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

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