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.

 

Rear end

 

maddtl, where did you get those specs for the 2004 TL you posted in the other thread? BTW, these pics are old news!

 

Thanks for posting. I have not seen these pics. Perhaps they'll do a better job in the styling department.

 

Oldies but interestingies...

 

cool

 

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.

 

Old pics, Still nice to know

 

i hope its rwd or atleast a v8

 

it will be awd, dont hold your breath for v8

 

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?

 

Sorry, I knew they were old..but I haven't seen them on this site so I thought it was ok to post them.

MADD

 

I think it was posted on Off Topic, but all is well, some people haven't seen them so its all good

 

I've never seen these pics before. Thanks

 

good stuff, thanks for posting..

 

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.

 

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?"

 

What's that kink or crease in the hood/front end??

 

It appears they put something on the front and rear to disguise the car.

 

I really like the dual exhaust.

 

Its a little hard to understand but if you take an RL out for a decent test drive, you'll notice its QUIET and smooth on freeways, almost too quiet and smooth. It has high quality materials and the fit/finish is just amazing. Yes, it is overpriced now but back in '96 when it came out, it was just right. It really should have had a major upgrade a long time ago.

 

C'MON! I see pictures of Modified FORD TAURUS everyday...

 

Another pic

 

LOL who did that photoshop?

where'd u get that photshop from madd?

 

I did it myself..in like 10 minutes!