New 2010 Acura RL

After going through a redesign in 2009, Acura’s flagship, the 2010 Acura RL midsize luxury sedan, holds true to its sleek appearance and cutting-edge driving experience.

Powered by a 300-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine and a five-speed automatic transmission with the ability to switch to manual shift, the 2010 Acura RL is also equipped with a Super Handling all-wheel-drive system that automatically shifts power to the wheels with the best traction for optimum handling capabilities. The 2010 Acura RL offers plenty of power even without a V-8 option and receives EPA ratings of 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

The 2010 Acura RL is loaded with standard equipment including: 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights, sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, heated eight-way power front seats with driver memory functions, a power tilt-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear seat climate controls, an auto-dimming mirror, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and voice commands for the audio and climate systems. A 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with six-CD changer, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and a USB audio interface are also standard.

The RL with Technology package adds adaptive headlights, a back-up camera, heated and ventilated front seats, wood-grain steering wheel and shift knob, GPS-linked solar-sensing climate control, and a navigation system with real-time traffic and weather updates. The RL with Technology and CMBS packages adds radar-guided adaptive cruise control and the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS).

Awarded Five-Star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for front-impact and side-impact safety, the 2010 Acura RL’s standard safety features include antilock disc brakes with brake assist, a stability control system, side-impact and side-curtain airbags and an optional collision mitigation system.

With an affordable sticker price, the 2010 Acura RL competes with Infiniti M and Mercedes E-Class. Though there are no changes to the 2010 model, it’s still equipped with a powerful engine and several available technologies and is considered one of the safest vehicles in its class.