GFerg

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.

Good luck....

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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.

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.

mmarshall

No. The current RL is AWD, not RWD.......and one of the world's best AWD systems to boot.

D2-AUTOSPORT

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!!!!

Gojirra99

The front with that grille looks like it's wickedly grinning at you . . .

CK6Speed

iTrader: (1)

I've been waiting for the return of the Legend Coupe since 1996. 10+ years latter I hope it comes true

GSteg

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I hope the RL sedan doesn't look like that. That coupe should be a CLK/6-series competitor, and be named something else other than RL.

The RL sedan should look like a flagship car, and not like a car that looks aggressive in that kind of way.

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.

That coupe concept looks all right to me, but only if it truly is a high-performance coupe.

STIG

good. I can go find that current gen RL cheaper than 40K . I like the current RL a lot tho.

mmarshall

Have you driven an RL? It drives even better than it looks....and its build quality is amazing.

PhilipMSPT

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It looks like the '07 Solara...



Next RL?

AJL0365

thats a very good description of how the car looks

GS69

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.

rominl

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we will see. if that happens that sounds like a HUGE HUGE change from the current one. probably in the right direction, but definitely believe it when i see it