2009 Acura TL fully revealed

merry · 08-27-08, 03:59 AM

Click above for more photos of the 2009 Acura TL

The floodgates will open on the '09 Acura TL soon enough, but in the meantime, Inside Line has posted a set of press photos and confirmed the car's final specs. As has been previously reported, there are two versions: a base 3.5L front-drive car with 285 horses and the range-topping TL SH-AWD, which gets a 305-horsepower 3.7L V6. The Type S is history, replaced in essence by the SH-AWD. Both TL models are mated to 5-speed automatics, and a stiffer chassis should help make time spent behind the wheel more engaging.

Inside, the layout is one that should be familiar to anyone who's spent time in a new Honda or Acura. Metallic-look wings arc out from a center stack topped by a multifunction LCD screen and finished at the bottom by Honda's all-in-one controller for audio/info/nav interfaces. In short, techno-gadgetry abounds. The new TL is a larger car than it predecessor, with a 1.4-inch longer wheelbase and 6.2 inches added to its overall length. Consequently, interior space also improves over the outgoing sedan.

While the current-gen TL is Acura's most attractive vehicle, we have a feeling the new-for-2009 edition may not age as gracefully. The new corporate shield grille is in place, adding bling to the nose and offering enough frontal reflective surface to repel a Klingon phaser bombardment. If you miss the obviously-an-Acura front end, you might need to do a double-take to recognize in profile thanks to a C-pillar kink that apes BMW...and Infiniti, and the Jaguar XF, just to name a few. Out back, the trunklid repeats the shield motif that started up front. Regarding the car's styling, there's much for you to discuss in the comments below. Stay tuned for plenty more information and our first drive impressions of the new TL in the days to come.

Mastervtec · 08-27-08, 01:14 PM

It was revealed last week.

Russian · 08-27-08, 01:36 PM

There are a few threads about this.

This is not a 05-08 RL, so wrong section.

08-27-08, 03:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
merry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	2009 Acura TL fully revealed Click above for more photos of the 2009 Acura TL The floodgates will open on the '09 Acura TL soon enough, but in the meantime, Inside Line has posted a set of press photos and confirmed the car's final specs. As has been previously reported, there are two versions: a base 3.5L front-drive car with 285 horses and the range-topping TL SH-AWD, which gets a 305-horsepower 3.7L V6. The Type S is history, replaced in essence by the SH-AWD. Both TL models are mated to 5-speed automatics, and a stiffer chassis should help make time spent behind the wheel more engaging. Inside, the layout is one that should be familiar to anyone who's spent time in a new Honda or Acura. Metallic-look wings arc out from a center stack topped by a multifunction LCD screen and finished at the bottom by Honda's all-in-one controller for audio/info/nav interfaces. In short, techno-gadgetry abounds. The new TL is a larger car than it predecessor, with a 1.4-inch longer wheelbase and 6.2 inches added to its overall length. Consequently, interior space also improves over the outgoing sedan. While the current-gen TL is Acura's most attractive vehicle, we have a feeling the new-for-2009 edition may not age as gracefully. The new corporate shield grille is in place, adding bling to the nose and offering enough frontal reflective surface to repel a Klingon phaser bombardment. If you miss the obviously-an-Acura front end, you might need to do a double-take to recognize in profile thanks to a C-pillar kink that apes BMW...and Infiniti, and the Jaguar XF, just to name a few. Out back, the trunklid repeats the shield motif that started up front. Regarding the car's styling, there's much for you to discuss in the comments below. Stay tuned for plenty more information and our first drive impressions of the new TL in the days to come. __________________ Save water. Shower with your girlfriend.

08-27-08, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mastervtec Stock Is Best Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 5,568 Car 1: Bastard People iTrader: (3)	It was revealed last week. __________________ -BDE "I like your cane." <<< >>> LMAO. You had to be there. CLICK!!>>> Newbie FAQ...Read It!! <<< CLICK!! My Coupe - Sold My New Coupe

08-27-08, 01:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Russian 31mpg 6spd Coupe (city) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,151 Car 1: 91 Legend LS Coupe 6MT, Black on Black Car 2: 2008 Acura TL-S 6MT iTrader: (35)	There are a few threads about this. This is not a 05-08 RL, so wrong section. __________________ Modifications: Type II 6 spd, OBX headers, Cold air intake, 5spd clutch and flywheel, Type I pulley, Shaved Heads, RJ Short Shifter, MLS copy strut bar, Type II calipers, Red taillights, Tiburon front seats, 94-95 Front bumper and Trunk Lid Parting Out 94 Coupe: http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...9/#post1311120

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