Overview & Reviews
The 3.5-liter RL now makes a generous 225 horsepower (up 15 from last year), and 231 pound-feet of torque, but a V8 engine still isn't available. The luxury sedan's double-wishbone suspension has been tuned for sportier handling characteristics this year, and wider, low-profile Michelins shoe the redesigned 16-inch alloy wheels. Noise and vibration should be quelled better by additional insulation material under the hood and dashboard, and the OnStar communications system makes its debut. Outside, the 2002 RL is freshened by new body-colored lower side sills, splash guards and roof strips.
- Full load of equipment, optional DVD navigation system, reputation for quality and reliability.
- Front-drive with a V6 in a sea of V8 RWD competitors, bland exterior styling.
User Reviews:
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Former Lexus Owner - 2002 Acura RL
By Perry P - December 17 - 9:22 pmWe owned 2 Lexux prior to leasing the3.5 RL. Nice car. Rides smooth on the highway. No major problems. Pretty good mileage. Nice stereo system. Pretty comfortable on long trips. I think my wife prefers SUV and we will probably go back to the RX330 when lease is up.Only other disappointment is the selling price. Seems to be overpriced by $5.000.00
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Experience an Acura RL - 2002 Acura RL
By kayakkim - October 5 - 2:00 amI have been driving the Acura RL for 36 months and have not experienced a single mechanical failure. Power and pick up are important to me and the 3.5RLs hp and driving performance have exceeded my expectations. The exterior body style lends itself to a touch of sporty as well as luxury likeness. The interior is layed out nicely, feature rich and very comfortable especially on long trips. This is the third Acura I have owned and would definately consider buying a fourth.
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Class Ride - 2002 Acura RL
By RL Fan - August 13 - 2:00 amI have owned several Acuras over the last 10 years and this is easily the best of the bunch. Ive had the 02 RL for 3 years now and still LOVE it. It is a very classy car and compares very well to cars costing $10-$15K more. Test drove the BMW 530, Lexus GS 300 and Lincoln LS before buying. After 3 years of ownership, I am very confident I made the best choice by going with the Acura RL. Reliabilty is absolutely first-rate.
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ComfortPlus - 2002 Acura RL
By Over55 - March 19 - 2:00 amThis is my 2nd RL - tried a BMW between purchase 1 & 2 - and the RLs comfort and simplicity was too strong to stay Bemered.
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Acura RL Special Edition - 2002 Acura RL
By mbfan7769 - February 7 - 2:00 amFar and away the best, most reliable vehicle I have ever owned, and the most enjoyable driving vehicle I have ever been in. For a car its size, it handles very well in local, surface road traffic and is very comfortable on long Interstate highway trips. Very easy for full size adults to enter and exit the cockpit. So smooth and quiet on the highway that you dont realize you are going as fast as you are.
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2002 Acura 3.5 RL - 2002 Acura RL
By Bill Buie - January 10 - 2:00 amClassy car with a sporty look. Tight handling more like the Legend. Powerful with refined appearance. Just the right mix of style & performance.
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Great Car - 2002 Acura RL
By Shin Woong Kim - October 22 - 2:00 amI bought this car about year ago and it still feel like new. I had Lexus GS300 before this car. But I like 3.5RL much better, its much smoother, quite, and better for value.
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What a Car - 2002 Acura RL
By jaru - October 10 - 2:00 amI still have my Legend that is now 10 years old. Not a dime on repairs. Now this new 3.5 RL seems even nicer. Less than a thousand miles, but already in love with the car. Its quiet, smooth, and very much a luxury car. The build is quality and the handling is quick and stable. Not one thing that I can find as yet a negative. And most of all a steal at $35.500.00. That is only 5600.00 more than I paid 10 years ago for my Legend. What else can I say, oh yeh who needs a V/8? Power galore. Hurry go get one, and youll love yourself forever.
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comfort and style - 2002 Acura RL
By chief - September 2 - 2:00 amGreat vehicle comparible to Lexus luxury sedan or Mercedes E320 at about $20,000 less. Understated styling for those confident enough to drive a good car.
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Acyra RL - 2002 Acura RL
By strandbl - August 11 - 2:00 amExcellent automobile and underrated by people who write auto reviews. They want a rear wheel V8, but a front wheel V6 is quite adequate and the RL is a superb auto all the way around. Quality is unsurpassed. It is easy to spend more on cars in this category and get much less car compared to...than an RL.
