2005 RL pics....
09-21-2003, 01:24 PM
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2005 RL pics....
Due in showrooms in April 2004.
Recently spotted at the Nürburgring is this prototype sedan, identified by the European press as the next-generation Honda Legend - sold in the U.S. as the Acura RL.
The current Acura RL has conservative, upright styling with a tall front grille, flat roofline, and a traditional boxy shape. Even though the prototype is heavily disguised, one can clearly see the all-new, stylish shape of the new RL. Note the low front hoodline and the very rounded shape of the front end. Also note the very short trunk lid, giving the car a sporty "long hood, short trunk" style. The low-profile tires on large aluminum wheels hint at a transformation from conservative to sporty for the new RL.
There is speculation that the new RL may upgrade from V-6 engines to V-8, or that it may go from front-wheel drive to four-wheel drive, but these are just unconfirmed rumors at this time. The new model is expected as a 2005 model.
Recently spotted at the Nürburgring is this prototype sedan, identified by the European press as the next-generation Honda Legend - sold in the U.S. as the Acura RL.
The current Acura RL has conservative, upright styling with a tall front grille, flat roofline, and a traditional boxy shape. Even though the prototype is heavily disguised, one can clearly see the all-new, stylish shape of the new RL. Note the low front hoodline and the very rounded shape of the front end. Also note the very short trunk lid, giving the car a sporty "long hood, short trunk" style. The low-profile tires on large aluminum wheels hint at a transformation from conservative to sporty for the new RL.
There is speculation that the new RL may upgrade from V-6 engines to V-8, or that it may go from front-wheel drive to four-wheel drive, but these are just unconfirmed rumors at this time. The new model is expected as a 2005 model.
09-21-2003, 03:30 PM
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cool
09-21-2003, 03:33 PM
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Nice pix. I hadn't seen them previously. The TL looks better, but this is a disguised mule, so the entire look is not there.
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09-21-2003, 05:25 PM
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i hope its rwd or atleast a v8
09-21-2003, 05:54 PM
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honda needs to wake up and get a v8 out there. they make a small displacement NA V8 engine for the IRL y cant they get that into there car design?
09-21-2003, 09:18 PM
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Originally posted by maddtl
Sorry, I knew they were old..but I haven't seen them on this site so I thought it was ok to post them.
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Sorry, I knew they were old..but I haven't seen them on this site so I thought it was ok to post them.
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09-22-2003, 07:27 AM
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that is very ugly.
I doubt honda will ever produce a V8, I also don't think they will give the RL AWD..
IMO honda doesn't need to make a V8 cuz the 6 cyl. are just as powerful as some of the 8's on the market and use less gas!
RWD would be nice but I seriously doubt AWD.
I doubt honda will ever produce a V8, I also don't think they will give the RL AWD..
IMO honda doesn't need to make a V8 cuz the 6 cyl. are just as powerful as some of the 8's on the market and use less gas!
RWD would be nice but I seriously doubt AWD.
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Ugly car. Hard time believing it's an RL. Does anyone know why the RL costs 40K+? I checked one out at the dealer a few weeks ago and was like "Ok, what's the big deal?"
09-24-2003, 11:43 PM
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Originally posted by wonderboy
Ugly car. Hard time believing it's an RL. Does anyone know why the RL costs 40K+? I checked one out at the dealer a few weeks ago and was like "Ok, what's the big deal?"
Ugly car. Hard time believing it's an RL. Does anyone know why the RL costs 40K+? I checked one out at the dealer a few weeks ago and was like "Ok, what's the big deal?"
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