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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  Love the RL - 2006 Acura RL
  By Art - September 9 - 6:02 am

  The RL is my second Acura. I bought a CL Type-S in 2001, and was very pleased with its performance, reliability and fun-to-drive factor. The RL is awesome. With 3500 miles, everything has worked as advertised. Its roomy, plenty of power, every gadget imaginable... great technology, and it all works.

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  Everything I wanted and more... - 2006 Acura RL
  By cb - September 4 - 9:01 am

  This is the car Ive always wanted, and finally, someone built it. Its the most fun car Ive ever driven because it was so well designed. Every control is within my reach without stretching, voice recognition, although not perfect, is pretty close. My favorite part is the gas mileage. I just came back from a 150 mile trip, and got 31.6 mpg on the highway with the air conditioning on. I held to the speed limit (65 mph), and used cruise control. Long trips are a dream with the quiet cabin, smooth ride and excellent Bose stereo system. Ive heard people say it looks like an Accord, but I disagree. Certainly not from the front. I like the styling and the total quality of the car.

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  A BLAST TO DRIVE!!! - 2006 Acura RL
  By JAMES FOEGE - August 30 - 3:40 pm

  Great car, a real blast to drive. Nav. system works great on finding location from ind. homes to special restrauants. Sound system is second to none. No service problems at this time (8,000).The all wheel drive works great in the mountains.

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  Very Nice Car - 2006 Acura RL
  By Dave H - August 30 - 3:02 pm

  I bought the non-tech car for $40,000 after using the Edmunds site to get quotes from 3 different states. Then took that quote to the local shop and got it for 40 flat. Very nice car, wish it had more pwr and ventilated seats. Sterio is killer. Nav is very good. Have just over 1,000 miles on it, so really do not know about reliability yet. Im coming from 3 Lexus coupes into this car and that brand is awesome. Had the IS500 been available, Id be driving that. At $40 thou it is a bargin, so do your shopping.

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  Best Buy - 2006 Acura RL
  By Brian - August 28 - 8:46 pm

  Traded in my 2007 Trailblazer LT for this car. I love my trailblazer but the thing had so many problems from the brake lights going out to the check engine light coming on so when i saw one of my school teachers driving a Rl and i asked what kind of car it was and when she told me that it was an Acura RL I had to have one. I cried when i traded my trailblazer but when i drove this car off the lot the tears stoped flowing. I plan on keeping this car forever now if my chevy trailblazer was as good as my HHR LT is but i now have a good car.

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  Electrical Trouble - 2006 Acura RL
  By Help! - August 27 - 7:13 pm

  Had the car for 1 day drove 200 miles and had to drive it back to the dealer. The dealer has had it for over 2 weeks straight. The headlights do not work properly. They come on during the day when they are not on and they go off at night when they are supposed to be on. The internal lighting also comes on and off as they please and is always blinking a warning light for the adaptive lighting. The dealer has flown parts in but still cannot fix the cars lighting problem. Great car or atleast I thought so just cant drive it.

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  great value - 2006 Acura RL
  By wright - August 26 - 12:18 am

  The car has been everything I expected and more. Great ride and the power is there when needed. I have been very impressed with the navigation system. Its easy to use and has already saved my wife and I time while tring to find places in cities we were not familiar with. The gas mileage has avg 23 in the city and 27.5 at 75 miles per hour on the freeway. XM radio Bravo!

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  Great Vehicle - 2006 Acura RL
  By Mitch G - August 22 - 5:59 pm

  Traded a 2004 Mercedes 4matic E320 for the RL because I couldnt take the shifting lag any more. Have owned MB vehicles since 1973 and can say the RL is as good if not better than the recent MBs. My only complaint is the fact that the drivers seat is not adjustable otherwise this is a wonderful and fun car to drive

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  best yet - 2006 Acura RL
  By gascolator - August 22 - 11:38 am

  really like the car.bought it because of the price and the all wheel drive.also like the fact that it is a honda product.

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  Finally! - 2006 Acura RL
  By ED - August 8 - 6:12 pm

  I just Traded my manual tranny TL for a trch package RL. I loved my TL specially in the thrust department but boy this RL is a CAR! Although noticeably slower than the manual TL from a standstill, they are very comparable on the highway. In all other categories the RL wins hands down, quieter, better handling, more comfortable ride, much quieter, better nav, much improved voice recognition. The stereo is simply fabulous (big compliment from a B&W fan why cant bose make something anywhere this good for the home???). The adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation system are worth their money in gold.