Took some pics of the 2012's today
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Took some pics of the 2012's today
I was at the dealership getting some work done to my car and got a peek at some of the 2012 TL's that are going on sale this week. Luckily they were side by side with some 2011's so I took a couple of quick shots with my cell to show the differences so I thought I'd post them on here.
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SH-AWD and Base
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SH-AWD and Base
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2011 TL looks kinda old-fashioned compared to the 2012... but I guess that's kinda the point.
Looks softer, but I think that's good.
Looks softer, but I think that's good.
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To me, the single biggest improvement is the smaller reflectors on the rear. If I could change one thing about the exterior of my '10, it would be that.
I think Acura did a nice job with the MMC.
I think Acura did a nice job with the MMC.
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^^^^ Funny guy!
Great side-by-side comparison. Perfect photo op.
Great side-by-side comparison. Perfect photo op.
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I also think the the bigger reflectors are going to be the first things that crack when some idiot hits my bumper.
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oh man after seeing these I feel like trade in my 09 TSX and get the 12TL. Not sure which one to get the FWD w/Advance package or SH-AWD w/Tech Package. I herd both rides good but also the FWD have better fuel millege almost like the TSX maybe?
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can anyone tell if there is a real difference between the SHAWD and the Base?
the spoiler comes w/ the tech pkg so it's there on either car
looks like the only thing separating them is the badge hmm..
the spoiler comes w/ the tech pkg so it's there on either car
looks like the only thing separating them is the badge hmm..
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If I get a '12, I will have to be a poser and get the tips from an 09-11
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#20
Mademoiselle Chanel!!
I see some things about the 11 that look sharper and more aggressive than the 12 and a few things that are okay touches on the 12 that went too conservative for my taste. If they would of kept the grille design and down sized it perhaps, now it is just so passive looking.
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Hmmm, this confirms what I said before.....this new grill makes the pre-facelift design actually look like the newer model TL if you didn't know any better.
and WTF were they thinking about dropping those quad tips?
I can't believe someone actually complained about that too.
Thanks for the pics!
and WTF were they thinking about dropping those quad tips?
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Thanks for the pics!
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Suzuka Master
Hmmm, this confirms what I said before.....this new grill makes the pre-facelift design actually look like the newer model TL if you didn't know any better.
and WTF were they thinking about dropping those quad tips?
I can't believe someone actually complained about that too.
and WTF were they thinking about dropping those quad tips?
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[QUOTE=Ruby;12782901]I was at the dealership getting some work done to my car and got a peek at some of the 2012 TL's that are going on sale this week. Luckily they were side by side with some 2011's so I took a couple of quick shots with my cell to show the differences so I thought I'd post them on here.
![](http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p118/Tims98sohc/IMAG0185.jpg)
Sorry to repost picture but wanted to make sure I was able to make the point... Sure would have been nice to have the chrome near the foglights be LED or even some inlay in the light housing... They had there chance... Evryone else is adding them in... Even a damn Ford...
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Sorry to repost picture but wanted to make sure I was able to make the point... Sure would have been nice to have the chrome near the foglights be LED or even some inlay in the light housing... They had there chance... Evryone else is adding them in... Even a damn Ford...
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[/quote]Sure would have been nice to have the chrome near the foglights be LED or even some inlay in the light housing... They had there chance... Evryone else is adding them in... Even a damn Ford...[/quote]
Sure do agree with you on this one. I would have liked a little bling action to the front as well. I always find myself looking at the Audi's & MB's with those awesome LED's.
Sure do agree with you on this one. I would have liked a little bling action to the front as well. I always find myself looking at the Audi's & MB's with those awesome LED's.
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the 09-11 TL's are hot ..they look really sporty and futuristic..it's aggressive as it should be standing different from the competition..the new one looks like the tried to make it more like the RL you want an RL or more luxury car go get one ..Meanwhile car companies are trying to bring back retro looks make their cars look like other cars ACURA made theirs look totally different and i guarantee 5/6 years from now the 09-11 TL will look better than most cars made in those years and just as hot as the newer ones.. & I don't have a bias because i own one ...I tend to break away from the norm so i guess that's why that car is so perfect for me ..
#38
what do you mean by quieter?
less wind noise?
less road noise?
better bump (noise) absorbtion?
the only real noise problem with the TL is it's bump absorbtion. It may absorb bumps well, but you hear and feel the bumps too much IMO.
thanks!
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Sure would have been nice to have the chrome near the foglights be LED or even some inlay in the light housing... They had there chance... Evryone else is adding them in... Even a damn Ford...[/quote]
Sure do agree with you on this one. I would have liked a little bling action to the front as well. I always find myself looking at the Audi's & MB's with those awesome LED's.[/quote]
Audi's lights a re done right, however the MB's loook out of place. Dare I select a vehicle tha is state of the art design wise for it's lighting or for the frumpy quarter panels that are of a dated VW Jetta of Chrysler Sebring?
Please Acura don't add those ghetto mini hood ducts like the Infinit QX did to keep pace with Buick or ther designs.
Sure do agree with you on this one. I would have liked a little bling action to the front as well. I always find myself looking at the Audi's & MB's with those awesome LED's.[/quote]
Audi's lights a re done right, however the MB's loook out of place. Dare I select a vehicle tha is state of the art design wise for it's lighting or for the frumpy quarter panels that are of a dated VW Jetta of Chrysler Sebring?
Please Acura don't add those ghetto mini hood ducts like the Infinit QX did to keep pace with Buick or ther designs.
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I don't think the leds belong there.. they'd be copy-catting again. I thought we all like that Acura/Honda dosen't copy other mfgs.
I think there is some room to improve the looks and it may have to happen in my garage, if I get one, that is. Wheels and quad tips will be first.. then possibly audio depending on how they sound.
I haven't even been close enough to a 4G do touch one.. but that will change in 2 weeks!
I think there is some room to improve the looks and it may have to happen in my garage, if I get one, that is. Wheels and quad tips will be first.. then possibly audio depending on how they sound.
I haven't even been close enough to a 4G do touch one.. but that will change in 2 weeks!