The 2011 Acura RL uses the same 3.7-liter V6 engine, that delivers 300 horsepower to all four wheels, with the help of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system. Customers who want a smoother-shifting ride can now choose a six-speed Sequential Sportshift automatic transmission that comes with wheel-mounted paddles, while also improving fuel economy by two miles per gallon on the highway (EPA ratings come in at 17 mpg or 13.83 L/100km city and 24 mpg or 9.8 L/100km highway). The new transmission can also be shifted via a console mounted straight gate shifter.
Acura has a reputation as a carmaker that is constantly introducing new technologies, so it comes as no surprise that "world's first" Hemholtz resonators have been fitted into the wheels. These chambers sit in the center portion of the inside of the wheel and help diminish road noise, which results in a quieter cabin. Coupled with the increased floor insulation, the 2011 RL should be as quiet as a church.
The style of the car has been changed, thanks to the introduction of fresh 18-inch 15-spoke aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot all-season rubber. The changes to the 2011 Acura RL are minimal, minus the upgraded transmission and in-wheel noise reduction technology.
"The RL continues to set the benchmark for the innovative use of customer-relevant technology. There aren't many production cars at any price that offer more advanced technology or drive system sophistication," according to the statement made by Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales, in the press release announcing the model.
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