The war is on- and Acura is out for blood. The fiercely competitive luxury performance market keeps getting hotter, and for 2007 Acura is set to launch a full out assault with its updated flagship model, the RL- now available in two trim levels.
Both models derive propulsion from a 3.5 litre 290 horsepower V6 powerplant that drives all four wheels via a five-speed sequential automatic transmission with paddle-shift. The all wheel drive system, modestly labeled "Super Handling All Wheel Drive" (SH-AWD) has the ability to control torque delivery between front and rear axles as well as from side to side, sharpening handling reflexes considerably.A showcase in modern engineering and technology, the RL is available with a Collision Mitigation Braking System which utilizes a millimeter wave sensor in the grille to monitor the distance
and closing rate between the RL and the vehicle ahead of it. If a collision is probable, the system alerts drivers and may even apply braking pressure on its own to reduce the impact force. Adaptive cruise control is also included and maintains a continual following distance in traffic when the cruise control system is engaged. Two trim levels will meet the needs of a diverse customer base. The standard RL carries a price tag of $63,900, while the Elite package model will relieve buyers of $69,500.