Insight Into the Acura RL for 2004
The restyled RL Premium is equipped with a Honda 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The VTEC engine is paired with a Honda 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RL has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
RL Premium Statistics
The dimensions of the RL Premium are 71.70 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 114.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the RL is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $45,600, with an invoice cost of $40,600. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2004 RL is a traditional PGM-FI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
The RL Premium received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2003 model began the promise of the Acura RL. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Acura hopes that the RL Premium will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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I loved mine.
I saw the recent news about Acuras and their reliability. I personally would check out web sites like edmunds.com and others before I made a choice of a car like the RL.