The 2010 Acura RL just doesn’t get much respect. It’s luxuriously appointed and generously equipped, but many midsize luxury sedan shoppers overlook it. It boasts surprisingly capable handling and all-weather traction, yet it’s forgotten as a contender among sport sedans. The RL’s also the flagship of Acura’s model lineup, but it’s overshadowed by the similarly sized and cheaper TL. If Rodney Dangerfield were still with us, he’d probably drive one.
The lack of consumer interest toward the current RL stems from years of previous RL mediocrity, though Acura has been trying as of late to reverse the trend. Last year, it gave the RL a significant refresh that included new styling, a more powerful engine, revised suspension tuning, additional high-tech features and an update for its all-wheel-drive system. For 2010, the RL pretty much stands pat, though a standard iPod interface and optional solar-sensing climate control system have been added to the features roster.
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