2009 Acura RL 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

[T]he 300-hp. RL is a fine piece of work - quick, quiet, surefooted, luxurious - and standard with all-wheel drive, not extra..

-- Cars.com

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

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

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

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

-- Cars.com

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

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