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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Very Happy - 2005 Acura RL
By GL - February 27 - 2:34 pmBought this car a year ago -- very pleased. Sound system is simply amazing. Front seats are comfortable and controls easy to reach. Smooth, solid ride. Im not a car enthusiast, but love driving this car. Traffic integrated into nav system is nice and Ive used the nav system more than I ever expected to. On the downside, keyless remote is not great for women (who dont always have pockets and have to find somplace to put it) and it is VERY easy not to turn the ignition off completely, resulting in a dead battery. Ride could be quieter at high speeds.
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05 Acura RL - 2005 Acura RL
By al - February 12 - 9:10 pmcar handles very well, gps and bluetooth are cool features, compared infinity, e class mercedes before buying and for the money they could not compare with all you get included in the rl.
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05 RL is my pride and joy - 2005 Acura RL
By Nancy McKinley - January 28 - 11:05 pmEvery time I get in this car I think about how much I love it. The sound system, satellite radio, and interactive command system are great, and not having to dig for a key every time I get in the car is really nice. I have had 2 other Acuras and a Honda, and I have no complaints. But this RL is the best!
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First Blush - 2005 Acura RL
By Big D - January 26 - 3:03 pmSo far Im satisfied. It does what I expected. (My third Acura) However I am a little concerned/puzzled about the "throttle by wire" feature. I dont know if its a characteristic of the system, or there is a fuel injection problem. When I nudge the accelerator the vehicle hesitates, almost as if one snubed the brake, before it moves forward. Id appreciate reading about others experience in this regard.
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Love the 05 RL - 2005 Acura RL
By mebanedog - January 22 - 2:16 amHave now owned new Acura RL for one week. LOVE this car. The V6 is quicker than I thought it would be - it really flies, albeit not as pulse- raising as a BMW or Audi. LOVE the tiptronic - can really zoom in low gear. Have averaged 22.5 mpg in mixed suburban/highway driving. The ergonomics are spectacular. Absolutely the best overall VALUE in its class, no question.
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An all in one package - 2005 Acura RL
By Kim - January 18 - 3:27 amAll the features youd want at an affordable price. This car has overexceeded my expectancies with the technology of today. I was in the market for an Infiniti G35 but fell in love with the RL as soon as I sat in it. Very impressive!
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absolutely love this car - 2005 Acura RL
By els - January 8 - 8:45 amextremely well handling and fun to drive car---super GPS. No problems thus far but still bought the 100,000 mile warranty---would hate to think something would go wrong with this complicated system after the regular warr. expires. Get 18MPG combined city/highway---but worth it.
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Best of the best - 2005 Acura RL
By Black05RL - January 6 - 3:50 pmThis car has lived up to my expectations, and I am happy with my choice after narrrowing down to RL, A6 and 530i. Ride quality, interior features and quality and overall drivability are tops.
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luxory car forless - 2005 Acura RL
By Gus - January 4 - 1:27 amDrives great, Hard to make this car get out of track. I enjoy it, sporty, and sleek.
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Cool, Classy, and Fun - 2005 Acura RL
By H. Zipper - December 19 - 11:10 amWhen I first picked my RL up I was a bit anxious about all the new technology, but after days of playing and asking questions I fell in love with my car. I feel like a female Bond in it. The handling is superior to my other vehicles including my Lexus. Its built strong but sleek. It gets lots of head turns at the gas pump.
