Each vehicle is reconditioned, inside and out, to create a certified luxury ownership experience. All vehicles are under six years old with less than 80,000 miles and have a 12-month/12,000-mile Certified Limited Warranty. Each vehicle must also pass a 150-point vehicle inspection and is covered by an extensive Roadside Assistance program.
The 2012 RL carries over unchanged from the 2011 model.
| EPA MPG Ratings38 | (city / hwy / combined) |
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| RL | 17 / 24 / 20 |

Acura developed its revolutionary Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system not only for better traction utilization on wet and slippery surfaces, but also to enhance high-performance dry-road handling. Unlike many all-wheel drive systems that merely react to wheel slippage, SH-AWD continuously determines the optimal level of power distribution between the front and rear axles and between the rear wheels, based on a reading of a wide variety of vehicle conditions. The system also helps enhance steering by sending available rear power to the outside wheel and rotating it slightly faster than the front wheels, propelling it through the turn. The result is enhanced high-performance cornering that neither front, rear, or conventional all-wheel drive systems can equal.
The Acura Navigation System9 features an eight-inch screen mounted high in the center control panel for easy visibility, which also serves as the monitor for the rearview camera. Using the interface dial or the Voice Recognition system, you can enter an address or have the system find a location from its vast DVD destination database. The screen will plot your path on the map and show special displays to guide you through freeway ramps, interchanges and forks in the road. The system can show you nearby gas stations, ATMs and other points of interest and even display Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews.
To help you plan your journeys, this easy-to-use proprietary data network uses the XM® Radio4 communications interface to provide on-screen traffic and weather information13 that‘s easy to read and access. If a route is set, the system can automatically alert you of possible weather delays and can even reroute you to avoid traffic congestion. Traffic and weather data services are offered separately on a subscription basis for a nominal fee following the 90-day free trial period. The AcuraLink® system features a preprogrammed RL feature guide, dealer appointment reminders, and direct communication with your dealer.
The Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink® system works with many Bluetooth®-enabled cell phones to let you receive and initiate phone calls through the RL audio system without ever taking your hands off the wheel. The Multi-Information Display below the speedometer can show the caller’s name or number, while the center panel display can show reception and battery strength, depending on the phone. A one-time pairing process enables the RL to communicate wirelessly with the phone, and up to six different phones can be paired with it at a time. After the initial pairing, a phone can be operated through the vehicle audio system without ever leaving your pocket or purse.
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| Technical Features | |||
| 300-hp, 3.7-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC® V-6 engine | * | * | * |
| 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control | * | * | * |
| Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) | * | * | * |
| Electronically controlled, speed-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion steering | * | * | * |
| Double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension | * | * | * |
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| Sport seats with perforated leather-trimmed interior | * | * | * |
| Driver's 10-way power seat including 2-way power lumbar support | * | * | * |
| Front passenger's 10-way power seat including 2-way power lumbar support | * | * | * |
| 2-position driver's seat and side mirror memory system | * | * | * |
| Dual-level heated front seats | * | ||
| 6-level heated/ventilated front seats | * | * | |
| 4-way adjustable front headrests | * | * | * |
| Power retractable rear head restraints | * | * | * |
| Wood grain trim on steering wheel and gear shift knob | * | * | |
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| Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, rearview camera, and Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews9 | * | * | |
| AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™13 | * | * | |
| AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™13 | * | * | |
| AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments™ | * | * | |
| Voice Recognition system for audio and climate control | * | * | * |
| Acura/Bose® 10-speaker Surround Sound System with 6-disc CD, DVD-Audio, MP3, WMA6 and DTS® changer and AM/FM tuner | * | * | * |
| XM® Radio4 | * | * | * |
| Note function music reminder | * | * | |
| USB Audio Interface7 with iPod®8 integration | * | * | * |
| MP3 auxiliary jack | * | * | * |
| Bluetooth®11 HandsFreeLink® wireless telephone interface | * | * | * |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® phonebook exchange | * | * | |
| Active Sound Control | * | * | * |
| Dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system with air filtration | * | * | * |
| GPS-linked Temperature Control9 | * | * | |
| Rear-passenger ventilation controls | * | * | * |
| Maintenance Minder™ system | * | * | * |
| Multi-Information Display (MID) | * | * | * |
| Cruise Control | * | * | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | * | ||
| Keyless Access System with driver recognition for driver’s seat, steering wheel, side mirrors, climate control and select audio and other settings | * | * | * |
| Smart Entry keyless entry and start system | * | * | * |
| Steering wheel-mounted controls for cruise control, audio, phone, Voice Recognition and MID | * | * | * |
| Trip computer | * | * | * |
| Power rear sunshade | * | * | * |
| Rear side sunshades (manual) | * | * | * |
| Theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer | * | * | * |
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| Power moonroof with tilt feature, auto-open/close, auto-reverse and key-off operation | * | * | * |
| Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights | * | * | * |
| Auto-on/off headlights | * | * | * |
| Fog lights | * | * | * |
| Heated side mirrors with driver recognition, reverse gear tilt-down and integrated directional signals | * | * | * |
| Power folding side mirrors | * | ||
| Illuminated front door handle recesses | * | * | * |
| Rear parking sensors | * | * | |
| 18-inch "Resonator" aluminum-alloy wheels | * | * | * |
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| Dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS) | * | * | * |
| Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | * | * | * |
| Side curtain airbags with front and outboard rear occupant coverage | * | * | * |
| Active head restraint system for front seats | * | * | * |
| 3-point front height-adjustable seat belts with load limiters and automatic tensioning system | * | * | * |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | * | * | * |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | * | * | * |
| Brake Assist | * | * | * |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | * | ||
| Active Front Lighting System (AFS) | * | * | |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)12 with traction control | * | * | * |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure | * | * | * |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat mounting system | * | * | * |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators | * | * | * |