What are the specs of a 2005 Acura RL?

Key Specs. of the 2005 Acura RL. Base trim shown. Body Type: Sedan See similar vehicles. Combined MPG: 22 Combined MPG. Engine: 300-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium) Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive. Transmission: 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual.

What’s the difference between the Acura Legend and RLX?

The RL was the flagship of the marque, having succeeded the Acura Legend, and was replaced in 2013 by the Acura RLX. All models of the Legend, RL and RLX lines have been adapted from the Japanese domestic market Honda Legend. The model name “RL” is an abbreviation for “Refined Luxury.”

What kind of technology does Acura RL use?

Use of digital/analog trimode (two digital bands and one analog band) technology allowed the 2005 RL OnStar technology to survive the planned 2007 phase-out of the analog OnStar to fully digital OnStar service.

When did the second generation Acura RL come out?

The second-generation Acura RL was a rebadged version of the fourth-generation Honda Legend, introduced to the North American market in September 2004, as a 2005 model. This iteration of the RL received an extensive mid-generational facelift for the 2009 model year, and a further update for 2011.

What are the features of the new Acura RL?

Real-time traffic information and all-wheel drive may be the most notable new features of the next generation of Acura’s luxury performance sedan, which made its world debut at the 2004 New York International Auto Show. Exhibited there in “prototype” form, the RL is shorter and wider than the previous model but promises more passenger volume.

What does the XM Radio do on an Acura RL?

Working in conjunction with XM Satellite Radio, the real-time traffic monitoring system is making its first appearance in the RL sedan. Using XM NavTraffic data sent by satellites, the RL’s 8-inch navigation screen can display current traffic details, including flow, accidents and freeway construction.