Crash Test 2009 Acura TL (Side Impact) IIHS

Acura TL
2009 models
2009 Top Safety Pick 2009 Acura TL: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Acceptable Good Good Good
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Acura TL was redesigned for the 2009 model year.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2009
• Acura
• TL
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

[USFCARTWRIGHT]

i test drove a tl a month ago. and may i just say--- it is one of the best vehicles i have ever been in. it is truly an amazing vehicle. i love it.. btw ALL honda and acura models for this year have the iihs TOP SAFETY PICK.

[neilnavy]

MY CAR!!!! THERE IT IS!!!!

[zszs100]

@llnetbeast LOL. All cars nowadays got airbags all over the place!

[whattheheck1000]

Sorry to say this... but the Acura TL is one of the most beautiful cars on the market today. The 2009-2011 is gorgeous and the 2012 takes that a step further to breathtaking.

July 11, 2011 4:00 am

[llnetbeast]

TL got curtains?! That's awesome! lmao

[whattheheck1000]

I like Acura. Simple as that.

[alexkvaskov]

don't forget it's an iihs top safety pick which means it's very safe

[carexpertandy]

Wow, the guy raised his voice.