
2010 Acura RL
sedan AWD 3.7-liter V6 (300 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed
Retail Value: $6575 ~ $7425
Trade-in Value: $3380 ~ $4190
MSRP: $46830 ~ $54250

Most Acuras are more luxurious and higher-priced versions of vehicles made by Honda, its parent company, similar to Lexus and Toyota or Infiniti and Nissan. In Acura’s case, the formula usually works well. Its sedans and SUVs have earned Consumer Reports’ recommendations for cabin comfort, handling, above-average reliability, and engines with smooth power delivery. Like Honda, Acura’s lineup is mainly SUVs, but includes some sedans. The Integra is an upgraded version of the Honda Civic, and competes with the most affordable vehicles from manufacturers like Audi and BMW. The TLX is similar, but slightly larger and more expensive. Acura’s SUVs range from midsized and three-row down to compact and two-row. Across the lineup, fuel economy is usually average. Despite Honda’s success with the technology, Acura sells no hybrids. For both new and used, reliability can vary between models, but the better options often near the top of our rankings.
The second-generation Acura RL is very pleasant, but wasn't quite luxurious enough to justify its $50,000 as-new price tag. The 300-hp V6 engine delivers strong performance and decent fuel economy, impressive given the standard all-wheel-drive. A six-speed transmission arrived for 2011. Handling and ride quality is sound but doesn't measure up to equivalent German sports sedans; a 2009 update helped some on both fronts. Stability control is standard. Interior noise is relatively hushed, especially for a Honda product. Cabin fit and finish is impeccable, and the front seats are supremely comfortable. However, for such a large car, rear seat space is snug; the smaller Acura TL has almost as much interior room. Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking was optional beginning in 2006, making the RL one of the first cars to offer this safety technology.
Car Specifications
Air Pollution Score | 6 |
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EPA City MPG | 16 |
EPA Combined MPG | 18 |
EPA Highway MPG | 22 |
Front Head Room | 4.0 |
Front Leg Room | 42.5 |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 |
Greenhouse Gas Score | 4 |
Height | 57 |
Length | 194 |
Luggage | 3+1 |
Max Load | 850 |
Max Seating Capacity | 5 |
Rear Head Room | 2.5 |
Rear Leg Room | 29.0 |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 |
Smartway | No |
Weight | 4085 |
Wheel Base | 110 |
Width | 73 |
Fuel Economy Specifications
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal) | 625.0 |
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Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar) | 2540.0 |
Cruse Range (Miles) | 370 |
Test Results
Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs) | 6.9 |
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Avoidance Speed (MPH) | 52.5 |
Braking from 60 MPH (ft) | 131 |
City MPG | 12 |
Highway MPG | 29 |
Overall MPG | 19 |