The 2009 TL is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 5 trims, ranging from the 5-Speed AT to the 5-Speed AT SH-AWD with Technology Package HPT.
Upon introduction, the 5-Speed AT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 280-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. The 5-Speed AT SH-AWD with Technology Package HPT is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 305-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2009 TL is redesigned for 2009.