Next gen Acura RL rumors
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Next gen Acura RL rumors
The next RL might, on top of getting a V8 with RWD, get a coupe version as well.
I guess they figure there is a market for expensive coupes. Like the CLK or the 6 series.
This illustration shows an OK design. But nothing striking, like the BMW 6.
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V8 AWD would be even better IMO......especially with the present RL's superb SH AWD system.
Gosh, I hope they don't go with those headlights and grille...it looks like a snarling jungle cat getting ready to spring on its prey.
Gosh, I hope they don't go with those headlights and grille...it looks like a snarling jungle cat getting ready to spring on its prey.
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Originally Posted by MSMLexIS
The current RL is already an ugly car that looks much wore also a V8 rwd I can see honda doing a V6 RWD before a v8. Guess we will have to wit and see.
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I just hope they don't introduce it too quickly, thats one of main determining factors in Japanese cars having such a low perceived equity. The cars are updated so quickly that they are obsolete every few years. Conversely, look at how up to date a 2Gen GS looks, then imagine if they restyled it in 2002!!!!
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Originally Posted by MSMLexIS
The current RL is already an ugly car
That coupe concept looks all right to me, but only if it truly is a high-performance coupe.
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Originally Posted by Iceman
I've got to disagree. Now that they've all been out for awhile, I definitely feel that the RL is the best-looking of the new generation of Japanese midsize luxury sedans. The worst anyone seems to be able to say about it is "bland", but I feel it maintains a nice balance of aggressiveness and style.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
V8 AWD would be even better IMO......especially with the present RL's superb SH AWD system.
Gosh, I hope they don't go with those headlights and grille...it looks like a snarling jungle cat getting ready to spring on its prey.
Gosh, I hope they don't go with those headlights and grille...it looks like a snarling jungle cat getting ready to spring on its prey.
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This seems way too logical for Acura. However, I guess they would have to do a V8 & RWD sooner or later.
Now that I think about it, by the time the next generation comes around (2010-ish) the new Acura facility should be open & maybe the distancing from Honda will permit them to actually do this.
Now that I think about it, by the time the next generation comes around (2010-ish) the new Acura facility should be open & maybe the distancing from Honda will permit them to actually do this.