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MSRP: $46,280-53,700
Invoice: $41,560-48,210
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The 2008 Acura RL combines performance, technology, style and safety in an athletic luxury package that pushes the boundaries of automotive design on multiple fronts. No production car at any price has ever offered more advanced electronic technology or drive system sophistication. All the while, none has made its driver more connected to the surroundings on the road – wîth real-time traffic information, personal assistance, phone communication and audio entertainment. True to form for Acura, the many advanced systems of the RL are engineered to be as consumer-friendly as possible.
Also, as part of its continued commitment to providing Safety Through Innovation, Acura will again highlight the availability of two available Technology Packages on the RL:
• RL wîth Technology Package includes: Acura Satellite Navigation System and AcuraLink™ wîth real-time traffic, Active Front Lighting System (AFS) and an upgraded wood interior
• RL wîth Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires: includes Acura's Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Michelin® PAX® run-flat tires
CMBS™ uses a millimeter-wave radar unit mounted inside the RL's front grille to detect vehicles ahead and to monitor potential rear-end collisions, to alert the driver when the likelihood of a collision increases, and to help reduce the impact on front occupants by tightening the seatbelts and applying the brakes should a collision prove to be imminent.
The Michelin® PAX® system run-flat tire technology helps provide enhanced mobility and security wîth continuous mobility of up to 125 miles at 50 mph following a tire puncture.
RL wîth Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires also adds the convenience of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Adaptive Cruise Control also uses the radar system mounted inside the front grille to measure the distance between the RL and the vehicle directly ahead. To compensate for varying traffic flow, ACC continually adjusts vehicle speed by automatically applying throttle and braking to maintain a consistent following interval.
The innovation built into the RL begins wîth the most powerful engine ever offered in a production Acura sedan. (concept carz) The 3.5-liter VTEC™ V-6 engine develops 290 horsepower and 256 lb-ft of torque. In addition to developing abundant power, the RL engine meets tough ÚLEV-2 emission standards and delivers excellent fuel economy of 16/24 mpg* (city/highway).
A Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic wîth F1®-style paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control sends power to the standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system. There are numerous traction advantages of all-wheel drive and SH-AWD™ does something no other current AWD system can: it increases the rotation speed of the outside rear wheel during aggressive cornering to help the car turn more effectively under power. This function reduces the cornering load on the front tires to reduce understeer, to improve handling balance and total cornering grip.
The RL exterior's aggressive style foreshadows the power beneath the hood. Its shape is taut and athletic, and its acceleration and cornering performance allow it to challenge the most capable German and Japanese sports sedans. Comfort, quietness and ride quality are also on a par wîth all competitors.
The extremely rigid Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure of the RL features extensive use of high-tensile steel and lightweight aluminum components to take construction beyond conventional safety protocols while keeping weight in check. Optimized fully independent suspension wîth front double-wishbone and multi-link rear design, large brakes and aggressive 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels work together to further enhance the reflexes of the RL.
The elegantly styled interior includes perforated leather-trimmed seats, wood-styled accents and top-rate materials. These are complemented by the most advanced electronics available including the Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System wîth Voice Recognition™, the innovative AcuraLink™ satellite communication system wîth real-time traffic, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and a spectacular Acura/Bose® 10-speaker Surround Sound System. Safety is also enhanced wîth a standard passenger seatbelt reminder, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and side curtain airbags. These advances team to make the RL the strongest, most powerful, best handling and most luxurious sedan Acura has ever built.
Like all Acura models, the RL is covered by a six year or 70,000 mile limited powertrain warranty in addition to the four-year or 50,000 mile standard bumper-to-bumper warranty.*Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning wîth 2008 models. Úse for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
Powertrain Features:
• Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™)
• 5-speed automatic wîth Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control
• 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC® V-6 engine
• 290 horsepower @ 6200 rpm
• 256 lb-ft of torque @ 5000 rpm
• VTEC™ (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) valvetrain
• Drive-by-wire throttle system
• Variable flow exhaust system
• 11.0:1 compression ratio
• High inertia dual-stage intake manifold
• Direct ignition system wîth detonation/knock control
• Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
• Meets CARB LEV-2 ÚLEV emissions standard
• 100,000 miles or more tune-up interval
Body and Chassis Features
• Únit body wîth extensive use of high-tensile steel and aluminum
• Lightweight aluminum front and rear subframes
• Independent double-wishbone front suspension
• Independent multi-link rear suspension
• Electronically controlled, speed-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion §teering
• 17x8-inch aluminum-alloy 5-spoke wheels
• Michelin P245/50R17 98V high performance, all season tires
• Available Michelin PAX® run-flat high performance, all-season tires (included wîth the RL Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires)
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) wîth Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
• Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
• Active Front Lighting System (AFS) (included wîth Technology Package)
• LED backlit gauges wîth progressive illumination
• Flush junction between side glass and B-pillars
• Power moonroof wîth tilt, automatic open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
• Heated outside mirrors wîth driver recognition, reverse gear mirror tilt-down and integrated directional signals
Comfort & convenience features:
• Acura/Bose® 10-speaker Surround Sound System wîth 6-disc CD, DVD-Audio, and DTS® changer and AM/FM tuner
• Active Noise Cancellation™ system
• MP3 auxiliary jack
• Keyless Access System™
• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface for Bluetooth® phones
• Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System wîth Voice Recognition™ and real-time traffic (included wîth Technology Package)
• Standard rearview camera on models equipped wîth navigation
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (included wîth CMBS™ and PAX®)
• GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control
• Driver's 8-way power seat wîth power adjustable lumbar support
• Front passenger's 4-way power seat wîth power adjustable lumbar support
• Electronic tilt and telescoping §teering column wîth driver recognition
• Multi-Information Display (MID)
• Power rear sunshade
• Rear side sunshades
• Remote retractable rear headrests
• Leather-wrapped §teering wheel
Safety features
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
• Impact-absorbing crumple zones (front/rear)
• Side impact door beams
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) wîth location and pressure indicators
• Driver's and front passenger's dual-stage, dual-threshold airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
• Driver and front passenger side airbags wîth front passenger Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
• Side curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seats
• Optional Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (available in the RL Technology Package wîth CMBS™ and PAX® Tires)
• 3-point adjustable height seat belts wîth load limiters and front pretensioners
• 3-point seat belts at all seating positions
• Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR)
• Front head restraints adjustable for height and tilt
• Remote retractable rear seat head restraints
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat mounting system
• Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) wîth traction control
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Brake Assist
MARKET SÚMMARY
V-6 powered sedans are the highest volume sellers in the RL's §egmènt. Because they represent the core of the market, Acura decided to build the best V-6 powered luxury performance sedan possible. Hence the 290-hp V-6 powered RL was created. By choosing not to implement use of a V-8, which accounts for only 15-percent of the vehicles sold in this market §egmènt, it meant that the RL would be lighter, more nimble, and better balanced.
Key 6-cylinder competitors in the RL's §egmènt include the BMW 528i, Audi A6 3.2, Lexus GS 350, and Mercedes-Benz E350. However, wîth its SH-AWD™ system as standard equipment, the RL has a distinct advantage over each of those competitors.
POWERTRAIN
Powering the RL is a compact aluminum-alloy 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC® V-6 that is mounted transversely. The V-6 produces 290 hp and 256 lb-ft of torque while meeting stringent CARB LEV-2 ÚLEV emissions targets. Fuel economy numbers are 16/24 mpg (city/highway).
The RL comes standard wîth a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission wîth §teering wheel mounted paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. Gears may also be shifted manually via a multi-gate shifter located on the front center console.
The defining powertrain feature of the RL is Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive™ (SH-AWD™). The system continuously varies the engine torque split between the front and rear wheels as well as wîth the left and right rear wheels. To help the RL arc through corners wîth better chassis balance and more total grip, SH-AWD™ overdrives the outside rear wheel at a faster speed, using engine torque to help the car rotate into the turn.
BODY & CHASSIS
The RL body fits its role as a mid-luxury sports sedan wîth a muscular appearance and an aggressive, dynamic personality.
The unit body structure is stiff for superior handling precision and utilizes a variety of steel grades in different areas where maximum strength is required. In addition, the hood, front fenders, trunk lid, frame, front and rear subframes, bumper beams and major suspension components are manufactured from aluminum to reduce weight. Some of these components are formed using an advanced 'blow forming' process that allows intricate shapes to be created without increasing the weight of the part.
Careful attention was paid to smoothing airflow over, under and around the RL's body, across the flush side glass and across the windshield wipers. A cowl garnish was installed at the lower part of windshield to reduce air turbulence, while an advanced exterior-mirror design contributes to improved quietness inside the car.
The independent front double-wishbone and independent multi-link rear suspension use aluminum arms that mount to aluminum subframes. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) wîth traction control, large 4-wheel disc brakes wîth ABS and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels set new standards for RL dynamic performance.
The RL features the Active Front Lighting System (AFS) (available in the RL wîth Technology Package). To help the driver see around corners, the low-beam headlights can swivel laterally up to 20-degrees when certain §teering angle and speed conditions are met. Xenon HID low-beam headlights, LED turn signals integrated in the exterior mirror housings and a Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) dramatically increase visibility. Daytime running lights are standard, as is the Keyless Access System.
INTERIOR
The interior of the RL is more than just luxurious, sporty, and fully equipped wîth comfort and convenience features. Technology abounds in the form of the AcuraLink™ satellite communication system that includes the first ever Ú.S. application of real-time traffic information. This feature includes traffic information for 76 major metropolitan areas that the RL driver can access to see traffic tie-ups on major freeways. The information is delivered in real time via graphics displayed on the RL's MID screen. This real time information allows drivers to re-route themselves to clearer traffic corridors without relying on ambiguous radio traffic reports.
Other RL interior features are equally appealing. As an example, the innovative Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is offered as part of the optional RL Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires. With ACC, when cruise control is activated the innovative system uses radar to allow the driver to set and maintain a specific following distance interval between the RL and the car directly in front of it.
The RL interior features luxurious styling, perforated leather-trimmed seats, and dramatic LED backlit gauges wîth progressive illumination. Premium technologies define the interior just as it does the powertrain and chassis. These technologies include: a GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system; an Acura/BOSE® 10-speaker surround sound system wîth DVD-Audio 6-disc changer that provides 500 times the clarity of a typical CD system; MP3 and DTS capability; and standard XM® Satellite Radio.
Premium features continue in the form of Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) that neutralizes low-frequency noise in the interior along wîth Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® which is a hands-free phone interface compatible wîth many Bluetooth® phones for a seamless cellular communication experience—in the car or away from it. Other technologies include a Multi-Information Display (MID), a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) wîth specific tire and pressure indicators, and the Maintenance Minder™ system.
SAFETY
The RL earned the highest possible ratings (5-star) awarded during frontal (NCAP) and side (SINCAP) crash tests for outboard positions and rollover resistance tests conducted by the Ú.S. Department of Transportation's Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The RL is one of a select few vehicles in the history of the program to receive such high ratings in all three categories. The RL also earned a GOOD safety rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) for frontal offset and side impact tests.
With the RL, Acura embraces active as well as passive safety as essential goals. Active safety features that can help a driver avoid an accident include SH-AWD™, Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) wîth traction control, and 4-wheel disc brakes. ABS and Brake Assist also help contribute to greater driver control. HID Xenon plasma-arc low-beam headlights and the available Active Front Lighting System (AFS) contribute to superior nighttime visibility.
One of the optional packages available for 2008, the RL Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires adds the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Adaptive Cruise Control and Michelin PAX® run-flat tires. Components of this package and are not available separately.
The RL also features Acura's innovative Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE™ is designed to help dissipate collision forces in frontal crashes, while enhancing crash protection for occupants and passengers in other vehicles.
The RL features a driver and front passenger dual-stage, dual-threshold airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS). Side curtain airbags that provide head protection for all outboard seating positions are also standard equipment. The RL also has seat sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger seat that will automatically turn off the passenger-side front side airbag if it detects an occupant who weighs less than 65 pounds.Source - Acura
For more information and related vehicles, click hereAlso, as part of its continued commitment to providing Safety Through Innovation, Acura will again highlight the availability of two available Technology Packages on the RL:
• RL wîth Technology Package includes: Acura Satellite Navigation System and AcuraLink™ wîth real-time traffic, Active Front Lighting System (AFS) and an upgraded wood interior
• RL wîth Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires: includes Acura's Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Michelin® PAX® run-flat tires
CMBS™ uses a millimeter-wave radar unit mounted inside the RL's front grille to detect vehicles ahead and to monitor potential rear-end collisions, to alert the driver when the likelihood of a collision increases, and to help reduce the impact on front occupants by tightening the seatbelts and applying the brakes should a collision prove to be imminent.
The Michelin® PAX® system run-flat tire technology helps provide enhanced mobility and security wîth continuous mobility of up to 125 miles at 50 mph following a tire puncture.
RL wîth Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires also adds the convenience of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Adaptive Cruise Control also uses the radar system mounted inside the front grille to measure the distance between the RL and the vehicle directly ahead. To compensate for varying traffic flow, ACC continually adjusts vehicle speed by automatically applying throttle and braking to maintain a consistent following interval.The innovation built into the RL begins wîth the most powerful engine ever offered in a production Acura sedan. (concept carz) The 3.5-liter VTEC™ V-6 engine develops 290 horsepower and 256 lb-ft of torque. In addition to developing abundant power, the RL engine meets tough ÚLEV-2 emission standards and delivers excellent fuel economy of 16/24 mpg* (city/highway).
A Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic wîth F1®-style paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control sends power to the standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system. There are numerous traction advantages of all-wheel drive and SH-AWD™ does something no other current AWD system can: it increases the rotation speed of the outside rear wheel during aggressive cornering to help the car turn more effectively under power. This function reduces the cornering load on the front tires to reduce understeer, to improve handling balance and total cornering grip.
The RL exterior's aggressive style foreshadows the power beneath the hood. Its shape is taut and athletic, and its acceleration and cornering performance allow it to challenge the most capable German and Japanese sports sedans. Comfort, quietness and ride quality are also on a par wîth all competitors.
The extremely rigid Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure of the RL features extensive use of high-tensile steel and lightweight aluminum components to take construction beyond conventional safety protocols while keeping weight in check. Optimized fully independent suspension wîth front double-wishbone and multi-link rear design, large brakes and aggressive 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels work together to further enhance the reflexes of the RL.
The elegantly styled interior includes perforated leather-trimmed seats, wood-styled accents and top-rate materials. These are complemented by the most advanced electronics available including the Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System wîth Voice Recognition™, the innovative AcuraLink™ satellite communication system wîth real-time traffic, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and a spectacular Acura/Bose® 10-speaker Surround Sound System. Safety is also enhanced wîth a standard passenger seatbelt reminder, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and side curtain airbags. These advances team to make the RL the strongest, most powerful, best handling and most luxurious sedan Acura has ever built.
Like all Acura models, the RL is covered by a six year or 70,000 mile limited powertrain warranty in addition to the four-year or 50,000 mile standard bumper-to-bumper warranty.*Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning wîth 2008 models. Úse for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
Powertrain Features:
• Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™)
 | Vital Stats |
| Engine : 3.5 L., 6-cylinder Power: 290 hp Torque: 256 ft-lbs | |
5-speed Automatic | |
• 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC® V-6 engine • 290 horsepower @ 6200 rpm
• 256 lb-ft of torque @ 5000 rpm
• VTEC™ (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) valvetrain • Drive-by-wire throttle system
• Variable flow exhaust system
• 11.0:1 compression ratio • High inertia dual-stage intake manifold
• Direct ignition system wîth detonation/knock control
• Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) • Meets CARB LEV-2 ÚLEV emissions standard
• 100,000 miles or more tune-up interval
Body and Chassis Features
• Únit body wîth extensive use of high-tensile steel and aluminum
• Lightweight aluminum front and rear subframes
• Independent double-wishbone front suspension
• Independent multi-link rear suspension
• Electronically controlled, speed-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion §teering
• 17x8-inch aluminum-alloy 5-spoke wheels
• Michelin P245/50R17 98V high performance, all season tires
• Available Michelin PAX® run-flat high performance, all-season tires (included wîth the RL Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires)
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) wîth Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
• Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
• Active Front Lighting System (AFS) (included wîth Technology Package)
• LED backlit gauges wîth progressive illumination
• Flush junction between side glass and B-pillars
• Power moonroof wîth tilt, automatic open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation
• Heated outside mirrors wîth driver recognition, reverse gear mirror tilt-down and integrated directional signals
Comfort & convenience features:
• Acura/Bose® 10-speaker Surround Sound System wîth 6-disc CD, DVD-Audio, and DTS® changer and AM/FM tuner
• Active Noise Cancellation™ system
• MP3 auxiliary jack
• Keyless Access System™
• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface for Bluetooth® phones
• Acura Satellite-Linked Navigation System wîth Voice Recognition™ and real-time traffic (included wîth Technology Package)
• Standard rearview camera on models equipped wîth navigation
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (included wîth CMBS™ and PAX®)
• GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control
• Driver's 8-way power seat wîth power adjustable lumbar support
• Front passenger's 4-way power seat wîth power adjustable lumbar support
• Electronic tilt and telescoping §teering column wîth driver recognition
• Multi-Information Display (MID)
• Power rear sunshade
• Rear side sunshades
• Remote retractable rear headrests
• Leather-wrapped §teering wheel
Safety features
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
• Impact-absorbing crumple zones (front/rear)
• Side impact door beams
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) wîth location and pressure indicators
• Driver's and front passenger's dual-stage, dual-threshold airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
• Driver and front passenger side airbags wîth front passenger Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
• Side curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seats
• Optional Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (available in the RL Technology Package wîth CMBS™ and PAX® Tires)
• 3-point adjustable height seat belts wîth load limiters and front pretensioners
• 3-point seat belts at all seating positions
• Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR)
• Front head restraints adjustable for height and tilt
• Remote retractable rear seat head restraints
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat mounting system
• Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) wîth traction control
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Brake Assist
MARKET SÚMMARY
V-6 powered sedans are the highest volume sellers in the RL's §egmènt. Because they represent the core of the market, Acura decided to build the best V-6 powered luxury performance sedan possible. Hence the 290-hp V-6 powered RL was created. By choosing not to implement use of a V-8, which accounts for only 15-percent of the vehicles sold in this market §egmènt, it meant that the RL would be lighter, more nimble, and better balanced.
Key 6-cylinder competitors in the RL's §egmènt include the BMW 528i, Audi A6 3.2, Lexus GS 350, and Mercedes-Benz E350. However, wîth its SH-AWD™ system as standard equipment, the RL has a distinct advantage over each of those competitors.
POWERTRAIN
Powering the RL is a compact aluminum-alloy 3.5-liter SOHC VTEC® V-6 that is mounted transversely. The V-6 produces 290 hp and 256 lb-ft of torque while meeting stringent CARB LEV-2 ÚLEV emissions targets. Fuel economy numbers are 16/24 mpg (city/highway).
The RL comes standard wîth a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission wîth §teering wheel mounted paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control. Gears may also be shifted manually via a multi-gate shifter located on the front center console.
The defining powertrain feature of the RL is Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive™ (SH-AWD™). The system continuously varies the engine torque split between the front and rear wheels as well as wîth the left and right rear wheels. To help the RL arc through corners wîth better chassis balance and more total grip, SH-AWD™ overdrives the outside rear wheel at a faster speed, using engine torque to help the car rotate into the turn.
BODY & CHASSIS
The RL body fits its role as a mid-luxury sports sedan wîth a muscular appearance and an aggressive, dynamic personality.
The unit body structure is stiff for superior handling precision and utilizes a variety of steel grades in different areas where maximum strength is required. In addition, the hood, front fenders, trunk lid, frame, front and rear subframes, bumper beams and major suspension components are manufactured from aluminum to reduce weight. Some of these components are formed using an advanced 'blow forming' process that allows intricate shapes to be created without increasing the weight of the part.
Careful attention was paid to smoothing airflow over, under and around the RL's body, across the flush side glass and across the windshield wipers. A cowl garnish was installed at the lower part of windshield to reduce air turbulence, while an advanced exterior-mirror design contributes to improved quietness inside the car.
The independent front double-wishbone and independent multi-link rear suspension use aluminum arms that mount to aluminum subframes. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) wîth traction control, large 4-wheel disc brakes wîth ABS and 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels set new standards for RL dynamic performance.
The RL features the Active Front Lighting System (AFS) (available in the RL wîth Technology Package). To help the driver see around corners, the low-beam headlights can swivel laterally up to 20-degrees when certain §teering angle and speed conditions are met. Xenon HID low-beam headlights, LED turn signals integrated in the exterior mirror housings and a Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) dramatically increase visibility. Daytime running lights are standard, as is the Keyless Access System.
INTERIOR
The interior of the RL is more than just luxurious, sporty, and fully equipped wîth comfort and convenience features. Technology abounds in the form of the AcuraLink™ satellite communication system that includes the first ever Ú.S. application of real-time traffic information. This feature includes traffic information for 76 major metropolitan areas that the RL driver can access to see traffic tie-ups on major freeways. The information is delivered in real time via graphics displayed on the RL's MID screen. This real time information allows drivers to re-route themselves to clearer traffic corridors without relying on ambiguous radio traffic reports.
Other RL interior features are equally appealing. As an example, the innovative Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is offered as part of the optional RL Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires. With ACC, when cruise control is activated the innovative system uses radar to allow the driver to set and maintain a specific following distance interval between the RL and the car directly in front of it.
The RL interior features luxurious styling, perforated leather-trimmed seats, and dramatic LED backlit gauges wîth progressive illumination. Premium technologies define the interior just as it does the powertrain and chassis. These technologies include: a GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system; an Acura/BOSE® 10-speaker surround sound system wîth DVD-Audio 6-disc changer that provides 500 times the clarity of a typical CD system; MP3 and DTS capability; and standard XM® Satellite Radio.
Premium features continue in the form of Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) that neutralizes low-frequency noise in the interior along wîth Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® which is a hands-free phone interface compatible wîth many Bluetooth® phones for a seamless cellular communication experience—in the car or away from it. Other technologies include a Multi-Information Display (MID), a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) wîth specific tire and pressure indicators, and the Maintenance Minder™ system.
SAFETY
The RL earned the highest possible ratings (5-star) awarded during frontal (NCAP) and side (SINCAP) crash tests for outboard positions and rollover resistance tests conducted by the Ú.S. Department of Transportation's Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The RL is one of a select few vehicles in the history of the program to receive such high ratings in all three categories. The RL also earned a GOOD safety rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) for frontal offset and side impact tests.
With the RL, Acura embraces active as well as passive safety as essential goals. Active safety features that can help a driver avoid an accident include SH-AWD™, Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) wîth traction control, and 4-wheel disc brakes. ABS and Brake Assist also help contribute to greater driver control. HID Xenon plasma-arc low-beam headlights and the available Active Front Lighting System (AFS) contribute to superior nighttime visibility.
One of the optional packages available for 2008, the RL Technology Package plus CMBS™ and PAX® Tires adds the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Adaptive Cruise Control and Michelin PAX® run-flat tires. Components of this package and are not available separately.
The RL also features Acura's innovative Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE™ is designed to help dissipate collision forces in frontal crashes, while enhancing crash protection for occupants and passengers in other vehicles.
The RL features a driver and front passenger dual-stage, dual-threshold airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS). Side curtain airbags that provide head protection for all outboard seating positions are also standard equipment. The RL also has seat sensors that monitor the weight on the front passenger seat that will automatically turn off the passenger-side front side airbag if it detects an occupant who weighs less than 65 pounds.Source - Acura
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 | ◾Loaded with value: all-new 2014 Fiat 500L arrives to FIAT studios this June with a starting price of $19,100 and four well-equipped models ◾Leveraging: taking the FIAT brand's DNA, the all-new Fiat 500L expands the appeal of the iconic 500 while adding two more doors plus best-in-class interior volume (120.1 cu. ft.) providing comfortable accommodations for five passengers ◾Large: a Fiat 500 designed on the new 'small-wide' vehicle architecture for 27 inches more length, plus six inches more ...[Read more...] |
| All-New 2014 Fiat 500L Expands The Fiat Brand'S Product Lineup And Its Commitment To Innovative And Value-Loaded Cars | |
 | ◾All-new 2014 Fiat 500L arrives to FIAT studios this June with a starting price of $19,100 and four value-loaded models ◾No-charge Premier Package on 500L Easy, Trekking and Lounge models ◾All-new Fiat 500L expands the appeal of the iconic 500, while adding two more doors, accommodations for five passengers, best-in-class interior volume (120.1 cu. ft.) and advanced European technology May 24, 2013 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Expanding on the style, efficiency and driving enjoyment that ...[Read more...] |
| 2014 MAZDA6 NAMED TO WARD'S ‘10 BEST INTERIORS' LIST | |
| The all-new 2014 Mazda6 today was named to WardsAuto World's 10 Best Interiors list, as chosen by the publication's editors. The redesigned mid-size sports sedan features Mazda's new design language called KODO 'Soul of Motion,' which translates muscular movement and power into agile proportions, detailed sculpting and expressive character. The Mazda6 also was recently named one of the top three vehicle designs in the world for 2013 by the World Car Awards. 'The automotive industry, regardl...[Read more...] | |
 2008
Acura
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| Acura ARX-01B |
| Acura MDX |
| Acura RDX |
| Acura TL |
| Acura TSX |
| Comparable Vehicles | |
| BMW X5 | ($45,900-54,500) |
| Cadillac STS | ($43,775-78,775) |
| Infiniti M | ($43,350-52,200) |
| Jaguar S-Type | ($48,335-64,335) |
| Lexus GX 470 | ($47,315-47,315) |
| Lincoln Navigator | ($48,745-54,645) |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK Class | ($46,450-135,000) |
| Mercedes-Benz M Class | ($44,000-87,000) |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK Class | ($44,150-63,200) |
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