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Old 03-11-14, 12:32 AM
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Overall, I think it looks okay. Better than the current pointy TL, but definitely not inspiring. The rims are dumbed down hybrid-style luxury rims and the lack of exposed tailpipes is a sad new trend emerging from many manufacturers. Chrome rear reflectors are not a sensory replacement for transposing a car's mechanicals and lending a vision of power in back.
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Old 03-11-14, 01:28 AM
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Can't wait to hop in and drive it.
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Old 03-11-14, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen K
It's that that far off from the concept. Not as bad as the Subaru switcharoos at least Gotta say though, those are some massive overhangs.



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Overhangs are identical on concept and production. Angle you are looking at is different from both of the subject and focal point. Its the same car sans mirrors, ground effects, rims and bumpers.
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Old 03-11-14, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TangoRed
Exactly what I thought was going to happen. 90% the same as the concept, but that last 10% that didn't transfer over took away all of the aggressiveness. That being said, it looks nice just boring.
yep... i said it long time ago, and yeah thats what it is...

Also, darker color on AB looks awful, someone should post that pic.... Mazda 6 looks way better
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Old 03-11-14, 04:54 AM
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Old 03-11-14, 04:55 AM
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I like it!
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Old 03-11-14, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Vladi
Overhangs are identical on concept and production. Angle you are looking at is different from both of the subject and focal point. Its the same car sans mirrors, ground effects, rims and bumpers.
Didn't say the overhangs weren't massive on the concept too
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Old 03-11-14, 07:12 AM
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just needs bigger wheels and it'll be fine....

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Old 03-11-14, 07:25 AM
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That huge chrome chastity belt would be the first thing to go
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Old 03-11-14, 08:28 AM
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dark one shows how uninspiring it looks

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Old 03-11-14, 08:29 AM
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That's a very high beltline.

Quite disappointed. The concept had nice looking sheet metal. This looks like bland plastic.
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Old 03-11-14, 08:37 AM
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Not bad, just need bigger rims. Acura really needs to do something very radical to bring their customers back.
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Old 03-11-14, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Marklouis
That huge chrome chastity belt would be the first thing to go
I got a laugh from that thanks
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I wonder if they'll be bringing the Accord Hybrid's powertrain into this thing. They could go with the RLX hybrid setup but then that would make the RLX even more redundant.
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Originally Posted by Allen K
I wonder if they'll be bringing the Accord Hybrid's powertrain into this thing. They could go with the RLX hybrid setup but then that would make the RLX even more redundant.
A TLX with that 370hp Hybrid set-up and SH-AWD sure does sound interesting. Call it the next TLX Type-S
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