Link from TL board

Hope this hasn't been posted yet.

 

Still looks Horrible!! What a dissapointment....

 

Another pic:

 

hmmm, why arent there any reverse lights on the TL???

 

it's growing on me

 

 

more here :
http://www.wieck.com/public/*wieck_s...criteria=acura

 

WOW! I love it, and are those brembo's I see?

 

Not to highjack this thread, but charles, you drive like a madman! (j/k)
Dunno if you knew that was me you saw last week on Legacy Dr. I live just up the st on Legacy.

Finally saw that ride of yours in person, its pimp!

 

ok,,,help here,,, what with the side mirrors? looks like it has optics or video camera???

 

The last pic Nova put up...looks too boxy like. If I had to get a 4 door, I'd probably buy it. But the IS w/ 280 p AWD sounds much better!

 

Well, it's growing on me...but it still doesn't have the "luxury sedan" look to it.

 

yea, what is up with the side mirrors?

 

What's the deal with the grooves running almost the entire length of the car's sides and the side markers? Guess I'm the only one that doesn't like them.

 

Yeah, my guess is cameras...in which case it's near impossible that they will make production.

 

I'm indifferent to the grooves but I do like the way the door handles are incorporated into the grooves.

 

I have tuned it down after 3 tickets already

Yes I knew it was you, that's a sweet Silver CL there

 

They are purposely made really small so the driver HAS to look over his/her shoulder to check the blind-shot.... Cos accidents relating to blind-spots have drastically increaded in Japan so the govt had to regulate this for the new models.





























:P

They're actually replaced with cameras which project a picture inside somewhere... like the navi

 

Cameras is correct, and I agree with them not making the production model.

 

Anyone think that the rear of the new TL looks a lot like one of the new Pontiacs? I do....

 

Not really. But I do think it's understyled for the class of car we're talking about here.

 

New York 04/16/2003 -- The Acura "Concept TL" performance luxury sedan debuted today at the 2003 New York International Auto Show. The concept features sleek, performance-oriented exterior styling indicative of the design of the next generation TL production model.

"Every aspect of this concept's design, from the aggressive front end to the short rear overhang, contributes to an aggressive, muscular style that conveys the TL's high-performance nature," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president, auto operations. "The Concept TL's dynamic design is a pure expression of Acura and provides an advance preview of the all-new 2004 TL."

The "Concept TL" was designed to evoke the image of the "ultimate athlete," a combination of power, speed and agility that delivers world-class performance.

The Concept TL is several inches shorter than the current production model for a tighter, sportier look. The stance is muscular and aggressive with pronounced fender flares and large, 4-piston Brembo brakes accenting the flangeless 19-inch alloy wheels and low profile, high performance tires.

The muscular body slopes forward in a pronounced wedge shape. On each side, a deep character line runs from a side marker on the front quarter panel to another in the rear. The sleek

cabin features flush mounted windshield glass, which improves aerodynamics while adding to the car's sophisticated demeanor. Compact side-view cameras further enhance aerodynamics while providing superior visibility. Every detail from the brushed aluminum Acura logo on the grille to the LED illuminated taillights is designed to evoke the feeling of precision craftsmanship and athleticism.

"The overall design conveys a feeling of tension," says Jon Ikeda, chief designer for the Concept TL, "like the muscles on a sprinter's arms and legs when he's ready to launch off the starting line."

A long, sleek hood accented with pronounced character lines, culminates in an aggressive front-end boasting large air intakes and an angular headlight assembly containing Xenon High Intensity Discharge headlights. Brushed aluminum accents, utilized on the signature five-sided Acura grille and throughout the car, add a high tech contrast to the silver metallic exterior. Instead of windshield wipers, the Concept TL is designed to use a series of jet nozzles, located in the cowl area, to shoot high-pressure air onto the windshield to keep it free from rain or snow during inclement weather.

In the rear, the Concept TL utilizes a short trunk lid with a pronounced lip and a V-shaped break below the trunk to express the car's aggressive nature. Dual exhaust pipes help to accent the car's muscular style.

"In California, and especially on the freeways, the part of a car you see the most is the rear end," explains Ikeda. "So we wanted to make sure that this concept looks just as fast and aggressive from the rear as it does in front."

In addition to providing a glimpse of the design that will be applied to the 2004 TL when it goes on sale this fall, Acura announced that the '04 TL will be fitted with some of the latest high technology available, including the world's first automotive application of multichannel DVD Audio 5.1, Bluetooth wireless telephone connectivity and XM" Satellite Radio.

 

I think its OK looking, dont like the back though...i think the thing about the windshild wipers is realy cool though.

 

I like it even though it looks like a big TSX.

 

They will prolly put the same outside mirrors that are on the TSX on the new TL (the ones with the turn signal incorporated). The yellow side markers have to go.. Its f-ing up my high, man! The rear end will prolly be changed also, gotta have some reverse lights somwhere. I dont think the groove along the side will stay either.. Its tooo over the top for Acura.

 

It looks nice but still blends in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

 

Couldn’t agree more. I love my CL but I do wish the styling was a bit sharper. Judging from the TL concept it seems Acura is determined to keep developing mundane looking automobiles. Off to the Infiniti dealership as soon as my lease is up!

 

i love the front but hate the back...looks too maxima-ish

they better put awd or rwd in that b!tch