MSRP Range
$48,200-$56,150
Trims4
Combined MPG 20
Seats 5
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Model Overview
The current Acura RL is a compact car that seats 5. It comes in 4 trims.
The RL competes with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, INFINITI M37 and BMW 535.
Our Take on the Latest Model
Our Take
Acura's flagship RL sedan competes with midlevel luxury cars like the Infiniti M and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, though it lacks the availability of a V-8 engine like those rivals offer. While the Infiniti M and Mercedes E-Class offer all-wheel drive as an option, it's standard on the RL. T... Read Full Report
What We Like
- Safety features
- Impressive technology array
- Backseat legroom
- High-quality cabin materials
What We Don't Like
- Small trunk
- No V-8 available
- Crowded center controls
- Requires premium gas
Notable Features
- Six-speed automatic
- Noise-reducing wheel resonators
- Standard AWD
- 300-hp V-6
- Available collision mitigation system
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2012 Acura RL
20 MPG Combined
300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium)
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
All-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2011 Acura RL
20 MPG Combined
300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium)
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
All-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2010 Acura RL
19 MPG Combined
300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium)
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
All-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2009 Acura RL
19 MPG Combined
300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 (premium)
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
All-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2008 Acura RL
20 MPG Combined
290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
All-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2007 Acura RL
22 MPG Combined
290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
All-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2006 Acura RL
22 MPG Combined
290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
All-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2005 Acura RL
22 MPG Combined
300-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
All-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2004 Acura RL
21 MPG Combined
225-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2003 Acura RL
21 MPG Combined
225-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2002 Acura RL
21 MPG Combined
225-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2001 Acura RL
21 MPG Combined
210-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
2000 Acura RL
21 MPG Combined
210-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
1999 Acura RL
21 MPG Combined
210-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
1998 Acura RL
22 MPG Combined
210-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
1997 Acura RL
22 MPG Combined
210-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
1996 Acura RL
22 MPG Combined
210-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
4-speed automatic w/OD
Front-wheel Drive
Seats 5
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Consumer Reviews
2005 RL
Audiophile Sound System Delights
What a great overall car - fun, comfortable, fast, stylish, refined, practical, and awesome sounding music!!
2005 RL
Well made car!
Owned 3 in a row! Great cars! Runs exceptionally well and well built. I've not had any problems with Acura's. My favorite car!
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