2005 RL - Official Rendering Released

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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:43 AM
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2005 RL - Official Rendering Released

Looks like a bigger TL as expected:

http://world.honda.com/news/2004/4040401_nyias.html

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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:48 AM
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Big improvement, trunk shape is reminiscent of the CL.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:56 AM
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Looks like a bigger TL as expected:
Looks closer to a new 5 Series without the kidney grill to me.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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Looks real good. When this lease is up, the RL might be just the right replacement. Hmm...
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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Looks like it has traditional fog lights and lacks the 'groove' on the side with the integrated turn signals / markers.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:59 AM
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Maybe this will take the heat off of the TL so we can get better prices.

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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 07:09 AM
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Found this link to a video describing the SH-AWD system.

http://www.honda.co.jp/HDTV/news/200...01a/index.html

It's in Japanese but is pretty cool nonetheless.

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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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the front grill reminds of a cadillac and the trunk reminds me of the accord coupe..

none the less.. looks good.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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looks real nice, makes the current RL look real outdated.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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How the hell do you get the Japanese video to play? Click on the red arrow area and get another web page to load but no video. I am at work, though and perhaps our firewall blocks it. I also don't have Macromedia Flashplayer installed on this computer (won't allow it at work - draconian if you ask me).
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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MyJohnson- the video should self-populate in that window without the need for another window to launch....sounds like your firewall might be the issue.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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Talking

On the pic of the RL - really like the front end- better than the TL. The rear is fine too, but I happen to like the TL's rear!
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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Its look sporty now. while the older RL models look like for older people.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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I like the drawings so far. I wonder how the finished RL will look. Drawing are so misleading sometimes. The car usually ends up looking blockier.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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I want SH-AWD on my TL
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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Yesterday you liked your TL just fine. It's just as good a car today as it was yesterday.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by UminChu
Yesterday you liked your TL just fine. It's just as good a car today as it was yesterday.
Agreed. But living in SNOW Country the G35 AWD was a close second. If the TL had AWD nothing would have come close. :worship:
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Seabee
I want SH-AWD on my TL
Totally Agree 100% SH-AWD :worship:
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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i'm liking it.. back looks very 5 or 7 series-ish
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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The concept drawings recieve my blessings. I definetly like the direction acura is going in design as well as performance. I see $$$ signs for acura in the years to come if they keep this up.
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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Lightbulb TOV site.

They have lots of detailed info and pictures if you're interested.

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=217602

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