2009 Is 350 Vs. 2009 Acura Tl Sh Awd

[smooth1]

The standard TL will be front-wheel drive and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 280 hp and 254 pound-feet of torque, an increase of 22 hp and 21 lb-ft over the previous 3.2-liter V6. The new TL SH-AWD ("Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive") replaces the previous TL Type-S and is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 305 hp and 275 lbs-ft, an increase of 19 hp and 19 lb-ft over the 3.5-liter V6 of the Type-S. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard equipment for both engines and features shift paddles on the steering wheel.

TL SH AWD base price : $38,575 TL SH AWD w/ Tech Pkg : $42,235

The 2009 Lexus IS line offers three models: The rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS 350, the rear-drive Lexus IS 250 and an all-wheel drive Lexus IS 250. The IS 250's 2.5-liter V6 engine delivers 204 horsepower at 6,400 RPM and 185 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,800 rpm. The Lexus IS 350's 3.5-liter V6 delivers 306 horsepower at 6,400 RPM along with 277 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm and can accelerate the car from zero-to-60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. Both engines use aluminum cylinder blocks and heads and employ dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which controls timing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts.A direct-type fuel-injection system provides a cooling effect in the cylinders, enabling the high compression needed to extract maximum energy from the fuel. Aside from its larger displacement, the 3.5-liter V6 differs chiefly in that it augments the direct fuel injection with port fuel injectors. In light- and medium-load conditions, these additional injectors help produce a precise burn, increasing power and efficiency. A dual exhaust system reduces backpressure at higher engine speeds. All 2009 Lexus IS models meet the Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle II

2009 IS 350 base price: $36,605 2009 IS 250 AWD base price price: $37,650

I put the IS 250 AWD and the IS 350 up because it was difficult to do a direct comparison. AWD is very nice to have in regions where weather can play a major role in the buying decision. But the IS 350 has the lure of refined speed. Which is also a huge draw.

[dcfish]

Smooth, You know what I voted for ;)

[smooth1]

You know it..... ;)

[tex2670]

I voted for what I have--250 AWD. I just don't want RWD in the northeast.

If the TL wasn't so damn ugly, I'd have voted for the TL AWD. I saw it on a TV commercial--it looks uglier than I had previously thought. (I saw a TSX in person, and it wasn't SO bad. But that TL is ugly...)

Of course, one could opt for a G37x, and get 300+ HP and AWD.

[JENunnez]

The TL looks as if it could drive either way, the front (ugly) looks the same as the back (ugly).

I don't know if it's that the headlamps are to high or what, but it just doesn't seem right.

Of course I voted for the 350.

[IS250_rookie]

THe back looks like a messed up version of the current Accord... like a future concept. I don't think the TL should be compared with the IS. The TL is more of an ES competitor.

[HSK]

IS350 hands down! :) The new TL is fugly from any and all angles. I used to love Honda/Acura cars but as of late, I have given up on them. With the recent designs most likely to be around for the next 5-7 years, I won't be looking in that direction anytime soon.

[mr_raider]

Why not add the gs350 AWD for good meaure? Seriously though, the new g37x is the car to get if you want AWD.

[smooth1]

I didn't add the GS 37X because it's a coupe. Which to me is a completely different car.

I was simply shocked at the design strategy of the new TL. Seriously......what engineer at Honda/Acura looked at the finish product of this model and said" Oh, baby...this is hot!!!" ???? I think the Hyundai line looks way better than the new TL!! The front grill looks like a smiley face! and the rear end looks like a 1998 Acura CL crashed into it!

I liked the looks of the TL-S before.

[mr_raider]

09 will have a g37x coupe and sedan.

[Captain Meeks]

I vote for IS 350 ...pure ART..... B)

[IS250_rookie]

Why not add the gs350 AWD for good meaure? Seriously though, the new g37x is the car to get if you want AWD.

Coming from a person who drives an IS250 AWD...

[tex2670]

I didn't add the GS 37X because it's a coupe. Which to me is a completely different car.

I was simply shocked at the design strategy of the new TL. Seriously......what engineer at Honda/Acura looked at the finish product of this model and said" Oh, baby...this is hot!!!" ???? I think the Hyundai line looks way better than the new TL!! The front grill looks like a smiley face! and the rear end looks like a 1998 Acura CL crashed into it!

I liked the looks of the TL-S before.

This year, the 3.7 engine is in the sedan too.

[mr_raider]

Why not add the gs350 AWD for good meaure? Seriously though, the new g37x is the car to get if you want AWD.

Coming from a person who drives an IS250 AWD...

G37x didn't exist when I bought my IS 250 AWD. Anyway, although I tried the g35x, I was mainly cross shopping smaller cars like the A4, TSX and C230 4matic. The OP is obviously wants something more powerful and in a mid-size format, hence my suggestion.

[BaddBoi70]

The front of the new TL looks like a knock off of the newer Cadillacs - YUCK!!! The back end looks like a futuristic verison of a car from the 50's - double YUCK!!!

The IS 350's stance is timeless and beautiful. I get compliments on my car ALL the time :D Hands down the RWD IS 350 is the best car. Not to mention that the interior layout and design of the Lexus line is far superior to the Acura line.

[07Black&Tan]

New TL = fugly

What a hideous looking car. Seriously, how does it make it through the initial design phase looking like a Transformer and an Ewok made a baby?

350 = winner