Folks who favor road rockets like the BMW M3 coupe pooh-pooh the Acura 3.0CL for lack of character. Others have criticized its pricetag, and for a shortage of doors--in other words, for not being a sedan. After spending a week with a 3.0CL, we find these observations mystifying.
True, the V6-powered version of Acura's mid-size front-drive coupe lacks
a manual transmission, optional or otherwise--that sport-driving essential
is available only with the four-cylinder 2.2CL--and its on-road persona
is serenely quiet, composed and competent.
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