Overview & Reviews

The RL is completely redesigned for 2005, and now sports a 300-horsepower V6 and standard all-wheel drive.

• Quiet cabin, handles well for a large sedan, excellent build and materials quality, unique all-wheel-drive system, innovative navigation system offers real-time traffic information.

• Lacks the low-end grunt of a V8, still lacks the prestige of its European competition.

User Reviews:

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  Unique Luxury Sleeper - 2005 Acura RL
  By Bruce Bolen - November 2 - 8:22 pm

  Have owned five Mercedes, four BMW, two Saab. Acura RL is the best of the bunch because it has has modern, timeless styling that grows on you with time. The interior is totally modern and a pleasing, comfortable, friendly environment. Performance is more than adequate and 28 mpg at 80 mph on the highway is good for a 300 hp 4x4 luxury sedan. What I like most is you have something modern, enduring and unique with long term durability, and you dont see yourself coming and going in upscale locations. Mercedes has too many models and is no longer unique and their quality is sagging. BMW is too flashy and yuppie and has durability problems. GM has ruined Saab and it may never recover.

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  I Love my Acura RL - 2005 Acura RL
  By HenryTD - October 25 - 7:13 pm

  I love my RL. I test drove the competitors and I bought the Acura because I loved the interior, the technology, and the SH-AWD system. Ive had it for 3 weeks now, and it hasnt disappointed me in any respect. The technology all works, and the car handles great. For my money, a far better value than any of the others I test drove.

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  Review - 2005 Acura RL
  By Lovin - October 14 - 12:47 pm

  I would rank this car in line with the Audi A6. It has absolutely everything you would ever want on a vehicle...the ultimate in luxury.

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  My RL - 2005 Acura RL
  By grimie09 - October 13 - 3:00 pm

  After driving most of the others in this group, the test drive of the RL was all it took to buy. Experiencing the combination of handling, killer sound system, build quality, technology & solidness was over the top. The car is fun.

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  Best Car for the Money - 2005 Acura RL
  By Emile Riendeau - October 11 - 9:55 pm

  Thsi is an excellent vehicle in every respect. It is loaded with electronics that make driving more enjoyable. All the standard features make this one of the best values in this class. Excellent all around performance and cabin comfort. Ideal on the highway and back roads. All wheel drive ahead of its time.

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  best car ive ever owned - 2005 Acura RL
  By Marc - October 11 - 4:22 pm

  Undoubtably the best car I have ever owned, and Ive been through quite a few. Great combination of performance and comfort. Recently drove 525 miles with one brief stop. Made great time and avergaed 27 mpg. Was not the least bit tired when I got home. I give the credit to the RL - driving is not work in this car. Technology is awesome. Navigation system has been on the mark 100% of the time. Have 10000 miles without a glich. Last car, 2003 Volvo XC70, had 3 visits to dealer by now. Trunk a bit small and kids (3) wish for a little more width in back seat. Highly recommend it.

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  05 Acura RL - 2005 Acura RL
  By Richard N. - October 11 - 10:13 am

  This is the fourth Acura I have owned and each time I get a new one, every three years, I am thrilled with it. However, the new 05 RL has so many improvements that I do not know where to begin. The best feature with the biggest difference that I have found is the ALL - WHEEL drive very necessary if you live in the New England area. Not having all wheel drive would have been my only reason for looking at another brand of automobile. I get approximately 19 to 20 miles per gallon average with the 300 hp engine. No need to look at another vehicle.

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  Amazing Acura - 2005 Acura RL
  By acura fan - October 10 - 12:57 am

  This car has everything from the keyless entry, 4 auto windows, no keys needed to start, amazing interior and exterior, voice command, and bluetooth. Fresno Acura is a very good dealership to buy from no hassle, very knowledgeable and a lot of nice incentives to buy there.

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  It is what it is. - 2005 Acura RL
  By sharkcar - October 7 - 2:33 am

  I have read some reviews about a lack of performance, acceleration in particular. I come out of the sports car group of guys but I bought this for highway use and in town business use. Its a great sedan, not a great sports car. I was bolting through town tonight at about 65mph and the thing was surrealisticaly quiet. Beautiful, really good handling, tight, deliberate, but quiet. I like it. I bought the black. Its beautiful. The onboard system, if you like that kind of thing, and thats an important question, the systems are by far the best ever. When you get it new, just work out one system at a time or you will be overwhelmed. Today I put up the last one, the phone system. You gotta like it.

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  Great Car, Great Deal - 2005 Acura RL
  By Kupe15 - October 7 - 12:05 am

  Just got Black RL w/Tan interior. Got a great deal. Upgraded to wood trim steering wheel, shifter knob, 18in wheels and spoiler. Looks great, handles perfectly and is so fun to drive. Cant beat this car for value and performance.