[Cbayman]

The rumor is the 10 speed AT with the AWD transfer assembly won’t physically fit in the existing 2G RL platform. Honda does use the 10AT in the Ody which is FWD only so there is probably some truth to the rumor.
BTW the 9AT in the 2024 RL is designed and manufactured by ZF and the 10AT is designed and manufactured by Honda.

 

[Cbayman]

The Pilot was upgraded to a new platform in 2023. This new platform allows the use of the 10AT with AWD. If the RL gets redesigned in the future to use this new chassis, I would expect it will also get the 10AT.

 

[Cbayman]

^^Because the RL is a front wheel drive platform with a transverse mounted engine.

 

[Cbayman]

Nevertheless, Honda has historically tended to use their own transmissions. The 10-speed has been in use since 2017, and I’m not aware of any major problems with it. (Unlike the ZF 9-speed in some Honda vehicles.)

https://www.odyclub.com/threads/transmission-survey-9-10-speed-detailed-info-one-thread-to-rule-them-all.362457/post-2414978