All-New Acura 3.2TL Named People's Choice Car Of The Year

Torrance Calif., - The all-new Acura 3.2TL luxury performance sedan has been named "The People's Choice Car of the Year" for 1999. The award for the 3.2TL was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show earlier this year. In its first year, The People's Choice Car of the Year Award is an independent award. Eight vehicles competed for the award, including the BMW 323i, Chrysler 300M, Volkswagen Jetta GLX, Isuzu VehiCROSS, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Mercury Cougar and the Volvo S80.

Award criteria included overall quality, vehicle fit and finish, performance and handling, styling and finally overall value. The winner was selected by ballot from more than 5,000 new car buyers from around the state of California.

"We're pleased that so many industry organizations are recognizing the TL as an exceptional vehicle," said Dick Colliver, Acura's executive vice president. "This award is particularly meaningful since it is given by new car buyers and they're telling us we've got a winner."

The People's Choice Car of theYear Award adds to the list of accolades the TL already has received, including being named a "Top Car" by AAA and a "Best Buy" by both Consumer's Digest and Consumer Guide.