zigzagzig

I just went to this link: http://www.acura.com/promo/rl/protot...p?initsection=

and watched the videos and looked at all the specs of the new RL prototype, and I must say I'm very impressed. The new SH-AWD system looks pretty nice, and the technology and everything else was awe-invoking. Check it out. I especially like the new Nav system with the integrated real-time traffic info. It tells you if there's an accident or construction, and the average speed of traffic in that section of traffic. They also introduced the keyless entry/ignition thing to this one too. 20" stockers (if they decide to keep them for public release), adaptive front lighting system, carbon-fiber reinforced driveshaft...all of this is more than I would have expected. I know the 300hp rating has been mentioned, but what are the torque numbers?

mattdaddyz

All I know is, after I get rid of my CL, I'm getting a new redesign RL. Not for a few years though, I'm gonna wait for Acura to work all the bugs out of the new redesign.

foe

I am thinking of going to the dealership and putting down a deposit already ..

[CL-S]AzN-MoJo

ya dude, i was gonna go for something else like a g35 or 350z, but when i saw the new acura i changed my mind right quick. Can't wait until that car gets into the tuner world.

NSX-Tuner

Wow... this is one of the finest luxury/performance sedans I've seen in a long time - look out BMW and Mercedes. I will definitely consider this as a second car, instead of an MDX.

Red-CL

I'm glad to see that it'll have AWD.

I think I'll wait for th new CL though.

NSX-Tuner

Very good point. If Acura does release a new version of the CL, hopefully they will incorporate all of the new RL goodies into it.

Red-CL

And a better tranny.

NSX-Tuner

For the RL, definitely, but for the CL I'd only be interested in a 6MT.

acura1983

I think I'll wait for th new CL though.[/QUOTE]

same here

Chaptorial

Acura is going in the right direction with the new RL. My only interest would be in a two-door version though.

srika

hmm. love the interior - gauges are killer... front end is OK. don't like the Olds Aurora overtones at the rear.. also don't like the high ride-height, makes it kinda look like one of those hybrid XUV's or whatever.

cob3683

I absolutely love this car and think Acura did an awesome job with the redesign but those fog lights dont sit well IMO. Everything else is awesome.

farberstyle

i think it looks like a big accord. dont get me wrong, i love my acura and all, but that just does not appeal to me.

ferizzo

I got wood watching that vid! I am looking forward to Acura's lineup ahead!

BC2G

that thing is awesome

KavexTrax

Hmm... daytime running lights?

Nicky Pass

The interior is simply stunning!

GINge!

I don't think the narrator mentioned "Super Handling All Wheel Drive" enough times though

Shawn S

Looks AWESOME, but has TWO too many doors for me.

zigzagzig

rep points please! for what? ...um...cause I'm a rep point whore and I posted?

Rod

I don't think RLs have had tranny problems, surprisingly.

Rod

The rear end does a bit. I hate what they did with the trunk, just like on the new Accords. Looks more like an old person's car, which I guess is the target market so they got that right. Great features though and nice interior.

NSX-Tuner

Unlike a lot of CL 5AT owners who generally beat the crap out of their cars, RL owners probably drive a lot more conservatively; hence no tranny issues.

Rod

It's practically been established though that driving habits have nothing to do with it since "normal" drivers have reported problems on the CL/TL; that is if you want to believe that they don't abuse their cars, I don't see why not to since I don't and am on my third tranny. Plus some trannies have gone out less than a day or so after driving off the lot. And I doubt most Odyssey and MDX drivers beat the crap out of their cars yet they are having tranny problems.

2001CL

i dont really like the rear, almost looks like a hundai elante (not sure if its the elante)

SilviaGTO

that is a really nice car.. but I dont want a sedan just yet. Not like I can afford a RL anytime soon anyway.

I still have to get my VR-4

Zoot

There aren't any tranny problems on the current RL because it's the older 4-speed