2009 Acura TL/CL Type-S-Merged Threads-All 2009 topics will be merged here
#1042
check this link out:
http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?init...hicles_2009TSX
it's on the acura website, I think the TSX is next in line to be unveiled...
then our beloved TL
http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?init...hicles_2009TSX
it's on the acura website, I think the TSX is next in line to be unveiled...
then our beloved TL
#1043
My TL can do this, too!
Originally Posted by trancemission
![](https://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/02/2009_Acura_RL.jpg)
its hard to look at
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#1044
that is rough to look at it, it looks even more stupid that it looks exactly like the accord, pretty bad,
hopefully the tl will stand alone again if not the new cts coupe looks pretty sick
hopefully the tl will stand alone again if not the new cts coupe looks pretty sick
#1047
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Originally Posted by used fleshlight
meh.. the new RL is growing on me already =/
#1048
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The RL, TL, and TSX will all have that same grille. It may work more on the TL and TSX because those cars are more sports oriented. It looks ridiculous on the RL because it's supposed to be a touring luxury car. The current RL kind of looked like an accord, shape wise. This refresh kind of still looks like an accord, shape wise, now they have this grille pasted on. It just doesn't go together.
#1049
The new RL looks terrible. If they do that to the TL count on me staying in my 3G for a while and then likely leaving the brand. That is unless they do a mid-cycle redesign. Here is to hopeing that Acura doesn't ruin the best thing they have going.
#1050
hey at least if the new tl is ugly it will be easier to sell our cars, right?
honestly though whats the point of the new rl, why would anyone buy it instead of an accord for 20g's less, def worse car to have for 50k,
honestly though whats the point of the new rl, why would anyone buy it instead of an accord for 20g's less, def worse car to have for 50k,
#1051
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Hope springs eternal.
The RL is almost irrelevant to me as it is not on my radar as a potential XPmobile.
As a possible harbinger of the 2009 TL styling, it takes on some importance.
Does anyone else notice the BMW influences inside and out?
The shark fin antenna (no practical reason for that). And the ersatz i-drive? The Chris Bangle butt?
Did they really take all the things I DON'T like about BMW and paste them on the RL?
IIRC, the RL is made in Japan and has a different design group from the TL which is an American car.
I'm hoping anyway.
As a possible harbinger of the 2009 TL styling, it takes on some importance.
Does anyone else notice the BMW influences inside and out?
The shark fin antenna (no practical reason for that). And the ersatz i-drive? The Chris Bangle butt?
Did they really take all the things I DON'T like about BMW and paste them on the RL?
IIRC, the RL is made in Japan and has a different design group from the TL which is an American car.
I'm hoping anyway.
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Originally Posted by ggesq
I really hope that "mule" we see drenched in all the camo was the RL.....
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The New Saturn?
WHOA...
what in the heck were they thinking of...
A Saturn Front end courtesy of the Aura,
and a Bangle butt?
I will admit, the interior still shines as an example of what Acura does right.
what in the heck were they thinking of...
A Saturn Front end courtesy of the Aura,
and a Bangle butt?
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I will admit, the interior still shines as an example of what Acura does right.
#1056
what happened to all of the consumer input
It is funny because we are constantly getting these surveys about new technology, real vs. fake wood, and leather vs. pleather and yet they don't consider external design preferences. It is strange that they wouldn't get consumer input on visual preferences as well. They could have sent a survey to us and given us a few shots of front fascias or the car's back, and we could give FREE consumer feedback, which we did on all of the other Acura surveys.
#1057
Just went to the Acura website and I'm not encouraged! Under their future vehicles tab, I looked at the RL. One of the statements in the "style" section is: "Bold, eye-catching front end that reflects Acura's new design direction". I really hope not! ![Thumbs Down](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif)
I've been holding off on modding my TL any more until I see what the '09 looks like, just in case I want that one. Now I'm inclinded to work with what I've got.
On a separate note, maybe we could all get jobs as Acura designers. From what I see, the get paid to sit around and think come up with designs like the RL?
<--- Acura design staff
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I've been holding off on modding my TL any more until I see what the '09 looks like, just in case I want that one. Now I'm inclinded to work with what I've got.
On a separate note, maybe we could all get jobs as Acura designers. From what I see, the get paid to sit around and think come up with designs like the RL?
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#1058
Originally Posted by Anansi
On a separate note, maybe we could all get jobs as Acura designers. From what I see, the get paid to sit around and think come up with designs like the RL?
<--- Acura design staff ![Yikes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/yikes.gif)
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#1059
Originally Posted by TL42
WHOA...
I will admit, the interior still shines as an example of what Acura does right.
I will admit, the interior still shines as an example of what Acura does right.
#1063
^^ Yeah right
While I don't think the RL is the prettiest car out there, it looks a TON better in person than in pictures. I just saw one today, and the front end is pretty aggressive looking...kind of has an evil grin to it. That Hyundai looks like a fancy Camry to me
While I don't think the RL is the prettiest car out there, it looks a TON better in person than in pictures. I just saw one today, and the front end is pretty aggressive looking...kind of has an evil grin to it. That Hyundai looks like a fancy Camry to me
#1064
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
sad to see the RL change from the 1999-2004 design to the 09 design. it's their flagship.
![](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2004/Acura/100262255/2004.acura.rl.22436-E.jpg)
not feeling the new design. looks like shit for a $40-50k car. IMO, Hyundai Genesis is way more attractive than the new RL.
Hyundai Genesis:
![](https://img406.imageshack.us/img406/441/nyhyundaigenesishl0.jpg)
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not feeling the new design. looks like shit for a $40-50k car. IMO, Hyundai Genesis is way more attractive than the new RL.
Hyundai Genesis:
![](https://img406.imageshack.us/img406/441/nyhyundaigenesishl0.jpg)
![](http://www.fuzi0n.com/img/genesis/gen1.jpg)
![](http://www.fuzi0n.com/img/genesis/gen2.jpg)
![](http://www.fuzi0n.com/img/genesis/gen3.jpg)
![](http://www.fuzi0n.com/img/genesis/gen4.jpg)
![](http://www.fuzi0n.com/img/genesis/gen5.jpg)
![](http://www.fuzi0n.com/img/genesis/gen6.jpg)
Sorry to go off topic on this, i'm actually looking forward to the Genesis, 368hp V-8, RWD, 6 speed auto sounds like it will be pretty fun to drive, my friend works for a Toyota/Hyundai/Subaru/Nissan/Ford/Chevrolet auto group so when it comes out I think i'll go drive one
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#1065
Originally Posted by Ganplosive
check this link out:
http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?init...hicles_2009TSX
it's on the acura website, I think the TSX is next in line to be unveiled...
then our beloved TL
http://www.acura.com/index.aspx?init...hicles_2009TSX
it's on the acura website, I think the TSX is next in line to be unveiled...
then our beloved TL
#1066
i guess the "advanced sedan concept" is still about 20 years away, i dont see anything in the concept that near this model,
if the RL is based of the accord, the TSX is based of the euro accord, what is the TL going to be based off, something completely diff hopefully
if the RL is based of the accord, the TSX is based of the euro accord, what is the TL going to be based off, something completely diff hopefully
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
I am extremely scared....If that is in fact the "refreshed RL" and if it has any indication of where their design team is going....I think i'll have to leave the Acura family when the time comes.
If so, I'm going to run out and get a 2008 while supplies last!
#1068
Originally Posted by kappa821
i guess the "advanced sedan concept" is still about 20 years away, i dont see anything in the concept that near this model,
if the RL is based of the accord, the TSX is based of the euro accord, what is the TL going to be based off, something completely diff hopefully
if the RL is based of the accord, the TSX is based of the euro accord, what is the TL going to be based off, something completely diff hopefully
#1069
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Originally Posted by kappa821
i guess the "advanced sedan concept" is still about 20 years away, i dont see anything in the concept that near this model,
if the RL is based of the accord, the TSX is based of the euro accord, what is the TL going to be based off, something completely diff hopefully
if the RL is based of the accord, the TSX is based of the euro accord, what is the TL going to be based off, something completely diff hopefully
TSX = Euro Accord
TL = US Accord
RL = Stretched US Accord? or is it a single model platform they have?
#1070
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Originally Posted by used fleshlight
Sorry to go off topic on this, i'm actually looking forward to the Genesis, 368hp V-8, RWD, 6 speed auto sounds like it will be pretty fun to drive, my friend works for a Toyota/Hyundai/Subaru/Nissan/Ford/Chevrolet auto group so when it comes out I think i'll go drive one ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Legend/99-04 RL > 09 RL. I guess we have to see it in person first.
#1073
Originally Posted by used fleshlight
TSX = Euro Accord
TL = US Accord
RL = Stretched US Accord? or is it a single model platform they have?
TL = US Accord
RL = Stretched US Accord? or is it a single model platform they have?
i know thats the way it used to be but if thats the new rl def based of the accord,
hopefully the tl will be something completely diff and nice
#1074
Those pictures weren't real though right? Thats how the UDM RL is going to look like? How is it any different than the Accord? Line for line, its the same fucking car. Even has the same damn wheels...
#1075
Wow! Not sure where Acura is going with the RL. The RL has never been a real hot seller, this is not going to help. What bothers me is that it looks like they had a good design going in the front end until the grille section. Are they trying to piss off Rudolf the red-nosed raindeer?
Don't worry, the spy shots of the next TL look ok, even with the strange grille configuration.
Don't worry, the spy shots of the next TL look ok, even with the strange grille configuration.
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for wat its worth I think the new rl looks pimpin in black ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
ps. If no one mentioned this it is up on the acura website, and looks like its still a v6 300hp j35
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ps. If no one mentioned this it is up on the acura website, and looks like its still a v6 300hp j35
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#1077
Just chillen..
If they shaped the headlights more edgy, removed the "A" from the grill, maybe paint the grill to match the car, change the fog lights, the bottom grill, man fuck it, they need to redesign the whole car again.
The back isn't all that bad, I can see Acura trying to achieve more of a non curvish type of car "( comparing to the current generation ).
The back isn't all that bad, I can see Acura trying to achieve more of a non curvish type of car "( comparing to the current generation ).
#1079
This pretty much sums up the RL,
![](http://www.hantak.com/images/picard.jpg)
Now I'm convinced my next car will not be part of the Acura family...not with that design trend they are infecting their cars with. This will be my next ride for sure (just need to prepare for frequent visits to the gas station),
![](http://www.hantak.com/images/picard.jpg)
Now I'm convinced my next car will not be part of the Acura family...not with that design trend they are infecting their cars with. This will be my next ride for sure (just need to prepare for frequent visits to the gas station),
#1080
For what its worth i think its a great looking car. I dont think it should be a flagship though. They should have a bigger V8 powered car as their flagship. It looks hot in black and that red too~!