The Acura RL is the top-of-the-line sedan in the range of Honda’s North American luxury brand Acura. It is a rebadged version of the fourth-generation Honda Legend and replaced the Acura Legend in 1996.
All Acura RLs are built in Saitama, Japan. The very first Acura RL rolled off the assembly line on January 4, 1996.
The 2008 Acura RL continues unchanged in the US market. MSRP increases $500 in each trim:
* 2008 RL $46,280
* 2008 RL with Technology Package $49,900
* 2008 RL with Technology and CMBS/PAX Packages $53,700
In Canada, the 2008 Acura RL is available with two different models, Base and Elite Package. The Elite Package adds Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Active Front Lighting System (AFS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), heated and cooled ventilated front seats and burled maple wood trim.
Standard & A-Spec: Engine: 3471 cc V6
Power: 290 bhp (216 kW) @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 256 ft·lbf (347 N·m) @ 5000 rpm
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