2009 RL (press releases and pics pages 41-3)
01-31-2008, 11:00 AM
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Acura to unveil 2009 RL at Chicago show?
While details still remain somewhat unclear, the new RL will reportedly use a 3.7L V6, good for more than 300 horsepower. And while the current car has been criticized for its front-wheel drive bias — even in SH-AWD guise — the new car is said to send more power to the rear wheels.
The RL will also being wearing new sheet metal, with only two body panels carrying over from the current car.
The new car should offer more interior volume than the current RL, particularly in rear legroom. Sources also say that Acura has ramped up the RL's "bling factor," and has also included new technologies such as real-time weather updates.
Check back for more details next week.
January28
Acura will show its new 2009 RL flagship sedan at next week's Chicago Auto Show, a new report finds. Although Honda has yet to confirm the RL's debut in Chicago, several sources have indicated that the revised sedan will grace Acura's stage next week.While details still remain somewhat unclear, the new RL will reportedly use a 3.7L V6, good for more than 300 horsepower. And while the current car has been criticized for its front-wheel drive bias — even in SH-AWD guise — the new car is said to send more power to the rear wheels.
The RL will also being wearing new sheet metal, with only two body panels carrying over from the current car.
The new car should offer more interior volume than the current RL, particularly in rear legroom. Sources also say that Acura has ramped up the RL's "bling factor," and has also included new technologies such as real-time weather updates.
Check back for more details next week.
01-31-2008, 11:16 AM
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I would expect XM weather for Acuralink would not be as robust as the packages currently offered by XM for marine, air and land units.
An a less robust system may not require additional hardware or the lofty subsciption fees.
An a less robust system may not require additional hardware or the lofty subsciption fees.
01-31-2008, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike_TX
Nav Traffic seems to really vary by area. I was a skeptic at first, but I've found in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area it's pretty helpful ... and we don't even have flow data available yet.
Sure, there are cases where the data is old and accidents are already cleared, but I find the same thing happens with radio traffic reporters flying around in helicopters.
But the accident icons give me a heads-up that I wouldn't otherwise have. There have been several cases where I was able to get over in the right lane before a reported accident site and as soon as traffic started slowing I was able to jump off at an exit and skirt the tie-up. And if the info is old and there's no tie-up - great.
I think it's well worth the small charge.
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Sure, there are cases where the data is old and accidents are already cleared, but I find the same thing happens with radio traffic reporters flying around in helicopters.
But the accident icons give me a heads-up that I wouldn't otherwise have. There have been several cases where I was able to get over in the right lane before a reported accident site and as soon as traffic started slowing I was able to jump off at an exit and skirt the tie-up. And if the info is old and there's no tie-up - great.
I think it's well worth the small charge.
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That said, over the past several days I've noticed that a certain section of I96 & M39 that used to always show flow, no longer does. I know the system is working because I am getting flow data on other roads in metro Detroit. I'm hoping it just a case of some sensors being offline.
01-31-2008, 02:16 PM
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The Chicago Auto Show has live webcams. We'll get to see the car even before our fellow Chicagoans can post pictures ->
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about/WebCam.asp
If you go there now, you'll see all of the containers for the displays. Pretty cool.
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about/WebCam.asp
If you go there now, you'll see all of the containers for the displays. Pretty cool.
01-31-2008, 02:37 PM
#926
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Originally Posted by gavine
The Chicago Auto Show has live webcams. We'll get to see the car even before our fellow Chicagoans can post pictures ->
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about/WebCam.asp
If you go there now, you'll see all of the containers for the displays. Pretty cool.
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about/WebCam.asp
If you go there now, you'll see all of the containers for the displays. Pretty cool.
01-31-2008, 04:45 PM
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I checked out that link for the Chicago Autoshow webcam--pretty slick.
What is nice to see is that Acura is in the middle of it all in the luxury brand section of the show--parent Honda is across the way with more mainstream brands, while Acura is right in between Mercedes-Benz and Audi. This seems to be a step in the right direction, and it looks like Acura marketing is finally starting to get the hint; I would imagine it cost Acura top dollar to get a position like that at the show (no matter how small the display may be compared to other brands at the show).
Slow, continuous progress, I suppose. They're taking baby steps--that's better than nothing
What is nice to see is that Acura is in the middle of it all in the luxury brand section of the show--parent Honda is across the way with more mainstream brands, while Acura is right in between Mercedes-Benz and Audi. This seems to be a step in the right direction, and it looks like Acura marketing is finally starting to get the hint; I would imagine it cost Acura top dollar to get a position like that at the show (no matter how small the display may be compared to other brands at the show).
Slow, continuous progress, I suppose. They're taking baby steps--that's better than nothing
01-31-2008, 04:52 PM
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Well if the 09 RL, 09 TL and I assume te 09 TSX are to debut at this show, this is an unprecedented opportunity to draw some attention.
I have found Acura displays embarrasing in the past. This may be the opportunity of a lifetime for Acura to address recognition for brand and models.
I am considering hopping a plane to see this show. In typical Honda fashion, they are very closed lipped on model debuts.
I have found Acura displays embarrasing in the past. This may be the opportunity of a lifetime for Acura to address recognition for brand and models.
I am considering hopping a plane to see this show. In typical Honda fashion, they are very closed lipped on model debuts.
01-31-2008, 05:32 PM
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I am reading the 2009 RL will be the 1st production vehicle with XM WX...
Here's some description of it's operation and anticipated subscription.
XM WX makes use of a data feed from Weatherworks, a company that provides TV stations with the info they need for their own weather forecasts. The weather information, which is overlaid onto GPS maps in 7-kilometer grids, is updated every 30 seconds. As well as information on real-time weather conditions, XM WX can be used to call up weather forecasts for up to a week ahead. The service will be offered for a price similar to that of XM NavTraffic, which means an approximate $4 monthly premium on the standard XM Satellite Radio subscription fee of $12.95 per month.
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9705443-1.html
Hopefully the speculation of an update DVD will enable it in our RLs?
Here's some description of it's operation and anticipated subscription.
XM WX makes use of a data feed from Weatherworks, a company that provides TV stations with the info they need for their own weather forecasts. The weather information, which is overlaid onto GPS maps in 7-kilometer grids, is updated every 30 seconds. As well as information on real-time weather conditions, XM WX can be used to call up weather forecasts for up to a week ahead. The service will be offered for a price similar to that of XM NavTraffic, which means an approximate $4 monthly premium on the standard XM Satellite Radio subscription fee of $12.95 per month.
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9705443-1.html
Hopefully the speculation of an update DVD will enable it in our RLs?
01-31-2008, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike_TX
Sorry, Robert - the website spells out the special hardware necessary to receive the weather info ... antenna, receiver, etc. ... and it doesn't look like it's reverse-compatible. 
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THAT would be worth $185 per disc. If not, well, life goes on. 
01-31-2008, 06:10 PM
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There are no new Acura "Production Debuts" or "Concept Vehicles"on the CAS website
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/vehicles/index.asp
The drama is killing me
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/vehicles/index.asp
The drama is killing me
01-31-2008, 07:36 PM
#932
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
It can't be THAT hard to add it on, after all, we get the XM traffic service via the XM antenna, too. I'm convinced it's just additional software. I am still hoping the upgraded navi disc has the software to support it. THAT would be worth $185 per disc. If not, well, life goes on.
THAT would be worth $185 per disc. If not, well, life goes on. 
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01-31-2008, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cai06
There are no new Acura "Production Debuts" or "Concept Vehicles"on the CAS website
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/vehicles/index.asp
The drama is killing me
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/vehicles/index.asp
The drama is killing me
Check out the schedule here
Since it's in the Acura area, we should be able to see it on the nearby webcam.
01-31-2008, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Actually, you're at least partially wrong. Acura's media preview is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6th at 10 AM in the Acura display. I think Acura is holding things close to the vest for as long as possible, and so no new pix on the auto show website.
Check out the schedule here
Since it's in the Acura area, we should be able to see it on the nearby webcam.
Check out the schedule here
Since it's in the Acura area, we should be able to see it on the nearby webcam. In Autoblog they say specifically say that one camera "is aimed towards the Acura booth", go figure!..
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/31/y...treaming-live/
01-31-2008, 10:11 PM
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Did you guys know that if you click on the webcam image you can have different views and even zooming in? Awesome.
Originally Posted by gavine
The Chicago Auto Show has live webcams. We'll get to see the car even before our fellow Chicagoans can post pictures ->
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about/WebCam.asp
If you go there now, you'll see all of the containers for the displays. Pretty cool.
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about/WebCam.asp
If you go there now, you'll see all of the containers for the displays. Pretty cool.
02-01-2008, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
I checked out that link for the Chicago Autoshow webcam--pretty slick.
What is nice to see is that Acura is in the middle of it all in the luxury brand section of the show--parent Honda is across the way with more mainstream brands, while Acura is right in between Mercedes-Benz and Audi. This seems to be a step in the right direction, and it looks like Acura marketing is finally starting to get the hint; I would imagine it cost Acura top dollar to get a position like that at the show (no matter how small the display may be compared to other brands at the show).
Slow, continuous progress, I suppose. They're taking baby steps--that's better than nothing
What is nice to see is that Acura is in the middle of it all in the luxury brand section of the show--parent Honda is across the way with more mainstream brands, while Acura is right in between Mercedes-Benz and Audi. This seems to be a step in the right direction, and it looks like Acura marketing is finally starting to get the hint; I would imagine it cost Acura top dollar to get a position like that at the show (no matter how small the display may be compared to other brands at the show).
Slow, continuous progress, I suppose. They're taking baby steps--that's better than nothing
02-01-2008, 08:17 AM
#939
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
I'm guessing that's some stock photo of a concept car. It almost looks familar. Regardless, the grill looks ok. I could live with that.
02-01-2008, 09:53 AM
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It is from the A Spec Concept car that was presented along with the launch of the 2nd Gen RL.
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3093.html
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3093.html
02-01-2008, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Rexorg
Could this be the '09 RL with the corporate grill? http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/r...ago-auto-show/
http://www.netcarshow.com/acura/2005-rl_aspec_concept/
I'm hoping the 2009 RL looks better than that! This 2009 RL is going to be a huge improvement or a major disappointment?
02-01-2008, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by vluu
That was actually the RL A-Spec Concept car from 2005. Here's a link that I found:
http://www.netcarshow.com/acura/2005-rl_aspec_concept/
I'm hoping the 2009 RL looks better than that! This 2009 RL is going to be a huge improvement or a major disappointment?
http://www.netcarshow.com/acura/2005-rl_aspec_concept/
I'm hoping the 2009 RL looks better than that! This 2009 RL is going to be a huge improvement or a major disappointment?
That was a hot RL. I wish they'd kept the four-port exhaust and the grille.
However.....the Mugen Legend Max with 500 HP should have been offered by Acura. I would have bought this. THIS is a $55-60k car.
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=319284
02-01-2008, 02:20 PM
#945
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
It can't be THAT hard to add it on, after all, we get the XM traffic service via the XM antenna, too. I'm convinced it's just additional software. I am still hoping the upgraded navi disc has the software to support it. THAT would be worth $185 per disc. If not, well, life goes on.
THAT would be worth $185 per disc. If not, well, life goes on.
02-01-2008, 03:33 PM
#947
Burning Brakes
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It's Official!!!
02/01/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
The MDX luxury SUV topped January Acura sales for January with 3,982 units; however total Acura sales were 11,168, down 14.2 percent compared to last year.
"With next week's debut of the new 2009 RL at the Chicago Auto Show, we anticipate a substantial boost in Acura interest," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "The RL, Acura's top-of-the-line sedan, will significantly raise the bar with new technology, additional power and enhanced handling."
January 2008 sales for Acura sedans was led by the TL performance luxury sedan with 3,246 units sold followed by the TSX sports sedan with 2,073 and RL luxury performance sedan with 383 units sold. In addition, the RDX turbocharged crossover SUV tallied 1,483 sales.
*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 26 days for both January 2008 and January 2007.
The MDX luxury SUV topped January Acura sales for January with 3,982 units; however total Acura sales were 11,168, down 14.2 percent compared to last year.
"With next week's debut of the new 2009 RL at the Chicago Auto Show, we anticipate a substantial boost in Acura interest," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "The RL, Acura's top-of-the-line sedan, will significantly raise the bar with new technology, additional power and enhanced handling."
January 2008 sales for Acura sedans was led by the TL performance luxury sedan with 3,246 units sold followed by the TSX sports sedan with 2,073 and RL luxury performance sedan with 383 units sold. In addition, the RDX turbocharged crossover SUV tallied 1,483 sales.
*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 26 days for both January 2008 and January 2007.
02-01-2008, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by black label
This is the same info 1ST broken by Neuronbob, then by Temple of Vtec, then by about 17 others on this thread.
When I saw "check this out" I thought I was gonna see some spy shots
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When I saw "check this out" I thought I was gonna see some spy shots
.http://www.autospies.com/news/2009-A...xt-Week-25945/
02-01-2008, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rexorg
02/01/2008 - TORRANCE, Calif. -
"With next week's debut of the new 2009 RL at the Chicago Auto Show, we anticipate a substantial boost in Acura interest," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "The RL, Acura's top-of-the-line sedan, will significantly raise the bar with new technology, additional power and enhanced handling."
"With next week's debut of the new 2009 RL at the Chicago Auto Show, we anticipate a substantial boost in Acura interest," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "The RL, Acura's top-of-the-line sedan, will significantly raise the bar with new technology, additional power and enhanced handling."
You have a whole bunch of idiots who congregate and share their ignorance and lack of knowledge... I'm not saying they're all lame, but most..
Acura is talking the talk let's seem em walk the walk..
02-01-2008, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gavine
I think that's the new TSX...looks too small to be an RL.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/03/s...009-acura-tsx/
02-01-2008, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by White92
That pic has been around for a few years now. Someone made it up and it keeps getting posted everywhere as some real car.
that particular pic is not the real thing for any Acura.
02-02-2008, 06:35 AM
#956
Go Big Blue!
agree. It's the Sports 4 concept with some photoshop changes on the grill, etc. The REAL photo of the next TSX was correctly posted by Pinky. It's partially taped, but you can see it's lineage to the current TSX and can definitely see it's NOT the car in that other photo.
Regardless, this is an RL forum. Can't wait for those first shots of the new RL!
GO GIANTS!!!
Regardless, this is an RL forum. Can't wait for those first shots of the new RL!
GO GIANTS!!!
02-02-2008, 08:55 AM
#957
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Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
Regardless, this is an RL forum. Can't wait for those first shots of the new RL!
GO GIANTS!!!
The Giants will be the lastest and last victim of the Perfect Pats.
02-02-2008, 09:32 AM
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Anyone else notice the wheels on that red RL that someone posted links to on the previous page? They are the same design as the accessory RDX and MDX 19" wheels. If you read it close up, they're 20's though. Tire size is 245/40/20. I wonder if you could put the 19" MDX wheels on the current RL. Same bolt pattern, but it's .5 inch wider than the RL wheel. I think it would look great!
02-02-2008, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
agree. It's the Sports 4 concept with some photoshop changes on the grill, etc. The REAL photo of the next TSX was correctly posted by Pinky. It's partially taped, but you can see it's lineage to the current TSX and can definitely see it's NOT the car in that other photo.
Regardless, this is an RL forum. Can't wait for those first shots of the new RL!
GO GIANTS!!!
Regardless, this is an RL forum. Can't wait for those first shots of the new RL!
GO GIANTS!!!
GO PATS!!!
02-02-2008, 01:32 PM
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Go Big Blue!
Originally Posted by black label
We've agreed on so many things in the past SpiceyMikey, but I don't think we will be able to come to an agreement on this one.
GO PATS!!!
GO PATS!!!
Wow, are we OT enough? Meet me on the Giants Forum at http://www.nj.com/forums/giants/ if you want to talk trash about my GMen. I'm SpicyMikey there too. Can't miss me!