FiveLiterCheater

I highly doubt thats how the headlights are going to look, and remember, they put a whole lotta padding under the camo so you can't even make out the lines of the car and things like the headlight cover are shaped like that to decieve people. As for the grille, I hope they come up with something a little more down to earth.

sho_nuff1997

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i must be the only one on the planet that likes the MDX grille.

korrupted

Don't be a hater!! Ka-Chow!!!

FiveLiterCheater

I can almost bet the TL will have headlights similarly shaped like that though...

Ac Man

I like the MDX grille also, it gives it a "Mean" look when you see one coming down the road. I don't think that Acura should be like Caddillac and Nissan and use the same grille for their SUVs and sedans. Acura is actually being smart (to our disappointment) about keeping the new TL and TSX in mystery. Think about it, if people new what the new TL looked like and what new features it would have, Acura wouldn't sell many more 2008 TLs. Who would buy a 2008 TL if you knew that a better TL will be out next year?

5thTo2nd

I'm a big fan of it, and I think judging by the number of them on the streets lately, we're not the only ones.

korrupted

I like them except for the side profile, looks too generic.

Type-Superman

about the headlights, i've seen other spyshots and you can just make out the outline of the cluster. they DO NOT look like that. its just to throw you off. it drives me crazy that the new TL is just underneath there!

JAB00

I dunno but I must also be in the minority. I like the new MDX grille. Every time I see one behind me in my rear view mirror, it looks so menacing

Silver_Surfer

Add me to another person who really likes the MDX grill. Acutally I like the design of the entire MDX SUV. I will consider buying one probaby in 2 years. The rear is really nice too.

007TL-S

the new "HONDA CAMRY SEDAN " look's like S#$@!

ugajoshnic

I'm hoping for SH-AWD and 300hp. Just some guesses based on the competition 10 gig music library, auto headlights, push button ignition, suspension selections for sport and touring and the push of a button, adaptive cruise control, heat AND cooled seats, selectable dash lighting colors, adaptive headlights, same MPG (better if really lucky), hd radio, --- just a short list

Kennedy

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Gone is the sporty boy racer appeal of te he TL... and the TL goes more an more the way of the RL.

Look like they're pushing that down the TSX.

chachmo

Man I am one of those people. I just bought an 08 TL. It was a tough choice, not knowing what the 09 is gonna look like, but I have been in love with the 3G for a long time and planned to get one.. I went ahead and did it, and who knows I may regret it in a few months.

As far as looks go the 3G is perfect IMO, but I would definitely like some of those other features (keyless start, music lib, cooled seats, etc.). However I would not enjoy having to pay 40+ for it. This is how I came to the conclusion that I should BUY IT NOW!!

JAB00

The current Gen TL is gonna be pretty hard to top for the bang for the buck one gets. No doubtedly the new TL will have more tech goodies but will cost more money. I think it'll replace the RL while the new TSX will move up to the TL's perch. The RL will be phased out (it's rumored to have stopped production for 08/09-->on the RL forum). A new flagship will come out in 10/11

timmahh

ugajoshnic

I wouldnt be surprised if it cost 3-5k more, but most of its competitors do to, so if they give us what were paying for I'm game.

ballinfizzle89

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Also, the SH-AWD is gonna ^ the price if that comes in.

krio

The base price cannot grow up too much, about 34 - 35000$.

Or we get 2 engines, 3.2/3.5 and a bigger 3.7, but it seems to me difficult, or the AWD will be optional, and than what? RWD?
For the fully loaded TL 2009, Tech. package and Sport package, with about 300-310 hp, we get somethinjg around 41-43.000$.
It seems however that, at the end, Acura 'd present the new TL as a GS/E/A6/BMW 5 class competitor, bigger and wider than our 3d generation, and the TSX as a IS/C/A4/BMW 3 class competitor.

FiveLiterCheater

^^ Then what will the RL go after if the TL is aimed towards the 5/A6/E/GS ?

Whats up with that exhaust though...its not even quad tips ...lol i hope thats not how the production models gonna be.

evanj5

The RL is gone in 09

I was thinking the same thing about that exhaust, its horrible looking

ballinfizzle89

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Exhaust= I doubt that's how it will be, I'm willing to bet they have something funky for us(in a good way)

I think they're cancelling the RL in 11'? Either way, yeah the RL is gone and a new flagship sedan will emerge

timmahh

I'm like 100% sure that will not be the production exhaust; maybe a rough finish of it (as far as the "quad" outlets)

csmeance

look at how big the cutout in the bumper is, the Tl will need some pretty big tips to fill those.

JAB00

They did a damn good job of covering the car with camo. Apart from a generalized shape everything else is just speculation.

ugajoshnic

I'll bet it has 4 doors, headlights, tail lights, an engine, and count them - four wheels!

csmeance

5 wheels... spare tire included

ACCURATEin

Once Acura of Japan launches, we're golden for aftermarket parts! The more i look at those spy shots i think i'm gonna like the 4g.

RSA_Secure

Gotta wait till 2011 for that to happen

darksom1

LOL...Funny...but this monstrosity is NOT a grille...it is an ugly cage for the engine:



This on the other hand, mon frere (sp?)...is a grille:



Real talk!

FriscoNick

I just bought Bridgestone protenzas for 50 bucks less per tire than Michelins, did I get a good deal?

evanj5

when i researched the summer tires before I bought my TL-S this is what the prices where, 50 bucks less then michelins\

Acura has a deal with michelin so they get michelins for less

stillhere153

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why cuz its a wdp lmfao?

5thTo2nd

You guys so sure about the RL being phased out? Rumors suggest new sheetmetal/larger dimensions and a significant design change (maybe not FMC) next year, and this latest article seems to back that up:

http://www.egmcartech.com/2007/11/19...generation-rl/

krio

The RL will get a refresh next summer, maybe stronger engine e roomier. Read the article on egmcartech or motorauthority.
Remember Acura big boss told few months ago Acura will be like Aston and Mayback??
It's funny.
But the next gen. RL has to be like a LS/A8/S/bmw 7... Let's see...

madddog32

im not feeelin the shape of this neww tl.......

ugajoshnic

I wish we could see the shape!

ultimate_ed

But, really, what reason is there to buy a 2008 TL now? Nipping at the low end, the Accord V6 is putting down as much power as the base TL for several thousand less. On the upper end, the TL-S is pushing $38K and in that range I think the new G35 and CTS offer a whole lot more for the money.

I really hope that Acura can hit a home run with this new TL. But, the bar is a lot higher in the $40K 300HP world of the G and CTS, among others.

Right now, those two are my top candidates for a next car, but I'm holding off to see what kind of big guns Acura can bring out for the next round. Everyone else from Cadillac, Infinity, BMW, Mercedes and shortly Audi have shown their hands. Acura has no excuses to miss the mark.

I've been driving an Accord for better than 10 years now, so I'm hopeful for Acura.

SweetJazz

I have to disagree about the G. The only thing the G has over the TL-S is power and RWD. Both of which are not important enough to switch over IMHO. The Acura Trumps the G in every other way (styling, interior, reliability, etc.). I won't comment on the CTS since I would never buy one. However, the CTS is probably the only domestic sedan I think is worth my money.

I am also interested in how the new TL will look. The current TL has a great balance of curves and edges. I hope Acura does not move toward an extra curvy design like the new G.

JAB00

HP are not what drive people to buy cars. Just look at the Germans, their heavy sellers are cars in the sub 250 HP range up to the 5series/E class. Otherwise, why not get one of these american hot rods with 350+ HP that can go 0-60mph in sub 6 range?