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For those of you who are fans of the new 2009 Acura TSX and are looking forward to the until now, very discreet next-gen 2009 TL, this is the first leaked specs. Excerpt from Leftlane News:

"As of late, dealer shows are proving to be a valuable source of insider information.

According to a source who attended the meeting, the 2009 Acura TL lineup will consist of two models: a base front-wheel drive car and an up-level all-wheel drive model. The front-driver will be powered by a 280 horsepower 3.5L V6 whereas the AWD model will receive its motivation from a 3.7L V6 producing 300 horsepower.

Despite boasting 300 horsepower and all-wheel drive, the range-topping model will not sport the Type-S nameplate. In fact, the source says that Acura will not offer a Type-S model, at least not in 2009 guise. It remains unclear if the performance model will eventually join the lineup.

Acura has promised us a new TL by the end of the year so a Los Angeles Auto Show reveal seems likely."

(Shot of the 2009 TSX)

Labels: 2009 Acura TL, 2009 TSX, leaked news, Next Gen TL

Acura says, "RL represents the very best we have to offer in terms of engineering, technology, performance, luxury and safety." I'm pretty sure they left out "design" on purpose. Worse yet... "the face being shown on this car will spread to the rest of the lineup as the TL and TSX sedans are redesigned later this year." I guess this signals the end of innovative exteriors for Acura. Look at this picture and tell me that grille does not cause you to induce vomit!

Labels: 2009 Acura RL, 2009 Acura TL, 2009 Acura TSX, front end, Ugly grille