the potential for attaining a 400-mile or more cruising range.
VTEC
VTEC, which stands for Variable valve Timing and Electronic lift Control, is a little like having an on-demand racing camshaft in your engine to give you high rpm power without compromising low rpm torque.
- When engine speed reaches a designated rpm, the intake valves open deeper and longer to enhance airflow and allow the MDX to continue to build horsepower at levels where other engines may run out of steam.
- When used in tandem with the 2-Stage manifold system, the driver enjoys plenty of low-end power around town and reserve power on the open road.
For more information on the complete line of Acura automobiles including the 2009 Acura MDX we invite you to contact Mile High Acura in Denver or stop by our showroom on South Havana.
About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.
Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 369-7800
Email: info@autotree.com
Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014
In our series of videos profiling our products and people here’s our interview with Yury Ablin, General Manager of Mile High Acura in Denver, Colorado.
In our series of videos profiling our products and people here’s our interview with Bob Greer, Fixed Operation Director of Mile High Acura.
Acura dealerships in Colorado typically expect increased interest in model years where significant changes take place. For the 2009 model year the Acura TSX receives a complete remake. And the reviews are beginning to roll in.
According to excerpts of published information from Automotive.com:
“With the 2009 TSX, Acura has done a full remake of its entry-luxury level sedan. More than just bolting a slick new body on an old platform, the TSX is new from the ground up, as in, longer, wider and lower. In a couple measures, it’s roomier, too.”
Automotive.com continues on to report, “Technology is what sets the new TSX apart. Acura’s superb navigation system comes standard and can be operated using voice-recognition. The standard navigation system is the equal of anything in the class, while an optional system displays real-time traffic with congestion re-routing and local and national weather. An airlines display lets you track a flight’s progress across the country. The top-line audio system sets a standard for the class, too, with superbly crisp surround sound. Hands-free, Bluetooth cell phone architecture is built right into the car’s electronics.”
Reviewers compare the 2009 Acura TSX with the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series sedans. According to Automotive.com, “It comes with one engine, a 2.4-liter inline-4, and a choice of transmissions, a six-speed manual and a five-speed SportShift sequential automatic. Although horsepower is off slightly, torque is increased by enough to make up any difference in sheer acceleration. Just as important, fuel economy is unchanged with the manual and improved with the automatic. The TSX stays with a front-wheel-drive configuration, whereas true sporty sedans are rear-wheel drive. That said, the TSX is one of the better-handling front-wheel-drive sedans and in its class, hard to beat as an everyday driver that can still be fun on a mountain road.”
For more information on the complete line of Acura automobiles we invite you to contact Mile High Acura in Denver or stop by our showroom on South Havana.
About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.
Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 369-7800
Email: info@autotree.com
Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014
Innovation is a word one often hears in connection with Acura and its line of automobile products. At our Colorado Acura dealership we hear it regularly. Acura is consistently on the leading edge of innovation. After all it’s a competitive environment for automobile products and the advantage often goes to companies that best push the envelope.
According to published information from Acura:
“After a decade of research and development, Acura’s debut in 1986 marked the beginning of a bold and spectacularly successful venture: the creation of an entirely new automobile division, and the first Japanese luxury car brand. Garnering awards from the very start, in 1987 the Acura Legend won Motor Trend’s prestigious Import Car of the Year trophy, and the Integra made Car and Driver’s Ten Best list the same year. Acura’s penchant for building high-performance, innovative, and meticulously crafted vehicles developed into an award-winning line of vehicles that perpetually redefines luxury performance.
Turning heads and exploding with engineering prowess, the stunning NSX sport coupe hit the streets in late 1990, blending mathematics and metaphysics to create what Motor Trend called the ‘best sports car ever built.’ This aluminum bodied supercar made a quantum leap in automotive innovation by incorporating complete comfort and reliability into an exotic sports coupe. Continuing to advance their pioneering line of automobiles, Acura moved into the sport utility vehicle field with the unveiling of the legendary MDX, which proceeded to win Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility of the Year award in 2001. 2003 brought the redesign of the popular TL, striking a chord with the tech-savvy consumer by offering innovations like Bluetooth and DVD-Audio. And in 2004, the all-new 2005 RL made its much-anticipated arrival with the most powerful Acura engine to date, North America’s most advanced all-wheel drive system—the revolutionary Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) and North America’s first real-time traffic feature.
Attractive design, muscular engine power, benchmark technology and everyday practicality have made Acura the favorite of a new generation of enthusiast drivers.”
For more information on the complete line of Acura automobiles we invite you to contact Mile High Acura in Denver or stop by our showroom on South Havana.
About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.
Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 226-5202
Email: info@autotree.com
Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014
As mentioned in other blog postings we present here, Acura dealers of Colorado are likely to notice increased interest in cars in model years where significant changes take place. For the 2009 model year the Acura TL has been significantly changed. And the reviews are beginning to roll in.
According to excerpts of published information from Automobile Magazine:
“The TL is at the heart of Acura’s sedan lineup, sitting above the entry-level TSX and below the range-topping RL. The outgoing TL has enjoyed a lot of success. Honda is trying to increase the prestige of the Acura name and is moving both the entry-level TSX and the TL up in size to better match them up against standard-bearers like the Mercedes-Benz C-class and E-class.”
The new grille is getting lots of attention: “A recognizable face, which usually means a distinctive grille, is something every luxury carmaker wants, including Acura. How else to explain the multi-faceted, modified-V-shaped gray plastic affair that now adorns the front end of the RDX, the RL, the new TSX, and this new TL? When you see early concept sketches of the TL, the grill actually fits in with the sculpted hood and the overall look of the car.” Continuing from Automobile Magazine, “In profile, the TL seems familiar, as it repeats the prominent front wheel arch seen on the TSX (and some Infinitis) and its greenhouse and roofline hew to current luxury-sedan norms. If the TL looks bigger, that’s because it is. Just like its little brother, the TSX, the TL with this redesign has grown quite a bit, in keeping with its upmarket ambitions. The car is more than half a foot longer and nearly two inches wider. The larger size yields a bit more trunk space and rear-seat room.”
For more information on the complete line of Acura automobiles we invite you to contact Mile High Acura in Denver or stop by our showroom on South Havana.
About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.
Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 369-7800
Email: info@autotree.com
Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014
While automobile gas mileage gets its fair share of attention these days, safety has been and should continue to be at or near the top of considerations in selecting an automobile. Acura customers have come to expect the highest standards in automobile safety. And the engineers and automobile designers at Acura have seen their automobiles achieve some of the highest safety ratings in the industry.
According to published information from Acura:
“Acura vehicles are designed and engineered to help prevent accidents before they ever happen. Starting with precision steering, nimble suspension, anti-lock brakes, and moving up to headlights that swivel to illuminate curves in the road, Acura incorporates a host of groundbreaking safety features that help you avoid danger from the moment you turn on the ignition. The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system, found in the RL, gives wheels a better grip on the road to make maneuvering and cornering more precise and provide more stability and control than traditional all-wheel drive systems. And the 4-channel Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system helps you maintain control in all driving conditions by dynamically adjusting brake pressure and engine power.
Every second you drive benchmark safety advancements such as HandsFreeLink, Voice Recognition, brake assist, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) are hard at work to make sure you arrive safely. Unflinching standards and safety innovation fuel Acura’s drive to help you steer clear of trouble before it begins.”
For more information on the complete line of Acura automobiles we invite you to contact Mile High Acura in Denver or stop by our showroom on South Havana.
About Mile High Acura
Mile High Acura is an established Acura dealer serving the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range areas. The Denver Acura dealer offers a professional and friendly environment for selecting and purchasing Acura automobiles. Mile High Acura on South Havana in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. Additional information about the Denver Acura dealer is available at www.milehighacura.com or the company blog at www.milehighacurablog.com.
Contact
Name: Tom Easaw
Phone: (303) 369-7800
Email: info@autotree.com
Mile High Acura
2777 South Havana
Denver, Colorado 80014