2009 Acura TL revealed!!

BMW! · 07-30-2008, 04:44 PM

looks like the new accord coupe...

theslik1 · 07-30-2008, 07:32 PM

Autobot 'chop from Acurazine:

TheAcAvenger · 07-30-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by theslik1

Autobot 'chop from Acurazine:

just4kickz · 07-30-2008, 08:18 PM

what is this... the next space shuttle?

don't like it. old TL is hard to beat.

BlueLion · 07-30-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

I honestly think that the new Acura styling is terrible...

dont like this one or the last TL....i had 2000 TL and that was it for me and acura

sinnet112 · 07-30-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

Actually, the new TSX looks pretty good in person IMO. I hated it when I saw the first pictures, but I saw a few this weekend and it looks good (especially in dark colors). Hopefully the TL will have some similar in-person successes (although, it doesn't have a "normal" looking rear like the TSX does). We will see.

The new Acuras look better in dark colors because it hides the ridiculous amount of lines it has on the car. They should've smoothed out some of the panels, it would have flowed better.

Mike05 · 08-07-2008, 04:08 PM

I saw a video of the chief TL engineer last night and he pretty much told everything about the car but i guess the video wasn't suppose to be leaked out so early so it was deleted very quickly.

Base TL: 280 hp, 254 lb-ft torque, 18/26 mpg and SH-AWD: 305 hp, 275 lb-ft torque, 17/24 mpg....no touchscreen nav just a knob like in the MDX, has radar in its weather forecast system, 400 watt 10 speaker ELS sound system, electric power steering, LED tail lights, and also the TL does look a lot better in the video then the pics. Also, the interviewer from KBB mentioned how the SH-AWD handled very well and that the engine has kick to it...so hopefully thats a good sign.

interior pics from vid

Base TL: 34K add 2K for tech pack.
SH-AWD 39K plus 2K for tech pack.

OBI_agent · 08-10-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike05

I saw a video of the chief TL engineer last night and he pretty much told everything about the car but i guess the video wasn't suppose to be leaked out so early so it was deleted very quickly.

Base TL: 280 hp, 254 lb-ft torque, 18/26 mpg and SH-AWD: 305 hp, 275 lb-ft torque, 17/24 mpg....no touchscreen nav just a knob like in the MDX, has radar in its weather forecast system, 400 watt 10 speaker ELS sound system, electric power steering, LED tail lights, and also the TL does look a lot better in the video then the pics. Also, the interviewer from KBB mentioned how the SH-AWD handled very well and that the engine has kick to it...so hopefully thats a good sign.

interior pics from vid

Base TL: 34K add 2K for tech pack.
SH-AWD 39K plus 2K for tech pack.

The interior looks great but the exterior is

.....And I also hate the fact how they still sell an outdated 5 speed auto....Camon Acura, everyone has moved on the 6,7,8 auto's....what are you guys waiting for!
Anyway, I found a link of Acura tl unveiling.....the same details which you wrote.....with additional pics

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=130497

TommyLi · 08-10-2008, 03:29 PM

wow i loved the look of the old TL, they f***** this car up badly IMO...

jlspeed29 · 08-11-2008, 12:58 PM

my frist cars were acuras
they are in the shitter now!
they need a new CL!!!

Bimmer007 · 08-11-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OBI_agent

I don't like it..Kind of mimics G35 from the side and back...And Acura seriously needs a RWD!

More pics to come

!

I just added a few pics today. (7/22/2008)

I hate the front!

The link is:http://www.autoblog.com/photos/more-...ura-tl/937390/

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edmunds insideline did a first drive

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*

2SwiFt29 · 08-11-2008, 01:35 PM

interior looks nice, but the outside is just

sflgator · 08-11-2008, 07:58 PM

I don't know which is uglier...the front or the back;

from the outside, the new TL is just hard on the eyes.

The inside is nice; Acura makes nice interiors, imho, although the materials are a bit cheap. One thing I noticed is that it still redlines at 6,700rpm and has a 5-speed AT; albeit with Paddle Shifters now, but geez, can't Acura come up with a competitive 6 or 7-speed Auto Tranny w/ Paddle Shifters?

It just seems like Acura is "so 3 years ago" in terms on performance technology and so out of touch w/ American taste in terms of exterior design.

Also, what's with the "almost complete" engine cover?

Are they trying to hide their engine or what?

Lots of pics here...

http://www.autospies.com/news/2009-A...The-Web-33467/

OBI_agent · 08-12-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer007

edmunds insideline did a first drive

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..1.*

OK.....THANK YOU

.....!

You can also check this test drive.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/11/a...ra-tl-w-video/

Tim2189 · 08-12-2008, 10:36 AM

no no no no no and no! bad acura bad acura!

Cloud9 · 08-12-2008, 01:41 PM

That's one ugly looking car!

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