Critics pick on the Acura RL because its billed as a midsize luxury sedan, yet falls short among heavy-hitting competitors. Agreed. The RL has difficulty emulating similar models produced by Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz.

The redesigned 2009 Acura RL sedan proves once again that luxury can be combined with performance. And while I’m mostly concerned with the comforts that the luxury aspect brings, I’m certainly not opposed to the performance.

Introduced at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, the Acura RL is all-new for the 2009 model year. Acuras flagship adds more power, more luxury, more safety and more technology. The RL is one of those cars thats relatively non-descript.

The 2009 Acura RL is an evolved version of the generation of Acura's flagship that first entered the market in 2005. The main changes to the car's exterior styling are bolder chrome flashes across the revised fascia and rear decklid, as well as the usual nips,...

RL Features Revised Styling, Larger Engine and Improved TORONTO, Oct. 17 /CNW/ - Acura's flagship, the RL sedan, has been significantly changed for the 2009 model year. The RL combines improved performance, enhanced technology and more styling.

For 2009, Acura's flagship RL sedan gains enhanced performance, more athletic styling, and an amazing array of electronic features that will impress anyone seeking cutting-edge technology.

“Malcolm Gunn | Wheelbase Communications Acura, Honda's premium brand, produces so many vehicles that perform far above and beyond expectations that the”

The redesigned Acura RL is Acura’s major luxury sedan, but it’s not as big or as roomy as some of its competitors. It’s also less expensive, gets slightly lower gas mileage and, as Joe Wiesenfelder tells us, is increasingly fun to drive.

“the most positive change in the refresh of the 2009 Acura RL, the flagging flagship of Honda’s luxury division that’s making its production debut at the”

“ra didn't touch the starting price, $47040. That's in the middle among midsize luxury sedans. The changes come after a redesign of Acura's flagship sedan”

“ra has updated and adapted the RL by increasing horsepower (although there are still only six pistons firing under the hood), fine-tuning the”

If there's one car that deserves the Most Overlooked award, it's the Acura RL. A mid-size sedan with a quiet, comfortable ride, enough high-tech amenities to satisfy a computer geek, a top government safety rating and a "recommended" label from Consumer Report...

“the 2009 Acura RL (right) with its giant shield grille is Superman, then the Euro-only 2009 Honda Legend is surely Clark Kent.”

Colorado’s Mile High Acura announces continuing commitment to providing high quality Acura TSX sales and service for Colorado customers Denver, Colorado, August 31, 2008 - Mile High Acura today announced its continued focus on offering an extensive selection...

“Acura skips it because its owners haven't asked for it—even though Acura V-6 recommends premium unleaded. Regular is OK, but you'll sacrifice some”

Acura didn't forget about the car's rear styling, either. A redesigned decklid, LED taillights, and lower fascia make clear this is a new RL. Attractive 18-in. wheels -- one inch larger than those on the 2008 RL -- complement the visual changes.

As the flagship of the Acura line up the Acura RL has to live up to a lot of expectation. But its got the luxury features, the latest technology and the exemplary safety features that make living up to all the expectation quite simple.

“ra has failed once again with the RL, even though it combines all the ingredients for success other than style. If you want to play with the big boys,”

Arlington, Virginia - The 2009 Acura RL has earned a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of “Good” in the Institute’s front, side and rear crash test...

It would seem that success has a minor down side.

Not only is team Corvette taking shots at the Nissan GT-R, besting its 'Ring time in the process, so is Acura with its well-publicized NSX replacement. Though we've seen more spy shots , renderings and videos than you can shake a stick at, there are a few more...

Acura may finally be getting serious about entering the large-car luxury game with a new version of its range-topping sedan, the RL. The latest spy shots of what is likely the 2011 RL appear to corroborate recent rumors suggesting that Honda will ditch the lon...