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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 RL, so we've included reviews for other years of the RL since its last redesign.
2008 COMFORT
ED Z, 07/05/2022
2008 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
RIDE.HANDLING.NO MAINTENANCE
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
Where's the Road?
BlindedByTheLight, 02/19/2008
2008 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
An excellent car except for the ability to see the road at night. Excellent quality, handling and comfort. However, the HID headlight aiming system is way too low - a law suit waiting to happen. It is pure terror driving downhill on a windy country road at night. The headlights are aimed into the ground, but the dealer claims they are aimed correctly. I would rate this car a 10 during daytime driving, but a 2 for nightime. If I had test driven this car at night, I wouldn't have bought it! On the plus side, I am getting near 28 mpg highway, which is much better than the EPA sticker rating. Excellent steering and road performance.
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Excellent!!
nervous_mcstabby, 07/05/2008
2009 Acura RL Technology Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one nice car!! Very quiet with and excellent radio. Controls can be a little confusing until you know where all the controls are. It's best to practice a little before you go on the road and want to change radio channels or map functions. I get a lot of AHHHs from my co-workers when they look at the interior styling. I bought a bright silver exterior. The prominent "transformer shield" grill blends in nicely. Not so with darker colors, in my opinion. The tail end looks fabulous!! Definite BMW 7 series resemblances. Very powerful acceleration. Great control over rainy roads with the SH-AWD. Gas mileage isn't great, but it's not bad either. On par with a 300 hp car that's 4,000 lbs.
Love the Quality
lakeshore silver, 08/30/2007
2008 Acura RL 4dr Sedan AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just traded in my 2005 300C and I have to admit I miss the Hemi, but having said that, I love this car. Though I never had any mechanical problems with my Chrysler, I didn't have the confidence that the car would hold up long term. The RL has something about it that makes you believe you can drive it forever. Not only is the car solid but Acura has paid attention to the details owners care about. Quiet ride, great stereo system, a navi system that is easy to use, comfortable seating, pleasant appearance and for me all wheel drive. I plan to put a lot of miles on this car.
Wow
Tom S, 01/17/2009
2009 Acura RL Technology Package 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first Acura. I have driven about 4 different cars over the last year one of them in the same price range. I am impressed about the handling, the feel of quality material used, the quiet engine (the others had V8s). I enjoy just to go out and drive it, especially on curving roads. It feels like the car is glued onto the asphalt. The bumps in the road of course can be felt, the don't make you feel uncomfortable. The interior feels quite roomy. The interior design looks awesome. The price is on the low side of its class. I put reliability in with 8 points because I have owned the car for only one week. I have had not problems so far.