Originally posted by RavenLude
The RL needs a V8 and RWD and added luxury equipment, so that it can compete with the Q45, LS430, E500, and 530i.
The CL needs to be replaced with a vehicle that will directly compete with 330ci, G35 Coupe.
A Acura model of the CRV would be nice too, just to take sales away from the RX300.
WTF does the RL need a V8 for? it totally goes against Honda's ideals, it is not necessary, and the V6 and FWD is a great niche to have in the northeast. The RL outsells the Q 3 to 1, don't tell me a RWD V8 will cure its problems. We've discussed this before and that is the concencus, like it or not.
The CL does directly compete with those cars. Are you trying to say they need to give it something other than FWD and make it more sporty?
The RX sells because it is a Lexus, even though the MDX is most often cross shopped against it and many buy the Lexus even though they liked the MDX better. The RX is quite bigger than the CR-V.