By 
Bengt Halvorson, Editor
The luxury-car fans at TheCarConnection.com read reviews of the 2008 Acura RL from around the Web and compiled this conclusive profile of the RL from that research. Experts from TheCarConnection.com have driven the Acura RL on several different occasions, then added opinions and ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
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 compelling lines framing an interior that’s much more visually interesting. Most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com find Acura RL 2008 styling too understated for its own good. Edmunds, in fact, calls it “anonymous.” J.D. Power says "regrettably, the Acura RL's looks are forgettable...[it] is a fundamentally good-looking car, but it is bland." Autoblog reports that a major criticism of this year's Acura RL has been its "anonymous face and rather bland overall styling." Nonetheless, Kelley Blue Book notes "from the front and side, the RL is unmistakably Acura ,” and Automobile comments, ...
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What Edmunds.com says The 2008 Acura RL is neither fast nor flashy, but this luxurious and technology-packed sedan is a smart choice for value-conscious luxury sedan shoppers interested in... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewAcura's RL luxury sedan is equipped with 290 horsepower, all-wheel drive and a host of standard luxury features. It competes with the Cadillac DTS, BMW 5 Series and Lexus... Read full review
The RL cruises at the top of the Acura lineup, representing the summit of Honda-produced automobiles. The Acura definition of luxury involves a heavy dose of technology - of the... Read full review
"I purchased my 2005 acura rl model about two and a half years ago. I have the aspec model which is imo one of the flashiest cars on the market. Everything on the car held up very well over... Read full review
Traded in 2003 3.2 TL. Had A4 before that and living in Northeast missed the AWD. Ratings lower for fun to drive as it is a matter of what you want....a small fun car like an A4 or BMW 3... Read full review
"An excellent drive, very smooth, AWD is exceptional in the dry and wet/snow. Interior is very well appointed, the leather seats are to an excellent standard, the maple wood with the... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Acura RL: 4dr Sedan (Natl) | $46,280 / $41,576 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Acura RL: 4dr Sedan (HI) | $49,165 / $44,163 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Acura RL: 4dr Sedan Tech Pkg (Natl) | $49,900 / $44,822 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Acura RL: 4dr Sedan Tech/CMBS w/PAX (Natl) | $53,700 / $48,229 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
The luxury-car fans at TheCarConnection.com read reviews of the 2008 Acura RL from around the Web and compiled this conclusive profile of the RL from that ... Read full bottom line
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 ... Read full review
MSRP: $46,280 - $53,700
"I purchased my 2005 acura rl model about two and a half years ago. I have the aspec model which is imo one of the flashiest cars on the market. Everything on... Read more
Traded in 2003 3.2 TL. Had A4 before that and living in Northeast missed the AWD. Ratings lower for fun to drive as it is a matter of what you want....a small... Read more
"An excellent drive, very smooth, AWD is exceptional in the dry and wet/snow. Interior is very well appointed, the leather seats are to an excellent standard... Read more
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