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	Roadfly - Acura RL - Accurately Assessing a High-Tech Wonder
		Under that pretext, the RL was prejudged inadequate by the majority of automotive reviewers--and any chance it had of overcoming the outgoing RL's notoriously wretched mediocrity perished--prematurely.
		Part of the snubbing the RL has received at the hands of the press may perhaps be due to Acura's cautious exterior styling.
		One last Honda trait evinces itself in the Acura RL as well--value, as among its lesser stablemates, is a strong point.
	www.roadfly.com /cars/road-tests/acura-rl---accurately-assessing-a-high-tech-wonder.html (1857 words)

	Acura RL - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Acura RL is the top-of-the-line sedan in the range of Honda's North American luxury brand Acura.
		1999 Acura RL In 1999, addressing those concerns, the RL received a front and rear facelift that included the addition of Xenon headlights and newer, more stylish headlights.
		The 2004 RL was also the last Acura to use the numeric designator for its engine displacement.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Acura_RL (614 words)

	2007 Acura RL
		Although the new 2007 Acura RL is a luxury sedan, it performs very well in the city and on a winding country road as well.
		The RL is equipped with antilock breaks on all 4 wheels and its optional dual wishbone suspension is unbeatable of holding the road.
		The 2007 acura rl cabin seats five in comfort, with interior dimensions that are competitive with the Lexus LS 430 and current ercedes-Benz E-Class.
	www.reviewcar.com /2004_acura_rl.htm (703 words)

	Acura RL Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Acura RL Acura RL The 2004 Acura 3.5 RL is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan w/ Navigation System.
		Upon introduction, the 3.5 RL is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 225-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway.
		The 2004 Acura 3.5 RL is freshened for 2004.
	www.auto.consumershero.com /car_reviews/Acura/Acura-RL_reviews.html (94 words)

	2005 Acura RL Reviews. Sedan Reviews by CNET.
		Acura has staked out technology as its territory, and the 2005 Acura RL 3.5 is the company's deed of ownership.
		The star of the Acura RL is its GPS navigation system with NavTraffic live traffic data in 20 major U.S. metro areas.
		The RL's LCD is a bright, eight-inch unit, mounted vertically and recessed slightly at the top end of the center console.
	reviews.cnet.com /2005_Acura_RL/4505-10865_7-31351116.html (1080 words)

	CanadianDriver: Used Vehicle Review - Acura RL, 1996 - 2004
		This was raised in 2002 to 225 horsepower and 231 lb.ft. of torque.
		With a list price in 1996 of $52,300, the RL was a price leader in the import luxury sedan segment, a position it would keep for the next nine years.
		Another technical upgrade took place in 2002 when the RL received an increase in horsepower and torque, larger tires and wheels, re-tuned power steering and suspension to improve road feel and ride comfort, and even more sound insulation, making the 2002 and later models the quietest RLs of this generation.
	www.canadiandriver.com /roadtest/96-04acura_rl.htm (1094 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2006 Acura RL Road Test
		Acura's efforts were rewarded with the Legend; it stole sales away from the traditional near-luxury brands like Volvo, and in the wake of the Legends' success, Nissan's Infiniti and Toyota's Lexus soon followed.
		The real enemy to the RL, however, is weight, which at 1,815 kg (4,001 lbs) is enough to give the RL the density of a small fl hole, but why weight is such an issue is beyond me, given the lengths that Acura went to trim mass.
		I believe that the RL is a worthy successor to the original and second-generation Legend, a luxury car with sporting pretensions, however, in the fast-paced world of premium cars it's close, but no cigar.
	www.carpages.ca /go/roadtest/2006_acura_rl_road_test.aspx (1884 words)

	Acura RL - Wikicars
		The Acura RL is the top-of-the-line sedan in the range of Honda's North American luxury brand Acura.
		For 2006, the Acura RL was also sold with the optional 'Technology Package' including features such as adaptive cruise control, Collision Mitigation Avoidance System, and Michelin PAX run flat tires.
		The RL fell short in all categories and is continuing to drop in sales; it is likely there will be a redesign of the redesigned RL, as reported by AutoWeek.
	wikicars.org /en/Acura_RL (1178 words)

	ROADandTRACK.com -- Road Tests - Acura RL (1/2005)
		In a recent meeting with the RandT editorial staff, an Acura official was uncharacteristically blunt in his assessment of the cushy, outgoing previous-generation RL sedan: "That thing was such a couchmobile," he admitted.
		In the RL's defense, though, is a 6.7-second sprint to 60 mph that's a half-second quicker than either aforementioned Benz or Bimmer.
		Perhaps because the RL lacks the cachet of a V-8 (which some might deem a necessity in a car costing nearly $50,000), this Acura is sold only one way: loaded, with no options other than dealer-installed 18-in.
	www.roadandtrack.com /article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=1742 (372 words)

	usnews.com: Auto reviews: Acura RL (2/1/05)
		Acceleration and handling are so smooth that the RL almost seems to neutralize the effects of physics on your body during tight cornering or other lively driving.
		And the RL lacks the stateliness of a Mercedes or the gallantry of an Audi.
		And the RL comes standard with a "keyless" system that only requires the driver to have an electronic fob in his pocket to unlock the car and start it up.
	www.usnews.com /usnews/biztech/auto/review/acura_rl.htm?track=rss (758 words)

	2004 Acura RL review, specs, price quote
		The 2004 Acura RL is given a number of practical technological applications to improve driver awareness.
		The refined interior environment of the new 2004 Acura RL is subtle and practical.
		With the RL, this is a direct result of its safety features, which include traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, an antiskid system, an emergency inside trunk release and fog lights.
	www.new-cars.com /2004/2004-acura-rl.html (556 words)

	2006 Acura RL Reviews. Sedan Reviews by CNET.
		The Acura RL's 8-inch LCD is still big and bright, but it's starting to look a little dated; its resolution is no longer the best in the business, and it doesn't offer a bird's-eye-view mode.
		The Acura RL's Bluetooth hands-free system was easy to set up with a Cingular Treo 650, and the call quality seemed excellent with the test calls we placed.
		The 2006 Acura RL's warranty remains at four years/50,000 miles on the overall car and any high-tech accessories optioned on it, but power train coverage has been bumped up to six years/70,000 miles, which we think is an appropriate for a $50,000 car.
	reviews.cnet.com /2006_Acura_RL/4505-10865_7-31787871.html (2107 words)

	2004 Acura RL Prototype Pictures and Specifications (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The RL Prototype provides a preview of the direction in which Acura is taking the all-new 2005 RL luxury performance sedan.
		To further complement the high output engine and all-wheel-drive system, Acura gave the RL Prototype a highly rigid unit body that is lightweight due in large part to aluminum construction of the sub frame, suspension, hood, trunk, and front fenders.
		The RL Prototype is the first vehicle equipped with the Acura Keyless Access System(TM), which allows owners to lock and unlock doors, open the trunk, and start the car without using a key.
	www.fast-autos.net /acura/acurarlprototype.html (948 words)

	Powerful Acura RL turns heads
		Instead, the RL has keyless access that means all a driver has to do is have the keyless fob with him or her in a pocket, purse or a hand.
		The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the 2005 Acura RL is only the third vehicle in the history of the agency's crash-testing program to achieve the top rating of five stars for rollover and for all seating positions in frontal and side-impact crash tests.
		Acura executives look for the new RL to post annual sales of around 20,000, which is significantly higher than last year's 6,829 sales for the previous-generation RL.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /wheels/217269_road25.html (1262 words)

	Test Drive Notes: Acura 3.5 RL 2000
		Acura threw every amenity they could think of into the 3.5 RL: power windows, power seats, and power door locks, electronic tilt and telescope steering column, power moon roof, heated mirrors, and a trunk-mounted CD changer.
		To be fair to Acura, we've tried other navigation systems that have also been flawed, and we're not sure if it's Acura's fault, the fault of the software, hardware or due to a cataclysmic solar hemorrhoidal flare up that irradiated the GPS satellites.
		In general, most controls in the 3.5 RL are well laid out and easy to find and operate, but there were a number of small annoyances.
	www.cartalk.com /content/testdrives/Reviews/acura-35-rl-2000.html (1106 words)

	Acura RL Overview - Edmunds.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		As a flagship luxury sedan, the current Acura RL is a bit of an oddity.
		Acura didn't design the RL to be a powerhouse sedan or an extravagant luxo-barge.
		The Acura RL is a midsize luxury sedan.
	www.edmunds.com /acura/rl/review.html (549 words)

	2005 Acura RL Reviews - Acura RL 2005
		The Acura RL 2005 model is smaller than the previous generation, with a 4-inch shorter wheelbase and length.
		According to Acura the innovative AWD mechanism (called the Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive System) is the first system to deliver optimum torque between front and rear wheels as well as left and right wheels.
		However with all of the enhancements on the Acura RL 2005 model it is sure to prove a worthy contender.
	www.cardetective.com /2005-acura-rl-reviews.html (353 words)

	AJCCARS - Testdrive \| ajc.com
		The 2006 Acura RL is a stylish sedan that upholds the brand's reputation for quality and performance.
		The redesigned RL is cool --- as cool as those cars you see in commercials in which they try to make the cars look really cool.
		The RL's fuel economy numbers are impressive for such a powerful engine: 18 miles per gallon city and 26 on the highway, according to Environmental Protection Agency figures.
	www.ajc.com /news/content/ajccars/content/stories/testdrive/2006/acura_rl.html (365 words)

	TechnoFile Drives the Acura RL
		Acura’s top-of-the-line sedan is all new, offering a handsome new suit of clothes inside and out, more power, and enough technological goodies to please the gadget geek in all of us.
		The new RL is sleek and classy looking right from Acura’s typical “bird of prey” grille to its relatively svelte rear end.
		Acura was the first to offer DVD Audio and dts surround sound capability, and the Bose system in the RL continues that delightful tradition.
	www.technofile.com /cars/acura_rl.html (1396 words)

	1996-2004 Acura RL Prices & Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The Consumer Guide® 1996-2004 Acura RL road test gives consumers a quick snapshot of a vehicle's performance with pros, cons, and numeric ratings.
		Our 1996-2004 Acura RL price charts allow you to calculate price based on condition, mileage, and equipment level.
		The 1996-2004 Acura RL photo gallery includes both exterior and interior photographs the vehicle.
	auto.consumerguide.com /auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2255 (955 words)

	New Acura RL is extraordinary - The Washington Times: Auto Weekend - March 04, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		When the all-wheel-drive Acura RL is driven under normal conditions, up to 70 percent of the torque is at the front wheels.
		Acura says that, unlike local radio reports, the real-time satellite provides a constant flow of information, allowing drivers to avoid congestion and pick other paths to their destinations.
		The 2005 RL is the first of the Acura vehicles to be built with Advanced Compatibility Engineering, which is designed to enhance passenger safety for the RL occupants, as well as those in the other vehicle during a frontal collision.
	www.washtimes.com /autoweekend/20050302-114246-9281r.htm (669 words)

	2005 Acura RL Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
		The Acura RL is all new for 2005, and it's sleeker, sportier and more fun to drive than last year's model.
		And while previous RL models were front-wheel drive, the 2005 RL uses all-wheel drive for improved grip and superior stability and to handle the higher horsepower.
		While the previous-generation RL had become big, bloated and boring, slinking around in the shadows of the Lexus LS430 and Infiniti Q45, the new RL compares quite favorably to BMW, Mercedes and Audi as well as Lexus and Infiniti.
	www.newcartestdrive.com /review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2005_Acura_RL&ReviewID=1723 (406 words)

	2006 Acura RL - Introduction
		It uses a millimeter-wave radar unit mounted inside the front grille to detect vehicles ahead and monitor potential rear-end collisions, alert the driver when the likelihood of a collision increases, and help reduce the impact on front occupants by tightening the seatbelts and applying the brakes should a collision prove to be imminent.
		For 2006, the RL, like all Acura models will be covered by a new six year or 70,000 mile limited powertrain warranty in addition to the four-year or 50,000 mile standard bumper-to-bumper warranty.
		The RL is one of only a handful of vehicles in the history of the program to receive such high honors in all three categories.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2005/08/18/140600.html (2206 words)

	2006 Acura RL - Detailed Pricing and Specifications - MSN Autos
		The RL is Acura’s flagship 4-door sedan which was redesigned for the 2005 model year and incorporated an array of high-tech features such as the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive System (SH-AWD), Real Time Traffic and active front lighting.
		The RL replaced the Legend in 1996 and was extensively updated for the 1999 model year including new styling, a refined interior, improved suspension, standard side airbags and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights.
		The Acura RL was completely redesigned for 2005 and the 2006 Acura RL remains primarily unchanged.
	autos.msn.com /research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2006&make=Acura&model=RL (141 words)

	USATODAY.com - 2005 Acura RL an easy, fun ride (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		RL lacks: a V-8 engine with the low-speed zip you might want; dramatic styling to let the whole block know you're driving a $50,000 luxo-buggy instead of a $25,000 Honda Accord.
		RL is a lovely piece of work but could have been a more believable flagship with a little more size, a V-8 and snappier styling.
		RL is 193.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide, 57.1 inches tall on a 110.2-inch wheelbase.
	www.usatoday.com /money/autos/reviews/healey/2005-01-06-acura-drive_x.htm (1357 words)

	1996-2004 Acura RL Prices & Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The Consumer Guide® 1996-2004 Acura RL road test gives consumers a quick snapshot of a vehicle's performance with pros, cons, and numeric ratings.
		Our 1996-2004 Acura RL price charts allow you to calculate price based on condition, mileage, and equipment level.
		The 1996-2004 Acura RL photo gallery includes both exterior and interior photographs the vehicle.
	consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com /1996-to-2004-acura-rl.htm (919 words)

	Bankrate road test: Acura RL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		The RL has suffered in the market on three counts: It has always been available only with a V6, compared to the V8s in competing models; its styling tended to be bland; and its road manners were more like mom's Buick than dad's BMW.
		For 2005, Acura decided that it had to admit defeat on several scores with the RL: It couldn't compete directly with the Lexus LS 430, or the Infiniti Q45 in the number of cylinders, overall size and poshness.
		All of this makes the RL an incredibly attractive package and a worthwhile buy for consumers who don't absolutely have to own the biggest sedan on the block, and don't care that there are just six cylinders under the hood.
	www.bankrate.com /brm/news/auto/car-guide-2005/road-test-acura1.asp (809 words)

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