Acura RL KB1

Second generation · 2005–2008 · 4 model years · 3 trims

Acura RL (KB1) – exterior
Photo: -i---i- (6078917906) by Nam Ngo from San Jose, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: -i---i- (6078917906) by Nam Ngo from San Jose, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Washauto06 acura rl2 by Aude, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2007 Acura RL 3.5L rear 12.8.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2005 Acura RL 3.5L rear 4.29.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Acura RL in Hong Kong by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Acura RL generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2008
Base · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 290 256 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (18) $46,280
Technology Package · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 290 256 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (18) $49,900
CMBS & PAX · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 290 256 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (18) $53,700
2007
Base · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 290 256 lb-ft 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (19) $45,780
Technology Package · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 290 256 lb-ft 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (19) $49,400
CMBS & PAX · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 290 256 lb-ft 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (19) $53,200
2006
Base · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 290 256 lb-ft 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (19) $49,300
Technology Package · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 290 256 lb-ft 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (19) $53,100
2005
Base · Sedan 3.5 L 3.5-liter, SOHC, 90-degree V-6 300 260 lb-ft 5-speed automatic with lock-up torque converter and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/24 (19) $49,100

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2008 6 Not rated
2007 7 Not rated
2006 8 Not rated
2005 11 Not rated

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.