The big, comfortable yet sprightly RL is the best for safety and also fun to drive.
As a flagship luxury sedan, the current Acura RL is a bit of an oddity. In terms of size, it's actually classified as a midsize car. It comes with a V6 engine exclusively, even though most competing luxury sedans offer an optional V8. But unlike most of its peers, the RL comes with a price tag that's -- surprise! -- reasonably affordable. So what's the deal with the Acura RL?
Acura didn't design the RL to be a powerhouse sedan or an extravagant luxo-barge. It is, however, a comfortable and refined sedan, packaged with a high level of user-friendly technology. For buyers in this segment, we think that the RL represents the intelligent choice. Alas, it would seem that being the intelligent choice only gets a car so far in terms of sales.
The Acura RL has never attained huge popularity and typically lives in the shadow of more prestigious makes and well-known models. Older Acura RLs suffer from a similar problem, but to an even greater degree. We like the current-generation car, though, and recommend it for buyers who desire an all-wheel-drive luxury sedan, particularly one that's available with all the latest technology.
Current Acura RL
