Competing in the midsize sedan segment, the 2012 Acura RL Sedan is a direct competitor to the Audi A6 Sedan, the BMW 5 Series Sedan, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan. With 3 trims, the Acura RL Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $48,200. It is offered with a 3.7L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 300 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Acura RL manages a 0-60 of 6.0 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 20 MPG.
"Autobytel" reviews newly launched cars and keeps consumers updated with the latest news to make an informed decision on buying a car. As for the 2012 Acura RL "Autobytel" believes that "RL has all the bells and whistles that Acura has to offer including a great powertrain, tons of technology, and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive.".
Buying Advice
It's mostly the optional packages that determine the trim level of the RL Sedan. Our recommendation is for the RL sedan with the Technology package, which adds adaptive headlights, a rear parking camera, heated and ventilated front seats, wood-grain steering wheel and shift knob, upgraded Bluetooth phone connectivity, and solar-sensing climate control.
