2008 Acura RL: Overview
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- MSRP: $46,280 -$53,700
- Invoice: $41,560 -$48,212
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Pros
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Ride/handling
- Quietness
Cons
- Rear-seat room
- Keyless locking/starting awkward
Vehicle Highlights
The 2008 Acura RL carries over with no changes pending a redesign due in calendar '08 as a 2009 model. Acura's flagship sedan has standard all-wheel drive. The sole powertrain teams a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Option packages, priced as separate models, include a Technology Package that has voice-activated navigation with rearview camera. A second Technology Package adds run-flat tires, adaptive cruise control, and Acura's Collision Mitigation Braking System, which signals of approaching objects and applies the brakes and tightens the front seatbelts if it determines a collision is unavoidable.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize Cars sport interior dimensions similar to Midsize Cars. Premium Midsize Cars offer more luxury, performance, and prestige when compared to Midsize Cars.
Our Best Buys include the Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G, and Lexus ES 350. Our Recommended picks are the Acura TL, Infiniti M, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
New or significantly redesigned models include the BMW 5-Series, Cadillac CTS, Volvo V70, and Volvo XC70.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Base Rating | Premium Midsize Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | 4.7 |
| Ride Quality | 7 | 6.6 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 8 | 7.1 |
| Quietness | 8 | 7.1 |
| Controls | 5 | 6.2 |
| Details | 8 | 7.5 |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 8 | 7.4 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 7 | 5.4 |
| Cargo Room | 3 | 4.1 |
| Value within Class | 6 | 6.5 |
| Total Score: | 71 | 69.6 |
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