I think the 3.0L 200hp V6 thing isn't misinformation. It's trying to tell us that's the gas engine that the 04RL will have powering the front wheels, with a 160hp IMA electric motor powering the rear wheels. (Although one wonders if this is how Honda is gonna go, why they don't just put the 03 Accord's engine in, save the minor engine retooling costs, and have that 400hp RL IMA.)

I for one think, so long as Honda is refusing to produce a V8, is an awesome compromise. It'll outpower both in horsepower and torque all the competition, get insane fuel mileage, and have the security of all wheel drive.

Maybe we were wrong before when we all speculated that the DualNote was a NSX prototype. It looks like Honda was aiming for the new Legend/RL with the DualNote. (come on... it was kind of weird thinking about a NSX as a four door sport sedan, like the DualNote)

As for the TL, I dunno. This might be a good time for Honda to consider moving the entire Acura line to an all AWD setup. Set up the AWD system in the next TL or just shove the Accord engine up front with a 60hp IMA powering the rears. 300hp for an ES300 fighter? And the IMA would compensate for all the "torqueless wonder"ness that people still associate with Hondas.