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2012 Acura RL

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Rating7.7

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Sedan
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$48,200 - $56,150
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Well trimmed interior

Less spacious when compared to rivals

No major changes

Sporty exterior

Lethargic braking system

AWD as standard

Sturdy build quality

Specs & Features

$48,200

price

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

271 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

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.

Trims

    Base
    $48,200 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Technology Package
    $52,350 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    Advance Package
    $56,150 onwards
    • 10-Speakers audio system
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Auxiliary audio jack
    • Power folding side mirrors

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2012 Acura RL vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    2012 Acura RL

    Ranked #7

    		6.6 sec13.2 sec122 mph
    		4.7 sec13.4 sec-
    		4.8 sec13.4 sec-
    		5.3 sec14.1 sec-
    		5.4 sec13.8 sec-
    2012 Audi A7

    Ranked #4

    		5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph
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    2012 Acura RL vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      2012 Acura RL

      Ranked #6

      		17 mpg24 mpg20 mpg19.4 gal.328.1/463.2 mi.
      2012 Audi A6

      Ranked #1

      		25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.495/653.4 mi.
      		23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      2012 Acura TL

      Ranked #3

      		20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/536.5 mi.
      		20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/536.5 mi.
      		18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19.3 gal.347.4/540.4 mi.

      2012 Acura RL vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        2012 Acura RL

        Ranked #4

        		195.8 in.72.7 in.57.2 in.5.7 in.110.2 in.
        		204.1 in.75.9 in.61.6 in.8 in.112.9 in.
        		199.2 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.5 in.116.9 in.
        		196.3 in.74.4 in.58.1 in.5.2 in.115.6 in.
        2012 Audi A7

        Ranked #5

        		195.6 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.5 in.114.7 in.
        		195.3 in.75.6 in.57.5 in.4.1 in.114.5 in.

        2012 Acura RL vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          2012 Acura RL

          Ranked #4

          		13.1 cu.ft.99.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          		24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          		14.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.
          		18.7 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Acura TL

          Ranked #5

          		13.1 cu.ft.98.2 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.
          		14.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.

          2012 Acura RL vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            2012 Acura RL

            Ranked #1

            		49.5 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-
            		13.1 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.-
            		50.4 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi A6

            Ranked #4

            		4.2 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.4.2 cu.ft.-
            		72.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            2012 Acura TL

            Ranked #6

            		47 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.73 ft.

            2012 Acura RL vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              2012 Acura RL

              Ranked #2

              		1000 lbs.850 lbs.4099 lbs.
              		3300 lbs.995 lbs.3761 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1414 lbs.3858 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-4151 lbs.
              		-1115 lbs.4028 lbs.
              		-1148 lbs.3858 lbs.

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