Acura RL

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The Acura RL is a large/executive/midsize luxury car manufactured by the Acura Honda division for the 1996-2012 model for two generations. The RL is the flagship of the marque, after replacing the Acura Legend, and was replaced in 2013 by Acura RLX. All models of the Legend, RL and RLX lines have been adapted from Japan's Honda Legend's domestic market. The model name "RL" stands for "Refined Luxury."

The first generation Acura RL is a rebadged version of the third generation Honda Legend, and was first introduced to the North American market in 1996, to replace the second generation Acura Legura. The second generation Acura RL is a rebadged version of the fourth generation Honda Legend, which was introduced to the North American market in September 2004, as a model year of 2005. This RL iteration received a broad generation mid-sized facelift for the 2009 model year, and further updates for 2011. Generations third debuted for model year 2014 as Acura RLX .

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Generasi pertama (1996-2004)

1996 (KA9)

In 1996, Acura introduced Acura 3.5RL, known internally as "KA9," to replace Legend. Acura dropped the name Legend when market research showed that consumers knew Acura products with their model names, "Legend" and "Integra," and did not always associate the name with the Honda "Acura" brand.

The 3.5RL Longitudinal V6 engine has a center line mounted parallel to the car's axis, and not transverse (that is, 90 degrees offset from the vehicle axis) like most other front-wheel drive cars. This longitudinal placement allows a smaller turning radius and ease of maneuvering in the city, as well as 56/44 front/rear weight distribution.

In late 1998, 1999 the 3.5RL received front and rear facelift with integrated fog lights, revised bumpers and hoods, as well as front passenger driver and front passenger airbags. Suspensions and chassis are hardened, and new wheels are offered.

In 1999, a larger screen navigation system was added for the 2000 model year. Along with it a larger screen comes the conversion for easy-to-replace DVD map databases. In 2001, the 2002 model year of the 3.5RL received lower indentations and mudflap painted along with redesigned and newer alloys, sporty suspension suspensions. Perhaps a more important change is the engine, which was upgraded to produce 225Ã, torque, hp (168Ã,kW) and 231Ã,Âbb (313Ã,M). More insulation is added in the engine compartment for MY2002. In 2004, RL received clear signal lights at the rear lights, other new velg designs, and various interior updates including new color schemes. For the 2004 model year, the 3.5RL is offered as standard equipment for revised navigation systems and integrated satellite radio in addition to a redesigned center console and attractive chrome door locks. The 2004 3.5RL is the first production car sedan that offers satellite radio as standard equipment.

The 3.513 engine from 1996 to 2004 was the latest in the Acura lineup to not use Honda's variable valve timing system (VTEC), the 3.5-liter 90-degree V6 engine was internally specified as the C35A, and was the last of the Honda C V6 engine engines used in the Honda and Acura ranks, was replaced by the newer Honda J-engine, a 60-degree V6 engine. RL 2004 is also the last Acura to use numerical designation (ie, 3.5) for engine displacement. Second generation (2005-2012) Second generation >

2005 (KB1)

The new generation car, known internally as "KB1," was launched in late 2004 for the 2005 model year. Still without the much-rumored V8 engine, it features a sophisticated all-wheel drive system called the Acura Super Handling-All Wheel Drive SH-AWD). It integrates the active differential with the all-wheel-drive system and traction control to improve handling, similar to the "ATTS" system featured on the Honda Prelude 1997 SH . At the time of its introduction, Acura RL's SH-AWD was the first all-wheel-drive system that varied power distribution not only from front to back, but also from side to side at the back using a technique called torque vectoring. RL can drive up to 70% of the available torque to the rear wheels, and up to 100% of the available rear torque can be directed only to one wheel. In combination with a specially designed planetary fixture set that can drive the rear wheel excessively up to 5% larger than the front wheel, torque directed to one wheel, or torque vectoring, can have steering effects. When the speed of the car around the bend, the torque is tethered to the outer rear wheels will push the rear end around the faster curves, such as paddle paddle outside the boat line faster than the paddle inside will cause the rotating row boat, to minimize the general understeer in front of the heavy vehicle.

The first generation RL is powered by a non-VTEC V-6 V9 engine that has 225-hp (168-kW) 90 Â ° C-series power. The second generation RL uses a newer design 60 Â ° J-series 3.5 VL LTS V6 SOHC VTEC engine delivers 300 hp (224 kW, then revised to 290 hp (220 kW) due to the new SAE testing procedure). To give the impression of a more sporty car, this car is equipped with throttle drive-by-wire control and five-speed automatic transmission that shifts automatically with shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. Like the first generation Acura RL, the second generation Acura RL uses premium unleaded fuel rated at 91 (R M)/2 octane.

The first for RL is the use of an aluminum 4-piston front brake caliper over 12.6 inches of front-rotor ventilated cast iron. This multi-piston caliper comes from a racing app, very rigid. At the rear, a 12.2-inch iron vented disc mounted on their hubs with lightweight aluminum collets and gripped by one-piston aluminum brake calipers. RL is equipped with a unique 17-inch alloy wheels and a Michelin Pilot HX MXM 4 245/50-R-17 98V all grand season touring tires. The wheel is one inch in diameter larger, and the tires are 20 mm wider in part, than those found in the first generation Acura RL.

New features in 2005 RL include a keyless entry system that allows the driver to lock and unlock the car by touching the door handle, without having to use the remote control, and a keyless start system. A new 260 watts, ten speakers Bose DVD-Audio 5.1 sound system equalized for RL cabin featuring some Bose technology. Bose AudioPilot is a noise compensation technology that analyzes environmental cabin noise and uses cabin-based acoustic algorithms to improve certain parts of the music signal so that it can be heard more clearly above the "cluttered" environment noise without noticeable volume changes. Bose Centerpoint processes stereo sound recordings and surround matrices to allow playback through the 5.1 sound system even though the source may be just a stereo sound track. Bose Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) rounded out the suite. Always on, whether the stereo is active or not, ANC takes input from two microphones housed in the cab to analyze the low-frequency sound waves associated with the drivetrain entering the cab. ANC sends information to the sound system to create an appropriate inverted phase-reversed audio signal and timing from the door and subwoofer speakers. The result is a dramatic reduction in engine noise and exhaust.

XM Satellite Radio, integrated Bluetooth hands-free technology for wireless phone usage, voice recognition technology with over 560 voice commands to control systems and navigation screens, cordless phones, audio systems, heating and ventilation controls complement the cab technology features. Heating and air conditioning systems are tied to the sun's sensors and GPS positions so that cabin temperature remains constant in sun and shade situations. Based on the position of the sun and the orientation of the cabin, the system can automatically send additional cooling air to the car's bright side to keep passengers comfortable, while not freezing occupants on the shaded side.

Alpine Electronics DVD-based integrated navigation system with 8-inch LCD screen and multi-use Interface Interface, which can move up, down, left and right like a mouse, turn like a button, scroll through the menu provided, and click when pushed to action as the selector button. Unlike many navigation systems in the car, the Alpine DVD-based navigation unit allows the driver to change destinations and routes "on the fly" while driving, rather than locked unless the car is in Park. The integrated speech recognition system closely works with the navigation system and can recognize the name of the city and the way it is spoken. Also unique at the time was a two-way communication via AcuraLink satellite communications. By using the XM Radio service facility, the system can send messages to the car, including service appointment reminders (first made promise over the Internet) or important messages like withdrawal notifications. The use of OnStar is carried over from previous generation RL. The use of digital/analog trimode technology (two digital bands and one analog band) enabled 2005 RL OnStar technology to withstand the planned 2007 abolition of OnStar analogue for fully digital OnStar service.

Other new RL features include an Active Home Illumination System, where high-intensity headlamps rotate at the same time as twenty-degree steering, to improve night-time vision. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) replace traditional incandescent lamps in tail lights and brakes, integrated turn signal in side mirror houses, and many interior cabin lamps.

RL 2005 is also the first Honda vehicle to use the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) structure, which has since proliferated in every newly introduced Honda and Acura vehicle design. The ACE structure features an extensive use of high-tensile steel and lightweight aluminum components in a front-mounted polygonal front frame, designed to engage vehicles of different sizes and weights in frontal collisions and deploy forces through multiple structural pathways, while preventing or minimizing cabin deformation. In practical terms, this means that in an SUV versus ACE car collision, there is a greater possibility that ACE body structure will be involved with the SUV frame and eliminate collision forces around the passenger compartment. In a more conventional non-ACE car structure, the SUV frame has a much greater chance of losing or over-riding the main structural components of a conventional car and a greater opportunity to change the shape of the passenger compartment.

The RL 2005 car structure uses "exotic" materials for cars at this price point. These include aluminum alloys on the hood, front fenders, trunk lids and frames, front and rear subframes, suspension arms, front knuckles and bumpers. Magnesium is used in the intake manifold, and the central two-piece drive shaft is made of carbon-reinforced composites. The new RL features extensive aerodynamic design treatments including details such as industrial first flush side mirrors, lower body coverings and diffusers to reduce lift, resulting in a very low resistance coefficient of 0.29.

For 2006, Acura RL is also offered in the second trim, optional 'Technology Package' which includes three new features: adaptive cruise control (ACC), Collision Collision Braking System and Michelin PAX System run-flat tires on unique PAX 235 mm aluminum wheels x 460 mm A ("A" for asymmetric) with unique 245-680R460A type Michelin Pilot HX MXM 4 all-season radial Grand Touring designed for Michelin PAX System. The Michelin PAX System's metric, run-flat, and tire wheels are equivalent to 18 "x 9" wheels and 245/45-R18 regular tires. The standard color slurry protector was previously removed in 2006. All 2006 models underwent minor changes to the navigation system allowing the installation of an optional rear view camera. MSRP increased by $ 200 compared to the equivalent 2005 model.

For 2007, Acura RL is offered in three trim levels, detailed in the table below: the newly set "standard" or "basic" package, "Technology Package", and the highest trim level, "Package Technology with CMBS/PAX."

The basic model cars are well equipped, but remove certain features such as the navigation system and Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), and a wooden simulation substituted for maple dashboard wood trim.

The car technology package is basically the same as the 2005 and 2006 standard models, coming with navigation and AFS, while adding as a standard back-up camera equipment and a 3.5mm stereo input jack for Apple iPod and other MP3 type devices.

The Technology package plus the CMBS/PAX trim level does not have an equivalent 2005 year, although it's most similar to the 2006 Technology Package which also includes ACC/CMBS and PAX technologies. While the "CMBS/PAX" label may appear to indicate the ACC was dropped as a feature, in fact, the ACC is an extension of the CMBS system, and is also included.

As mentioned above, the MP3 audio player feature (can actually be used for any device with a 3.5 mm headphone jack) has been added to all trim levels. The integrated rear view camera is added to the top two trim levels. The integrated rear view camera can be added to the non-navigable Base model as the dealer's installed option. The basic model of the optional rear view camera is mounted in the same manner and position as in the 2006 model, the dead center is mounted in the trunk trim, with the release buttons of the trunk shift to the center right (passenger side). The difference is subtle, but the installation of the factory's rearview camera on the Technology Package and Package Technology with CMBS/PAX is on the left side (driver side) of the center-mounted rod release.

In 2005 and 2006, all models became standard with "original curly maple wood trim dashboard." With the introduction of three trim levels, the original curly maple wood trims now only appear in two higher level cars: Package Technology and Package Technology with CMBS/PAX. OnStar has been removed as a feature of all trim levels. Color added and removed. MSRP increased $ 100 from trim 2006 which is roughly equivalent.

Acura RL 2008 remains unchanged in the US market from the 2007 model, with three trim levels. Color added and removed. MSRP increases $ 500 for each trim:

In Canada, Acura RL 2008 is available in two different models, Basic Package and Elite. The Elite package adds Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Active Front Lighting System (AFS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), cooled and cooled ventilated front seats, and burnt maple trim.

2005-2008 The A-Spec Performance Package

For the 2005-2008 model, Acura offers an A-Spec package for RL. Dealer-installed packages consist of body kit, badging, revised suspension and different wheels. The package was first announced at a trade show of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) in late 2004 in Las Vegas. It should be noted that the A-Spec package sold is distinctly different from the Acura RL A-Spec Concept Vehicle that was announced and featured as a stunning one-of-a-kind dark custom creation in early 2005 at the Detroit Auto Show.

The performance parts of the package include the A-Spec sport suspension and 18-inch A-Spec wheels, which allow the use of more sport-oriented lower profile tires.

The A-Spec sport suspension converts four struts of spring and shock assemblies (shock absorber). The A-Spec suspension features spring drops (about 0.75 inches) and a revaliable damper. The ride feels louder, but not too high, and handling is enhanced with fewer body rolls, more controlled bends, and improved taste. Reportedly, Acura opted to make the A-Spec RL suspension more appropriate than a highly rigid A-Spec sports suspension upgrade for the Acura TL, according to two different missions from the car: luxury for RL, a luxury sport for TL. The Acura RL A-Spec retains the same suspension geometry as the Acura RL suspension leveling specification.

Other A-Spec performance upgrades are 18x8 inch A-Spec alloy wheels, a 10-spoke lightweight design (approximately the same as the 17x8-inch 5-spoke OEM wheels). Recommended tires are 245/45-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ultra high-performance summer tires or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ultra-high-performance all-season tires. Alternatively, the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 Grand Touring All Season that is less sporty is also available in the same size. Typical of the Acura optional wheel, the 55 mm offset of a 17x8 inch wheel is maintained so that the suspension geometry can remain untouched.

The A-Spec performance package consists of a front air dam, side skirts, rear air bumper diffuser and a smooth decklid lip-style spoiler, all designed to give the car a more aggressive "aero" look. The parts come pre-painted from the factory to match the color of the factory. All parts can be installed by the dealer. If the dealer installs the A-Spec part at the time of purchase, the original four year/50,000 mile auto warranty will apply. If installed after purchase, a normal one-year/12,000 mile spare parts warrant will apply.

In mid-2009 model changes, the A-Spec option is no longer offered. There is a widely held belief that the A-Spec suspension should be a standard suspension on the Acura RL, and that the stock suspension is too soft, inhibits the highly capable chassis and drivetrain. This belief seems to be supported by Acura's move for 2009 with a stronger standard suspension, plus larger standard wheels and wider 18 "x 8" inches and lower profile 245/45-18 tires. A more aggressive "aero" body appearance is standard as well, and revised spoiler dunk decks are made available as an option installed by the dealer.

Changes in the 2009 middle model (KB2)

For the 2009 model year, RL received an extensive mid-range change (MMC), and was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show on February 6, 2008, called "The most extensive Acura MMC ever." The new sedan is named KB2 in the VIN code, distinguishing it from the VIN chassis code 2005-2008 VIN. The revised sedan was released on July 1, 2008 to the dealership. The engine is upgraded to 3.7L with 300 hp (220 kW). While on paper, the machine may appear to be the same unit as that shared with the Acura MDX, in fact the introduced variant, for the first time on the SOHC Honda V6, an implementation of Honda VTEC variable valve train technology in both intake and disposal to increase horsepower and torque. To date, all previous SOHC Honda V6 engines with VTEC use technology only on the intake side. Engine emissions are reduced to meet the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TIER 2 - BIN 5 and California Air Resources ULEV-2 Standard Board. The SH-AWD implementation is adjusted for previous intervention and larger rear wheel bias for improved handling dynamics.

The MMC RL suspension is enhanced with a higher level coil spring, larger bar-bar diameter and more rigid bushing around it. The MMC RL is equipped with a larger front anti-sway bar of hollow construction, 30 mm in overall diameter with 6.5 mm wall thickness, and a larger rear anti-sway bar, 19 mm in diameter. The pre-MMC model has a solid 29 mm front and a 17 mm rear shake bar.

The seven seven-spoke standard seven-spoke 18-x 8 inch wheels with 245/45-18 tires replaced the 17-x 8-inch five-word offerings the previous year for not only Base and Tech package models but also for the highest trim levels, models equipped ACC/CMBS. ACC/CMBS models equipped with previous years are equipped with run-flat [Michelin PAX System] tires on an 18-inch (spoke 460 mm) five-spoke five-spoke wheels.

Inside, the front seat was revised for greater comfort and allowed a slight improvement in the rear legroom. The passenger front seats receive the same 10-way power control as the driver's seat. Both front seats feature an active head restrain system, and the existing seat heating feature is equipped with six levels of cooling vents. Controls for heating and air conditioning are simplified, and additional ventilation controls are added for drivers and passengers. Gear shifts no longer have a gated sequence, but move straight forward and stern like those in Acura TSX and Acura TL. Trim woodgrain simulation is added to the steering wheel and the top of the shifter, to emphasize RL's upscale aspirations compared to its cheaper TL and TSX brothers.

Additional insulation, improved acoustic insulation glass design, and a new implementation of the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system combined to make the RL 2009 interior quieter under various conditions. While the former ANC is set to cancel only low-frequency boomerangs from the engine and discard, the MMC system, called Active Voice Control, is expanded in range to cancel some higher-street frequencies and tire noise as well. Unlike its predecessor ANC, Active Voice Control is now associated with throttle positions and engine RPMs to provide a quieter cockpit during normal voyages, but allows more "muscle sound" of the new 3.7L engine to be heard during higher RPMs, higher speeds visit.

Additional microphones and multiple redirected directions are added to HFL (Hands Free Link) and Activated Activated Voice and Comfort controls. When the system is in "take orders" mode, the new microphone system provides a more accurate "understanding" system of the driver's voice. Foreign voices, like other sounds in the cabin and the sound of the wind, are better distinguished and filtered by multiple microphone systems. Directionality has been removed when HFL voice calls are established, so all passengers can still participate in phone calls as in pre-MMC models. The new dual microphone system uses real estate in the overhead console previously used in the 2005 and 2006 models for OnStar electronic controls. The number of voice recognition commands increased to over 700, up from the previous 560.

DVD-based navigation systems are increasing in reporting traffic flow associated with previous XM satellites, adding continuously updated real-time weather reporting and the ability to change routes based on current traffic conditions. The audio-capable 10-speaker sound system is DVD fixed, but the integration with the audio system is enhanced by the addition of Bluetooth stereo and USB ports that allow the integration and operation of Apple iPod and other MP3 type devices. Also new is the ability to display iPods or other MP3 devices (such as USB flash memory devices) and playlist information on the 8-inch center navigation car display screen.

New shifter and center console settings are added, including Sport mode. Wheeler paddle shifter is reprogrammed for faster response, and the paddle shifters can be operated in both Drive and Sport modes. In the pre-MMC model, the gear selector should be put into manual mode for the paddle shift to operate.

In the exterior length, RL 2009 grew slightly 2.2 inches (56 mm). The altitude grows less than 0.1 inches (2.5 mm), while the width, track and wheelbase remain the same. The front end includes a hood, and the rear includes a revised, revised trunkline, and redesigned headlights and rear lights. One of the most controversial features of RL 2009 is the design of the "Power Plenum" grille, the first of three similar designs to be immediately unified by the second generation Acura TSX 2009 and the fourth generation Acura TL 2009.

The curb weight is increased for the year 2009. The MMC base is weighed at 4083 pounds, the 4085 pound Package Technology model, and the ACC/CMBS without PAX weighs 4110. The equivalent pre-MMC 2006 Package Technology has weighed 4012 pounds, and the pre- MMC with ACC/CMBS/PAX weighed  £ 4074.

MSRP for Acura RL 2009 increased by $ 500 compared to the 2008 model for each of its three trim levels. For 2009, the Michelin PAX Run Flat Tire system is no longer offered in combination with CMBS/ACC packages. The ACC is now displayed with CMBS as part of the package name, after a two-year hiatus. In fact, ACC is always included as part of CMBS. Colors are also added and removed.

Acura RL 2010 continues with some changes in the US from the 2009 model, as shown on the Acura.com website for RL. Colors are added and removed once again, and MSRP increases $ 150 on each trim:

2011 update

Acura RL 2011 adds new color combinations and new features: six-speed automatic transmission, power folding mirror, and back/rear parking sensor.

The six-speed automatic transmission, first introduced in 2010 Acura ZDX, eventually replaces the RL's five-speed automatic, which has long been criticized by the press as out of date. Upgrade transmission credited for EPA gas mileage improvement to 17/24/20 (City/Highway/Combined) 2 mpg increase on highway driving. In addition, 0-60 times is said to decrease 0.5 seconds, to 6.0 seconds. There are reports that the 2009 Acura RL Mid Model Change was originally a preliminary candidate for a six-speed feature in the Acura lineup, but the transmission was still undergoing testing and was not yet ready at the time.

Power folding mirrors have been available in markets other than North America since they were introduced in 2004 in Japan. Parking/reserve sensors are available in the North American market as dealer-installed options since the introduction of the second generation Acura RL at the end of 2004. A number of other features have also been available since the introduction of the car in late 2004, some of which are detailed in the Security section below.

The RL exterior was updated for 2011 with a controversial version of the "power plenum" front grille. Inside, RL offers new interior colors (Sea Coast), new Dark Burlwood interior trims, and thin thread sutures on the steering wheel.

The unique 18 "x 8" diameter of the aluminum wheels includes a new noise noise technology: a "resonator Helmholtz" polypropylene that encloses the center of the interior of the wheel. Resonator serves to suppress a certain frequency between 100 and 500 hertz, and in combination with increased floor insulation, interior noise reduction of 1.3 dB, or 15%. Helmholtz resonators on wheels are touted as the "first in the world" for passenger vehicles. The new wheels appear to be conventionally modified wheels to incorporate internal noise reduction devices. The diagram shows an elastomer-type ring with several hollow spaces that surround the centerline of the wheel circumference. The resonator is designed to absorb the resonance generated by rough road surfaces such as road sutures.

Update 2012

Acura RL 2012 seems to be the rest of the 2011 refresh without substantive changes. Price increased US $ 1,000. Platinum Frost Metallic colors have been dropped in 2011, but seem to be added back in 2012.

Reception

The second-generation Acura RL 2005 appeared on the Ten Best Car and Driver list for 2005. The car also received the CNET.com "Editor's Choice" Award for Top Tech Car and was reviewed in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2011 and 2013 for its successor RLX The SH-AWD all-wheel-drive system was praised by Popular Science as one of the best automotive innovations of 2004, and earned "Car of the Year" 2005 from CNET.com In comparison to the 2006-2007 mid-luxury sedan model with all-wheel drive (prices start from $ 60,000 to 65,000 CAD), RL is better than the Mercedes-Benz E300 4MATIC and BMW 528xi with xDrive. further by Audi and BMW to design and market their own torque version that aligns the all-wheel-drive system resulting in the innovative nature of the SH-AWD design.

Although critically acclaimed, sales have not met expectations. Despite the mid-generation update in 2009, only 2,043 cars were sold in the US, a 55 percent decline from 2008. Among the Japanese luxury flagships marketed in America during the first six months of 2010, Acura sells only 872 RL, compared to 5,650 Lexus. LS and 6.602 Infiniti M sedan. Only 379 RL are sold in North America in 2012.

Fans and dealers say that RL is not competitive because it does not have full size dimensions (the rear seats are considered tight for a car of this size), the choice of V8 engine performance, and better handling and balanced rear-wheel drive. its bigger rivals in the mid-luxury segment. The 2009 update and 2011 update does not keep RL competitive enough in acceleration or fuel economy, given that other marques have released a new generation of their midsize luxury sedan, and as RL 2009-10 retains a five-speed automatic transmission while other rivals have automatic pistols with six or seven teeth. Other competitors in the middle of their model cycles, such as the 2004-07 BMW 530 and 2005-08 Audi A6 3.2 FSI (with a less powerful naturally-aspirated 6-cylinder engine than the Acura RL's 3.5L V6) received an updated engine with turbocharging/supercharging; 2008 BMW 535i and 2009 produced Audi A6 3.0 TFSI proved more powerful and fuel-efficient than the 2009 Acura RL (with 3.7L V6). The RL Styling, while generally considered to be handsome, is not seen as inspiring or passionate enough to remind buyers of its technological features or stand out in a crowded field, and the 2009 model is criticized for its "plenum power" grille, a bright chrome horizontal pentagon that forms a shield in the top center.

Some people claim that the failure of Acura RL in the market is because the initial price is considered out of the group. Honda Japan believes that the new RL offers more features and performance than the basic version of its luxury competitor (ie, the six-cylinder base of the BMW 5 Series), and suggests that it could charge more, even though Honda Canada disagrees. Initial MRSP RL was CAD $ 69,500, more than six cylinders BMW 525i and close to BMW 545i in 2005 which supported V8 at CAD $ 70,000. [3] At the RL price point, most consumers expect V8. Additionally, they do not see the Acura brand equivalent to its rival in Germany and expect more value from the Japanese marque, especially with more expensive offerings (as opposed to beginner-level offerings such as the much more successful Acura TL in price brackets). [4] Damage from Honda's historic suspicion of Japan has been made, possibly giving RL a disadvantageous image that can not be removed, although Honda Canada has reduced the price of RL. Although other Japanese manufacturers have limited success in the medium-luxury markets that have been dominated by Germany, the Lexus GS 350 and Infiniti M35 (which debuted around the same time as the second generation Acura RL) follow the German Executive's low-priced German execution strategy at a lower price and/or more standard features and sold much better than RL. End of production, RL also faces competition from Hyundai Genesis which is cheaper but also smoother, while featuring rear wheel drive and optional V8 engine.

In 2009, a new generation of Acura TL was released. The TL high-performance trim feature is essentially the same engine (but slightly more horsepower, so Acura advertises the TL as the strongest car), the SH-AWD system, the same dimensions, and many other RL key features for just $ 44,900 CAD, it makes RL more expensive excessively in its own Acura showroom. [5] An automotive journalist commented on RL's successor, Acura RLX, saying "Making the RLX larger does not improve anything, the RL problem, and now the RLX's, is that the car looks and feels like a Honda that is elevated and complemented compulsively."

Security

In October 2010, Acura RL was named by Consumer Reports as the newest car in the most luxurious sedan, one of the five Honda models so respected in their respective categories. The other is the front-wheel-drive version of Acura TL among high-end sedan, Honda CR-V SUV, small upscale Acura RDX SUV, and Honda Ridgeline compact pickup truck.

From 2005 to 2008, Acura RL has been ranked # 1 and has achieved the best car safety score (46.4) in Informed for LIFE "2003-2009 SCORE vehicle risk index". For both the 2009 and 2010 model years, Acura RL received a five-star crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For the 2009 model year, Acura RL received the Top Safety Pick title from the Highway Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) which generates "Excellent" - the highest possible value - on frontal offsets, side effects and rear-crash protection tests. The "Good" score continues for all tests performed on the 2010 model. When the rollover strength evaluation is added to the test battery, RL is only rated "Marginal" in this category, causing it to lose Top Safety Pick award.

• Acura RL has consistently ranked National Five Star Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (highest rating) for Frontal, Side, and Rollover collision testing. The injury measures on the driver on the test ahead are some of the lowest ever recorded in the NHTSA test at the time, and are still considered top notch in 2010.
• Acura RL consistently gets the green G for "Good" (highest rating) in the Frontal Offset and Side Impact tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
• The facelifted Acura RL 2009 has revised the head restraints, thus increasing the rear-crash protection rating for the 2005-2008 model from Marginal to Good for 2009, and making it the Top IIHS Security.
• Acura RL combines the most modern security features, and some unique, including:
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Engine Structure - ACE features the extensive use of high-tensile steel and lightweight aluminum components in a front-mounted polygonal front frame designed to engage vehicles of different sizes and weights in frontal collisions and deploy forcing through multiple structural pathways, while preventing or minimizing cabin deformation. Acura RL is a launch vehicle for ACE body structure. In 2009, all Acura production vehicles featured ACE body structure. The ACE body structure is one of the factors in Acura that reaches all the first time in US automotive history, winning the top mark simultaneously at both the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) and accident crash rating Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) - In addition to its performance benefits, front and rear torque distribution to the SH-AWD side works actively to keep the car on the desired line
• Anti-lock Braking System - ABS 3-channel
Vehicle Stability Assist - 4 channel VSA integrated with SH-AWD sensor, ABS, yaw, lateral G, speed and steering angle
• Electronic Traction Control (using individual ABS wheel sensors and engine modulation)
• Electronic Brake Style Distribution (EBD) (redistributing front and rear brake pressure according to the situation)
• Brake Assist - "learns" the driver's driving habits, pressure rate, and total pressure applied, then quickly activates the full ABS in a perceived panic stop
• Front Airbag (2 ea) - includes a two-stage activation that minimizes injury due to spreading geometry (shifts upward rather than forward to occupants) and accelerates
• Front Side Air Bag (2 ea) - Includes Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
• Side Curtain Air Bags (2 ea) - for front and back passengers
• Position Detection Sensor System (OPDS) - detects the weight and position of passengers in the front seat and disables the front passenger air bag deployment if the system calculates that spreading can cause injury to occupants, such as small children. -adult adult
• Child seat anchor LATCH
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)) - provides individual pressure reading for each tire and tire position in the graphical display, and notifies the driver in case of low pressure or no pressure
• 5 mph (8.0 km/h) front and rear bumpers
• Optional Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) (2006-forward)
• Optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (2006-forward)
• Michelin PAX Tires Optional flat-flat system (2006-2008)

From the 2006 model year forward, the Acura RL is equipped with an optional precrash system called Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), which can alert the driver of the object up to 330 feet forward. If the driver gets closer and does not take evasive action, RL first gives a warning that can be seen and heard. If the driver does not respond, the seat belt system poses electronically to hold the shoulder. If the driver still does not react and the collision is considered unavoidable, RL shortens and locks the seat belt and brakes hard. Depending on the situation, these three stages can merge into one.

The same millimeter CMBS wave radar is also used to operate the optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) feature. The rider chooses the cruising speed and can set a specified time span of 2.0, 1.5 or 1.0 seconds. When the ACC detects a target at any distance up to 330 feet in front, the engine throttle will be modulated to keep the next distance timed. If throttle modulation does not provide enough throttling, the car will also apply the brakes to help keep the selected distance.

From 2006 to 2008, the Michelin PAX System run-flat tire is also offered as an option. This system allows cars to run up to 125 miles (201 km) at 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) with a flat.

Michelin PAX System run-flat tires require special equipment to replace it. Such equipment is only available in a number of special tires and special certified car dealers. In April 2008, Michelin announced that it would stop its PAX run-flat tire. Unless special equipment is available, an optional Acura RL run-flat tire is usually installed by replacing the entire wheel/tire. Unlike Honda dealers, Acura dealers are not required to become PAX certified service centers, which include expensive training and specialized machines. Acura dealers will generally take a flat tire/wheel off and install a new PAX System in the vehicle, or refer customers to the nearest certified PAX facility.

For warranty and safety reasons, it is not recommended that owners of PAX-equipped vehicles switch to other types of tire assemblies. Both Acura and Michelin have yet to come about how current PAX owners who are equipped with Acura RL can overcome this impasse once the PAX tire supply is currently depleted. Some hope that the supply of PAX tires will not be exhausted and that they will continue to be specially produced, just like the unreliable Michelin TRX system tires are still produced today.

The reason for stopping the PAX run-flat system is some, one big reason might be a class action suit against Honda and Michelin. Another possible reason is the difficulty of repairing and replacing PAX tires, which are typically special orders and require special demounting machines and training, and a lack of PAX-certified dealers across the United States. Although RL has reported a low incidence of complaints with premium Michelin Pilot MXM4 tires throughout the season, the opposite happened to Honda Odyssey Touring minivan models equipped with Michelin Energy LX4 PAX tires that were allegedly not fulfilling their promise of long tread life and easy replacement. In addition, during this time, Michelin announced that due to the low acceptance of PAX technology throughout the industry, the construction of the new PAX will be discontinued, although tires will be made available for the foreseeable future. Other PAX-equipped vehicles include the world's fastest production car, the Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4, and certain Rolls Royce and Audi vehicles.

On the safety front, it is also worth noting that the Honda Legend, the name RL used to be marketed in most of the world where there is no Acura brand, offers some additional optional safety features. These include Lane Keeping Assistance System (LKAS), Intelligent Night Vision, a camera mounted on the front bumper to assist in parking and spin, and a standard pop-up hood for pedestrian safety.

The LKAS can, with the help of a built-in windscreen built CMOS camera, make small steering adjustments using the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system to keep the car on track for a turning radius of more than 220 meters, which is the legal minimum in Japan. LKAS will release control on the smallest steering input by the driver, so the driver maintains control at all times.

The night vision system uses a separate head-up type screen that is reflected from the lower middle windshield. Far infrared camera technology does not require an infrared light source as near infrared camera technology does, and the software is capable of detecting human-like figures, encircling images with red squares and giving careful sounding tones.

The bumper-mounted camera gives the driver a view on every front corner to help park, as well as to see the number of permits on the road if the car is in a gang-like situation, where the driver's vision around the corner will require removal. many cars get out into the traffic lane that may come.

Close pop-ups use a series of sensors that can detect objects such as pedestrians being thrown into the hood. An actuator opens the hood on the back, close to the windshield, 10 cm (4 inches) to help minimize pedestrian injuries, especially head trauma. The RL/Legend models in all markets feature a buffer and support buffer of energy and a deformable windshield wiper support to minimize pedestrian injuries.

Call back

There are two withdrawals in the second generation Acura RL, based on damage to parts used on both Acura and Honda vehicles.

In December 2007, certain Acura RL 2005-2008 models were subject to safety withdrawals for power steering hoses. Under-floor temperatures that are too high can cause power steering hoses to deteriorate prematurely and may cause cracked hoses and leakage of the power steering oil. Oil leaking to a hot catalytic converter will produce smoke and possibly lead to fire under the hood. The affected vehicle should be inspected and repaired, as applicable, at no cost. Reportedly, this memory is extended to both the 2005-2008 Acura RL and 2004-2008 Acura TL models.

In December 2010, certain Acura RL 2005-2007 models were subject to safety withdrawals for potential leakage of master brake cylinder seals. The seals on the master cylinder brake may be prone to damage after the use of brake fluid apart from recommended Acura or (Honda) DOT3 original brake fluid. If the seal is damaged, it may cause a brake fluid leak under certain conditions. If a leak must occur, the driver may notice a low brake fluid indicator light or BRAKE FLUID LOW or CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message. If the driver continues to drive after receiving this message without refilling the brake fluid reservoir, it can produce a brake pedal that feels soft or supple, and may ultimately affect braking performance, increasing the risk of accidents. The affected vehicle should be inspected and repaired, as applicable, at no cost. Reportedly, this recall is applied to Acura RL 2005-2007 model and 2005-2007 Honda Odyssey.

Maps Acura RL

Successor

In April 2012, the Acura RLX concept was introduced by Honda, and the production model debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The initial trim available from the RLX will be the front-wheel drive; the all-wheel drive version will be released featuring a 370 horsepower hybrid engine mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

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External links

• Acura USA
• Official RL model page

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