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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  Total Package - 2006 Acura RL
  By mouse - August 7 - 12:29 am

  Car has everything anybody could want on the inside and the power of most sports cars.

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  Pleasantly Surprised - 2006 Acura RL
  By Vince - August 3 - 11:32 am

  Have been very pleasantly surprised with this vehicle. Some criticisms on the Acura RL forums lowered my expectations but my experience with the high maintenance and repair costs on BMW 530I nudged me back to Acura. I felt that the RL was marginal at $50K but at $42.8k it seemed to be good value. Have only had it for 2 weeks but it has been extremely solid, rattle free, and everything works. My second RL after an 88 Legend and they get better and better.

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  Exceeded My Expectations! - 2006 Acura RL
  By Michael - July 31 - 6:59 pm

  I have owned premium cars like Cadillac and most recently a Mercedes E320. The Acura by far is the BEST! It was between a BMW 5 series and the Acura won hands down.

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  Reddogs baby - 2006 Acura RL
  By Lyman strong - July 12 - 1:30 am

  it is the prettiest car on the road, fun to drive,unbelievable in the corners and smooth ac celeration ,fine fit and finish and most of all is admired by those who see it.

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  Drive to the Midwest - 2006 Acura RL
  By Nathaniel R. LeDoux - July 9 - 12:57 am

  I drove roundtrip to Canton,MI and it performed flawlessly. The car average 26 mpg which was excellent for a car its size. The SH AWD was outstanding in the mountains of Colorado on I70. Driving the car produced minimum fatigue because it handles so well. My wife owns an E Class 430 that was bought new in 2000. When it was brand new, we drove the same trip and the problems were many as to relability. ACURA is a much better car than E Class 430.

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  A Complete Package - 2006 Acura RL
  By jmp - July 6 - 12:37 pm

  Very happy with the RL. Controls are sensibly placed. Im tall but confortable (in the front). Very quiet ride, smooth shifting, good voice recognition and bluetooth. Keyless works good with adjusting mirrors and steering wheel. Its been a pleasure so far.

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  Smart Attitude - 2006 Acura RL
  By Mañuco - June 25 - 1:27 pm

  this is the type of car we get to appreciate for talented appeal and sturdy construction. It is authentically beautiful and acute in driving and looks, it is a looker no doubt, congrats on designers. This is a goody.

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  Very Good, Close to Great - 2006 Acura RL
  By TGN - June 25 - 9:31 am

  I had two reqs. when looking for a car AWD and reliability. The RL seemed to be the best of a few options (M35,A6,Passat,500,Benz). The RL is expensive, but is a reasonable value. I moved to the RL from an Avalon and miss the rear-seat/trunk room. Many comments about lack of low-end torque/need for V8 I disagree, the RL has acceptable power but lack of road noise and handling give the impression you are traveling slower than you actually are. Easy to be going 80 mph and not realize it. The RL controls are confusing. The RL feels heavy (which it is) making the vehicle feel sluggish but solid. I fill the tank 75% to reduce veh weight which helps performance and MPG.

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  solid luxury - 2006 Acura RL
  By kentd - June 16 - 8:41 pm

  enjoy the tightness of build and sureness of handling. Bose stereo is the best ever. Easy for my wife to master and dealership is woman friendly, something just never seen!

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  Mikes Take - 2006 Acura RL
  By pxmike - June 15 - 8:21 pm

  Great car, no regrets. The technology embedded in the car is a bit intimidating, but once you figure it out, very cool. Having troubles with the Hands Free feature using the Palm 650. The dealership experience was exceptional. Kudos to Minh.