http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=219695

It looks so... boring! But, notice the iDrive-style joystick on the dash.
One thing's for sure: this thing is going to sell like hotcakes.

Sean

 

they put turn signals in the mirrors!!! damnit why couldn't the TL come with it??!!!

 

btw, it kinda looks like a camry

 

I was thinking the same thing, but didn't want to hear myself say it...

 

I like it. If all goes well, I would consider it a worthy replacement to my TL once the lease is up.

 

it does have that camry-esque look to it. but why say camry when you can say es330? sounds a little better? hehehehe the headlights are hypnotizing, kinda makes you stare deep into it. but i do think the car is a nice improvement over the current RL. no pictures of the engine tho.

 

It looks like it has a BOSE audio system but yet it has the DVD AUDIO symbol and the DTS symbol on it. Has Acura abandoned the ELS system for as BOSE DVD Audio system?

 

I like it. It's a higher end car than TL so I fully expected it to be a bit boring. But compare it to the Lexus LS400 series and I think it's better looking.

 

they used better leather! BOO! speakers are the same, guages look somewhat same, navi same, climate control unit above navi looks same, looks like its gonna cost a nice sum of cash. I'd say around 50?

its a ES300! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

edit: I also noticed the Navi recognizes traffic! is that what those exclamation signs are on the screen? I WANT THAT!

 

Acura uses Pioneer for the TSX, ELS (and Panasonic for the TL) and Bose for the RL, not sure what is used in the RSX/MDX/NSX

 

I like it...its looks more sporty than I thought....

 

My 98 RL is SOOOOOOO GONE!!!!!! I love the new design.

 

I actually think it looks a little like the Infinity I35.

 

did anyone notice the updated Navi software???!!!!!

 

New York 04/07/2004 -- Powertrain
1. World's first Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive System(TM) (SH-AWD(TM))
2. 3.5 liter VTEC V-6 engine
3. 300 horsepower
4. 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted F1(R)-style paddle shifters
5. LEV2-ULEV emissions system

Body/Chassis
1. 4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension
2. 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-piston calipers and slotted rotors
3. 20-inch alloy wheels with 255/35R20 Michelin high performance tires
4. Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), which features low beams that swivel based on steering wheel input for increased illumination
5. Aluminum and high tensile steel construction

Interior
1. AcuraLink(TM) Satellite-Based Communication System
2. Leather - trimmed interior
3. Genuine wood trim
4. Acura/Bose(R) DVD-Audio system
5. HandsFreeLink' wireless telephone interface
6. XM(R) Satellite Radio
7. OnStar(R) service
8. Acura Keyless Access System(TM)

Safety
1. Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure
2. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA(R))
3. Front, side and side curtain air bag systems

Dimensions
1. Length - 193.5 inches, 4915mm
2. Width - 72.6 inches, 1845 mm
3. Height - 57.1 inches, 1450 mm
4. Wheelbase - 110.2 inches, 2800 mm

 

in europe GPS navigation systems already recognize traffic. this system looks like it might do that as well. i believe they use a reserved AM channel to broadcast traffic information to the navi.

 

Oh man... I want that!

 

Does anyone else think the TL's center console looks better?

I think the RL's looks wierd with that huge knob in the middle. Looks like a video game.
The gauges look great as well. I like the TSX's gauges over all though.

The body styling looks nice. The front end is much better than the back end. The backend looks like it was inspired by the Accord Coupe of today.

 

http://sohc.vtec.net/news_files/219695/05rl_pr-010.jpg

Doesn't that kind of look like the Accord's butt? I agree with the original poster; I think it looks a little boring.. but then again the RL is geared towards a different market.

 

Nice! HUGE improvement over the current design imo...

 

:lol1: That's funny b/c that's the first thing I said when I saw the redesigned TL!!

 

Seats look plush and real couch like. Comfty as hell

 

What's with the blatent knock off of the BMW rear end, looks just like a 6-series! WTF? Camary front? :thefinger

 

I agree, the TL's center console looks better. I don't like how RL console slants down the middle. I wish the TL's had that leather :banghead:
Overall the car is worth trading for in a couple of years....thats if the TL's don't come in AWD.....

 

Did you notice that you can turn off the passenger air bag?

 

The headlights look like the next generation Golf (Gen 5).

 

it screams camry!

 

I like how they put the fogs in the bumper instead of how they did it on the TL. I like how they made the fogs tiny. It looks more refined IMO.

 

I like it, especially the interior. I noticed that the tires are Michelin. Hopefully Acura will go back to using Michelins on all of its cars.

 

The exterior looks like the RL should have been the TL
and the TL the flagship...

 

I see a little 7 series in the interior especially with the navi location

 

Also, it seems Acura gave us a large storage bin...

 

i like it i like it...7 serires watchout...here comes the RL!.....

 

I like it! Styling is conservative but the car has an agressive stance. It's not easy to make a car look classy, yet a little mean. I hope it has the power to match. Interior looks incredibly comfortable.

It's a huge improvement over the current RL!

 

And no space wasted on a stupid cassette deck !

 

I like it. At first looking at the thumbnails I thought it looked like a Camry but once I clicked to see the bigger picture, it looked much better. Now the more I look at it, the better looking it gets. I guess that's because I'm getting older by the minute. I am sure they will change it around a bit before we get the final production model, just like they did with the TL. Although we never saw brochure type pictures of the TL, just the concept pictures. I think this new RL is better looking than all the other luxury sedans. It will look even better in person. I don't think I've ever seen a Acura that has looked as good in pictures as in real life, except the NSX ofcourse.

Anyway, I really like it. I will eventually get this car in our garage. Maybe in a couple of years I'll get my fiance (wife in a couple of months) to trade in her TL-S. I know I will be too much upside down to trade in the '04 TL. Atleast she'll have a better car than me again, which should make her happy.

 

3. 20-inch alloy wheels with 255/35R20 Michelin high performance tires.


Anyone notice this ????

 

My 2 cents:

I generally like it , but don't care for the front end. I agree that it looks like some kind of Camry/Accord mix. I like the TL front end better.

On the center console, I think the TL is much nicer.

The powertrain is what I like (though it probably should have more horses/tourque) as well as a more plush interior.

JB

 

what do you guys think the price range will be for this car?

 

I do like the TL's center console a bit better .....
What's with the big knob?

Exterior styling looks pretty nice, but I can see the Camry reference.

Definitely looks like a step in the right direction!