I Figured Out What Makes The Beak Look So 'Beak'y...
 

...It's the long overhang. The car really needs to have the wheels pushed out 'to the corners.' As it is, the front wheels (especially) are way too far back from the actual front of the car.

And let me tell you, it accentuates the beakiness of the beak.

That's one of the reasons the Audis all look so nice. The wheels are pushed out to the corners of their cars. Gives those cars a much nicer overall appearance.

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Agreed, it's just too big. They should have made it smaller like the one on the TSX.

And ya the Audi's look awesome because the wheels are pushed out period. That is why the Audi's look like the have actual fender flares to accomidate the wheels.
But more chances for curb rash as well.
I'll stick with the dependability of the Acura.

Sorry OP...but there is nothing wrong with the way the TL looks...JMHO but why buy a car you dont like?

Yes! i have noticed the overhang as well... it used to be good like bmw on the rl then they pushed the wheels back... safety reasons?

http://www.bloomfieldimports.com/sit...04-537x401.jpg

http://images.forbes.com/images/2003...en_420x273.jpg

Those two pictures are not good comparisons. You have a side view and a forward angle view which makes the overhang look larger. If you were to have two side views the difference wouldnt look as drastic.

The Audis look better due to the flat front face. The TL has a point nose which makes it look longer and gives the grille its beak like appearance. The TSX and RL do not have the point front and rear like the TL do which make them a little more appealing and less beak like.

Im sure the styling was affected greatly by aerodynamics.

We're not going to have ANOTHER thread on this. It's been beaten to death.