2009 Acura TL - Page 3

Classiks · 07-01-08, 04:25

The new Acura TSX and TL both look Hideous, they have grille issues for sure.

The huge ugly grille looks fine on the MDX, but shouldn't have incorporated it in the TSX and TL.

My family currently owns a 05 TL, and it's much nicer compared to these new ones.

I do know that the new TL is based on the new Accord chasis. I drove my friend 2008 Accord V6 coupe, that car handles superbly for that large of a car. The turn-in is amazing.

That's a good sign for the handling, but aesthetically, the new TL and TSX is a big thumbs down.

BigAl3 · 07-11-08, 04:32

well... here's another "offical" photo...

by the way... i was at the honda dealership today and went across the way to the nissan lot and saw this (2009 maxima)...

ptaylor_9849 · 07-12-08, 04:13

You can keep them both.

Macruz19 · 07-13-08, 08:31

The TSX design does not look too bad, however I sat inside one and the interior is not up to par from the previous generation. I'm going to miss the touch screen navi.

JuneBug · 07-13-08, 04:54

I got the chance to sit in a ne Maxima - great car! They have needed to fix the front end styling for a long time. If I haven't bought a 08 Accord - I would have gave the Maxima a long look, I've had Nissans in the the past and they are every bit as good as Honda/Toyota - IMHO of course.

Dr. Woo · 07-24-08, 05:10

As the first official photo was unveiled, I instantly thought, "Wow, Acura's really in a decline."

The new TSX looks pretty homely as well. Color me disappointed.

Bigpoppa3346 · 07-24-08, 06:50

The new Maxima looks great, IMO. Takes styling cues from the G, but with it's own distinctive look.

All the new Acura models have the same ugly styling, I think they are going to see some serious sales decline in the coming years...

Macruz19 · 07-27-08, 05:59

Once the 2009 TL's hit dealers, I'll be so jealous haha, but with the rise of prices I'm not sure how well it's going to sell..

Jscort98 · 07-27-08, 07:11

I really like the current TL. Its got a nice low stance and looks aggressive. That new one is alright except for that grill.

The only problem the current one has is with the grill. When the sun hits it directly all you see is a huge shining beacon coming down the road. The grill on the new one is gonna permanently blind small children and animals.

NickDobby · 08-04-08, 05:32

I love the look of the 09 TSX, but when i first saw a pic of it i didn't think there was much of a difference. Yet, when i saw one in person, wow. A very modern looking interpretation of the sedan. Even if most people don't like'm, at least it'll make the previous gen more affordable now.

Yal · 08-05-08, 05:43

I agree with a lot of people in that the older TL was much nicer looking, I really wanted one of those. This new one seems Altima-ish.

Dr. Woo · 08-05-08, 06:11

By the way, believe it or not, the new Maxima is actually SMALLER than its predecessor.