What are the chances that Honda will make a AWD 6speed TL?

 

Slim to none.

 

FAT chance!

 

We can only dream. If it ever is AWD in this model it will certainly be automatic.

 

If the RL is well received, I bet it's available in 2006 for the automatic. It's not too tough to adapt from the RL. The 6spd would be a little tougher, but possible.

 

My real money is on an '06 or '07 CL 6spd AWD!!!

 

I thought Honda discontinued the CL?

 

It's all speculation of course, but I'd say pretty good chance. It would fit in nicely with the performance-oriented path Acura is heading now.

 

If Acura wants to compete they have to introduce an AWD TL. G35, 3 series, A4 all come with AWD options.
The RL will be priced too high to compete with the G35x.

If there is a AWD TL w/smart key i'll consider getting it. If there is a AWD TL w/6speed and smart key i'll definitely get it.

 

Very high....I just finish talking to my friend in japan and he told me that honda plans to implement SH-AWD on all their cars.

This is just for the japanesse market, so it might not be the same for the US.

Trust me on this one Acura loves the TL, they take a lot of pride on that car....if they can put SH-AWD on the TL, they won't hesitate to do so.

As far as SH-AWD on auto or 6 speed. Yes it works on both. The RL does not come in 6spd at the moment, don't know if ever. The SH-AWD was tested on a honda inspire (US accord)(TL platform) with 6spd. Many of us have seen the video.

 

Hey Bitium,

I've been here since nov 2003, and seen u here often, just wanted to know, what are you doing in germany with 2nd gen TL?

How did u get it there? charges, and all that cost?

 

this question..is kinda...unclear...there's probably going to be a 6mt awd maybe 7mt....maybe in 50 years? i mean...if the question is...awd TL in the next 2 years..i can tell you now...NO

 

RL is an ugly old person's car.

 

Acura likes to keep there cars front wheel drive. keeps the cost down and they sell enough so there not too worried aobut RWD or AWD.

 

not the new one, est. 350 HP with 3.5 liter and electric motor. Plus about 50 miles to the gallon and a total body change

 

I have been in germany since june03....I have been a longtime member, I personally know the owner and we are best friends.

I'm in germany becuse I'm station here with the military. The military ships your car for free where ever you are station, and since is temporary when you are overseas the car don't have to be legal (cat, safety) in that country, just has to pass an inspection.

 

new RL is only 300 HP out of the 3.5L v6. I guess they finally ditched the old Non-VTEC 3.5 from old and went with the Pilot/MDX v6. No electric, that was all rumors. It is a body change, now it looks like the front is a melted TL, and the rear is a Hyundai Elantra. But it does get the new to the world SH-AWD, which if it works, is going to really make people think of Honda as then engineering company that they truely are.

Now if they can just get their build quality back.

 

They just unvieled what is arguably the most sophisticated AWD platform in the world for the 2005 RL. No way that type of investment remains exclusive to the RL for long. Only question is when. I wouldn't be surprised if it was in the TL in 2006/07.

 

As an ugly old person I plan to check it out come October.

 

Also as an ugly, old person, I plan to check the new RL out as well. I've heard rumors that a hibred will be offered in February of 05.