after looking at all of the multi-colored pics above (KPB FTMFW IMO), i can officially say that the 3G looks dated now. kinda like how the 2G TSX makes the 1G TSX look almost boring. ah well...

 

There's a metal trim that runs from the A-pillar(alongside the windshield) to the C-pillar(alongside the back glass)
It's separate from the trim that's around the window!

 

Hmm they make this car look better in picture then real thing, haa. But i must say 310 hp is nothing to push this 4,000pound car.

 

The new design definitely looks more bulkier. I think 2009 TL will be even more distinctive on the street. The design trend at this time of all new cars is to make the front aggressive and "fat". Look at the concept cars: they all have that "fat" front.

 

How many fog lights are there?

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It looks heavier than prior generations. Not sure if I like it or not….can wait to see more.

 

good to see they finally stopped undersizing their tires as the tire stick out a good amount over the rim lip!

The rims are HOT!

 

definitely a nice tl, it'll be more buly, somewhat looks the new camry. the grill works much better on the tl than the rl and tsx. definately happy that it didn't turn into crap. acura knows this is their best selling car, better not eff up.

as for the grill, i'd mod it even though it grew on me... doesn't look great, but alright

 

yea this shits on the 3rd gen TL...sorry 3rd genners

the grill def needs sum modification tho. If i were to buy one which i probably wont then id do the body color bottom and mesh everywhere else with the "A" on it. I cant w8 to see it in person, especially the interior

 

Keep in mind, this isn't a TYPE - S model...it seems like the HP expectations are SO high...why?

BMW 335i has 300hp doesn't it? Of course, that might be somewhat apples to oranges, but come on people. This is NOT a sports car. Wait for the Type S for that

 

I sold my '07 TL-S recently, for an '08 STI.

The car had decent HP, but with the lack of big torque, it wasn't THAT much fun to drive... Now, adding more weight, but only a few extra HP, the car is going to be that much less fun...

I guess if you're not buying it to be thrown back in the seat, its going to be as awesome ride! Nothing beats Acura's interior quality... NOTHING.

Although my stock STI had 305 hp, it was MUCH MUCH MUCH faster, than my TL-S even with AEM intake, etc... Again, the lack of torque is what's killing Honda's performance.

 

Not bad but it doesnt really invoke the feeling " I need to get that!" I think it would look much better without all that fog light mess below. I think they should have just kept it clean and the overall flow of the front would be easier on the eyes. Maybe with A-Spec body kit it will improve the looks

 

The 335's 300HP is pretty underrated, its more like 330-340 crank. Plus it has a continuous supply of torque and a relatively linear power curve.

 

Yeah...I agree it was kind of an apples to oranges comparison

Of course, we all want as much HP in our Acura's as possible, but if it doesn't have it, it doesn't have it! Just dont see why its a huge deal when its competitors don't have huge hp numbers. New Max has 290, and I'm sure that will be plenty. I'm kind of on a horsepower trip myself for my next car, and I KNOW that if I want big hp numbers, I'll have to look elsewhere (looking at 05 S4 and G8 at the moment for my next car in like a year and a half)...but those cars imparticular, while having great drivetrains, and looking great, their insides are a$$ compared to the Acura. Even the audi back then...TL is MUCH better to me. So...

If you want huge hp, buy something else.

If you want something looks great, drives great, great interior, great tech features, then by a TL.

If you want both, buy a 335 which last time I checked, was like 20k more than a TL.

 

To each his own. I like the 3rd better. The grill on the 4th gen looks too gaudy. At least it's not chrome. And from the official picture, the angle makes the rear qtr. panel look like a Camry.

And I am not a 3rd gen owner. I just bought a G35x after considering a 3rd Gen type S. If I had waited, after deeing this pic, I would probably go pick up a Type-S and get a great deal instead of waiting.

But, like they say, to each his own. I love my G35.

 

Is it just me or do those rims Scream, "Bearcat!! Put a set on your 3G WDP TL-S?"

Wonder if they'd fit - guessing yes.

Wonder if they'll have Black Chrome/Gun Metal/Ebony option?

 

New Maxima will have 290HP, but I bet it will have more torque than the TL, which is my biggest complaint with Honda/Acura.

 

I'm going to go with

 

wow, i never want to see a pic comparison of the 3G vs the 4G again. It makes the 3G look dated which i know isnt the case.

The 3G is just about the best looking FWD sedan ever and I appreciate it for that. I like the new TL and I think its visual heft is Acura moving towards becoming a Tier 1 luxury brand. Just looking at the two cars together it is easier to imagine a more opulent interior and more presence on the road in the 2009 TL, which is what they are trying to convey. The 3G by comparison looks lithe and lightweight, which while sporty, doesnt have the visual heft or luxurious (i dont think luxurious is the word i am grasping for ) feel of a truely upscale vehicle, such as a mercedes, lexus, or audi.

 

The nose and tail are just plain strange and look like they belong on a Nissan or Cadillac. The rear of the TSX actually looks good. The rest of the car looks fine though I think the side profile of the 3G is more distinctive.

I don't know what Acura is thinking with these redesigns. They should be designing to compete with Lexus and BMW. Both are conservatively designed. I think a lot of people will be turned off by redesigned RL, TL, TSX, though only time will tell.

 

I'll keep my 3rd gen.... cuz I'll be passing these 4th gens on the highway easy ... bulkier with less hp to the crank... are you sh*tn me... rofl

buy all the type s' before they sell out

 

i immediately think of saturn, the grills are similar sort of

 

It looks nothing like that saturn pos...

 

they both just have an absurdly chunky/large metal piece on the grill.

 

These have got to be some of the best rims Acura has ever made.

 

In the original hi-res pic, you can read "245" on the front tire; that should be the SH-AWD with 19' -trim.

 

It looks like an illustration of the actual car or someone Photoshoped this pic before release. They went to town on the front fender flare. The flares on the test mules are smaller.

 

Good point. The new pic has them looking un naturally huge, while on the test car, it looks better. It is interesting to see it on the front, and NOT on the back, but it still looks good though. Looking forward to the real pics.

 

Haven't been to the 'zine in a while, but noticed that Acura posted a new shot of the '09 TL, so I thought I'd check in to see what the bretheren (and the ladies ) are saying....

I understand that the front fascia is polarizing, but there's no denying, whether you like it or not, that you noticed it

Personally, I really like the styling direction that Acura is taking.... "With great risk comes great reward... " And I think this will definitely pay off for them. The TSX looks more upmarket than the previous gen, and the same thing goes for the RL and this future TL.

Sure Acura doesn't offer the 300+ hp like the competition, but their cars offer more luxury with a great quality ride for less $ and that is something the others can't really say. Add to that the great ergonomics of Honda/Acura interiors and their track record for reliability and you've got a winning combination

Just my

 

I'm not feelin the rims like the rest of you are, but I do like it so far, and lowered will make it look that much better

 

[QUOTE=Mansa24]It looks like an illustration of the actual car or someone Photoshoped this pic before release. They went to town on the front fender flare. The flares on the test mules are smaller.

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Have you ever seen a "modern" promotional picture that wasn't "air brushed" and/or Photoshopped?

I agree they were a little heavy-handed with this one, but .... .

 

rims look great and if the Tl is getting the same engine as the MDX which has 300HP and 275lbs/ft TQ how will the Tl not have any torque???

 

Looks Like A Camry !

 

I like it. I was pretty skeptical at first but once seeing this in person, I'm sure it will turn heads. Especially once the grill is personally modded. Even leaving the grill alone makes this car look pretty good! The rims are indeed sick.

 

 

i'd get get that over a 335i

 

I am ALL OVER the JJaber Edition Type-S.

( You PS's Cross-Drilled Rotors :thumsbup: )

 

Acura is making a dsg in the 09 wOOT>! And that was a bit photoshopped it wont really look that good i really saw the car. And trust me the car is pretty huge. And with only 300hp this 4,000pound car wont be getting any were.

 

LOl i dont think so. IT will have more trq and more hp at the wheels then the tl-s. And this car doesn't even weigh much more then the 3g tl. The 3g tl weighs 3,650, or something around that weight. And this might even outhandle the 3g tl, cuz of the sh-awd system, +PWR=). But i still love my 08 tl=)

 

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