Overview & Reviews

A new Technology package is available on the 2006 Acura RL. The package includes three new features. The first is a collision mitigation braking system. Acura says the system uses a special radar unit mounted inside the grille to monitor for imminent frontal impacts and can help to prevent or lessen their severity by alerting the driver, tightening the seatbelts and slowing the vehicle with the brakes. The second feature is an adaptive cruise control system; it, too, is tied into the radar unit. The final feature of the Technology package is a set of Michelin PAX run-flat tires. Additionally, and as with all 2006 Acura cars, the RL's powertrain warranty is now 6 years/70,000 miles. In other news, horsepower drops from 300 to 290 due to new SAE testing procedures.

• Sophisticated all-wheel-drive system improves handling and straight-line grip, smooth V6, long standard features list, innovative navigation system with real-time traffic information, excellent stereo.

• V6 lacks the low-end grunt of a V8, some interior materials seem low-grade for this class.

User Reviews:

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  Happy buyer - 2006 Acura RL
  By Happy Buyer - December 7 - 6:13 pm

  New 2006 RL with Navigation system, Tech package and camera is the great combination of the quality, comfort, and fun. For $54K you get much more than BMW and Mercedes can offer. Voice activation system can recognize any accents. Electronic system is very complicated, but owner manual is very easy to read and understand. Rear view camera and automatically tilted outside mirrors are great addition to comfortable backing.

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  Great ride - 2006 Acura RL
  By hurls95 - December 5 - 6:37 pm

  This car does nothing perfectly but everything very well. the technology and ride are great. The gearing is interesting, I get the same MPG at 80 that I do at 45.

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  Top Performance - 2006 Acura RL
  By Don - November 5 - 2:56 pm

  This is my 4th Acura experience. It seemed the prior models always lacked something the other luxury sedans had, i.e., horsepower. The new RL has it all horsepower, design, performance, electronics, and very good fuel economy. What a pleasure to drive, especially on mountain highways.

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  Old Reliable - 2006 Acura RL
  By Don Meadows - October 1 - 5:25 pm

  Very reliable and comfortable car to drive. Has very good head & leg room for front passengers. Quiet ride & handles well. For some odd reason, get a few mpg less in the winter time vs warmer weather.

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  Great Car, Too Much Maintenece - 2006 Acura RL
  By Ricks RL - March 15 - 2:41 pm

  Bought new in 2006. Great Car absolutely no problem UNTIL it hit 10 years old. Within the last year i have spent a tic over 10k in maintenance repairs that hadto be done(brakes/struts/Oil&water pump/key less entry computer replaced/new motor mounts/new spark plugs/and fluids replaced.

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  Great car - 2006 Acura RL
  By Skip Richards - June 30 - 2:25 am

  $300 in total repairs with 145,000 miles on car