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2009 Acura RL Safety Review

July 17, 2009

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, all tests
NHTSA

Top Safety Pick
IIHS

The 2009 RL is packed with enough safety features to please even the most protective mommies
MotherProof

The 2009 Acura RL scores five stars in all safety tests from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and earns a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety).

According to MotherProof, “The 2009 RL is packed with enough safety features to please even the most protective mommies," noting the full array of airbags and active head restraints.

A safety system impossible to ignore is Acura's Collision Mitigation Braking System. Mounted inside the front grille, CMBS detects potential rear-end collisions, warns the driver, and initiates automatic braking, monitoring vehicles ahead through its use of millimeter-wave radar technology.

CMBS also includes adaptive cruise control (ACC), which adjusts speed and distance to the preceding vehicle.

“When it sees a car bumper approaching fast, it flashes a dash warning, then hits the brakes and yanks in the seatbelt, a surprising jolt to the sternum that can stop a weak heart the first time,” says Car and Driver. “It false-alarmed a bit too often in slow-moving traffic, so we turned it off."

“The system will only intervene if the driver fails to act,” warns Edmunds. "This could be especially helpful if the driver has a medical problem while driving or if they fall asleep at the wheel. Thankfully, only chronic tailgaters will find the system intrusive.”

Conclusion

There are no safer sedans on the road than the 2009 Acura RL.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, all testsNHTSATop Safety PickIIHSThe 2009 RL is packed with enough safety features to please even the most protective mommiesMotherProof The 2009 Acura RL scores five stars in all safety tests from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and earns a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). According to MotherProof, “The 2009 RL is packed with enough safety features to please even the most protective mommies," noting the full array of airbags and active head restraints. A safety system impossible to ignore is Acura's Collision Mitigation Braking System. Mounted inside the front grille, CMBS detects potential rear-end collisions, warns the driver, and initiates automatic braking, monitoring vehicles ahead through its use of millimeter-wave radar technology. CMBS also includes adaptive cruise control (ACC), which adjusts speed and distance to the preceding vehicle. “When it sees a car bumper approaching fast, it flashes a dash warning, then hits the brakes and yanks in the seatbelt, a surprising jolt to the sternum that can stop a weak heart the first time,” says Car and Driver. “It false-alarmed a bit too often in slow-moving traffic, so we turned it off." “The system will only intervene if the driver fails to act,” warns Edmunds. "This could be especially helpful if the driver has a medical problem while driving or if they fall asleep at the wheel. Thankfully, only chronic tailgaters will find the system intrusive.” ConclusionThere are no safer sedans on the road than the 2009 Acura RL. 2009 ACURA RL STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "the RL falls on its buck-toothed face" MotherProof: "The overall effect is elegant, strong and serious-looking" Automobile Magazine: "well appointed, comfortable, and well crafted" While the interior of the 2009 Acura RL meets with ...

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When it's time for you to step out of the smaller entry-level premium sedans, the 2009 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. There are some sedans that match its drivetrain; the Cadillac STS is more crisply styled, but its rear seat is truly cramped. The Volvo S80 is light and airy inside, with a Scandinavian look to the cabin and a light touch to the controls. The Audi A6 suffers from the same overwrought styling up front as the Acura RL, but its backseat seems roomier.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By Greenpedals #1, Posted: 7/22/2009

    My husband William Eversole was hooked when he test drove his first Acura. This beauty was the Ledgen. His words described this car perfectly. " it drives like it's on rails" those were his first words he spoke after Robert Greely who continues to work for Supierior Acura in Johnson County Kansas. 913-648-5888. After that we continued to but acuras from Becky Hernandaz who has helped Acura receive I belive 6 awards for best service out of all the Acuras. Their service is absoutely outstanding. I would put Supeior up against any car dealer ship. Give them a try and you will find out not only why to purchase an Acura, they will show you what old fashion costumer service use to be . Ginny Eversole

  2. By  Acura rl #2, Posted: 8/28/2009

    Yes Acura RL is a stylish and high performing luxury car

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