2005 Acura RL Spy Photos - Honda-Acura.net

Daniel · 08-02-04, 01:57 PM

Date of Origination: 07.19.04
Source: Brian R. and Noshad A
Location: Dulles Toll Road in Fairfax, VA

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Daniel · 08-02-04, 02:06 PM

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Daniel · 08-02-04, 02:10 PM

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redgoober4life · 08-02-04, 02:17 PM

Well, there will be no mistaking it for anything but a Honda...

velfarretokyo · 08-02-04, 03:25 PM

Looks pretty nice. I'd roll one.

rb6teg · 08-02-04, 07:08 PM

For some reason, the car looks a little better in these spy photos than the concept.

dnt94civic · 08-02-04, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rb6teg

For some reason, the car looks a little better in these spy photos than the concept.

I was thinking the same thing. I guess when its on the road, it looks more natural than up on a podium.

Tirod · 08-03-04, 12:52 AM

It has a very nice stance...

**MrFatbooty** · 08-03-04, 09:39 AM

To me it looks identical to the concept save for the wheels (and probably the brakes).

iNteGraz92 · 08-03-04, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty

To me it looks identical to the concept save for the wheels (and probably the brakes).

plus the chrome trim

fastball · 08-03-04, 08:10 PM

I'd have to say that's about the most muscular looking front end I've ever seen on a Honda. When you see that come into view in your rear view mirror, you're gonna pull to the right for sure (sorta like how BMW's used to be).

I really like it.

95AccordV6 · 08-05-04, 03:49 AM

It looks good and sporty, but kind of lacking a high level luxury sedan feel.

velfarretokyo · 08-05-04, 10:47 AM

I have to agree with you on that one. It definately looks sporty and aggresive to me, but I can't see quite see it as Acura's flagship car.

iNteGraz92 · 08-05-04, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 95AccordV6

It looks good and sporty, but kind of lacking a high level luxury sedan feel.

so it's like your car?

Daniel · 08-05-04, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by velfarretokyo

..but I can't see quite see it as Acura's flagship car.

Wouldn't Acura's flagship car be the NSX?

EP3Gurl · 08-05-04, 02:36 PM

the trunk reminds me of new BMW 6 and 7 series.

M Type X · 08-05-04, 05:11 PM

No, the NSX is the exotic sports car that Acura sells, but you see so few of them it's sort of to be considered a "side project" or "side offering." The flagship of Acuraism is this new RL.

Infiniti can't rely on the new GT-R they should be getting as their new 'flagship.'
GT sport coupes and droptops aren't 'flagships' ... is Cadillac's XLR its flagship? No, its new STS and DTS are the lead ships. You can't dump the Q45 or LS430 and have sports cars as flagships for Infiniti and Lexus, because the point of their existence is to sell luxury sedans and SUVs. Was the BMW 8-Series a "flagship" ?? No, the 7-Series was, is, and will continue to be BMW's "premier" luxury model.

Basically, there's a difference between a "flagship" and a "halo car."

08-02-04, 02:17 PM	#4
redgoober4life I eat plastic. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,955	Well, there will be no mistaking it for anything but a Honda... __________________ dot

08-02-04, 07:08 PM	#6
rb6teg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,264	For some reason, the car looks a little better in these spy photos than the concept. __________________ Humanaut Pittsburgh

08-03-04, 12:52 AM	#8
Tirod hu5band & fa+h3r Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: laketown Posts: 13,538	It has a very nice stance... __________________ 00 EX Sedan

08-03-04, 08:10 PM	#11
fastball A little chin music Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio - Rock 'n Roll capitol of the World Posts: 2,655	I'd have to say that's about the most muscular looking front end I've ever seen on a Honda. When you see that come into view in your rear view mirror, you're gonna pull to the right for sure (sorta like how BMW's used to be). I really like it. __________________ 2000 Honda Prelude 5 speed Over 150k Only tires, brakes, belts, distributor, and the rear wheel bearings have been replaced Gonna stick with her for a while.

08-05-04, 03:49 AM	#12
95AccordV6 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 204	It looks good and sporty, but kind of lacking a high level luxury sedan feel. __________________ 2003 Infiniti G35 sedan (Twilight Blue/Willow)

08-02-04, 03:25 PM	#5
velfarretokyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,207	Looks pretty nice. I'd roll one.

08-03-04, 09:39 AM	#9
MrFatbooty Wannabe yuppie Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 25,891	To me it looks identical to the concept save for the wheels (and probably the brakes).

08-05-04, 10:47 AM	#13
velfarretokyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,207	I have to agree with you on that one. It definately looks sporty and aggresive to me, but I can't see quite see it as Acura's flagship car.

08-05-04, 02:36 PM	#16
EP3Gurl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ-NY Posts: 8	the trunk reminds me of new BMW 6 and 7 series. __________________ Looking for a bodykit? Complete bodykit for $400 Email or call 646-321-9779 to check style/availability. Bomex, BuddyClub1, BC2, CWest, r32, r33, r34 and MORE. Guaranteed fitment!

08-05-04, 05:11 PM	#17
M Type X Midwest Acurati Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,395	No, the NSX is the exotic sports car that Acura sells, but you see so few of them it's sort of to be considered a "side project" or "side offering." The flagship of Acuraism is this new RL. Infiniti can't rely on the new GT-R they should be getting as their new 'flagship.' GT sport coupes and droptops aren't 'flagships' ... is Cadillac's XLR its flagship? No, its new STS and DTS are the lead ships. You can't dump the Q45 or LS430 and have sports cars as flagships for Infiniti and Lexus, because the point of their existence is to sell luxury sedans and SUVs. Was the BMW 8-Series a "flagship" ?? No, the 7-Series was, is, and will continue to be BMW's "premier" luxury model. Basically, there's a difference between a "flagship" and a "halo car." __________________ THE 'SILVER BULLET': 2001 Acura Integra LS Sport Coupe

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