2011 Acura RL

[@devon_lol]

guy had the exact same one from this video outside my dorm room 6-7 years ago... loved seeing it every day. Got myself an 07 now and I couldnt be happier. The 09-12 models are impossible to find. edit: found a 2011 and sold my 07 love RLs 🙏

[@pdotsmith57]

I love the Acura RL very nice it's crazy it's slept on it's a head of time

[@betrapvideos]

It is, Kia and Hyundai are just catching up in the late 10s early 20s

[@firefox39693]

I've always liked this car for some reason. I don't know why but I just like it.

[@DocHavoc0512]

I'd definitely buy one, it's really not that bad

[@conversationovercoffee]

I'll stick with my 05RL with 19" legacy liquid granite wheels. I 😍 my baby. 2017 and she only has 79k. how many can say that? not one single issue, regardless of the recall. I did have to install my own Bluetooth module for music.. removal of trunk liner -left side... either case, as I said, super happy! D3 baby!

[@pdotsmith57]

What color do you have? I love the gold one i have a 1998 RL with factory navigation gold and tan seats, i really love that 2005 body

[@conversationovercoffee]

Carbon gray pearl

[@Nestle245]

Thinking of getting one. Hows the gas mileage and backseat legroom? Looks pretty cramped back there for its size.

[@conversationovercoffee]

Don't think; do it! you won't regret it... gas mileage? don't know, don't care... 50 to fill up using premium plus, 93 octane... backseat leg room... well, for those who like to complain, they can walk or take the bus... Like anything, you have to examine in person... pics and videos won't satisfy your need to know... Good luck with your decision and I hope you get one...

[@conversationovercoffee]

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[@itsmegp46]

@PhreshNBeat I'm aware of that, I meant in the US. The name Acura exists only in the US as well. RL sales in the US are so tiny, the car is nearly irrelevant. The only upside I can see in buying this car is that you're unlikely to see anyone else owning this car in your neighborhood.

[@2Kriss2Kross]

I've always liked the RL. The interior is so plush. I love Honda but I think it looked better before the style refresh, does kind of look like an Accord. Also, the SatNav graphics are dated in both Honda and Acura cars and seriously need to be upgraded. Other than that, a solid,well-built, and underrated car.

[@AlmightyUniden]

I love that guy. He's a great reviewer

[@SL_barn]

I have respect for the RL but I don't blame people for not buying it. It has an aging platform, aging tech and electronics. What it DOES have going for it is its amazing powertrain and SHAWD. Let's see what the 2014 RLX has in store.

[@speedtime2834]

Question everyone if they would have kept it the Acura Legend would they have sold more ?

[@briangoode2436]

I just recently bought a 2009 Acura RL it only had 75,000 miles on it which I think that is great for 2009. It is in great condition both inside and out. I love it. It has a lot more features than I expected which I think it's great. I bought it from a very small operated dealer. He kept the vehicles he was selling in a medium size garage. I originally went there to look at a different vehicle a SUV, but after seeing the Acura RL and the great condition it was in and low mileage. My husband and I test drove it and I knew I found my car. The best part was the selling price I knew I was going to buy this car. Like I mentioned earlier I love it!!! 😊.

[@DennisAlexioAndyHug]

Yes

[@geo745don]

Yep, Acura screwed up big time with the Legend and Integra

[@samuelcureton9831]

Yes

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

Here in the UK the legend has not been a success, but they are cracking cars. I even think the Acura is styled slightly better.

[@choc-litcake6568]

Ill just drop a new engine in my 06 when its time love it to pieces..the 2011 is oogly

[@rav4rav421]

Bring back the Legend with all the new Tech give it the space of an Audi A8L

[@eskimochild87]

i like the exterior styling, but that funky shield in the front

[@AcuraCSXTypeSK20]

Thank god they got rid of this but I genuinely hoped they fixed it with the rlx because the big acuras haven't been worth it since 1995

[@ShadowWolf143224]

I have this exact car, same color and Advance package. It’s a great car in all regards, but the transmission is absolutely horrendous. Rough shifting and jerking/bucking abound in this car. Beware, anyone looking for a bargain.

[@Saidoromo2024]

How can you tell if it had transmission issue ..nothing during test drive

[@kadinl14]

is it a cvt?

[@ejeter4710]

I'm buying a 2001 teel Sedan tomorrow just a little curious on your info

[@TimJoseph08031990]

Hey there's an expensive Acura TL with a 9-Speed quick shift transmission, which cost over $230,000. It also has protective materials, which prevent the car from being broken into.

[@yoseppijoe]

Tim Joseph sounds like a great deal lol

[@andreypushkin]

I like how this guy talks about the pros and the cons of this car. nice..

[@landseverywhere2155]

this one is soooo sweet before the change

[@hondaspeed152]

@itsmegp46 its not designed to have lots and lots of power. its designed to be luxurious and reliable. if it had 333 hp it would be much less reliable. and trust me, honda can make it have that much power. but it would be smart because honda is known to be reliable, not to be a muscle car.

[@Thereisalwaysmore]

Good review thanks very insightful and helpful as well.

[@Atta687]

Acura needs to change the RL. Give it a new design improve the navi system and give it a V8.

[@NileshR12]

Silvi Boy V8 isn't necessary. It will cause it tho be more expensive & costly to maintain or repair. Honda/Acura doosn't make V8 engines& the whole industry has shifted to smaller displacement engines for fuel efficiency as well

[@PhreshNBeat]

@itsmegp46 well idk but rumors about the name coming back or not. Just hope this next 2013 RL can excite us.

[@PhreshNBeat]

@mikerules666 no, there some other complaints by ignorant people. The knob control still looks nice, yeah too many buttons.

[@ladyvee7110]

I like Acura and all but they've really got to step up on their designs.

[@plagick]

Honda got too freaked out with the economy and they just STOPPED making their cars any better.

[@PhreshNBeat]

Well, have you seen the new RLX.

[@itsmegp46]

@PhreshNBeat That's another thing. I just had my own TL serviced last week. I asked about the new RL. The service rep doesn't think a new RL will be out for another 2 ro 3 years. Go figure.

[@adrianroam95]

been awhile since car reviews were posted

[@ravipeiris4388]

I do like it, despite the sedate styling.

[@hondaspeed152]

@starladear002 yes i know. and thats too bad. Honda probably wont hold on to the rl much longer if the sales dont go up.

[@brunosoler]

I like this guy reviews , But he spends most of the video in every video just how to use the gps systems .. like if its not a good one the car could´nt do anything else.

[@SupernovaSpriter]

Well why do you think its called "Cnet Car Tech?" And why is the catchphrase "check the tech?"

[@eskimochild87]

i like the exterior styling, but that funky shield in the front, i love the i can do better with a blue pencil

[@vaguy78]

Honda needs to realize it cannot compete in this class without a proper RWD V8 car. Sorry folks but that is the price of entry. I'm sure the RL is a fine car but against an E-Class? 5-series? Genesis? Infiniti M? Lexus G? Yea thanks but no thanks.

[@ihorbayus]

@XxTheTechxX dude u comparing 2 different cars s65 amg is $250. 000 base price no taxes no packages and fully loaded RL is Only $70.000 with taxes

[@PhreshNBeat]

@itsmegp46 nah dude go check out the new york autoshow in April of this year, which will debut the all new RL. And it will be out in end of 2012. Already i'm feeling Acura good presence with the all new NSX, RDX and ILX the styling might be pick off of them and onto the RL which might be good :)

[@elemo2621]

address......address......i beg of you address...... lol

[@PhreshNBeat]

Hm, i hope the FMC of the RL would be alot better and a good seller

[@hondaspeed152]

@starladear002 yes i agree. theyve made some bad cars like the zdx and rl. but also, they made some great cars like the rsx and tsx

[@itsmegp46]

The RL has a 3.7 liter engine making 300 horsepower using premium fuel. The Hyundai Genesis has a 3.8 liter engine making 333 horsepower using regular. Shame on you Acura.

[@mikerules666]

@PhreshNBeat All you have to do is go to the dollar store and buy some micro fiber towels. Finger prints come off easily. No excuses. Touch screens are still the best way to operate all the features of the car. I will not buy a car if it doesn't have a touch screen.

[@dannyboy24butler56]

Three wishes one an 2018 Acura RL ....

[@PhreshNBeat]

@mikerules666 ppl complain about fingerprints on the touch screen and other reasons

[@adam411114]

@krislovercar well it pretty much is... acura is honda's lux brand

[@teleiponeluv2463]

05 body style looks far the best

[@mjuellarsen]

This guy is one of the few American car show presenters who actually emotes and doesn't shout when he reviews a car. He's good!

[@hondaspeed152]

@starladear002 trust me with the things hondas made in the past, it could make a much much more powerful car. but the reason honda stops making all of these fast cars it makes, is becasue it doesnt make them much money.

[@dannyboy24butler56]

Karen A.we could cruise all the way in RL out in Santa, Monica, Ca.....

[@cannonp10]

people r just haters the new rl's r slammin they r loaded

[@zinabronze2233]

2006 zabe and ZOVES it ❤️❤️💕

[@krislovercar]

why do you drive in purple car?

[@PhreshNBeat]

@itsmegp46 legend nameplate is use in honda's in other countries

[@XxESKIMOxX]

acura has really stepped down from the last generation.

[@HFLOfficial]

anyone notice old cnet car tech logo in here?

[@itsmegp46]

I don't understand Honda/Acura way of thinking. They had the name Legend, a great car with great brand recognition. They discontinue Legend, then lay a turd called RL. Now the car languishes in a showroom traffic dungeon for some 16-17 years now. The new RL promises to be another ho-hum car. Why do they even bother, and at BMW 5 series prices?!?

[@ihorbayus]

@XxTheTechxX still there is a huge difference between those 2 cars lol

[@dygardion9130]

is that an accord?

[@GTnumber1]

I'd rather buy a 2002-2006 Infiniti Q45 over this acura anyday. The Q45 looks much better, is larger, has a smoother ride, more luxury features and has a very powerful Nissan 4.5L V8 that get better gas mileage than this Honda 3.7 V6.

[@JimmyTheLy]

Rebadging is seriously hurting Acura, even Lexus has a separate platform for some of their models. Acura seriously needs to refine that interior, find a new and better design language, bloat the shit out of it to make it LS and S-Class competitive, and give it a v8.

[@LakerKev]

I'm a fan of Acura. I've bought two but until they get serious about making an upscale car I wont be buying another one. The design on the new RL is too benign. They need to sex it up quite a bit. I say bring back the Legend. Look at the 2nd generation Legend's. They stood out from regular Honda's. These RL's dont. A flagship car shouldnt look like a glorified Accord. This is a nice mom car but most men would never drive this.

[@krislovercar]

wow, this looks exacty the same as the honda accord

[@yoseppijoe]

Love the car, but the tech is junk, they dropped the ball

[@aoescool]

i agree i said this to my cuz about an hour ago.. the rl cannot come out almost the same specs as the tl/accord then why even buy one.. the rl should be pushing near 400hp.. hyundai genesis is up there why not acura.. drop a v8 in that and call it a day!!! i just watched the mercedes s video and all i could think of was the rlx, and why acura is not trying to compete in power!

[@ChromeMan04]

I feel like this car killed Acura as a brand for good. Everyone stopped taking them seriously after this.

[@kcirreb94]

How is this more expensive than the tl

[@mikerules666]

Here's my complaint. This car doesn't look any better than a Hyundai Equus and why do they still use a wheel to access the nav screen? There is a vast improvement in touch screen technology, yet they still use a knob to adjust things on the screen. We are not in the 70's or 80's. He also complains about glare on the screen, yet there are anti-glare screen protectors that can be used to prevent this. I would not waste my money on this car.

[@jo5507051]

seriously wussup wit all new acura mdoels? -.-

[@Godblesseveryone4]

I would buy it -

[@itsmegp46]

@PhreshNBeat I live too far from NYC now to make that trip. Can you make a vid or takes some pics for me? I could give you my private email if thats cool.

[@WallStreetIsMine]

@boycharger1 Exactly

[@HR23WPG]

saw one at costco

[@dertgild]

this looks as if hes in san fransisco

[@kingdarius5252]

A pomegranate Acura RL...JUST what the doctor ordered! Lmao

[@kei0kusanagi]

2011 RL for $48,000, forget that, it's not worth it. Dislike the exterior design, the 2005-2008 RL looks better in my opinion, after that it became fugly, like it was trying to hard to look rich and cool, the 2009-2011 RL looks ridiculous, they all look like the TL and TSX for that year too, which is boring to look at. I would still buy an RL but it has be be between 2005-2008. Acura failed.

[@pedrorivera8328]

Cómo cambiar gomas de guagua a cura

[@TheRealRustyGrill]

i love rl

[@tigerupacut]

and why would i buy this over a tl...

[@2pro5u2]

My dad has the TL

[@telj1]

50k plus for this???? hellanaw!

[@HR23WPG]

saw on at costco

[@PhreshNBeat]

@PhreshKingg the new nsx

[@Stereophile11]

@Joshloft My dad has a bugatti veyron.

[@nikothedrifter]

win title!

[@StunnaTwo9]

acura has been headed downhill since they changed da bodystyles

[@phirun1234]

I'd rather get the new 5 series

[@dgb751]

They r really dropping the techno ball. My 7 yr old Prius has a much better interface. and my brother just got a 2010 Madza 3 and it syncks up his iphone w no cables or button pushed, and its all Bose. What the hell is Acura up to w their antique tech systems (the SUV Acura is just as laughable).

[@kcirreb94]

If you think I'll pay 48,000 for that. Haaaaaaa I'll just die

[@doommodena]

Anything Hyundai blows this out of the water!

[@JDMHaze]

nice car but dramatically overpriced

[@krislovercar]

@adam411114 Not crazy about acura, no offence, Honda is better acura

[@2pro5u2]

@Stereophile11 Ok I envy you.

[@buffboyzauto]

I love RL’s but this 2011 looks horrible....

[@TheRAZZITEAK]

More cars!!!! Hell yeah!!! Keep it up :-)

[@elviscash56]

Address, Address, I beg of you. Haha, maybe you have to say A-dress instead Add-dress.

[@cannonballkid]

@goozygoozgooz fail

[@nikahatt]

34548422 1720 FAIL. that is all...

[@RideCamVids]

Half the video wasted on the infotainment features or lack of them. Are you buying a car or some stupid display tech gimmicks???

[@ramis182]

way way to over priced

[@goozygoozgooz]

first!!!!!!