I know this is not the RL forum but lots of people (including myself) were cross- shopping the RL. Plus some of the new things I found in the brochure apply to the TL as well. I haven't listed things that were previously known such as SH-AWD or the Keyless Access System.

So I got a copy of the 05 RL brochure thinking that there wouldn't be anything new compared to all the info out already. Some pearls though...

More detail how the MID calculates service intervals.."the RL bases service needs on how the vehicle is driven - not just how long. It takes into account factors like weather extremes, stop-and-start traffic and frequent short trips in determining required service. This system helps group anticipated services to help avoid multiple trips to your dealer's service department." I assume that the TL system is similar...sheds a little light on our "black box".

XM and OnStar service get a free 12 month activation compared to our TL's 3 month service.

Door handles are lighted.

The new computer system alerts you to many new things. Instead of the check engine light coming on without additional detail, the screen displays messages such as your gas cap needs to be tightened. Also, it displays reminders automatically for when you have scheduled service appointments with an Acura dealer. Plus, if there are any new service campaigns or recalls that affect your vehicle, you will receive a message that will describe the campaign as well as tell you if the recall is urgent or if you can schedule things at your convenience. All this is automatically updated by satellite feeds.

The rear seat headrests can be remotely lowered (a-la Mercedes). Why couldn't the TL get this? Our rear visability stinks with the rear headrests up.

Front passenger gets power lumbar support also.

Aside from mirror, seat and climate settings linked to the driver's remote, the RL also links Radio and NAV preferences.

 

mmm the RL fever. Must resist trading TL in.

 

well if you want RL features on the TL, it would increase the price of the TL at least 5K

 

I'd pay it, if the ventilated seats would ever be added!

 

another 1K

 

The RL is tight.

 

It just doesn't look as good as the TL... I would have paid an extra $5k for all of the RL extras on the TL though...smart key, 300HP, AWD, etc.

 

Dammit Josh! I'll kill you if you trade your TL in.... Then I'll take your RL

 

All of those features and NO FREAKING 18" wheels.... duh

 

doesn't the tl tell you if your gas cap isn't tighten? i never tried but just assumed it would

 

Moving to Cars & Bikes. Hope we get an RL forum soon so these can all be in one place and easier to find.

 

scan it in

 

You can now build an '05 RL on the Acura website. 18" wheels are available as an option.

 

This is the first instance where we in Canada got a feature that was really nice that is not being offered in the US. The RL here has ventilated cooled and heated seats, as well as headlight cleaners.

 

Wrong! You guys got the TL-S A-Spec

 

I want a RL

 

You have another 20 years.. don't worry, your day will come.

 

That's true but the TL-S A-spec was a package of just cosmetic items. I don't believe there were any truly useful things that it had like the ventilated seats that the RL will have. I'm sure the ventilated seats will be standard on the US spec RL in the near future.

 

That bouncing Sad figure...you can watch it all day wothout getting bored.

 

Try getting a TL first then work your way up.

 

I want some of the RL features in my TL!