Any chance the RL might get a coupe next time around?

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Old 09-30-2007 | 10:42 AM
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Any chance the RL might get a coupe next time around?

You think Honda is learning something finally and might introduce a coupe version of the RL and Tl in the next gen?

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...N.htm?csp=Cars
Old 09-30-2007 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
You think Honda is learning something finally and might introduce a coupe version of the RL and Tl in the next gen?

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...N.htm?csp=Cars

I would like to see it happen.
Old 09-30-2007 | 04:32 PM
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+ 2, I would help greatly in acuras sales and restore some of their image.
Old 09-30-2007 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
+ 2, I would help greatly in acuras sales and restore some of their image.
I'd suggest it's highly unlikely due to Honda's abysmal sales record with coupes (CL discontinued, North American Accord coupe at 5% of sales). Although, since the new Accord is actually bigger than the RL, they could dress it up and market it as an RL coupe (or a CL).
Old 09-30-2007 | 07:02 PM
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If Acura uses the '08 Honda Accord coupe for a 2-door model they will probably call it a sport sedan for marketing purposes due to its size. Coupes are making a slight comeback, but Acura's marketing target is to a more mature age group, for better or worse, and Acura cannot afford any blunders at this stage of its development.
Old 10-01-2007 | 08:25 PM
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They need a coupe. All those G35's, CLK's and 3 series coupes are getting a free ride. Especially Infiniti.

A TL or RL Coupe would also take Acura one step closer to a global car company, which usually means more cars to choose from.
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