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2006 Acura RL Review
The good: The 2006 Acura RL impresses us with its live traffic display, its voice-command system, and its high-quality audio. It also adds sophisticated collision-avoidance technologies and adaptive cruise control.
The bad: The 2006 Acura RL's onscreen interface is rather nonintuitive, and its Bluetooth system doesn't copy over cell phone address books. The engine moves the car fine but feels a little buzzy for a $50,000-plus car.
The bottom line: Our criticisms of the 2006 Acura RL are minor compared to all it has to offer. It's marketed as a high-tech car and delivers on all fronts, from live traffic on its navigation screen to cutting-edge driving technology.
2006 Acura RL Specs
Manufacturer: Acura
Part number: 100632003
- Product Basic Spec
