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2008 Acura RL Quality Review

November 3, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

top-notch cabin decor and assembly quality
ConsumerGuide

a classy, sumptuous interior adorned in high-quality materials
Edmunds

its interior feels cramped
ForbesAutos

surprisingly roomy back seat
Kelley Blue Book

The 2008 Acura RL sports a refined, high-quality interior, but reviewers are divided on the cabin's roominess.

Cars.com reports this year's Acura RL has a "five-occupant" cabin, although J.D. Power disagrees: "you'll be rightly dismayed by the tight leg space, hip room, and shoulder room...this is a comfortable car for four adults, certainly." ForbesAutos says this Acura RL 2008 "interior feels cramped," but Kelley Blue Book notes a "surprisingly roomy back seat." Nonetheless, ConsumerGuide proclaims that Acura RL 2008 "seats are all-day comfortable and very supportive in spirited cornering," adding that while "shorter drivers may feel a bit 'buried'...ample seat adjustments and a standard tilt and telescopic steering wheel help compensate."

ForbesAutos’ complaints about space are not limited to the cabin; they say "trunk space in particular seem[s] too confining for a flagship luxury car." ConsumerGuide provides the unfortunate details: Acura RL's "wide trunk extends well forward but lacks height for really big cargo, [and] sickle-shape trunklid hinges are covered but eat up space."

ConsumerGuide reports the 2008 Acura RL has a "top-notch cabin decor and assembly quality," while Edmunds positively gushes over the "high-quality materials." This source does notes the "dash is awash in buttons, which may confuse some."

Despite other criticisms, J.D. Powers admits that "the Acura RL is a comfortable car...it is a quiet car." ConsumerGuide says "all noise sources are well controlled in the RL...its stiff body structure provided squeak- and rattle-free driving."

Conclusion

The 2008 Acura RL has high levels of fit and finish, if not copious interior room.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:top-notch cabin decor and assembly qualityConsumerGuidea classy, sumptuous interior adorned in high-quality materialsEdmundsits interior feels crampedForbesAutossurprisingly roomy back seatKelley Blue Book The 2008 Acura RL sports a refined, high-quality interior, but reviewers are divided on the cabin's roominess. Cars.com reports this year's Acura RL has a "five-occupant" cabin, although J.D. Power disagrees: "you'll be rightly dismayed by the tight leg space, hip room, and shoulder room...this is a comfortable car for four adults, certainly." ForbesAutos says this Acura RL 2008 "interior feels cramped," but Kelley Blue Book notes a "surprisingly roomy back seat." Nonetheless, ConsumerGuide proclaims that Acura RL 2008 "seats are all-day comfortable and very supportive in spirited cornering," adding that while "shorter drivers may feel a bit 'buried'...ample seat adjustments and a standard tilt and telescopic steering wheel help compensate." ForbesAutos’ complaints about space are not limited to the cabin; they say "trunk space in particular seem[s] too confining for a flagship luxury car." ConsumerGuide provides the unfortunate details: Acura RL's "wide trunk extends well forward but lacks height for really big cargo, [and] sickle-shape trunklid hinges are covered but eat up space." ConsumerGuide reports the 2008 Acura RL has a "top-notch cabin decor and assembly quality," while Edmunds positively gushes over the "high-quality materials." This source does notes the "dash is awash in buttons, which may confuse some." Despite other criticisms, J.D. Powers admits that "the Acura RL is a comfortable car...it is a quiet car." ConsumerGuide says "all noise sources are well controlled in the RL...its stiff body structure provided squeak- and rattle-free driving." ConclusionThe 2008 Acura RL has high levels of fit and finish, if not copious interior room. 2008 ACURA RL STYLING | [7 out of 10] Autoblog: "anonymous face and rather bland overall styling" J.D. Power: "fundamentally good-looking car, but it is bland" Kelley Blue Book: "from the front and side, the RL is unmistakably Acura " The 2008 Acura RL sports clean but not ...

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When it's time for you to step out of the smaller entry-level premium sedans, the 2008 Acura RL doesn't really stand out among the excellent competitors it faces. It's probably because the Acura RL is V-6 powered and uses all-wheel drive. The balance of competitors is either larger or more powerful, or it offers a V-8 or rear-wheel-drive--or some combination of the four. The Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac STS, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class come in super-performance editions, while the Lexus GS is offered as a hybrid.

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