The 2006 Acura RL is a luxury sedan featuring a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 24 valves. This engine allows the vehicle to generate up to 225 horsepower at 5200 rpm. It was available in two trim levels: the standard sedan and the sedan equipped with a navigation system. The interior emphasizes luxury, with leather-trimmed seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, creating a comfortable and inviting environment. The 2006 Acura RL was a competitor to vehicles like the Audi A6, Jaguar S-Type, and Volvo S80.
The Acura RL comfortably seats up to five people. The driver’s seat includes an eight-way power adjustment feature with a two-position memory system and adjustable lumbar support. The front passenger seat offers a four-way power adjustment. Additional seating features include heated front seats, burled camphor wood trim, and a rear seat center armrest with dual beverage holders. The interior aimed to rival the Lexus LS 430 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class in terms of luxury. The front seats are designed to provide firm support and minimize back strain, with computer-designed seat springs that dampen vibration.
The vehicle’s construction utilizes high-tensile steel and aluminum materials, along with lightweight aluminum front and rear frames. It features heated outside mirrors with driver recognition and an independent multi-link rear suspension. LED backlit gauges provide progressive illumination, and the side glass and B-pillars create a flush junction. The 2006 Acura RL is equipped with an electronically controlled, speed-sensing, variable power-assist rack and pinion steering system, as well as high-quality aluminum-alloy wheels.
Key safety and performance systems include a four-wheel anti-lock braking system with Electronic Brake Distribution, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, and Xenon High-Intensity Discharge headlights with an Active Front Lighting System. The 2006 Acura RL provided a balance of power, fuel efficiency, driver assistance features, and safety measures.