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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  Bobs Car - 2005 Acura RL
  By bobb - October 31 - 9:54 am

  After much research and thinking between Toyota and Acura plus several test drives I decided on the Acura. I must say I am very happy. I have taken several trips from Chicago to Florida with no issues. I have navigation and it is a help and comfort. I once got lost in Milwaukee and the navigation system got me right out of trouble. I highly recommend this automobile.

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  Acura RL Luxury Bargain - 2005 Acura RL
  By Sandra - September 14 - 12:35 pm

  My 2005 Acura RL is state-of-the-art with a superior navigation system, live traffic alerts, and terrific voice command design. All of my luxuries come standard. The ride is terrific and wow does it ever take corner well. I have owned Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW in the past - I am now a permanent convert to the Acura RL. Best buy for the money, and, sexiest car I have ever owned. If you want luxury and performance at a bargain price get an RL!

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  My Golden Chariot - 2005 Acura RL
  By Marjorie Nave - September 13 - 2:32 pm

  I am 82 years of age and I am the one who furnished rides to all my friends day and night. I appreciate the headlight turning feature. I am a golfer and often take three friends on out of town trips so appreciate the size of the trunk. Also the sun screens in the back area are great.

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  Good Value? Yes. Great Car? Hmmmmm... - 2005 Acura RL
  By Beltway Bandit - August 23 - 11:30 am

  I am a BMW 7-series and Benz S class owner. Also had Escalade previously. The RL looked unique in design and the interiro was impressive at first. Factory refuses to address design flaw...exhaust stains the rear fender and no response provided. Stereo system about the best Ive ever heard in a car...first-class. Like the 6- cylinder performance and road mileage. Tends to rumble in low gear early in the day. Dealer hasnt fixed yet. Lots of interiro rattle from rear window shade. Dealer has not fixed. With MSRP arounds 50 or a little less, a good value. But I dont know I would get another.

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  The AcuraTaxiCab - 2005 Acura RL
  By Captain Truth - August 2 - 12:19 pm

  Just keep 5 words in mind..HONDA ACCORD WITH BIG PRICETAG - thats what it is. Ive given this vehicle about a year. Initial quality seemed okay. Since then its a horror show. Rattles, squeeks, noises from windows, dashboard, back panels, seatbelts ...everywhere.. make it sound like a NYC taxi. I heard this before buying but didnt believe it. Now I do. Customer care is NON EXISTANT. Dealer is clueless and cant fix anything, even after bringing in new service mgr...car not fixed when returned, not ready when promised, etc. etc. Headquarters also seems unconcearned and is not responsive. Overall a major waste of money and miserable ownership experience compared to my prev. 2 Lincolns.

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  Awesome Car! - 2005 Acura RL
  By stingerbtry - July 31 - 5:31 pm

  I purchased the RL after looking at the GS and the M as well but found that I liked everything about the RL way more and for the price it couldnt be touched by the others. I am very happy with all aspects of the car and impressed with the performance from a 6cyl luxury car.

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  Best Car Yet at age 65 well, really 66 - 2005 Acura RL
  By Jerome Ney - July 13 - 7:59 pm

  Ive owned 3 Mercedes 1 BMW 1 Audi and this is the best. I enjoy the performance and great features. I also enjoy the top quality without drawing as much attention as one does with the higher profile cars above.

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  Just a Sweet Toy - 2005 Acura RL
  By My Toy - July 11 - 7:36 pm

  I was intending to get the Infinii M45/35 lexus GS330 or the Audi A6. This beats them all in all aspects. The SH-AWD is really awesome even in heavy downpour. This is the BEST.

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  Undervalued - 2005 Acura RL
  By rhorne1 - June 29 - 10:24 am

  I have driven this brand for 6 years with excellent reliability. I rate this vehilcle fully capaple of holding its own. The RL adds style and the right package of "standard equipment" that meets your needs. The power from the high perf. V6 is awesome with respectable MPG. Clearly undervalued in my book. Enjoy yours!

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  GREAT VALUE - 2005 Acura RL
  By harvey - June 3 - 11:11 am

  I previosly owned an Infiniti and while I enjoyed that car for the price you just cant beat the RL. Very good ride quality and everything is standard including On Star and GPS. By comparison I would have had to spend $8,000 more for an M35 with the same equipment and not get On Star which is something I wanted ever since my wife has had it in her Mercedes. Everyone who has driven with me comments on the beautifull interior. I just wish the back seat had a little more room. No problems at all. When you compare features to features with other cars, its a no brainer. hb