2009 Acura RL Revealed in Chicago

Acura's flagship RL sedan updated for 2009

2009 Acura RL
2009 Acura RL
2009 Acura RL
2009 Acura RL
2009 Acura RL
2009 Acura RL

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foose1397

ouch...slap on a new grill and give it some honda accord tail lights and were good to go...sorry i like the old one better, this design looks forced

February 6, 2008 3:18 pm

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BENZian

...the Honda accord looks better and looks like it cost more...this RL looks more like a Honda than any that have gone before...who is doing design for Acura these days ... Helen Keller ?

February 6, 2008 4:03 pm

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brocky

i agree with both of you. It looks cheaper than the previous model.

February 6, 2008 5:08 pm

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radmeister

Definitely the old 1 was better, no doubt about it.

February 6, 2008 6:41 pm

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I dont like it

February 6, 2008 8:11 pm

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morris_b

When is Acura going to step up and produce a big daddy luxury car to compete with all the you know who's? Seriously, this car is a joke. I'd rather by a Phaeton.

February 6, 2008 8:23 pm

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NICKKOP

looks eleg

February 6, 2008 8:29 pm

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NICKKOP

Come on Honda/Acura! Looks elegant yet unoriginal and still quite boring... as far as the article's author stating that this is the first time Honda/Acura has been using VTEC in a SOHC engine.. untrue... Honda has been using this tech in SOHC motors in japan since late 1980's and worldwide since early 1990's. this statement could possibly be true for i-VTEC though.

February 6, 2008 8:32 pm

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cp9a6m

nickkop, the article is untrue because it left out this little detail that was in the press release: "first ever SOHC use of VTECÂ® valvetrain actuation for both the intake and exhaust valves." Previous SOHC VTEC systems only worked for the intake valves, but this one acts upon both intake and exhaust just like the DOHC VTEC system.

February 6, 2008 9:12 pm

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NICKKOP

ah, ok i thought there was something missing

February 6, 2008 10:00 pm

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joelynn

Yawn, another dull saloon like the new Mitsubishi Galant that came out the other day... BORING!

February 6, 2008 9:32 pm

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tiguy2000

This is the cheapest design ever. I dont even care how good the drivetrain could be, it s the ugliest thing. It can be outcompeted by the beautiful "Infiniti M45 rocks, game over." That s what caranddriver said and they stick to this comment.

February 6, 2008 9:40 pm

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NICKKOP

Acura should have made this a DOHC motor, then it could double as a basis for the next NSX motor, assuming it will be light and nimble still

February 6, 2008 10:04 pm

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Looks like a friggin Saturn, but I do like the rear end of the car. Current version is much better looking than this contraption.

February 6, 2008 11:23 pm

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carcrazy1234

ohhh honda accord with a little light customization and new badges!!! woo hooo :) old RL was better... i seriously agree with the person above that said "it looks forced" lol disgrace honda... disgrace

February 7, 2008 1:34 am

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DieselDog

Hey! Nice Accord.

February 7, 2008 2:29 am

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Alfafox5

I looked at this care for about a second, my gut felt sick, and I thought... "this was the big reveal!?" I am with you guys, what were they trying to do, take us back to the 90's? Nothing about this care really makes me want it, and the 'my grille now matches the MDX' crap is old! I wish car companies would stop making every car look like it's 'siblings' - give each car some of its own mojo! Geeeez! Peace!

February 7, 2008 3:04 am

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Alfafox5

WOW!!! THAT IS THE UGLIEST TAIL I HAVE SEEN IN AGES... I THINK THE WHOLE GOAL WAS TO OUT-UGLY THE ORIGINAL BMW 7!!! MAN THIS IS PAINFUL!

February 7, 2008 3:07 am

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Gust3439

its a japanise BMW 7 loool, at the back its all Bangle-esh i dont like i prefer a hyundai geninses

February 7, 2008 4:02 am

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moyusuf

An Accord in a tailored suit. I hate the grille.