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2009 Acura RL Overview

Likes:

  • Big, smooth V-6
  • Satisfying ride quality
  • Cozy seats
  • Standard all-wheel drive (AWD)
  • Reliability

Dislikes:

  • No V-8 engine, no rear-wheel drive
  • Only five forward gears
  • Overstyled front end, understyled body
  • Not much roomier than Acura TL

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

The luxury-car experts at TheCarConnection.com drove the 2009 Acura RL for this hands-on Bottom Line road test. Editors also read reviews of the 2009 RL and compiled this conclusive profile of the big Acura sedan from that research. TheCarConnection.com also adds ...

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Full Review

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

While the interior of the 2009 Acura RL meets with general praise, the restyled exterior offends the aesthetic palate of most reviewers. Edmunds is vociferous in its condemnation of the new RL's exterior appearance: “In the luxury segment, styling more than anything is what...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Acura RL: 4dr Sedan (Natl) $46,680 / $41,935 City: 16
Hwy: 22
2009 Acura RL: 4dr Sedan (HI) $50,300 / $45,180 City: 16
Hwy: 22
2009 Acura RL: 4dr Sedan Tech Pkg (Natl) $50,300 / $45,180 City: 16
Hwy: 22
2009 Acura RL: 4dr Sedan Tech/CMBS w/PAX (Natl) $54,100 / $48,588 City: 16
Hwy: 22

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Other Choices:

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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