Spy Shots: 2009 Acura TL continues triangular theme

[VH_Supra26]

http://sohc.vtec.net/news_files/770023/09tl_jf-01.jpg
http://sohc.vtec.net/news_files/770023/09tl_jf-02.jpg

Acura is in the midst of a major restyling of its entire range of sedans. While we've already seen the new TSX and RL (though an even newer RL has been spied), it's the TL that is the bread-and-butter model of the line. From what has been seen already, we're expecting a version of the blocky metal triangle at the front of the model, though the latest spy photos reveal that the angular theme will be carried over to the rear of the vehicle as well. It's always risky to make major changes to the high-volume model, but it appears as if Acura is not content to just play it safe with its line of uber-Hondas. While the stylists attempt to set new trends, we're pretty sure that the TL will continue to use a front wheel drive architecture and V6 engines, though a form of the automaker's SH AWD seems a distinct possibility.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/23/spy-shots-2009-acura-tl-continues-triangular-theme/

[A769]

edit that shit y0! i want to see pics!


I work at acura, and rumor has it, the 09 RL's come in tomorrow...

[conecrazy]

thank god for Autotrader. :)

[VH_Supra26]

idk why the pics arent working. but there is the link

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=770023

[raulcr2k3]

Pics of the car kinda suck. Can't wait for some more spy pics though.

[raulcr2k3]

It looks like their sticking to the big brushed aluminum grill like the TSX.

http://img.worldcarfans.com/US/2007/7/30/6070730.002/6070730.002.1L.jpg

http://www.worldcarfans.com/6070730.002/photo1/new-acura-sedan-prototype-spy-shots

[VH_Supra26]

those grills are so ugly

[JackHole]

they look like god damn saturns

[raulcr2k3]

those grills are so ugly

+1

Looks cheap, Kills the look of the TSX and Makes the MDX look horrible. 04-08 TL ftw.

[VH_Supra26]

+1

Looks cheap, Kills the look of the TSX and Makes the MDX look horrible. 04-08 TL ftw.

i havent like alot of honda designs for a long time.

[Do0kieTheMan]

here's one pic that honda had revealed.

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded9/acura-tl-1.jpg

[koolaider]

here's one pic that honda had revealed.

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded9/acura-tl-1.jpg

isn't that a camary? Well it looks too camaryish

[Wasuri]

Another one trashed. Honda, don't let me down.

[VH_Supra26]

The 2009 Acura TL is coming this fall, and Acura has released the first official image of the car. Acura's love-it-or-hate-it new shield-grille face is affixed to the front end of the new sedan, which also sports thin, slanted headlamps and a pair of angular lower intakes. A pronounced accent line sweeps down from the back to front, where it leads directly into a very pronounced wheel arch (based on the photo, at least)

Two TL flavors will be offered, confirming the preview report that we ran back in April. Honda doesn't announce powertrain specifics other than to confirm that the new TL will be available with Acura's SH-AWD system and also offer the marque's "most powerful engine ever." We assume that to mean the 300-horsepower 3.7L engine used in the RL and MDX will also be making an appearance in the TL. Based on what we were told back in April, look for a 280-horsepower 3.5L to serve as the base engine in the FWD car.

PRESS RELEASE:
All-New 2009 Acura TL to Debut This Fall

07/10/2008 -TORRANCE, Calif. - The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(SH-AWD) on TL. Available in the fall of 2008, the new TL will deliver a driving experience that achieves new highs within the performance luxury sedan category.

Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV and the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/11/2009-acura-tl-shows-its-face-awd-confirmed/

[Houstone713]

i like it

[Houstone713]

heres a photochop

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/htx713/f_finalm_d4561e6.jpg

:thumb: