Many car buyers prefer to buy used cars in order to get more car for their money – and a good option for a gently used car is the 2012 Acura RL. The Acura RL is a luxury sedan loaded with high end features and gadgets and a powerful engine. You can take a closer look at the 2012 Acura RL at your Tampa Bay area Acura dealer and take it for a test drive to see if it works for your needs.
2012 Acura RL Performance and Power
With a 3.7 liter V6 engine, you won’t wish your car had more power or get-up and go ability! The RL delivers 300 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. The 2012 Acura RL features an all wheel drive system and what they call “Super-Handling” which helps send the power to the wheels where it will give the car the best traction based on the conditions of the road and weather.
Fuel economy is 20 miles per gallon combined city and highway, with 24 miles per gallon achieved on long highway drives and 17 miles per gallon in the city. The standard transmission is a 6 speed automatic with manual shift paddles.
Trim Styles, Options and Features
There are three trim levels for the 2012 Acura RL. All RL vehicles come with the following features as standard equipment:
· Sunroof
· Bluetooth connectivity for phone and audio
· Voice command capability for climate system and audio
· 10 speaker Bose surround-sound audio system
· Satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack, 6-CD changer, USB and iPod interface
· 18 inch alloy wheels
· Keyless entry and keyless ignition
· 10 way power from seats with memory functions for the driver seat
· Heated front seats
· Leather seats
· Xenon automatic headlights
· Automatic dual-zone climate control
· Back seat climate control
Optional packages include the Technology package and the Advanced package. The Technology package will add a backup camera and rear parking sensors to prevent back up accidents; adaptive headlights, wooden steering wheel and shifter, navigation system with up to date traffic details and a climate control that is based on the GPS solar sensor, and restaurant ratings from Zagat.
The Advanced package adds power-folding side mirrors, interior wooden accents, adaptive cruise control and a system to help reduce accidents called the Collision Mitigation Braking System.
2012 Acura RL Safety Considerations
In addition to the standard safety features you would expect like antilock brakes and airbags, the RL includes traction and stability control. The vehicle earns the highest possible safety rating for both front and side collision tests according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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