New Acura RL Photos Out
04-07-04, 03:19 PM
#16
Like what most members are saying, exterior is not much for a flagship, but man, the interior is really nice!
Finally they're putting some quality into the inside. The gauges "looks like" the Mercedes new E and S.
Yeah, the trunk does "look like" it's open. The gaps are pretty big by the taillights. However the new contender will be the Infinitis.
Finally they're putting some quality into the inside. The gauges "looks like" the Mercedes new E and S.
Yeah, the trunk does "look like" it's open. The gaps are pretty big by the taillights. However the new contender will be the Infinitis.
04-07-04, 04:57 PM
#20
Lexus Test Driver
It's nice but reminds me the new TL and Accord, and TSX. Not sure I want to design my flagship after the current models. Maybe that's why I have more people calling my TL a Honda
04-07-04, 05:05 PM
#21
Guest
Posts: n/a
Way to much front overhang (like the old Chrysler Cab Forward look) Looks like a Camry. With I-35 headlights. And the Mazda Millenia grill. And a Dodge stratus/745 rear. The new TL looks great, this looks like crap. It's gonna get eaten alive by the new GS and M35/45 let alone the Europeans. Interior looks good. For the price u expect that.
Overall, it's okay.
Overall, it's okay.
04-07-04, 06:24 PM
#25
Lexus Champion
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Any similarities.
Any similarities.
I like the new RL overall, however it doesn't have that flagship look, like an LS430 or MB S500/600
Last edited by Technics; 04-07-04 at 06:26 PM.
04-07-04, 06:46 PM
#26
Guest
Posts: n/a
I mean, the current M45, coming out in 2003=blah and I was expecting Nissan to hit a home run with the design of the new one and IMO, they did inside and out. The new M35/45 is THERE now to compete against the GS/E/5.
To think, the RL has been out since 1996, this is a 2005 model, 9 years, and this is what they could think of? I know Honda is usually very timid on designs but this is ridiculous. And I have a feeling it will be a solid driving car.
Funny thing is the LS is one of the blandest vehicles on the road. But commands respect and demands authority. Weird.
To think, the RL has been out since 1996, this is a 2005 model, 9 years, and this is what they could think of? I know Honda is usually very timid on designs but this is ridiculous. And I have a feeling it will be a solid driving car.
Funny thing is the LS is one of the blandest vehicles on the road. But commands respect and demands authority. Weird.
04-07-04, 07:20 PM
#27
Racer
Is it just me or the rear trunklid seems kinda like the 7-series? Well actually the whole rear kinda reminds me of the new 7. 
04-07-04, 10:53 PM
#28
RX 300 & 350Z Guru
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Georgia
Posts: 3,256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The wheel/tires in the second picture of the prototype look very unbalanced and mismatched. Overall I think it is a beautiful design if not a bit small.
Things are are HUGE on this car - the exhaust and dead pedal
Things are are HUGE on this car - the exhaust and dead pedal
04-08-04, 02:44 AM
#29
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: MD
Posts: 1,509
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by LexRX
The wheel/tires in the second picture of the prototype look very unbalanced and mismatched. Overall I think it is a beautiful design if not a bit small.
Things are are HUGE on this car - the exhaust and dead pedal
The wheel/tires in the second picture of the prototype look very unbalanced and mismatched. Overall I think it is a beautiful design if not a bit small.
Things are are HUGE on this car - the exhaust and dead pedal
Anyway, even though I'm a Honda/Acura fan, I'm a little disappointed by the looks. Not a fan of the sloping front hood. Everything else seems great, though. And besides, if I had to choose between conservative Accord-like styling and "futuristic" 7-series styling, I'd go with conservative most any day of the week.
