Several things can be said about the Acura RL series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Acura RL Engine Specs

The restyled RL Base is equipped with a 3.7-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VTEC engine is mated to a Honda five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2008 version.

The fuel system for the 2009 RL is a PGM-FI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The RL uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the RL Base are 72.40 inches wide by 186.10 inches long. It sits 56.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $28,960, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 RL gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Acura RL Base sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a RL.

Tags: 4-Door, Acura RL, Base, Sedan, United States market

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