Is the 2012 Acura RL a good car?
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How do people like the 2012 Acura RL?
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Review
This may be the best value in the industry for mid-sized luxury sedans. I am very grateful for the car mags and pundits dismissing this fine vehicle as boring...dated...average...not keeping up... because it means I was able to buy a new one for $46K (Tech version). This is my second RL (last was '06) and is a subtle step forward. Strong acceleration that gets better high in the range (thanks to the perfected V-Tec). Amazing super AWD that keeps the cap balanced at all times in hard conering (others still trying to catch up with this innovation). Very versatile driving positions, and logical control layout. This car does everything very well, with class. How boring!
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What options are available on the 2012 Acura RL?
Available Acura RL 2012 Submodel Types: Sedan
Available Trims: 3.5, Base, Technology Package, 3.5 Premium, CMBS
Exterior Colors: Nighthawk Black Pearl, Carbon Gray Pearl, Premium White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Meteor Silver Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Opulent Blue Pearl, Platinum Frost Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic , Alberta White Pearl, Black Currant Pearl Metallic, Celestial Silver Metallic, Graphite Luster Metallic, Indigo Blue, Nighthawk Black, Pomegranate Pearl, Premium White, Ruby Red Pearl, Satin Silver, Tuscan Beige Metallic, Vermont Green
Interior Colors: Parchment, Ebony, Ebony leather, Taupe leather, Parchment leather, Seacoast leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Headlights, AWD/4WD, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Navigation, Bluetooth, Remote Start, Post-collision safety system, Aux Audio Inputs, Back-up camera, USB Inputs, Cooled Seats, Parking sensors, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Automatic Emergency Braking
Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), premium unleaded (recommended), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
