2006 Acura RL 3.5 w/CMBS/PAX 4dr Sedan Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Acura RL:

The net effect [of the Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive] is to stabilize the car in fast corners in such a way that the words understeer and oversteer don't come up much...

-- Automobile

The interior of the new RL is befitting of a true luxury car.

-- Edmunds.com

I heard the test car's engine start, but it was a faint sound, and even hard acceleration brought engine sounds that seemed to be far away. This is how insulated the RL's interior is.

-- MSN Autos

With eight-way adjustability for the driver's seat plus a steering column that telescopes as well as tilts, nearly any adult should find a comfortable position behind the RL's wheel.

-- Cars.com

What reviewers liked least about the Acura RL:

The only complaint we had during our initial drive is that the car tends to feel a little too firm on uneven pavement...

-- Edmunds.com

The V6 offers plenty of power but lacks the low-end grunt that could be provided by a V8.

-- Edmunds.com

Acura RL Comparisons:

The exterior features a much more subtle and discreet version of BMW's fanny pack.

-- Automobile

With tons of standard features, excellent road manners and premium cabin furnishings, the new RL is a worthy competitor to the respected players from Audi, BMW and Lexus.

-- Edmunds.com

Here's a big plus for the RL over some of its competitors: It comes with all-wheel drive.

-- Cars.com

Best one-liner about the Acura RL:

It is a comprehensively complete car.

-- Automobile

...the new RL could be called overkill.

-- Edmunds.com

Even if you're no Michael Schumacher, this car makes you feel like a champ, as it makes the most of all available grip.

-- Edmunds.com