Overview & Reviews

The RL is completely redesigned for 2005, and now sports a 300-horsepower V6 and standard all-wheel drive.

• Quiet cabin, handles well for a large sedan, excellent build and materials quality, unique all-wheel-drive system, innovative navigation system offers real-time traffic information.

• Lacks the low-end grunt of a V8, still lacks the prestige of its European competition.

User Reviews:

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  Acura RL - Hidden Gem! - 2005 Acura RL
  By SoCalCarDude - August 11 - 6:10 am

  I think that the Acura RL is a hidden gem amongst the $50k luxury sedans and thats all right by me! I like the exclusivity of driving my RL in the "OC".....the land of MB, BMW, Lexus and Audis. I test drove the RL and the MB back-to-back and felt more at home with the RL. It had the right blend of luxury and sport, a solid reputation for quality, the highest ranking for safety, and a laundry list of techno- features to keep me entertained during my commute to work. As for the looks, it has a conservative, classy style which I have grown to appreciate, especially after upgrading the wheels to the 18in Acura chromes and adding the deck-lid spoiler...my RL is looking mighty fine now!

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  Great Car - 2005 Acura RL
  By justWayne - July 24 - 7:36 am

  I choose the RL over a 5 series BMW because of value & reliabilty. I priced a 530 BMW w/ the same options and its over $5k more. I love all the electronic gagets. The AWD allows to to drive the RL like a sports car with out all the road noise and bumps. Acura did a great job.

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  All-Around Awesome Vehicle - 2005 Acura RL
  By Matt Carmody - July 2 - 5:33 pm

  This car really has the best of everything. Luxurious and roomy, yet responsive and fast. Quiet, yet possessing an unbelievable sound system. Simple to operate, yet loaded with features such as handsfree Bluetooth telephone, real-time satellite traffic and XM radio. And best of all - its all standard. There is no other car in this class - not BMW, not Mercedes, not Lexus, not Audi - where you get what the RL offers for $50K. When you get done with all the upgrades needed on other models to even come close to matching the RL, youve already moved into a whole different price range. You just simply cannot go wrong with this car, and its a pleasure to drive.

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  My 4th Acura, and by far the best - 2005 Acura RL
  By Bill - June 26 - 3:43 am

  I bought the RL one month ago after doing some research on the new GS300 AWD, the M35 AWD, and having test driven for extended times the A8, E500 4-matic, etc. I must say that the performance times in the Edmunds review could be misleading. In a month, Ive noticed the engine start to "free up." Owned 7 Acura/Hondas, and every one starts out really tight. My acceleration seems to improve every day. The handling-cornering is incredible. The SH-AWD system actually allows the car to overstear slightly right a RWD car, although not nearly as pronounced when you get on the gas. I could not imagine considering any other luxury AWD car. I traded by 04 TL for this car-and the RL is far superior

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  MY RL - 2005 Acura RL
  By mark esswein - June 11 - 4:33 am

  the vehicle is incredibly a lot of fun to drive, handles well, excellent in all all driving conditions, had alot of fun driving in the snow this winter. it is just a great car to drive,

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  Solid - 2005 Acura RL
  By osc - April 15 - 11:10 am

  Car feels very solid. Power is adequate. Would like to see a hybrid version. This is my third Acura and this one is definitely the best.

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  Superb car except for choppy ride - 2005 Acura RL
  By Raja Bhat - February 23 - 6:50 am

  Ive got 2000 miles in now. Great car overall, AWD gives confidence on wet roads. Handling is very precise. But tight handling comes at a price: a rough, choppy ride, disappointing for Acuras flagship car. Electronics including GPS navigation, superb Bose sound system with fully integrated satellite radio, are grand. Has a disconcerting rattle in potholes.

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  The best car on the market - 2005 Acura RL
  By Dean Primavera - October 12 - 6:06 pm

  I personally cant find a thing wrong with it. I would say its the best car purchase I have ever made. everything from the handling to the keyless entry is phenomenal!

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  Acura RL - 2005 Acura RL
  By jacks - October 9 - 9:50 pm

  A fun car to drive. Electronics great. Car handles very well with all wheel drive. Would not trade it for any other comparable car.

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  Great Car - 2005 Acura RL
  By TB - September 20 - 7:46 am

  Very good sedan. For the money there is no better value. The DVD audio XM radio navigation system etc make this car the best value in its class.