Acura takes on rivalsBy
Terry Jackson • Bankrate.com
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2005 Acura RL
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following far behind Lexus and even Infiniti in offering a flagship luxury sedan
worthy of the title, Acura for 2005 has finally gotten with the program.
The all-new RL is a distinctive vehicle that offers a decidedly
different driving experience than the Lexus LS 430 or the Infiniti Q45 -- its
main competitors. Although it still lacks a V8 -- the engine
standard of this class -- the RL's V6 has been upped to 300 horsepower. That power
is transmitted to all four wheels via a full-time system that makes the Acura
more of a sporty sedan than others in this class.
Priced at about $49,000, the Acura RL has about a
$7,000 price advantage over the Lexus LS 430 or the Infiniti Q45.
The RL is one of Bankrate's 10 new cars to watch.
Check out our full
road test on the Acura RL.
-- Posted: Feb. 15, 2005
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