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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  Almost Perfect - 2006 Acura RL
  By RL man - February 14 - 12:34 am

  The Acura is a great car. The SH-AWD is a great addition and makes going fast around turns very easy. The car understeers too much unless truly pushed and if you want any performance over 109 MPH (3rd gear at rev-limiter) then look elsewhere. If the car was geared differently it would be much faster and would actually pull to the 134 MPH governor. Great gas mileage, beautiful interior, and very easy to use. Overall very happy with the car and as long as you do not need something incredibly fast this is a great car for you.

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  Lovethecar - 2006 Acura RL
  By JiminSC - January 31 - 8:46 pm

  Just bought our new Acura RL. Exhaustive research convinced us it had what we wanted: AWD, OnStar, HandsFree, VoiceActivated. So far, very pleased. Trunk a little cramped, otherwise beautifully designed interior, whisper quiet, great handling, solid, powerful, Nav is stunning, tech features awesome. Night lighting in dash and ambiance lighting are breathtaking. Picked this over TL, Lexus IS350, Toyota Avalon. Longtime Toyota owner. But, so far this is a great car. Keep you posted.

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  Under poweredbut great car - 2006 Acura RL
  By Jimsel - January 28 - 2:23 pm

  Other than a few flat spots in the acceleration this car is everything you could ever want in a vehicle. It rates number one in tech. , good looks without being flashy, interior layout is perfect and drivability and handling is close to perfect. Well worth the money. With a little more guts it would be the ultimate

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  06 Acura RL - 2006 Acura RL
  By Greg - January 15 - 6:47 pm

  We have owned our 06 RL for about 60 days. What a great car to drive. The driving experience is wonderful, great handling, cornering, performance. The technology continues to amaze me. Navigation system is probably the most extensive on the market. AWD system is great in the snow and rain. Very comfortable seats and ride quality. Only negatives are city fuel economy (highway economy is good) and backseat legroom is a little tight. All the magazines say it needs a V8, but for 90% of everyday driving the 300 HP V6 is plenty of power. Much more comfortable and more features for the money than BMW.

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  No Competition - 2006 Acura RL
  By Pawan - January 14 - 11:58 pm

  Awesome Vehicle, best value of ANY car out there. Gives the enthusiast what they need and also gives the family what it needs. NEver leaves anyone wanting for more

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  Great car. - 2006 Acura RL
  By Woody - January 10 - 5:17 pm

  The Acura RL handles like a sports car and rides like a luxury sedan. Great looking and the voice activated naviagation system is easy to use.

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  Best in class - 2006 Acura RL
  By Randy Bunney - January 9 - 9:03 pm

  Acura made it simple for me to buy the RL. It comes completely loaded with all the bells and whistles. Two months of test driving everything the competition had to offer and nothing compared to the RL.

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  Great Car! - 2006 Acura RL
  By pappy164 - December 26 - 10:59 am

  I may not have as much pull as other owners in here because this is my first mid luxury sedan. I can tell you I did drive almost every other vehicle in this class. Although the power of the M seemed to be a little more it didnt have the finese of this vehicle. The Acura RL has some of the most comfortable seats in the class and with the AWD you can really shoot around corners. With the VTEC you dont get that low end torque (altough its not wimpy at all),but you do get great mid range power (30-70 MPH range) this is where this car really performs. Although a vehicle with this much technology is kinda intimidating at first, Acura seems to be easier to leanr than the other brands. Great car!

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  The ultimate automobile - 2006 Acura RL
  By doug preston - December 18 - 1:29 am

  I researched all of the luxury cars and found that none of them measured up. In order to come close to the features and performance of the RL, the others jumped to V8 engines and rear wheel drive and sacrificed any semblance of fuel economy. Every detail of this Automobile has been thoroughly considered and skillfully executed. Anyone who chooses to spend more than the cost of an RL is striving for ego satisfaction and not function.

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  Bad Exhaust Design - 2006 Acura RL
  By Brenda - December 12 - 3:27 am

  The dealer recalled our vehicle for some radio issue and as a result of that visit, we had to return it four time to finally fix the satellite radio. We have also made several trips to the dealer to fix the exhaust stain at the tail pipes. Starts appearing the day after the car wash and looks horrible. Dealer said the problem will be fixed with their 2007 redesign.