Honda Cars : Canadian Exclusive: Acura announces limited edition TL A-Spec | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Apparently this car will only be available in Canada....
Toronto, Ontario – The new Acura TL A-Spec limited edition package is now available in Canada, priced at $51,290. The package adds 19-inch wheels, an aero kit and other features.

The 2010 TL A-Spec features Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) and includes all of the features of the TL SH-AWD Technology Package trim, with either a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic transmission.

Unique to the A-Spec are its 19-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires, full aero kit package with front, side and rear skirts, midnight chrome grille and rear piece, and A-Spec badge and floor mats.

Source;
http://www.canadiandriver.com/2010/05/12/acura-announces-limited-edition-tl-a-spec.htm

Honda Cars : Coming soon: 2010 TL A-Spec takes performance up a notch. | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

The new Acura TL A-Spec comes standard with all of the equipment available on the TL SH All Wheel Drive Tech Package, and will contain the following additions and replacements:

• 19” wheels with Summer Performance Tires
• Full Aero Kit
• A-SPEC Badging
• 2 colours - Crystal Black Pearl (with dark chrome grille) and White Diamond Pearl

Check it out at selected auto shows this winter and prepare for enhanced handling, aggressive looks, and the safety features that come with all Acuras. The new TL A-Spec, available Spring 2010.

Source;
http://web.acuramail.ca/FullPages/2010/ZDX/January/english/ZDX.aspx?type=fullPage&campaignSegmentId=PW0kSl1crQs%3d&emailId=MB6WIz1RRzg%3d&templateId=ZSyX%2bQ4xujw%3d&linkId=BnHET6aqy4s%3d

Honda Cars : Official 2009 Acura TL Pic and Info | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Two TL flavors will be offered, confirming the preview report that ran on Autoblog in April. Honda doesn't announce powertrain specifics other than to confirm that the new TL will be available with Acura's SH-AWD system and also offer the marque's "most powerful engine ever." We assume that to mean the 300-horsepower 3.7L engine used in the RL and MDX will also be making an appearance in the TL. Based on what we were told back in April, look for a 280-horsepower 3.5L to serve as the base engine in the FWD car.

Source; http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/11/2009-acura-tl-shows-its-face-awd-confirmed/

Honda Cars : 2010 Acura RL rumours | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Looks like Honda is going to be listening to the critic's and will be adding a RWD V8 RL for 2010! Another rumour is that Honda is working on a 420-horsepower 4.8-liter V8 which will incorporate the Variable Cylinder Management System currently employed in the Honda Accord V6's, (VCM = Cylinder deactivation), to manage fuel better.

The car will supposedly feature an FR layout with SH-AWD, which is the setup that Honda says will underpin the next generation NSX.

Honda Cars : Acura Meets with Dealers talks about moving 'up a Tier' | 2013 New Honda Car Reviews 0

Apparently Acura is having aspirations of moving one step closer to the BMW, Volvo, Mercedes, and Lexus level. I would imagine that alot of Acura's identity crisis has become as a result of recent 'brand studies' and where they are percieved next to their peers.
http://bestscoops.blogspot.com/2008/01/honda-and-toyota-top-consumer-reports.html

Let's face it, most of Acura's lineup is close to what is offered by Honda themselves (I still giggle when I see a CSX drive by).

In a 45 minute meeting with dealers Acura said that the brand will be adding one new vehicle a year (including changes to existing models).

“In the next year there will be a huge shift toward tier 1, and the dealer body is excited about that shift,” said Valerie Voyles, CEO of the Ed Voyles Automotive Group in metro Atlanta.

“We’re not up there with Lexus, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but a big shift is coming,” Voyles said. “You’ll see more separation of the brands (Acura and Honda), with more Acura-only product.”

Here is the original link;
http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/02/18/acura-to-make-huge-shift-to-tier-1-luxury-will-offer-acura-only-vehicles/