2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring: Driven
The Honda Accord is now in its ninth generation, and as we reported in our First Drive of the 2013... Read More
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more room in the rear seat and trunk would help Acura cajole fifty large out of more than 200 to 300 people per month
Between luxury and sportiness, the RL sides firmly with luxury
the suspension is tuned more for comfort, allowing a lot of travel in the dampers
cabin is impressively insulated from wind, tire, and road noise
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more room in the rear seat and trunk would help Acura cajole fifty large out of more than 200 to 300 people per month
Car and Driver
Between luxury and sportiness, the RL sides firmly with luxury
Winding Road
the suspension is tuned more for comfort, allowing a lot of travel in the dampers
CNET
cabin is impressively insulated from wind, tire, and road noise
Automobile Magazine
Firm, supportive front seats, with ventilated leather (and heating and cooling) strike a good comfort balance; all they're missing are extending thigh supports. In back, though, there's, surprisingly, just enough space for adults.
With the front seats in their rearmost position, six-footers will find headroom and legroom in back very tight—but not really any more ample than in a TL or Accord. The roofline has been awkwardly carved out to get that headroom, even. The trunk is also disappointing, as it's tiny for such a large sedan; loading isn't easy either, with the small decklid and opening.
The RL's strong suit is quietness in the cabin, thanks to a host of true luxury-car measures, including an active noise cancellation system. Meanwhile, high-quality materials, including glossy, rich wood and solid, pleasant-feeling plastics provide a relaxed, premium feeling. There's also good wind-noise isolation plus active noise cancellation to help quell any road noise—yielding an exquisitely quiet, conversation-conducive cabin.
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Conclusion
A whisper-quiet interior and nice details show that the 2012 Acura RL is every bit a luxury car, but its design gives short shrift to backseat and trunk space.
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