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Acura RL Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
Acura RL Review Summary
"[T]he 300-hp. RL is a fine piece of work - quick, quiet, surefooted, luxurious - and standard with all-wheel drive, not extra."
"With eight-way adjustability for the driver's seat plus a steering column that telescopes as well as tilts, nearly any adult should find a comfortable position behind the RL's wheel."
"The interior of the new RL is befitting of a true luxury car."
"I heard the test car's engine start, but it was a faint sound, and even hard acceleration brought engine sounds that seemed to be far away. This is how insulated the RL's interior is."
"The net effect [of the Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive] is to stabilize the car in fast corners in such a way that the words understeer and oversteer don't come up much..."
What reviewers liked least about the Acura RL:
"The V6 offers plenty of power but lacks the low-end grunt that could be provided by a V8."
"The only complaint we had during our initial drive is that the car tends to feel a little too firm on uneven pavement..."
Acura RL Comparisons:
"The exterior features a much more subtle and discreet version of BMW's fanny pack."
"Here's a big plus for the RL over some of its competitors: It comes with all-wheel drive."
"With tons of standard features, excellent road manners and premium cabin furnishings, the new RL is a worthy competitor to the respected players from Audi, BMW and Lexus."
Best one-liners about the Acura RL:
"...the new RL could be called overkill."
"Even if you're no Michael Schumacher, this car makes you feel like a champ, as it makes the most of all available grip."
"It is a comprehensively complete car."
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