Spy Shots: Even better pics of the new '09 Acura TL

[VH_Supra26]

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We just showed you some spy pics of the 2009 Acura TL yesterday, but when one automotive photog saw the lo-res cellphone pics we ran, he knew he could do better. Our buddy Rich Truesdell of Automotive Traveler sent over a small patch of pics that he shot of the new mid-level Acura in action out in the Mojave. Just as with the new TSX and RL, the '09 TL seems to be adopting the corporate blocky metal triangle look. To paraphrase Fletch, "It's all about blocky metal triangles these days." Besides that signature fascia treatment, however, the rest of the car could easily be mistaken for a G37 sedan. Not bad, mind you, but not very distinctive either and surprising given the aggressively styled nose and tail. We'd say the best view is the rear-3/4 shot showing how the C-pillars continue out past the rear glass at their trailing edge and become the top edge of the rear deck. Pretty nifty. Check out our gallery below and Automotive Traveler to read about their encounter with the new TL.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/24/spy-shots-even-better-pics-of-the-new-09-acura-tl/

[TXBlackout03]

Acura just doesn't put out very good looking vehicles anymore.


:(

[VH_Supra26]

Acura just doesn't put out very good looking vehicles anymore.


:(

sad but true

[raulcr2k3]

Meh' Its the front end thats killing off the whole look. The grill for one, and it seems every one is going for the big front bumper look like the camry.

[VH_Supra26]

Meh' Its the front end thats killing off the whole look. The grill for one, and it seems every one is going for the big front bumper look like the camry.

yeah, but i think the Camry pulls it off.

[eN_2_Oh]

i like the '08 design more.

then again these are covered mules, im sure production model will get some well deserved design tweaks

[Hype]

I don't see anything wrong with it.

[arkive43]

IS THAT TEH NEW ACCORD :really?:

[94hondacivickid]

i like it

[JHizzleX]

acura always had that unique look to they're cars..i love them..

[Houstone713]

cant wait to see how they actually going to look

[s14jimmyI]

looks like a toyota camry

[Renaissanceman]

wow this car makes my 08 accord look so much better

[Altima Ser 2005]

yea that reminds me alot of a camry

[BlackCL]

cant say nothing until i see one in person without all the clothes

[uneek]

i think it will grow on people, i like it, at least the colormatched front end.

[userdead626]

is it just me or did they take the center section of the car from a g35?

edit: g35/gs

[Evil Link]

more and more car has the definite sharp curve right below the windows are copied from 7-series bmw.
is it just me or did they take the center section of the car from a g35?

edit: g35/gs

[94egg]

hopefully the one after will make up, similar to the civic's from the '01 body style, not my favorites

[al]

some people will complain about the RL being overly boring, and some people will complain about the TL being too edgy

[LeetoEG6]

This is what the TL is going to look like, I don't believe they are going to make anymore tweaks to the exterior. These TL's are schedule to hit the showroom in late September.

[LabtopThief_jr.]

reminds me of many cars, TL of course, maxima, lexus, and some others

[VH_Supra26]

i just cant believe that they are already changing bodies, it seems like the current TL has only been on the market for a few yrs guess time flys

[LabtopThief_jr.]

Man designers have no originality anymore they take stuff from each other

[ScionGuyizCool]

the back screams pontiac me no rikey

[VH_Supra26]

^^^
haha i see that to, but i like the back

[BloodFlawZ]

I like the older TL's... The new ones look kinda ugly. Seems like every gen gets worse and worse...