The Legend Lives on, in Europe
September, 1998 -- A revised Acura 3.5RL, called the Honda Legend in Europe, was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show this week, highlighting changes that give the car a bolder, more aggressive appearance. A pronounced grille, reminiscent of the Lexus LS 400, and stronger character lines along the hood make the restyled RL look less like an Accord and more like a pricey luxury import.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps replace the halogen lamps of last year's model. The headlamps are also self-adjusting this year to make sure that they do not blind oncoming traffic with their bright bluish hue.
Changes to the RL's interior include replacing the horn buttons with a large horn pad, and adding steering wheel-mounted stereo and cruise control buttons to the steering wheel. The center console has been slathered in wood veneer, and the instruments and controls feature revised graphics for improved visibility.
September, 1998 -- A revised Acura 3.5RL, called the Honda Legend in Europe, was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show this week, highlighting changes that give the car a bolder, more aggressive appearance. A pronounced grille, reminiscent of the Lexus LS 400, and stronger character lines along the hood make the restyled RL look less like an Accord and more like a pricey luxury import.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps replace the halogen lamps of last year's model. The headlamps are also self-adjusting this year to make sure that they do not blind oncoming traffic with their bright bluish hue.
Changes to the RL's interior include replacing the horn buttons with a large horn pad, and adding steering wheel-mounted stereo and cruise control buttons to the steering wheel. The center console has been slathered in wood veneer, and the instruments and controls feature revised graphics for improved visibility.
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