Beautiful Car. You need to see it in person. I don't know why people are crying over the old model. It's a nice looking car but pretty anonymous. This one looks so much better.
First, I want to admit that when i first seen the new generation TL's - I hated it! I thought to myself that Acura would never make my list again, but after seeing it in person and seeing more of them - the look really grew on me. Not to mention how immaculate the car is on the interior!! I test drove a '10 SH AWD with tech...and I was sold!! I test drove and considered a Pontiac G8 GT, Infiniti G37, Lexus GS and an A4, but none was a complete package and value of the Acura TL. Hands down!!
When this car came out me and my husband HATED THE EXTERIOR DESIGN WITH A PASSION. But after seeing a lot of them on the road here in Los Angeles we started liking it more and more. Point being, we bought a new TL in new black with tan interior. We still love our "old" 2005 TL which we still get a lot of compliments on because of the beautiful exterior design and 150K trouble free miles :-) People have to move with the times though. We love our new TL :-)
Acura has this thing now where I just wanna never see a car as ugly again when I see their designs for the first time and a few months later I go like, MMMM thats a nice looking car.
screw you art ozbourne this car looks like a freaking Saturn or Pontiac now. Way to screw up a good thing, the last car was so nice looking now this. Its an acura so im sure its a great car but its just sooooo ugly. Buying one would be like getting married to an ugly chick with a great personality.
The car is bloated and has some off putting details. Yes I'm sure it performs great, and it has a nice interior, but looks-wise it is polarizing, and just generally doesn't have too many nice looking exterior elements.
Compare this car to
- the last TL
- the TSX
It becomes obvious where Honda messed up the design. Leave the exteriors to the Japanese, please Honda. I am begging you.
to anyone who maybe reading, if you feel the need to talk shit about acura or tell us all your plans for your next car then please take it to a group of people who actually agree with you and take your opinions to heart because we really don't care and never asked you for your input. How well this car company does and what consumers will like and buy isn't based solely on you. Don't come and try to ruin our praise and enjoyment of this company. leave us be.
Oh and shame on me for leaving the all new Buick Lacrosse out. Might be american but damn nice design exterior and interior. We need to learn that Merc's&BMW have been doing this for a while. America thought that making a cheaper yet simple car is what sold in america. we all cant afford high end cars, but we all want a high end car. this is why we've been in da back so long, you need yooung minds and fresh faces that truly understand what the american consumer wants.
People make me laugh, This is a nice car if you would jus start paying more attention to the whole car and not jus the front or back. Seen one of these in a snow white with 22" forgiatos painted the same color with an offset 6" to 8" lip. people actually made a path for this car coming up 285 in atlanta. Jus because your mind is set one dementional, doesn't mean that eveyone elses is. this the lexus GS&LS are the top stylish cars out right now. New maxima aint bad either.
agreed. this car does lookamerican. if i wanted to buy american i would buy a hunk of shit like these mother fuckers areputting out. american cars are all garbage.none are relaible and if they are you cant buy a v6 with descent power. u gotta buy somemonsterous overly inefficfient v8. like 5.7or 6 liters.americna engineering is horrible at best. maybe i should stickwith eurocars the new aufis are cool, or a benz.
Probably one of the ugliest cars ever designed. And they beat on the designer at BMW. The back looks like a Chinese guy smiling (not very attractive) The front just utterly ridiculous. And, the large exhaust pipes...pure dumb.
this guy is a california pretty boy. the bototm line is this merc's and bmw's making more power in the sport/luxury cars and they are RWD. now this is coming from a 06 TL aspec owner. they need to make our cars also so the ECU can be upgraded more power then a 3.7 305HPAWD. thats lame for aWD they need like 330HP from a 3.7 liter. new body is horrible. the interior is wonderful but body sucks. i hope acura fires this guy what a joke he is. and the new crossover, junk it. ridiculious design
this fuckin loser ought to be fired, leave it to better people in hoiw to design a better front end for sure, the back looks like a civic SI. horrible. he lost a buyer in me for this crap. ill go to mercedes. that grill is HIDEOUS.i love Acura but u pay 30+k for a car put a damn spoiler on it. the only thing that is nice is the exhaust tips.. sorta.. hsould o fnever changed the 04-08 styles maybe modded those with bigger engine AWD more fit&finish. this guy is a idiot.
does mercedes or bmw put spoilers on their cars? NO! why? CAUSE THEY'RE CHEESEY AS FUCK. Go get a 2ft after market airplane wing put on your car douche. Its all about being SLEEK
the acurs isnt cleek the interior is gorgeous but the exterior is aweful. does this guy work for GM, ford , dodge,ur fired. ask anyone who drives a acura the new models alook horrid, fire your ass punk its a junk car sales are dfown thanks to peopel liek you dirt bag dsiging faggot ass cars like this
ok, well incase you havent noticed, WE'RE IN A RECESSION...everyones sales are down, heck some car companies almost went out of business (im sure you werent aware of this either). This car is SOOOOOOOOOOOO SHARP
as a fyi i have alwasy owned honda/acuras, and i currently own a 06 Tl ASPEC . the bottom line is this. the car doesnt get better loosk in the next 1-2 years with more HP with eiother AWd or RWD for all cars, i like many others in forums and other palces will be dealing with other car companies cause of lackluster HPratings and awd or rwd platform and gross looks. the new TL is a ugly piece of machine metal. i love acuras and hondas but this year by far is gross. i mite go merc or bmw next
dude keep your tl aspec, bmw and mercedes have the most delicate trannys. my bro had to replace his 545 06 tranny at 170 000 km about 110000 miles thats fucking terrible, my girls 98 camry which is our winter beater has 350000km everything still works nohing was replaced. when u buy bmw your buying looks not quality.
i lovemyTL but acura kinda sucks cause you cant reallymod them at all. imean shit ihave a j pipe, exhaust and a CAI. cant mod it at all, the fuckin grillon these new acuras is fuckin gross. this guy is the reason i dont buy new acuras. my next car willbe a AMg E55 or something else iwont drive a hideous pos like this acura this guy designed. im so disgusted with it hes a disgrace. if i get another acura i want to mod it or iwont be buying another. acuras need more hp, modable,and rwd-sh-awd
this car is sharp to you.. nobody else. the grill is gross its why people. i wonder why its nice toyou. dont wannaad mit you helped designed a POS. your here tomake the buyers happy not tothinkthat you thinkis cool you fuckin idiot. go work for gm, dodge or ford.
not buying it imsticking with my aspec and when it goes im going with something else thanks to the hideous designer along with others, acura can thank you for this tragedy. in allhonesty im really dissapointed with this lame POS. 3.5 280hp? gay.. 3.5 from acura should be 300 guaranteed. fwd and not awd. imgoing benz looks good and by far sportier and modit if i wanna.. thanks but no thanks man best wishes with this junk from a undercover gm worker
also who is designing the otehr crz and the other grossly hideous cars. i might leaver acura altogether. damn i seen the other cars inthe line up. im done this is lame they dont have anyone better then these american faggots to choose from to design cars?
I think the new design will grow on people just like the TSX. I personally almost puked on myself the first time I saw this model, but it has since grown on me. Don't get me wrong, the 07-08 TL-S is still beautiful but if I park it next to the SH-AWD 09 model it looks outdated. Not to mention 08's and older were all FWD. 2010 6-speed manual 305hp under the hood SH-AWD. I'm all in. All you Bimmer fanboys can all drive your 3 and 5 series cars that all look almost identical.
those lights look like they will fit camry lights... it'll take some time for the style to grow on people, so quit bitching. its a damn nice car that most of you can't afford.
no one wants a knock off mercedes thats all a bmw is...this new acure tl is sick as hell i saw in person the other day i might say yeah on the web it might not look all that impressive to u but u have to see this thing in person its really nice..im still not a fan of the shap of the back of the car but over all its really nice...i could see myself getting this car as college graduation gift to myself
I love the original styling on the 08 but this one is growing on me....when I first saw....i hated the design....didn't give it a chance....I saw this parked at my university...and damn, it looked better in person up close... the grill has to go, I'll admit that, the grill is horrible....hopefully they'll make some better looking after market grill. I actually love the back view on this car. At night with the tail lights on it looks insane..
The car looks REALLY nice in person! The horrible front grille looks like it can be easily swapped out or painted to body color so it should be no problem. The car looks good along with 300hp SH-AWD makes it the nicest TL yet. They really should make the front grille body color though.
at first i didnt like the grill, but i think it adds on to the futuristic look of the car. how many cars out there do you know of that have a grill as unique and sharp as this one?
Went to my local Acura dealer the other day, my gf and i looked at the new TL, gosh the front it ugly in person and the back is ugly too. To me, it looks like Acura took a step backwards.
I love it! I think it's beautiful! Give the guy a break on the presentation. He is an auto designer not a PR person. Maybe he was nervous! He's obviously an incredibly forward thinking designer to dream this design. Amer. Honda is lucky to have him.
Dynamic. Im sure this guy and others really put alot of work into this car but fuck, if im honda there is no way im hiring anyone but 2000% honda freaks. They know the history and the heritage of honda. This guy seems to just be doing his job and isnt putting any emotion into it at all, F that.
you know out of 1-10 this is achelly a 3 in this color...to davoudal were not saying it wont sell we just think its hidious and btw in silver it looks like a mercedes ate it and tried to put it make together
Wow car companies are really running out of design ideas. Designs like this really makes you appreciate your older car lol. And its not just acura, its all of the car companies. The new maxima looks out of this world too. New corolla is also ugly as hell. Makes you wanna turn back the clock and go back to the 90s again lol
Ha Ha..everyone says they hate the styling...I cant wait till you see it in person, and I also cant wait till you see the sales results. MOST PEOPLE said the same thing about 09 TSX, but they arent talking much now. I am so confident, the exact same thing will happen with the 09 TL. Cant wait!
I guess he is saying that the Dynamic design helps the dynamisty of the dynamic flow so the dynamisis can fully appreciate the dynamic profile of the dynamic G line which makes for a better overall dynamic of the dynamic.
I think Acura tried to answer the question that no one asked with this design. Really, if I had the money, I would buy it and get the grille IMMEDIATELY replaced with a style from 04-08 TL. Well, fortunately, every 2-3 years, they refresh the styling, so I hope they listen to the consumer comments and give it a better grille. Overall, the design isn't bad, it's exaggerated.
09+ Acura Models Are Fail. I'm a Acura Fan but literally 09 and on models are shit. -08 are the best. Good design and shit, the new ones look all alienware like and is TL the only car with the push start engine? For the 09 Acura?
Quit barking adjectives about the design philosophy and get that hideous front grill fixed before every dealership has a stock pile of inventory laying around.
eeeeehhh... yeah... dynamic... and... dynamic, but still is more dynamic than the previous gen. ... and more performance because its front and back have a more dynamic shape. bad image for Acura but still a very dynamic car.
It is an Acura camry,maxima, GS300 it sucks this guy does not look like even like it he seems confuss like I done fuck up this car but bet you the generation is going to be hot and way better then this version and big cars sucks any way it is not sporty enough to heavy and to long. the 07 or 08 Type S IS THE BEST
Well, the reason why there are a lot of Americans working for Acura is because obviously the design center is located in Torrance, California. At least they still keep it lookin' much like an Acura though! In my opinion, it's the most beautiful production car Acura has made.
That's kinda true that they copied the REAR of the Saturn Aura because it shows the same centerline crease, and the chrome piece on the bottom of the trunk door. I can't believe Acura would do that. But I'm still they're fan. It's a pretty beautiful car to me.
wth even my 5 year old could have design a much better looking exterior. god I love honda and I was looking to buy this car until I saw the rear, seriously I am not buying this car because of the exterior. geez any honda look better.
i LOVE the interior of the new 2009 TL with all its curves but the exterior is just a obtuse mesh of different design cues, some of which are glaringly similar if not stolen off of other cars. gawd, and that dull, solid hunk of metal is a poor excuse for a grill. Why couldnt they have adapted the grill off the MDX? The car looks like a wannabe. trying to exude class and sportiness but ultimately falling short. looks like acura cut corners in its design process. still looks like a honda to me.
Where did the new TL designer came from? General Motors? I have always loved Hondas looks (I have owned 3 Accords over the years) - clean lines, easy on the eyes - but this new one is offensive!!!! Can someone tell this guy being "dynamic" doesn't mean designing a car with just straight lines and angular cuts?! GOD ITS UGGGGLLLLLY ..... and yes, it indeed looks like a Camry.
im not sure what is going on. WHO IS GIVING YOU INPUT! you have not made a decent hatchback sense the 96-00, some of the coupes and 4drs have been nice. i have a 03 EX civic coupe as my daily driver and its fantastic. But mostly things are going down hill. The engines are great, i just wish the styling was better. THIS TL is maybe one of the ugliest new cars out there today.
Not a bad looking car. Its different. Acura has always gone for the more modern approach to design so it fits with what they do. Overall, not bad. The guy in the video talking about the design language is a joke though.
I guess BMW isn't the only company that can make the mistake of going too far [Design wise] and ruining a good thing. [Think 'Bangle-Butt'] But they moved on and BMW's are now good looking again. [Well.. better looking at least] So maybe in a couple of years - the new Acura 'look' will find itself. As it is right now - it's just over-kill. Far too many 'designs' [i.e. 'LINES'] vying for your attention. And as a result - it's a tiring car to look at. Craig!! :o)
super evolution desing this is the future. bravo very nice car , this car have more boby desing vs lexus gs , infinity M35, E CLASS , BIMER 5 SERIES ,JAGUAR , THE TL IS MORE IMPRESIVE IN THE ROAD IS ,REALLY BIG WIDE.
It's exactly what Acura needs, a car that isn't invisible- distinctive styling that is polarizing is better for the brand than bland styling that offends few. Put the right wheels on it and the right paint color and it looks nice.
this gen sucks..me being a big fan of the acura tl.. they have lost a buyer of their products... i have the type s and i am not thinking of upgrading. ACURA WAKE UP!!! STYLING IS TRASH!
Beautiful Car. You need to see it in person. I don't know why people are crying over the old model. It's a nice looking car but pretty anonymous. This one looks so much better.
SuperSoulSeeker 1 year ago
UGLY big car.
tom11zz884 1 year ago
First, I want to admit that when i first seen the new generation TL's - I hated it! I thought to myself that Acura would never make my list again, but after seeing it in person and seeing more of them - the look really grew on me. Not to mention how immaculate the car is on the interior!! I test drove a '10 SH AWD with tech...and I was sold!! I test drove and considered a Pontiac G8 GT, Infiniti G37, Lexus GS and an A4, but none was a complete package and value of the Acura TL. Hands down!!
courtstone 1 year ago 2
When this car came out me and my husband HATED THE EXTERIOR DESIGN WITH A PASSION. But after seeing a lot of them on the road here in Los Angeles we started liking it more and more. Point being, we bought a new TL in new black with tan interior. We still love our "old" 2005 TL which we still get a lot of compliments on because of the beautiful exterior design and 150K trouble free miles :-) People have to move with the times though. We love our new TL :-)
spam91504 1 year ago
Acura has this thing now where I just wanna never see a car as ugly again when I see their designs for the first time and a few months later I go like, MMMM thats a nice looking car.
MeInTheNewWorld 1 year ago
the design has definitely grown on me, damn you honda how do you always get me?!
just1nsays 1 year ago
uptdc2008 Are you retarded BMW is a Benz rip off... Your a moron thats the stupidest thing I heard all day
m3RacerBitch 1 year ago
Sweet design man, nice presentation also, I wish the video quality was better. I'm considering the TL right after BMW 5 series and Volvo XC60
giorgio789 2 years ago
so thats the asshole that fucked up the look the 2010 nsx
jose8642 2 years ago
screw you art ozbourne this car looks like a freaking Saturn or Pontiac now. Way to screw up a good thing, the last car was so nice looking now this. Its an acura so im sure its a great car but its just sooooo ugly. Buying one would be like getting married to an ugly chick with a great personality.
ecko1980 2 years ago
The last Acura TL (not current) was one of the best looking sedans of all-time!
maskedgunman 1 year ago 2
The car is bloated and has some off putting details. Yes I'm sure it performs great, and it has a nice interior, but looks-wise it is polarizing, and just generally doesn't have too many nice looking exterior elements.
Compare this car to
- the last TL
- the TSX
It becomes obvious where Honda messed up the design. Leave the exteriors to the Japanese, please Honda. I am begging you.
brohok 2 years ago
By the way there are some very reliable american cars out now, look into the only amer car company that didn't need a bailout.
ssj4goldengogeta 2 years ago
to anyone who maybe reading, if you feel the need to talk shit about acura or tell us all your plans for your next car then please take it to a group of people who actually agree with you and take your opinions to heart because we really don't care and never asked you for your input. How well this car company does and what consumers will like and buy isn't based solely on you. Don't come and try to ruin our praise and enjoyment of this company. leave us be.
ssj4goldengogeta 2 years ago
at first i didnt like this car but after i looked at it closely ? this is a beautiful car
nguyentuan1990 2 years ago 2
Oh and shame on me for leaving the all new Buick Lacrosse out. Might be american but damn nice design exterior and interior. We need to learn that Merc's&BMW have been doing this for a while. America thought that making a cheaper yet simple car is what sold in america. we all cant afford high end cars, but we all want a high end car. this is why we've been in da back so long, you need yooung minds and fresh faces that truly understand what the american consumer wants.
Shontbowe 2 years ago
People make me laugh, This is a nice car if you would jus start paying more attention to the whole car and not jus the front or back. Seen one of these in a snow white with 22" forgiatos painted the same color with an offset 6" to 8" lip. people actually made a path for this car coming up 285 in atlanta. Jus because your mind is set one dementional, doesn't mean that eveyone elses is. this the lexus GS&LS are the top stylish cars out right now. New maxima aint bad either.
Shontbowe 2 years ago
ill take the mazda 6's looks over the new maxima anyday, the new maxima is a little boring ESPECIALLY the front end
THEinspectigator 2 years ago
there should have been some japanese input into the design as well. An all american team is giving a totally american look.
gobbialuu 2 years ago
agreed. this car does lookamerican. if i wanted to buy american i would buy a hunk of shit like these mother fuckers areputting out. american cars are all garbage.none are relaible and if they are you cant buy a v6 with descent power. u gotta buy somemonsterous overly inefficfient v8. like 5.7or 6 liters.americna engineering is horrible at best. maybe i should stickwith eurocars the new aufis are cool, or a benz.
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
Probably one of the ugliest cars ever designed. And they beat on the designer at BMW. The back looks like a Chinese guy smiling (not very attractive) The front just utterly ridiculous. And, the large exhaust pipes...pure dumb.
ostreds 2 years ago
this guy is a california pretty boy. the bototm line is this merc's and bmw's making more power in the sport/luxury cars and they are RWD. now this is coming from a 06 TL aspec owner. they need to make our cars also so the ECU can be upgraded more power then a 3.7 305HPAWD. thats lame for aWD they need like 330HP from a 3.7 liter. new body is horrible. the interior is wonderful but body sucks. i hope acura fires this guy what a joke he is. and the new crossover, junk it. ridiculious design
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
i dont like the back it look funny i own a 2005 tl. i think those looks better.
iwhitecastle 2 years ago
this fuckin loser ought to be fired, leave it to better people in hoiw to design a better front end for sure, the back looks like a civic SI. horrible. he lost a buyer in me for this crap. ill go to mercedes. that grill is HIDEOUS.i love Acura but u pay 30+k for a car put a damn spoiler on it. the only thing that is nice is the exhaust tips.. sorta.. hsould o fnever changed the 04-08 styles maybe modded those with bigger engine AWD more fit&finish. this guy is a idiot.
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
does mercedes or bmw put spoilers on their cars? NO! why? CAUSE THEY'RE CHEESEY AS FUCK. Go get a 2ft after market airplane wing put on your car douche. Its all about being SLEEK
THEinspectigator 2 years ago
the acurs isnt cleek the interior is gorgeous but the exterior is aweful. does this guy work for GM, ford , dodge,ur fired. ask anyone who drives a acura the new models alook horrid, fire your ass punk its a junk car sales are dfown thanks to peopel liek you dirt bag dsiging faggot ass cars like this
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
ok, well incase you havent noticed, WE'RE IN A RECESSION...everyones sales are down, heck some car companies almost went out of business (im sure you werent aware of this either). This car is SOOOOOOOOOOOO SHARP
THEinspectigator 2 years ago
as a fyi i have alwasy owned honda/acuras, and i currently own a 06 Tl ASPEC . the bottom line is this. the car doesnt get better loosk in the next 1-2 years with more HP with eiother AWd or RWD for all cars, i like many others in forums and other palces will be dealing with other car companies cause of lackluster HPratings and awd or rwd platform and gross looks. the new TL is a ugly piece of machine metal. i love acuras and hondas but this year by far is gross. i mite go merc or bmw next
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
dude keep your tl aspec, bmw and mercedes have the most delicate trannys. my bro had to replace his 545 06 tranny at 170 000 km about 110000 miles thats fucking terrible, my girls 98 camry which is our winter beater has 350000km everything still works nohing was replaced. when u buy bmw your buying looks not quality.
acuratlnigga 2 years ago
i lovemyTL but acura kinda sucks cause you cant reallymod them at all. imean shit ihave a j pipe, exhaust and a CAI. cant mod it at all, the fuckin grillon these new acuras is fuckin gross. this guy is the reason i dont buy new acuras. my next car willbe a AMg E55 or something else iwont drive a hideous pos like this acura this guy designed. im so disgusted with it hes a disgrace. if i get another acura i want to mod it or iwont be buying another. acuras need more hp, modable,and rwd-sh-awd
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
this car is sharp to you.. nobody else. the grill is gross its why people. i wonder why its nice toyou. dont wannaad mit you helped designed a POS. your here tomake the buyers happy not tothinkthat you thinkis cool you fuckin idiot. go work for gm, dodge or ford.
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
this car is stealth, it looks like the cross between a ninja and a fighter jet, it will grow on you
THEinspectigator 2 years ago 2
not buying it imsticking with my aspec and when it goes im going with something else thanks to the hideous designer along with others, acura can thank you for this tragedy. in allhonesty im really dissapointed with this lame POS. 3.5 280hp? gay.. 3.5 from acura should be 300 guaranteed. fwd and not awd. imgoing benz looks good and by far sportier and modit if i wanna.. thanks but no thanks man best wishes with this junk from a undercover gm worker
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
also who is designing the otehr crz and the other grossly hideous cars. i might leaver acura altogether. damn i seen the other cars inthe line up. im done this is lame they dont have anyone better then these american faggots to choose from to design cars?
pureadrenaline25 2 years ago
yeah the 2005 TLs look a lot lot lot sexier than the new one....the new one just looks like Darth Vader's shoes or something loll
KonkaniAmche 2 years ago
So is this the guy who ruined the TL and is responsible for "The Beak"?
Pretty ballzy to go on camera considering he's about as hated as MJ's doctor.
karunald 2 years ago
I just bought this car in this colour with 19" and body kit. Love it.
romansmk 2 years ago
i believe its very emtional and dynamic
matt96939693 2 years ago
I love this car. It will most likely be my next vehicle wihthin the year. What colour is the one in this video? Is this the Grigio Metallic?
fortune1972 2 years ago 3
I think the new design will grow on people just like the TSX. I personally almost puked on myself the first time I saw this model, but it has since grown on me. Don't get me wrong, the 07-08 TL-S is still beautiful but if I park it next to the SH-AWD 09 model it looks outdated. Not to mention 08's and older were all FWD. 2010 6-speed manual 305hp under the hood SH-AWD. I'm all in. All you Bimmer fanboys can all drive your 3 and 5 series cars that all look almost identical.
chamorro81 2 years ago 12
i definitely puked mentally at the grill
but now i drive the TSX and i love it
StrawBeRRieYUM 1 year ago
@chamorro81 I agree the old type S looked great, but is dated today.
But this car has nothing. NOTHING on the new 5 series.
alexkvaskov 5 months ago
Has Art been fired yet?
mokos23 3 years ago 3
I hope so. Hell I am already done with Acura, went back to Lexus!
supraturbo63 2 years ago
the 2009 Acura TL is like a piece of art. Nobody gets it other than the one who made it
driftman1 3 years ago
cold steel... oh yeah, that's very sensual.
xuimod 3 years ago
those lights look like they will fit camry lights... it'll take some time for the style to grow on people, so quit bitching. its a damn nice car that most of you can't afford.
canoeshoe 3 years ago 4
BMW 535 ! much more better.
oded999191 3 years ago
yes, much more expensive...
canoeshoe 3 years ago
maybe not 535 but the 528 is beter to, the strong model of the acura TL is 44,000$ and the BMW 528I is 45,000$
oded999191 3 years ago
no one wants a knock off mercedes thats all a bmw is...this new acure tl is sick as hell i saw in person the other day i might say yeah on the web it might not look all that impressive to u but u have to see this thing in person its really nice..im still not a fan of the shap of the back of the car but over all its really nice...i could see myself getting this car as college graduation gift to myself
uptdc2008 3 years ago 7
mercedes suck dude
hotstuff1979 1 year ago
Its not the greatest design but if you're looking for a reliable luxury sedan without completely breaking the bank its a pretty good choice.
digitaldud 3 years ago
I love the original styling on the 08 but this one is growing on me....when I first saw....i hated the design....didn't give it a chance....I saw this parked at my university...and damn, it looked better in person up close... the grill has to go, I'll admit that, the grill is horrible....hopefully they'll make some better looking after market grill. I actually love the back view on this car. At night with the tail lights on it looks insane..
TheKidFromJerzy 3 years ago
This guy sucks..It's like he just read the manual and decided to showcase the car...My mom could've done a bettet job..lol
DigableDude 3 years ago
This guy probably wrote the manual.
digitaldud 3 years ago
It looks cheap like ford...follow lexus.
alio122000 3 years ago
This car has a GREAT design!
to be futuristic and different, some people find it hard to accept.
zengenSanji 3 years ago 4
The car looks REALLY nice in person! The horrible front grille looks like it can be easily swapped out or painted to body color so it should be no problem. The car looks good along with 300hp SH-AWD makes it the nicest TL yet. They really should make the front grille body color though.
videouploaderguy12 3 years ago
at first i didnt like the grill, but i think it adds on to the futuristic look of the car. how many cars out there do you know of that have a grill as unique and sharp as this one?
Gerren200 3 years ago
It looks pretty good painted to match body color. I seen it like that before.
videouploaderguy12 3 years ago
Went to my local Acura dealer the other day, my gf and i looked at the new TL, gosh the front it ugly in person and the back is ugly too. To me, it looks like Acura took a step backwards.
mokos23 3 years ago
ill stay with the 08 model this bodystyle is ugly
Negrito20 3 years ago
the cars front reminds me of a camry and the towards the rear it reminds me of a lexus gs
shivviper1 3 years ago 3
I love it! I think it's beautiful! Give the guy a break on the presentation. He is an auto designer not a PR person. Maybe he was nervous! He's obviously an incredibly forward thinking designer to dream this design. Amer. Honda is lucky to have him.
erinosborne 3 years ago
I luuuuuuuuuuuuve this car!
I want it!
zengenSanji 3 years ago
sooo sexy i love acura. and infinity not even on tha same level i say audi and acura are ,infinitis suck
neworleansutp 3 years ago
That is one ugly piece of shit compared to an 08.
RussianLegend 3 years ago
Just make it up as you go along.This guy really has no idea what he is talking about.He is just talking verbal Diarrhea.
fredfungalspore 3 years ago
What is it with you Americans,and that saying.If You Will???? In the english language what does it mean??? If you will :}
fredfungalspore 3 years ago
Blah, blah, blah Dynamic...Blah, Blah, Blah, Dynamic is all I heard out of his lips.
ravenmadx 3 years ago
Art, Saying dynamic 10+ times isn't going to make ppl think the car is dynamic.
jungtao 3 years ago
Goodbye Acura, hello Infiniti.
mokos23 3 years ago
infinitis suck!!..there not all that good
uptdc2008 3 years ago
The back end reminds me of the 1997-1999 CL coupe. Acura's are starting to look more like concept cars now.
MBSL65fan 3 years ago 2
Dynamic. Im sure this guy and others really put alot of work into this car but fuck, if im honda there is no way im hiring anyone but 2000% honda freaks. They know the history and the heritage of honda. This guy seems to just be doing his job and isnt putting any emotion into it at all, F that.
mogul1265 3 years ago 2
lol i think the dude who kept sayin "dynamic" probably harbors some hate for acura and purposely designed that garbage lol
BAYAREABE4ST 3 years ago
obviously your a dynamic idiot for such a dynamicly shitty fucking job on this design...thanks for ruinning acuras rep. on style.
gmon891 3 years ago
i dunno but the back looks like a civic coupe? anyone else think that
BAYAREABE4ST 3 years ago
honda makes acura so you are gonna see that they are similsr
kkeevvoonn 3 years ago
Oh my god does that look like a cadillac cts from the back.
readynow12345 3 years ago
How many times can someone say dynamic?
bjdavid 3 years ago
you know out of 1-10 this is achelly a 3 in this color...to davoudal were not saying it wont sell we just think its hidious and btw in silver it looks like a mercedes ate it and tried to put it make together
candysweetx33 3 years ago
I love the design!
really sofisticated and futurisic!
My prefer future car!
I want so bad for it!
LOL!
I reall like of it!
AiKawashima 3 years ago 3
same here, you know an acura when you see it, with lexus and infiniti they all look like euro lux cars
acuradan623 3 years ago
The whole should be greater than the sum of its interesting parts.
Explaining how an 'ugly' whole is supposed to look good because of its futuristic looking parts must have been a painful exercise.
Only reason I'd buy one is to put an 'OBAMA for prez' plate under that smiling grille.
cyborgen3441 3 years ago
This Shit Looks Ugly
Really Dissapointed
g2p4show 3 years ago
Wow car companies are really running out of design ideas. Designs like this really makes you appreciate your older car lol. And its not just acura, its all of the car companies. The new maxima looks out of this world too. New corolla is also ugly as hell. Makes you wanna turn back the clock and go back to the 90s again lol
2damax255 3 years ago
Accord lights in the rear and camry lights in the Front ...
viclam 3 years ago
A lot of haters aren't adapt to futuristic/concept looking car cause it's totally different looking car than any other cars on the road.
s82a84 3 years ago 4
Ha Ha..everyone says they hate the styling...I cant wait till you see it in person, and I also cant wait till you see the sales results. MOST PEOPLE said the same thing about 09 TSX, but they arent talking much now. I am so confident, the exact same thing will happen with the 09 TL. Cant wait!
davoudal 3 years ago 2
I guess he is saying that the Dynamic design helps the dynamisty of the dynamic flow so the dynamisis can fully appreciate the dynamic profile of the dynamic G line which makes for a better overall dynamic of the dynamic.
P.S. Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic!
fleetcaretrucks 3 years ago 3
I am from Germany and also HATE this new Design.
It has nothing to do with sporty or kinetic.
Technology OK but Design is the badest i ever saw. REALLY.
I love the previous Generation in every Design way BETTER!
hondayoungtimer 3 years ago
is it this car is going to the moon?
y r u designing like a satellite
I have to drive this on earth.. not space
plz change the shape on front and back.. otherwise you will lose your sale
vizzyk15 3 years ago 2
really uglyyyyyy
acura is ruined
vizzyk15 3 years ago
I think Acura tried to answer the question that no one asked with this design. Really, if I had the money, I would buy it and get the grille IMMEDIATELY replaced with a style from 04-08 TL. Well, fortunately, every 2-3 years, they refresh the styling, so I hope they listen to the consumer comments and give it a better grille. Overall, the design isn't bad, it's exaggerated.
At least it's not as ugly as the Pontiac Aztec!!!
delldiggy 3 years ago
oh...so this is one of the guys that fucked my favorite car! FAIL!!
tomtom5418 3 years ago
ur right. off with his head
tilouisfl 3 years ago
Nvm just checked, Only the 09 TL has push start engine for Acura. Lol, personally I like using the key more.
NigguhJason 3 years ago
09+ Acura Models Are Fail. I'm a Acura Fan but literally 09 and on models are shit. -08 are the best. Good design and shit, the new ones look all alienware like and is TL the only car with the push start engine? For the 09 Acura?
NigguhJason 3 years ago
Just because it's new, doesn't mean it's dynamic.
sonic763 3 years ago
current TL look soo 80's and DATED now! Love the new one! So fresh! Everything on the road is boring except this!
PBH111 3 years ago
you are a friend of this guy and lieing or blind. which is it.
nothing about old TL looked 80's and dated.
stop trying to save your boys job, he's finished. hopefully your not on the raod with us cause u cant see to drive.
mr2ya 3 years ago
Quit barking adjectives about the design philosophy and get that hideous front grill fixed before every dealership has a stock pile of inventory laying around.
jbmoore1 3 years ago
Front End: 2007+ Toyota Camry, Yaris
Side: 2007+ Nissan Altima, Maxima, Lexus GS400
Back: 2008 Saturn Aura, Accord, Some Camry
The TL is a beautiful damn car as it is today. Scrap the new design, Acura!
shoedoctor99 3 years ago
I actually like this car, looks futuristic
ren3074 3 years ago
eeeeehhh... yeah... dynamic... and... dynamic, but still is more dynamic than the previous gen. ... and more performance because its front and back have a more dynamic shape. bad image for Acura but still a very dynamic car.
Gian843 3 years ago 2
This guy = FAIL
Administrator47 3 years ago 2
It is an Acura camry,maxima, GS300 it sucks this guy does not look like even like it he seems confuss like I done fuck up this car but bet you the generation is going to be hot and way better then this version and big cars sucks any way it is not sporty enough to heavy and to long. the 07 or 08 Type S IS THE BEST
plus285 3 years ago
Someone please shoot this guy he just messed up a once Gorgeous Car. I'm sticking with my 07 TL Type-S I'm not upgrading to this one.
Gothen25 3 years ago
Awesome car. I just hope honda fixed the tranny issues with Tl. You cannot put week trannies with a powerfull engine.
gwalia4 3 years ago
The car is a step backward! Looks like a CAMRY in the back (tail lights)
charleshboyd 3 years ago
Are you serious? The Camry's tail lights are really thin rectangles whereas the TL's tail lights are quadrilaterals. They are really different.
MarkMonteagudo 3 years ago
i rather keep my 06 tl then buy this peace of sh!t
ALMark87 3 years ago 3
I told ya
mr2ya 3 years ago
I hope they fired this guy and get some young Japanese designer quick before they kill acura.
And I am a true Acura fan.
plus285 3 years ago 5
Well, the reason why there are a lot of Americans working for Acura is because obviously the design center is located in Torrance, California. At least they still keep it lookin' much like an Acura though! In my opinion, it's the most beautiful production car Acura has made.
MarkMonteagudo 3 years ago
....short of the NSX of course ;)
scaledatacom 3 years ago
you are so full of shit, do you work for them? or know this guy?
mr2ya 3 years ago
you sir. need glasses
mr2ya 3 years ago
Well, I don't care what you guys think of it. I love the new design.
MarkMonteagudo 3 years ago
looks like ass. They copied the SATURN AURA! They copied a SATURN!
onebadgs400 3 years ago 2
That's kinda true that they copied the REAR of the Saturn Aura because it shows the same centerline crease, and the chrome piece on the bottom of the trunk door. I can't believe Acura would do that. But I'm still they're fan. It's a pretty beautiful car to me.
MarkMonteagudo 3 years ago
Say "dynamic" one more time...this dude's a goof....if you will
Note to Acura: will you PLEASE get with the program and make this car RWD!
scaledatacom 3 years ago 6
"Keen-edge dynamic" LOL. I actually love that philosophy.
MarkMonteagudo 3 years ago
wth even my 5 year old could have design a much better looking exterior. god I love honda and I was looking to buy this car until I saw the rear, seriously I am not buying this car because of the exterior. geez any honda look better.
stryker95th 3 years ago 3
if i see that TL on the road, I'm gonna poop on it and i'm serious.
Yo0T0oB 3 years ago 3
The lines of the car match the lines of his hairdo!
wvaughan 3 years ago 3
has this guy lost his job yet?
mr2ya 3 years ago 2
redz220 was here
redz220 3 years ago
Nooooo! don't embarass the great city of Torrance with that shitty Toyota look alike.
MikaOwns 3 years ago 2
He also said "Absolutely son" at 3:27
Yo0T0oB 3 years ago
I would have to buy it in white or silver so that the big ass peice of chrome on the front doesnt look as ridiculous.
Or just not buy it at all, like everyone else who's seen it.
spade9036 3 years ago 2
Is that the new Saturn Aura??? He said the word "dynamic" 11 times.
Yo0T0oB 3 years ago 3
i LOVE the interior of the new 2009 TL with all its curves but the exterior is just a obtuse mesh of different design cues, some of which are glaringly similar if not stolen off of other cars. gawd, and that dull, solid hunk of metal is a poor excuse for a grill. Why couldnt they have adapted the grill off the MDX? The car looks like a wannabe. trying to exude class and sportiness but ultimately falling short. looks like acura cut corners in its design process. still looks like a honda to me.
ddkk10 3 years ago 3
you can try to doctor the comments all you want. but everybody thinks this car is ugly.
you screwed up big time!
mr2ya 3 years ago 2
i dont like the new grill !!
carby0328 3 years ago 3
he thinks the hoffmeister kink is dynamic - maybe, but it's plagiarism...
ironchopsticks 3 years ago
the car looks awesome, what're all you pussies crying about
nb1001 3 years ago
The TL 2009 is UGLY way UGLY. the TSX 09 is the better looking and RL
EQFILMS 3 years ago 2
Where did the new TL designer came from? General Motors? I have always loved Hondas looks (I have owned 3 Accords over the years) - clean lines, easy on the eyes - but this new one is offensive!!!! Can someone tell this guy being "dynamic" doesn't mean designing a car with just straight lines and angular cuts?! GOD ITS UGGGGLLLLLY ..... and yes, it indeed looks like a Camry.
fatboyaya 3 years ago 4
i hope the type-s looks better
twinz29 3 years ago
hahaha this guy should start applying for uneployment because it looks like the current Toyota Camry beat with an ugly stick
nakedfishe 3 years ago 5
This guy should be killed for what he did to the new TL!!
dstng 3 years ago 5
Theres the pontiac aztek....THEN COMES THIS ACURA. One of the ugliest cars ever invented.
MeLikeGoFast 3 years ago 4
IM A BIG FAN OF HONDA & ACURA. BUT
your new designs are getting really ugly.
im not sure what is going on. WHO IS GIVING YOU INPUT! you have not made a decent hatchback sense the 96-00, some of the coupes and 4drs have been nice. i have a 03 EX civic coupe as my daily driver and its fantastic. But mostly things are going down hill. The engines are great, i just wish the styling was better. THIS TL is maybe one of the ugliest new cars out there today.
sorry but its the truth.
mr2ya 3 years ago
"dynamic dynamic dynamic". what a douche.
hskhan 3 years ago 2
Not a bad looking car. Its different. Acura has always gone for the more modern approach to design so it fits with what they do. Overall, not bad. The guy in the video talking about the design language is a joke though.
monstersheder 3 years ago
Acura and Honda designers suck! Can't believe this guy is proud of that "thing"
trashpunk1979 3 years ago
enough with the dynamic.. terrible camera work too
jerrylee76 3 years ago
Acura, what the hell is wrong with you? This car is so freaking ugly why would anybody buy this over an Infiniti or Mercedes?
macguy112 3 years ago 3
I guess BMW isn't the only company that can make the mistake of going too far [Design wise] and ruining a good thing. [Think 'Bangle-Butt'] But they moved on and BMW's are now good looking again. [Well.. better looking at least] So maybe in a couple of years - the new Acura 'look' will find itself. As it is right now - it's just over-kill. Far too many 'designs' [i.e. 'LINES'] vying for your attention. And as a result - it's a tiring car to look at. Craig!! :o)
CanadaCraig 3 years ago 3
LOL Keen Edge Dynamic
...Strong genetic characteristics of the current design that this one is
uh..uh..uh...replacing! (keenly butchering)
iiiTEDiii 3 years ago
The video is good but not the TL. I wish Honda fires that guy
mhphanca 3 years ago
The antithesis of Beautiful. I think a Sherman tank might look nice parked next to the TL. The downfall of Acura continues...
quattrings 3 years ago
super evolution desing this is the future. bravo very nice car , this car have more boby desing vs lexus gs , infinity M35, E CLASS , BIMER 5 SERIES ,JAGUAR , THE TL IS MORE IMPRESIVE IN THE ROAD IS ,REALLY BIG WIDE.
Ganbala 3 years ago
April fools has come early. This is the Acura Aztek.
HakemEX 3 years ago
only thing i like is the lights.
subhanrukh 3 years ago
I like it a lot, I think the design is bold and might take people a little time to get used to, but will win most over in the end.
appslover 3 years ago
yuk , ART what did they do to the TL. I will take the 08 over that ugly 09 .
nascarnut00 3 years ago 2
Did this guy work on the transformer movie.
Good news BMW, Audi sales will be up in 2009 thanks to this guy...
DogPoopStudio 3 years ago
so thats the jackass we blame for the look!!!!!
jreyes30 3 years ago
The only emotion this thing evokes is hate.
imS0john 3 years ago 4
It's exactly what Acura needs, a car that isn't invisible- distinctive styling that is polarizing is better for the brand than bland styling that offends few. Put the right wheels on it and the right paint color and it looks nice.
xyling 3 years ago
This car is gross and you know it.
if not your blind
mr2ya 3 years ago
this gen sucks..me being a big fan of the acura tl.. they have lost a buyer of their products... i have the type s and i am not thinking of upgrading. ACURA WAKE UP!!! STYLING IS TRASH!
blkrican1 3 years ago 4
Art, U RUINED THIS CAR!!! If there was a car designer's hall of shame ur name would be in it.
bdivy1 3 years ago 4