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2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:55 pm
by Sabre
The Torque Report
The next-generation of Acura's flagship sedan is going to debut in the spring at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The 2013 successor to the RL will go on sale by the end of next year, but according to Inside Line, Acura has not decided if its flagship sedan will continue to use the RL name or if a new name will be used. The new flagship sedan will be larger than the current RL. Acura officials claim that it is going to have the interior space of a BMW 7 Series, but will drive more like the smaller 5 Series. The 2013 Acura sedan will get more distinctive styling and is going to be offered with the choice of a V6 engine or a V6 hybrid system with all-wheel-drive. The hybrid system, which is also going to be offered on the next NSX features a 3.5L V6, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 20kW electric motor on each of the rear wheels. According to Honda the hybrid system has the power of a V8, but the fuel-efficiency of a four-cylinder.
With the upcoming introduction of the new ILX compact sedan, the fate of the TSX and TL sedans is still a question. Acura has announced plans to only have three sedans in its lineup that are further differentiated than the current lineup. The TSX and TL sedans will most likely be replaced by one midsize sedan.
Does anyone else think that thing is hideous? It looks just like a camery to me... and those wheels... OMG, kill them.
Re: 2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:12 pm
by Mr Kleen
Not hideous, not any strong emotions whatsoever...
Re: 2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:44 pm
by PGT
Accord wheels. The RL has been a joke since inception. The Legend is rolling over in it's grave.
My parents went to trade their '00 TL on a '10 RL and the salesperson talked them into a '10 TL SHAWD. Why? It had more power.
Talk about handicapping your premium model!!
The RL has always suffered an identity crisis; it was boring, V6-powered and not much better than the TL in any meaningful way. It's surprising that this model lives on while they're considering merging the TSX/TL into one new model for next year.
Re: 2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:55 pm
by chicken n waffles
ghastly and horrendously overpriced.
Re: 2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:07 pm
by complacent
chicken n waffles wrote:ghastly and horrendously overpriced.
it looks like the perfect car for wealthy white folks with zero taste and a strong desire to fit in.
i think it's the perfect car for whomever is interested.
Re: 2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:35 pm
by thermatico
complacent wrote:
it looks like the perfect car for wealthy white folks with zero taste and a strong desire to fit in.
Sounds like the definition of a Lexus LS to me.
Re: 2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:43 pm
by PGT
an LS has style, in comparison.
Re: 2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:17 am
by drwrx
thermatico wrote:Sounds like the definition of a Lexus ES to me.
If that is what you meant, than I completely agree!
Re: 2013 Acura RL Successor to Debut in New York
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:30 am
by avriette
thermatico wrote:complacent wrote:
it looks like the perfect car for wealthy white folks with zero taste and a strong desire to fit in.
Sounds like the definition of a Lexus LS to me.
Sounds like a C350 to me.