Acura RL dimensions

The 2012 Acura RL is a capable luxury sedan, but newer rivals are more attractive overall. Acura RL Sedan offers the following pros: All-wheel drive; wealth of traditional features; high-class interior; impressive create quality; superb stereo; smart technology interface. Acura RL Sedan drawbacks are: Same size as the less expensive TL; subpar braking distances; no V8 motor offered; aging layout.

The 2012 Acura RL is a midsize luxury sedan that is available in three versions (though the two upper "trims" are really just a pair of packages).

Traditional equipment contains 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights, a sunroof, keyless ignition/entry, heated 10-way performance front seatings with driver memory functions, a performance tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic conditioning, rear-seat conditionings, an auto-dimming mirror, a performance back sunshade and manual back side sunshades. Also traditional are Bluetooth phone and stereo connectivity, voice commands for the stereo and climate systems and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound stereo system with a Six-cd changer, radio, an optional stereo slot and a Usb/ipod stereo interface.

The Acura RL with the Technology suite adds adaptive headlights, a back-up camera, back parking sensors, heated and ventilated front seatings, a wood-grain helm and shift knob, updated Bluetooth phone connectivity, Gps-linked solar-sensing conditioning and a navigator with real-time traffic, real-time weather, Zagat restaurant ratings and voice activation.

The Acura RL with the Advance suite adds adaptive cruise control and the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), along with power-folding side mirrors and real wood cab accents.