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Acura RL print vehicle sheet
2009: LUXURY CAR (over $50k) 


Price as Tested $69,500 
Overall Score 652.8 
Overall score is based on subjective and objective ratings below, adjusted for the relative importance of each parameter and for vehicle price. 3rd Place 
 
 
 
Styling/Appearance:  
   Exterior 7.8 
   Interior 8.3 
Quality 8.5 
Occupant Environment:  
   Driver Position & Ergonomics 8.2 
   Visibility 8.1 
   Roominess/Comfort/Access 8.3 
   Conv/Entmnt Features 8.3 
Noise/Vibration/Harshness 8.4 
Performance:  
   Throttle Response 8.5 
   Engine Smoothness/Refinement 8.8 
   Transmission/Drivetrain 8.5 
Vehicle Dynamics:  
   Ride Comfort 8.4 
   Steering 8.2 
   Handling 8.2 
   Braking Feel & Effectiveness 8.4 
Subjective Value 7.6 
   
AVG (0-100Km/h) 7.2 s
AVG (80-120Km/h) 6.6 s
ACCEL. SCORE 7.4 
AVG (100-0Km/h) 40.2 m
BRAKING SCORE 6.4 
INTERIOR -- 
INTERIOR SCORE 7.0 
CARGO 371.0 
CARGO SCORE 5.6 
FUEL (City & Hwy) L/100km 11.3 
FUEL SCORE 5.0 
EMISSIONS SCORE 7.0 
SAFETY FEATURES SCORE 7.6 
Technical Specifications:
 
Engine Type: 3.7 litre, 24 valve, SOHC, VTEC, V6
Engine Displacement: 3664 
Peak Horsepower: 300@6,300 
Peak Torque: 271@5,000 
Fuel Required: Premium Required 
Emissions Cert: Tier II - 5 
Limitied-slip Differential: No 
Traction Control: ABS, EBD, Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control 
Drivetrain: AWD 
Anti-Lock (ABS): Yes 
Transmission:
5AT 
Suspension:
4-wheel independent double wish bone with front, multi-link rear 
Steering:
Electric, speed sensing, rack-and-pinion 
Brakes:
Front – 4 piston caliper, vented disc Rear- Vented disc 
Tires:
All-season 

Test data and subjective ratings from vehicles of different years cannot be directly compared because they were tested by different people under different track and weather conditions.

Fuel consumption data is supplied by Natural Resources Canada.


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