2009 Acura TL revealed

hidden_bull · 07-11-2008, 12:37 AM

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The redesigned 2009 Acura TL will arrive in showrooms this fall, Honda announced today. The redesigned luxury sedan will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of ‘Super Handling All-Wheel Drive’ (SH-AWD) on TL.

So far, details are sparse, and only a single image has been released.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-tl.html

FenwickHockey65 · 07-11-2008, 12:42 AM

The lower part of the front fascia is pretty sweet, but I hate that disposable shaving razor grille. And what's with the odd front fender? Seems like they were trying so desperately to make it stick out that...well, they did THAT.

casket_demon · 07-11-2008, 01:00 AM

I like the wheels.

genjy · 07-11-2008, 01:01 AM

It's not bad.

A bit Camry-like, though.

That little front fender hump is... interesting.

eurohazard · 07-11-2008, 01:09 AM

I hate that they used the 2nd gen MDX-like grill. Otherwise it's badass for a FWD sporty sedan.

mbukukanyau · 07-11-2008, 01:26 AM

This looks like its going up aganist Maxima than anything else. Perhaps Saab 9-3, but Saab is really outclassed save for the black turbo

MCGARRETT · 07-11-2008, 05:18 AM

I heard that it was also going to have Super Handling Intelligent Traction and optional Brake Oversteer Xtreme(SH-IT BO-X).

Honda has also enhanced it's Aerodynamic Speed Sensitivity (A-SS) styling theme so all Honda and Acura cars will continue to look like A-SS.

EldoFan · 07-11-2008, 05:45 AM

The Maxima better watch out.......I am faintly reminded of the new Accord though given that view. With those headlights + the rims, that's a pretty nifty looking ride.

Hurricane · 07-11-2008, 07:00 AM

Very nice! Looks better than the previous generation (which wasn't bad looking).

K-1 · 07-11-2008, 07:07 AM

Far too many design cliches jumbled into one big mess. Honda/Acura continues designing themselves into oblivion.

Koasterking · 07-11-2008, 07:11 AM

Not bad. I kind of like it!

zabolots · 07-11-2008, 08:59 AM

Yikes! That new look for Acura with the huge metal blade in front is just horrendous! I can't believe they're going to put that piece of crap on every new vehicle they offer!!

**nsap** · 07-11-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by genjy

It's not bad.

A bit Camry-like, though.

That little front fender hump is... interesting.

Yeah. The first thing that came to my mind was "Camry."

GMC-70 · 07-11-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by zabolots

Yikes! That new look for Acura with the huge metal blade in front is just horrendous! I can't believe they're going to put that piece of crap on every new vehicle they offer!!

Yes, the Honda Company is working wonders with their grill designs over the last few years. It's almost as if they are testing the public to see if ugly designs can sell on reputation alone.

**BigAls87Z28** · 07-11-2008, 09:33 AM

Holy fugly...

TSX- Ugly
RL- Uglier
TL- Fugliest....

Lets start from the back...
Fat, Lexus GS rear end looks like the trunk is a little bulge off the rear glass.
Infinity M class's green house including its chrome trim
Camry's unnessessary front fender bulge that is tied into the only body line so it looks like someone sneezed when they were trying to draw a straight line
Grill is Acura ugly. Honda should really stop with the grills.
Lower facia area looks like cheap, with the two-tied fog lights? Not sure...
Car looks like its 5000lbs. The wheels look too small for its mass.
Im sure that this car will handle and perform like a dream, which means that most if not all car mags will not mention the amazingly outlandishness of the body.

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FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed The lower part of the front fascia is pretty sweet, but I hate that disposable shaving razor grille. And what's with the odd front fender? Seems like they were trying so desperately to make it stick out that...well, they did THAT. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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genjy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,145	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed It's not bad. A bit Camry-like, though. That little front fender hump is... interesting. __________________ 2008 5-cylinder turbo hatchback w/ 6sp manual 2006 4-cylinder minivan w/ 5sp manual Animal Crossing Wii 1805-5749-4471 mooz of DK MTN PM me your info and I will add you!

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mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 8,058	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed This looks like its going up aganist Maxima than anything else. Perhaps Saab 9-3, but Saab is really outclassed save for the black turbo __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren

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MCGARRETT 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,003	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed I heard that it was also going to have Super Handling Intelligent Traction and optional Brake Oversteer Xtreme(SH-IT BO-X). Honda has also enhanced it's Aerodynamic Speed Sensitivity (A-SS) styling theme so all Honda and Acura cars will continue to look like A-SS.

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EldoFan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Nebraska, USA Drives: '08 Malibu LT '94 Plymouth Voyager Posts: 4,887	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed The Maxima better watch out.......I am faintly reminded of the new Accord though given that view. With those headlights + the rims, that's a pretty nifty looking ride. __________________ When you turn your car on....does it return the favor? Past Rides: '90 Lincoln Mark VII '93 Ford Taurus GL

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Hurricane 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,559	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed Very nice! Looks better than the previous generation (which wasn't bad looking). __________________ 2007 Yukon XL Denali 2006 Chevrolet Corvette

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K-1 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Drives: 2008 Saturn ASTRA 5dr XR 2005 Chevrolet Equinox Posts: 1,443	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed Far too many design cliches jumbled into one big mess. Honda/Acura continues designing themselves into oblivion. __________________ 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD - Silver - Mine 2008 Saturn ASTRA 5-door XR - Sandstone - Hers

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Koasterking 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,557	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed Not bad. I kind of like it! __________________ -"Rose, were you able to find a caterer for the banquet, yet?" -"No, not yet. Oh, but I did find out that Baked Alaska can actually be made locally!" -"Rose, I have an even bigger scoop for you. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth!" G.G.

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zabolots 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2004 Drives: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Posts: 491	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed Yikes! That new look for Acura with the huge metal blade in front is just horrendous! I can't believe they're going to put that piece of crap on every new vehicle they offer!!

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BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,545	Re: 2009 Acura TL revealed Holy fugly... TSX- Ugly RL- Uglier TL- Fugliest.... Lets start from the back... Fat, Lexus GS rear end looks like the trunk is a little bulge off the rear glass. Infinity M class's green house including its chrome trim Camry's unnessessary front fender bulge that is tied into the only body line so it looks like someone sneezed when they were trying to draw a straight line Grill is Acura ugly. Honda should really stop with the grills. Lower facia area looks like cheap, with the two-tied fog lights? Not sure... Car looks like its 5000lbs. The wheels look too small for its mass. Im sure that this car will handle and perform like a dream, which means that most if not all car mags will not mention the amazingly outlandishness of the body. __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS

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