2008 Acura RL : New Acura new car auto 2008 review

2008 Acura RL : New Acura new car auto 2008 review
by Fei Lim
Among the most important luxury cars, the Acura RL is considered a midsize car. Although most luxury cars offer a V8 as an option, the Acura RL comes with a V6 solely. However the RL has a really reasonable price considering that most of the features come as a standard option.Acura designed the RL to be a comfortable and distinguished automobile. Recommended by many who have had the chance to review this car, the RL is great for those who want an all wheel drive, luxurious vehicle with all the latest equipment. The all wheel drive is considered to be one of the car's more outstanding features as it enhances the handling and traction.The Acura RL has many standard features, such as a 5.1 audio system that is of the same high quality that you find in luxury sedans that have a much higher price. The navigation system is another standard feature that features traffic updates.Reviews by consumers have been posted on Edmunds.com in which almost every aspect of the RL have been positive. Owners of the 2008 RL are quite pleased with the many features that are standard, not expensive options that add thousands to the price of the car.The only less than favorable comments have been on the rather small trunk, the car's interior roominess is about average, and the V6 engine is not quite as peppy as it would be with a V8. The standard engine for the Acura RL is a 3.5L automatic with overdrive. Averaging about 16 miles per gallon in the city and 24 on the highway, the RL is as fuel efficient as it's going to get for this car.The RL has clean sweeping lines that make it a good looking car, although not an eye-catcher. Many would probably overlook this car as a luxury sedan as it does not have any of the current cut-ins and over decorative looks of a luxury car. However it is a well made car that will keep it's good looks for many years.The interior seats are covered with animal hide. The leather wears well and fit's the driver with the right amount of comfort. The driver's seat is designed to fit the driver to a tee. The gauges are back lit with blue glowing light in the center and the numbers are easy to read. The foot-wells are also lit at night with the blue light. Wood trim makes it's appearance on the center dash and onto the front arm rests. It is also used on the rear doors.Using the combination of an adjustable steering wheel and several seat positions, there should be no problem finding a position that keeps you comfortable. The steering wheel has controls for the stereo system, the Bluetooth telephone, and the cruise control. A really neat feature is the radar system that is hidden behind the logo in the grill. A part of the automatic cruise control, it perceives vehicles that are ahead of you and automatically keeps a safe following distance. Should someone pull in front of you, the RL will brake to avoid getting too close.When the car ahead speeds up, the RL automatically speeds up to return to the speed you have set. Should it happen that the car is too close to allow the RL to slow down, a warning system on the dash flashes and beeps to warn you to take over.Another really cool feature is the navigation system with a joystick type control. All controls are not in this knob, however there are also buttons on the center and steering wheel. The navigation system can show you a generous amount of information on the screen, including construction, accidents, and traffic tie ups. Not only does it show you where they are located but how far you are from them.The back seat of the Acura RL has enough space for two adults to sit in comfort and three can sit without being on each other's laps. A shade on the back window that is retractable affords the back seat passengers to block the sun, along with shades on the rear windows that are similar.All in all this is a luxury sedan disguised as a midsized car. It may not be as popular as some of the other loaded with luxury item cars, but it will surprise you with the amount of standard features that cost extra in other cars.

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