looks like an accord that they managed to f up some more

 

I saw this on another forum....

 

godamn so many buttons.

seems like acura is trying too hard to be different.

 

It ain't different than the Accord, IMO they are not trying enough.

 

That snap shot from the video seems to be button filled. Though my hands my stain a touch screen I think that is the way to go. Too much buttons will cause too much mistakes while driving if you ask me.

 

SANTA MONICA, California — Images and specifications of the 2009 Acura TL made their way onto the Web today, ahead of Acura's planned debut for next week. Acura had previously released only a front view and preliminary information for the all-new fourth-generation TL.

The 2009 TL will be offered in two versions: front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. This is the first time Honda's Super-Handling all-wheel drive will be available on the midsize sedan. The front-wheel-drive version gets a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter SOHC V6 engine, and the TL SH-AWD will use a 305-hp 3.7-liter SOHC V6. Both engines are mated to a sequential sportshift five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The 2009 TL also gets a completely revamped interior when it goes on sale this fall.

What this means to you: Mixed reactions from the press room here as we start to digest the TL's new look. — Kelly Toepke, News Editor

 

Wow...that is definitely different from the past TLs and takes Acura's new look in a more extreme direction.

Not sure what to make of it...the first pic looks nice but in virtually each photo shown, there's some element that makes me feel that it is a bit 'off' -- the added dash arc, headrest shapes, etc. Maybe it takes getting used to...

 

The car is just too industrial looking, inside and out, for my taste. All the snarky but tasteful styling of the outgoing car has been ditched in favor of this Gundam.

 

Everytime I look at the front I think, "Polly want a cracker?"

Seriously though...5AT? Its like we have been waiting release after release for a new transmission. At this point, even a six speed would be fine. In a world of seven and eight speed transmissions, Acura's 5AT in a brand new 2009MY car just seems like a joke.

 

this has to be one of the ugliest cars ive seen

 

It's strange that everyone thinks we need a 6 speed auto but in all honesty 5 is probably fine. It's becoming the new HP war. I can see where you're coming from as a marketing standpoint that it should try to compete with the rest but 5/6 speeds are perfectly fine.

 

6 speed gets better mileage.
when the ES moved from 5 to 6 speed, mileage went up. not by much though.

if we don't need a 6 speed, or 5 speed.... how bout we all go back to 4 speed V6?

 

this pic is alright.


at this angle, here the infiniti FX-like ugliness shows


giant parrot: like someone else said- polly wanna cracka.


the sides look like the old maxima. and the back end looks way too busy, like Darth Vader's helmet:


holy crap. is that real aluminum?:


clean gauges.


good rear visibility. headrests go all the way down:




if it weren't for the ugly styling, it would have the lexus ES beat down.
paddle shifters and awd.

i wish my car had paddle shifters

 

really like the interior, exterior is ok

 

Maybe sitting inside will give me a real appreciation but, design wise, there's just a bit too much going on with the interior.