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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  Acura RL Special Edition - 2002 Acura RL
  By mbfan7769 - February 7 - 2:00 am

  Far 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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  A great value - 2002 Acura RL
  By Browniebeach - January 27 - 2:00 am

  With 45,000 miles on my 2002, I am trading in for a 2004. I have been very pleased with this car. The Honda quality in Acura products shows through in the fit and finish and the engine is superb. Could use about 15 more HP but otherwise it is the best car I have owned. Would recommend the RL to any one. I disagree with some critics the body style is outdated I think it has classy lines and Acura would be foolish to "dress it up" too much in the 2005 model.

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  2002 Acura 3.5 RL - 2002 Acura RL
  By Bill Buie - January 10 - 2:00 am

  Classy 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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  Beautiful - 2002 Acura RL
  By chadwoodland - May 30 - 2:00 am

  Beautiful car with a smooth refined engine. Perfect for motoring not suited for sports driving.

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  Boring and Stale - 2002 Acura RL
  By ref - January 3 - 2:00 am

  Car is well build, reliable, and sound. But a bore to drive try to rent one for a week before driving, Deal discounts abound, but dont fall in love of the deal (I did) OPPS! With deep discounts and an overload of lease returns, your 10,000 mile value will devistate you. Bearly in the black after $11,000 down at purchase and after $9,000. discount of sticker.OUCH! Working hard to trade for BMW or Benz.....REAL HARD

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  For the price, nothing better - 2002 Acura RL
  By RickC - December 5 - 2:00 am

  For a 6 cylinder, this car drives great. I always feel like a million dollars when I drive it. No way that anyone should buy a Lexus, Mercedes or Infiniti for thousands more. This car measures up nicely.

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  Marks Review - 2002 Acura RL
  By medison - November 2 - 2:00 am

  Car has plenty of power in most circumstances. Indecision of the automatic transmission is partly to blame. Gas pedal placement is slightly encroached by the center console. Some compartments are too small (sun glasses, change) and the seat controls are hard to reach. There was one very small dent that I noticed that seemed to have occurred at the factory. Reliablity has been top notch. Overall I am very pleased with this car. It is very comfortable and I enjoy driving it as well as being seen in it. I was originally going to buy a TL-S but opted for the larger size vs. performance. I am 40.

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  Great Car - 2002 Acura RL
  By Shin Woong Kim - October 22 - 2:00 am

  I 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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  Hot Vehicle - 2002 Acura RL
  By PrimeTime - October 13 - 2:00 am

  Excellent, Plan to purchase another Acura within next 2 years.

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  What a Car - 2002 Acura RL
  By jaru - October 10 - 2:00 am

  I 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.