Acura RL KB2

Second generation (facelift) · 2009–2012 · 4 model years · 4 trims

Acura RL (KB2) – exterior
Photo: 2011 Washington Auto Show (5403611748) by David from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2011 Washington Auto Show (5403611748) by David from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Auto Show (2273745638) by George Panos from Skokie, U.S.A, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2009 Acura RL, rear right, 05-16-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2011 Acura RL SH-AWD rear view by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Acura RL II facelift China 2015-04-14 by Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Acura RL generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2012
Base · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, 60-degree V-6 300 271 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control and Hill Start Assist AWD 17/24 (20) $47,700
Technology Package · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, 60-degree V-6 300 271 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control and Hill Start Assist AWD 17/24 (20) $51,850
Advance Package · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, 60-degree V-6 300 271 lb-ft 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control and Hill Start Assist AWD 17/24 (20) $55,650
2011
Base · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic AWD 17/24 (20) $47,200
Technology Package · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic AWD 17/24 (20) $51,350
Advance Package · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic AWD 17/24 (20) $55,150
2010
Base · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control and Shift Hold AWD 16/22 (18) $46,830
Technology Package · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control and Shift Hold AWD 16/22 (18) $50,450
CMBS · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control and Shift Hold AWD 16/22 (18) $54,250
2009
Base · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with F1-style paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/22 (18) $46,680
Technology Package · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with F1-style paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/22 (18) $50,300
CMBS · Sedan 3.7 L 3.7-liter, SOHC, 60-degree VTEC V-6 300 271 lb-ft Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic with F1-style paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control AWD 16/22 (18) $54,100

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2012 6 Not rated
2011 6 Not rated
2010 7 Not rated
2009 6 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.