First official look at the 2009 Acura TL

Posted: Jul 11, 2008
Filed under: 2009 Releases, Acura

After all the spy shots we’ve seen up until now, Acura today released the first official image of the 2009 Acura TL. You can take your first look at the front with the milk mustache grille as seen on the 2009 Acura TSX .

The very short press release from Acura said that it will be available in fall of 2008 in two different variants including the first ever use of Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive system on a TL. Acura says that the 2009 TL will also feature the most powerful Acura engine ever – we’re guessing that means the range-topper will carry Acura’s 3.7L that produces 300-hp.

Let us know what you think of the new 2009 Acura TL in the comments section.

Click through for the press release .

2009 Acura TL :

Press Release :

07/10/2008 – TORRANCE, Calif. -

The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) on TL. Available in the fall of 2008, the new TL will deliver a driving experience that achieves new highs within the performance luxury sedan category.

Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 270 dealers within the United States. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV and the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.

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  • Bob Bidurski
    Absolutely hideous
  • beeoh
    if anyone knows how i can get ahold of acura, please let me know. my 10 year old nephew has some designs to submit. with (acura) products that look like this i'm sure my nephew will retire before he turns 30 if he get hired.
  • justmatt
    Reality is that Acura has polarized the style of the TL and most of their newer cars. The TL does not look bad, I too wish it had a different grill. I do really like the lines on the car, but I have to agree that the wheel arches are a bit much as is the front bumper. I am not in this price bracket so maybe this will strike that cliental differently.
  • xxx
    I wonder if maybe the artist who did the above got some of the proportions wrong - particularly the grille & fender flare ...
  • Ivan Gutierrez
    Is Acura done butchering their entire lineup?
  • justmatt
    Don't be so impatient, the new RL has yet to grace us.
  • Kumonga
    Not too bad -- I guess having the RL & TSX come right before it braced us for this. Other than the extra large grille blade & the awkward vent next to the fog lights ... not bad. Still not sure about the hump over the front wheel ...
  • KissMitailpipe
    Who in the world made the decision to use this Mad Max grill. Damn I hate it.
    And that front bumper is idiotic with all these cuts in it.

    Get some new designers Acura! Third generation is the best looking TL ever.
  • JQuick
    I think the new Acuras/Hondas look great. I really don't understand why everyone bashes them.
  • Jacob
    Looks like they copied the "Hoffmeister" kink in the rear window only to end up looking like the Lexus GS/Infiniti M..

    Can no one in this generation create a new look? That looks well without being so shiteous??
  • gyaos
    Not commenting on the grill but it would all look better if the lights were bigger ... those slim lights do not go w/ the rest of the car.

    They are obviously going for more luxury than sport nowadays.
  • me
    other than looking exactly like the old maxima.... and sorta lexus'ish... Acura has officially lost any unique design ques... other then the buck-toothed grille..

    wow.. I though they would actually save themselves with the TL.. unfortunately the only this acura fans have to look forward to is the coupe version of the TSX , the TL and the upcoming v6 diesel, which hopefully will find it's way to the TSX and finally give it AWD and over 350 torque to battle the competition. With the I4 diesel getting 250 torque, the v6 should easily surpass 350..
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