2005 Acura RL (Honda Legend)
02-10-2004, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
"Acura expects to sell 1000 TLs with the A-Spec package. Once Acura has reached that goal and recovered its tooling costs, it may offer the suspension upgrades separate from the aero kit. You can buy the aero kit separately now. The plan is to sell 500 A-Spec RSXs.
Acura sells about 65,000 TLs a year, so 1000 A-Spec versions make up only about 1.5 percent of the total. Acura sells 25,000 RSXs, so 500 would be 2 percent."
http://www.autoweek.com/search/searc...88595&record=1
Acura sells about 65,000 TLs a year, so 1000 A-Spec versions make up only about 1.5 percent of the total. Acura sells 25,000 RSXs, so 500 would be 2 percent."
http://www.autoweek.com/search/searc...88595&record=1
Do you think that they will eventually offer performance upgrades?
02-10-2004, 08:44 AM
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The latest news from Autoweek is that the RL "may" have AWD, indicating that if its offered at all, it will be optional rather than standard equipment. On another note, Dick Colliver said Acura will raise production of TSX and TL models to increase sales and release some pressure due to low inventories.
02-10-2004, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by velfarretokyo
The latest news from Autoweek is that the RL "may" have AWD, indicating that if its offered at all, it will be optional rather than standard equipment. On another note, Dick Colliver said Acura will raise production of TSX and TL models to increase sales and release some pressure due to low inventories.
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=06124395
I'm betting it's going to be standard. Making it optional wouldn't jive with the Acura policy of having one trim level per vehicle (aside from the RSX) and no options aside from navigation.
02-10-2004, 06:34 PM
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I'm hoping that A-Spec will eventually form the 'street' upgrade underpinnings for a R-Spec line. Instead of solely pushing the performance of it, they could emphasize exclusivity, etc, and take it from Type R to something a bit more luxurious.
02-10-2004, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 98CoupeV6
Acura has said they will.
03-17-2004, 06:57 PM
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From TOV:
300HP 3.5L V-6
AWD (VTM4)
Aluminum body parts, including hood, roof, trunklid
Sized larger than 5-series/E-class, but smaller than 7-series/S-class. Perhaps to be positioned against Lexus GS or Infiniti M45.
"Smartkey" for door, ignition, and trunk
Sportshift with steering wheel mounted "paddle" controls
Adaptive headlights (move with the steering)
Adaptive cruise control
Power rear seats
"Stunning" interior
We've also received the following information regarding the available colors and accessories:
Exterior Colors: Desert Mist, Deep Blue, Meteor Silver, Ruby Royal Red, Medium Silver, Silver Metallic, Premium White,
Graphite Pearl, Nighthawk Black.
Interior Colors: Black, Grey, Beige.
Available Accessories: All Season mats front and rear, trunk net and tray, wood steering wheel and shift knob, back up sensors, gold emblems, door visors, nose mask, color matched splash guards, rear deck lid spoiler, +1 chrome look wheels, and A-SPEC (wheels, tires +1, suspension, and deck lid spoiler).
300HP 3.5L V-6
AWD (VTM4)
Aluminum body parts, including hood, roof, trunklid
Sized larger than 5-series/E-class, but smaller than 7-series/S-class. Perhaps to be positioned against Lexus GS or Infiniti M45.
"Smartkey" for door, ignition, and trunk
Sportshift with steering wheel mounted "paddle" controls
Adaptive headlights (move with the steering)
Adaptive cruise control
Power rear seats
"Stunning" interior
We've also received the following information regarding the available colors and accessories:
Exterior Colors: Desert Mist, Deep Blue, Meteor Silver, Ruby Royal Red, Medium Silver, Silver Metallic, Premium White,
Graphite Pearl, Nighthawk Black.
Interior Colors: Black, Grey, Beige.
Available Accessories: All Season mats front and rear, trunk net and tray, wood steering wheel and shift knob, back up sensors, gold emblems, door visors, nose mask, color matched splash guards, rear deck lid spoiler, +1 chrome look wheels, and A-SPEC (wheels, tires +1, suspension, and deck lid spoiler).
