Acura RL

Guide Note

The Acura RL is a mid-sized luxury car built in Saitama, Japan, by Honda. The first RL was built on January 4, 1996, to replace the Acura Legend.¹

Fast Facts

1. Manufacturer: Honda
2. Production: 1996-Present
3. Assembly: Saitama, Japan
4. Predecessor: Acura Legend
5. Luxury, Mid-Size
6. MSRP: $45,780-53,200²
7. Fuel Efficiency: 17-21 mpg³
8. First generation RLs: 1996-2004
9. Second generation RLs: 2005-2010

"In road tests, we found that the Acura RL gets better the harder it's driven thanks to the SH-AWD system that tenaciously maintains traction. The ride is tuned more on the cushier side of the spectrum, so despite offering notable handling abilities, it is still principally designed to be a comfortable cruiser. Our chief complaint has been a lack of low-end grunt. Unlike its competitors, there is no V8 offered." —Edmunds.com review⁴

"The RL delivers one of the best combinations of technology, all-wheel drive and luxury in its class. If you're in the market for a luxury large car, you should also consider the Infiniti M or Mercedes-Benz E-Class." —U.S. News review²