Bigbuck15 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=130468 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phiftywon Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 bloated ass, 5 speed slush-box, and braces - WTF is honda thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Now see, not only is the car ugly, but it took the whole plastic engine bay to the extreme. I dont know if its been this bad on other newer cars, but this is the first time ive seen one this covered up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01FOCI Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Now see, not only is the car ugly, but it took the whole plastic engine bay to the extreme. I dont know if its been this bad on other newer cars, but this is the first time ive seen one this covered up. Actually they reversed the usual sea of plastic. Instead of covering up the engine they covered everything but! It is silly at best. But the fan boys will be all over this as the holy grail of cars and gods gift to earth and oh you can see the most godly of engines and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 does this complete the self-destruction of Acura? really really sad - the former TL was one of the Best looking cars (non-Mercury of course ) this is just soooooooooo unremittingly, uninterruptedly, completely, terminally UGLY really hope the HonacuraDUH designers have an intervention, followed by a Tell's-All book deal so no other designers get hooked on the same evil drugs that have obviously dissolved every last brain cell the H.guys ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Wow, it's fugly... boomerang angles everywhere...Must have the same design team as the CRV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patate Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 (edited) I really don't know how to put my thoughts of this car with words, nevermind the fact that my English is mediocre. I will try however.. This car is disgusting, from whatever angles you can look at it. The front is weird, the rear is awkward. I would not want to be seen in it, or be associated with it whatsoever. I do not even want to be seen near one, I may even cross the street to avoid walking near one. While driving, I may even change lane and get in the opposite direction just to be far from one.. F*** safety. It is that ugly, and like someone on autoblog said: "The whole ugly tree hit it, nevermind the stick". I don't think I have EVER, and I mean it, EVER seen a car that ugly (I include every types of car). The simple fact that someone can walk in an Acura showroom, accept the high sticker price, and put good money to drive one of these is an insult to intelligence. And to be fair, even if I hate Honda styling, I must admit that the Civic and Element is a love-or-hate thing, so I understand people that could buy one. I "accepted" the new Pilot and CR-V, and I am mentally ready to accept the new Ridgeline, however ugly those 3 "trucks" are, but I do not understand how ugly the TL is. Honda is a big corporation with a pretty rational corporate culture that leads them to good profits, but I have no idea how an awkward idea like this may reach production state, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?. Edited August 10, 2008 by Patate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Edmunds test drives it... LINK-Edmunds.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 They are rivaling Ford (Superduty/E-series) in taking a fantastic looking vehicle and turning it into a TLC channel plastic surgery facelift nightmare. The old TL was sharp, this thing's ass looks ripped off from the MKTaurus which is overall a cheap ripoff of a Lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 They are rivaling Ford (Superduty/E-series) in taking a fantastic looking vehicle and turning it into a TLC channel plastic surgery facelift nightmare. The old TL was sharp, this thing's ass looks ripped off from the MKTaurus which is overall a cheap ripoff of a Lexus. Why must you bring up the D3's in threads that are obviously in no way D3-related? Since you mention it though, the MKS looks WAY better than this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Why must you bring up the D3's in threads that are obviously in no way D3-related? Since you mention it though, the MKS looks WAY better than this thing. Because: The old TL was sharp, this thing's ass looks ripped off from the MKTaurus which is overall a cheap ripoff of a Lexus. :stats: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_spaniard Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Gotta admit, it's pretty damned ugly. I'm not a fan of sport-sedans anyway, but this thing is..well.....ack. What is that boomerang on the front end, and what is with that engine bay? Check your belt, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I agree with Nick, this thing is so ugly it even makes the MKS look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 so i agreed with everyone until i saw autoblogs pictures of it. they made it look really good. the roof line makes it look very upscale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01FOCI Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 umm ya still no, looks like a bloated maxima and the can opener grill looks cheap and tacked on. And the front and rear fascia creases look to Pontiac-ish. This is a conversation piece for when you would like to discuss the finer points of over-styling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 umm ya still no, looks like a bloated maxima and the can opener grill looks cheap and tacked on. And the front and rear fascia creases look to Pontiac-ish. This is a conversation piece for when you would like to discuss the finer points of over-styling. to each their own. whats funny is that everyone says the grill looks tacked on when infact the whole car was designed around this grill and bumper. "While the TL was the last to be unveiled, it is actually the first and only one of the three sedans to be completely designed around this new look... The entire TL effort was handled by Honda R&D in the United States with Art Osborn leading the exterior design at Acura's new design studio in Torrance California. After getting approval for the new look, the decision was made to at least add the shield grille to the other sedans and roll them all out at about the same time." - autoblog.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemiman Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 to, it is actually the first and only one of the three sedans to be completely designed around this new look... After getting approval for the new look, the decision was made to at least add the shield grille to the other sedans and roll them all out at about the same time." - autoblog.com If this "New Look" is Honda's direction for all styling, it is a very good sign for Ford and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Because: :stats: Suggest you get your eyes checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 They are rivaling Ford (Superduty/E-series) in taking a fantastic looking vehicle and turning it into a TLC channel plastic surgery facelift nightmare. The old TL was sharp, this thing's ass looks ripped off from the MKTaurus which is overall a cheap ripoff of a Lexus. Which Lexus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Which Lexus? I believe its the GS that he always compares it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 so i agreed with everyone until i saw autoblogs pictures of it. they made it look really good. the roof line makes it look very upscale. I'll admit, from the side angle, the roof line does look decently nice. Just the front bumper, grille and hood do not look good. The rear end is the same as the front, bumper and trunk are total turn offs. to each their own. whats funny is that everyone says the grill looks tacked on when infact the whole car was designed around this grill and bumper. They need a better grille to design around then cause this look, both on the Hondas and Acuras just doesn't work for most. Sure the SD and '09 F150 grilles aren't the greatest looking, but still far better than these Honda/Acura designs. Now I'll hold final judgement until I see on of these TL's in person. I completely hated the new Maxima in the pics posted here, but after seeing a few in person, they aren't 1/2 bad. Sure not as good looking as the out going model, but decent. Hopefully this new TL follows the same pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6t5frlane Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 FUGLY comes to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I believe its the GS that he always compares it to. Only in profile... and then, so do many cars out there these days. He should pick on them as well. ... wait, I forgot who I was talking about here... :lol: Anyway, back on topic... my wife likes the TL, so... she may end up with one in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Suggest you get your eyes checked. Which Lexus? I believe its the GS that he always compares it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Very good. You found pictures of the MKS and Lexus GS on the internet. Now tell us how the MKS is any more like the GS than any other sedan is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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