Acura TL towing capacity by year

The Acura TL has tow data across 8 model years, from 1996 through 2003. The most recent 2003 Acura TL carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1999 model year at 1,500 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Acura TL page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Acura TL max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Acura TL, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Acura TL years (1999–2003)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Acura TL years (1996–1998)

Earlier model years for the Acura TL, going back to 1996. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.