Acura decided to give your worker RL sedan right to life, and the car has already received an update regarding the cosmetic changes the body and other minor improvements.
2011 Acura RL uses the same 3.7-liter V6, 300 hp with drive to all four wheels (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive), which can be connected to a six-speed automatic transmission, Sequential Sportshift, the "petals" controls on the steering wheel. Fuel consumption of the unit is 13.83 liters. in urban areas and 9.8 liters. 100 km on the highway.
And the updated version will get a new exhaust system that reduces engine noise so that in the cabin, it seems that he stalled and, in conjunction with a new insulated floor impression that you are in church.
Style of the car was modified by 18-inch 15-spitsnym aluminum wheels, shod in tires Michelin Pilot all-season.
2011 Acura RL presented in the USA
2011 Acura RL - spy shots
Acura RL received a facelift a few months ago in preparation for the 2009 model year, but that hasn't stopped Acura engineers from proceeding full speed ahead with a complete redesign for the 2011 model year. The all-new RL will be the first ever Acura to use a rear-wheel-drive platform as its basis. Newest spy shots show a test mule for the new chassis, with body components donated from the 2009 TSX.
Recent rumors also indicate the car will come equipped with Acura's first ever V8 — a 420 horsepower 4.8-liter range-topping unit. Other more economical engines are also expected to be offered. An optional RWD-based version of Honda's SH-AWD system is expected to be offered.
The RWD nature of this car is plain to see. Take note of the large space between the front door and the front wheel, for example. While the test mule pictured looks like a Frankenstein TSX, the final RL will have completely new styling unique to it. Since the Advanced Sedan Concept was unpopular to say the least, designers are believed to have gone back to the drawing board.
source: Leflane
2009 Acura RL
In Chicago Motor Show Honda introduced an updated version of its 2009 Acura RL.
Enter model Acura RL waited all, because its competitiveness among luxury sedans was very low because of inconspicuous design and relatively weak power plant. These shortcomings Honda company and tried to remove.
Appearance updated model is very different from the previous version of the body. Exterior car not only became more aggressive, but also has excellent aerodynamic characteristics. The interior of the developers are changed almost everything: increased space for rear seat passengers, changed design of front seatbelts, air-conditioning has received a new type of government. Also, Acura RL received a new steering wheel, combined with transmission control lever, a new type of measuring instruments, and much, much more.
The power plant sedan was also replaced. The updated version will be introduced, Acura RL 3.7 - litre V6 SOHC engine, the power of which reaches 300 hp and maximum torque is 367 Nm (+0.2 l volume, +10 and +20 hp power Nm of torque, compared with the previous version). As transmission in a car used by a consistent 5 - speed automatic gearbox with manual selection speeds through the scenes on the steering wheel.
Vice President Dick Colliver Acura: RL model "represents the very best of what we can offer in terms of technical, technological, operational characteristics and performance of luxury and security. The updated sedan developed for a new generation of luxury sedans buyers who would like to move more quickly, more efficiently and more closely with the surrounding world. 
2007 Acura RL received the highest mark
IIHS has tested the security of a side collision six premium cars. Among them was sedan Acura RL 2007 model year, which received the highest evaluation.
According to IIHS testing methodology car runs as follows: in the side fixed sedan goes simulated SUV design, the speed of which is 50 kilometers per hour.
Passive Acura RL security system that includes side airbags and podushki-shtorki, fully capable of protecting passengers from the effects of a car accident along with the testing conducted. Therefore, the car earned the best rating.
