And the 1999 Winner of The People's Choice Car of the Year Awards goes to the Acura 3.2TL!
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Acura 3.2 TL General Specifications
Weight: 3,461 lbs.
Drivetrain: Front wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 6 cylinders
Horsepower: 225 / Zero to 60: 7.68 (estimated)
Fuel Capacity: 17.2 gallons / Fuel economy: 19 city, 27 hwy.
Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price with destination charge: $28,405
Breslow's Comment: "A mid size luxury sedan with the dependability of a Seiko watch."
Manufacturer's Comments: "The 1999 Acura 3.2TL has established
a new benchmark for midluxury automobiles. With more interior
volume, a long list of standard features, the most powerful engine
in its class and exceptional handling, the new 3.2TL proves that
you don't have to compromise luxury or performance to drive a
class-leading sports sedan. And priced at only $27,950 for a fully-equipped
model, the TL is priced thousands less that its European and Japanese
competition."
In 1999, the people disagreed with the staff of automobile editors
who decided the outcome for a respected enthusiast publication.
The 1999 People's Choice ballot included the Chrysler 300M and
the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Popular with voters, but neither won
The People's Choice Car of the Year Award. However, they were
declared Motor Trend magazine's Car and Truck of the Year.
