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After never redesign since its debut in 2005.Finally according to a posting on Temple of VTEC, Acura could be getting ready to unveil the new redesigned 2009 Acura TL at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. Rumour has it that when the 2009 Acura TSX goes on sale on April 24th, the RL will follow within the same timeframe.

The guys at Temple of VTEC also intercepted what seems to be an official fact sheet of the 2009 RL from Acura.

This MOVE allocation will include March production with March arrival of the 2008 TL, 2008 RDX and 2008 MDX and March production with April arrival of 2009 TSX and 2009 RL models.

From the time when Acura engineers completely ripped the whole Advanced Sports Car Concept script, which the NSX was imaginary to be based on, speculators said that the NSX wouldn’t appear anytime before the end of the decade. The car was expected to make a debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show alongside its rival, the Nissan GT-R, but the NSX was a no show.
Now Honda has confirmed a 2010 date for the launch of to anticipated next-generation Acura NSX.
American Honda President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura says “We are developing it without any delay, so most probably we will have it in the period we already promised,” .Set in the timeframe of 2008-2009 by Honda’s CEO, Takeo Fukui.He gave no other information on the development or specs of the NSX. What we know so far is that it is expected to be powered by a V10 unit producing above 500 horsepower.

Honda showing unveiled the new 2009 Acura RL at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show and while it may not be what you were looking for, it was a much needed redesign. According the steps of the redesigned Acura MDX the 2009 RL gets a sharp sleek exterior design with major hints of the 2008 Honda Accord sedan in the front and rear fascia.

Powered by a 3.7 liter V6 engine, the 2009 Acura RL produces 300hp and 271 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a new version of the Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission. The RL’s acclaimed Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system returns for 2009, but has been upgraded for quicker response and better performance.

The interior also received a total redesign and besides the numerous technology features that the RL is well known for, new this year is the F1-style steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and a new straight-gate console mounted gear selector.

The accura 2009 RL will go on-sale this spring at Acura dealerships nationwide.

After released of the 2009 RL, Acura has just announced that it will first appear the all-new 2009 Acura TSX at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. Sales will follow in the spring, with pricing to be announced at the auto show during press days.

The 2009 Acura TSX will be the first Honda built vehicle that will offer clean diesel technology in the North American Market. At the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, Honda showed off an i-DTEC engine that meets the ultra-strict U.S. EPA Tier II Bin 5 emission standards without on-board storage of urea. Unlucky, Honda only released one photo of the 2009 TSX.

If your priority goal is performance, a big and boxy sport-utility is usually a poor choice to go about getting it. But for customers who actually like to drive, yet have certain constraints in their life that require an SUV, such a vehicle can make a certain amount of sense. Come in the 2008 Acura MDX.
The 2008 Acura MDX is a midsize luxury crossover SUV. As with the first-generation MDX, it’s a car-based crossover SUV with V6 power and seating for seven. But the new model is significantly sportier. It’s powered by the largest and most powerful V6 ever to grace an Acura (yes, including the NSX), giving it unparalleled juice and athleticism. With it, Acura promises V8-like performance while still maintaining respectable fuel economy.

The ute benefits from a stiff chassis and an electromechanical all-wheel-drive system first seen in the RL sedan .On-road handling ability is also high on the MDX’s resume.This system, dubbed SH-AWD, can not only actively shift torque from front to rear, but also from side to side in order to maximize traction and stability in all situations. Actively controlled dampers are also available, and with them come two driver-selectable modes: Sport and Comfort. The default mode, in a nod to the MDX’s mission, is the Sport setting.
Technically, there’s room for seven passengers, but the MDX works best seating four adults with the third row folded for cargo. That third row will handle small children, but like most midsize SUVs, it’s for occasional use only.There’s still plenty of “Acura” to the MDX as well. The interior is attractively designed and solidly constructed, and one can outfit it with real-time traffic navigation and surround-sound audio.

The 2008 Acura MDX is a well-balanced midsize luxury SUV with solid sporting credentials. In terms of performance, the MDX matches or bests the V6-powered versions of those models, while often undercutting them by thousands of dollars even when equipped with a full list of optional features. True, you could spend more for a competitor’s V8 model and get a smidge of extra performance and prestige. But for meeting the oxymoronic “performance luxury SUV” goal while keeping a realistic budget, the Acura MDX is about as good as it gets.