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2009 Acura RL - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $46,680 - $54,100 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2009 acura rl Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Excellent all-weather handling, wealth of standard features, handsome interior, excellent build quality, superb stereo, seamless integration of complex...

MSN Autos
Flash Drive: 2009 Acura RL

...300-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine with Sequential SportShift automatic transmission and paddle shifters. But the steering feels as if it's not even connected...

CarGurus
2009 Acura RL Overview

...With its lack of V8 power becoming a less-important disadvantage and Acura's concerted efforts at jazzing up the exterior, the RL may soon become a growing...

Cars.com
2009 Acura RL Professional Cars.com Review

...ft. in their short- wheelbase versions, are in a league Acura can't match, unless you're willing to consider an SUV. Also, the backseat doesn't fold forward;...

Cars.com
2009 Acura RL Professional Cars.com Review

...One car's goodies-power moonroof, power-heated mirrors, satellite radio, Bluetooth phone, navigation system, climate control, rear-side-door sunshades and...

Cars.com
2009 Acura RL Professional Cars.com Review

...Multiple sunshades help keep the sun out of baby's eyes. In School: Booster seats fit perfectly, but the seat belt can be hard for little hands to manage...

Cars.com
2009 Acura RL Professional Cars.com Review

...Base price: $53,700 As driven: $54,460 Mpg rating: 16 city, 22 hwy. To get in touch with Tom Strongman, send e-mail to tom@tomstrongman.com...

Cars.com
2009 Acura RL Professional Cars.com Review

...If CMBS detects a fast-approaching obstacle, it can alert the driver, and if he or she fails to react in time, it can hit the brakes and tighten the front seat...

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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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