For more information or to design your own RL, visit acura.ca. 2010 Advanced beyond engineering, Acura brochures are printed with the planet’s future in mind. PERFORMANCE LUXURY, ADVANCED. The 2010 Acura RL. From its sculpted, streamlined body style and luxuriously refined interior to engineering and amenities that inspire as effortlessly as they exhilarate, the RL sets an ultramodern tone for ultimate sedan luxury. It’s flagship automotive technology without compromise or equal. STYLE Progress has been made. DESIGN 18-INCH WHEELS STRUCTURE The RL’s aggressive new exterior design has been crafted with nothing Impressive 7-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy Advanced is what advanced is made of. In the but high-performance purpose in mind. The design momentum begins wheels with large-diameter tires connect you RL’s case it incorporates strong, yet lightweight, with its chiselled hood that seamlessly flows to the forward-mounted to the road like never before while enhancing structural components made from materials acoustic glass windshield, and finishes with a rear overhang. Cutting- the RL’s confident style and aggressive such as aluminum, magnesium and carbon edge aerodynamic panels help redirect airflow to lessen vehicle lift at appearance. Plus, the large integrated dual- fibre. The driving result is a reduction in the highway-driving speeds. The cabin features flush side glass for reduced outlet chrome exhausts hint at an engine RL’s curb weight, which in turn improves drag and less wind noise. But perhaps the most exciting aspect to the enriched with horsepower, attitude and handling and increases the performance and exterior design of the 2010 RL is that it looks as fast as it moves. pulse-racing performance. fuel efficiency. HANDLING Experience a more refined adrenaline rush. STEERING POWER To optimize performance steering at high speeds and increase manoeuvrability at lower speeds, the RL relies on a sophisticated speed-sensing, electronically controlled power-steering system. Now, from quick hairpins and sweeping highway curves to tight city-centre agility, your overall experience is one of confident control. PADDLE SHIFTERS 4-WHEEL VENTILATED DISC BRAKES SPORT SUSPENSION As they say, “all luxury and no performance can When you’re driving a performance luxury Master the art of cornering with the smooth make for comfortably dull driving.” Thankfully sedan, nothing short of exceptional stopping ride-enhanced control of the 4-wheel you’ll find manual upshift and downshift paddle power will do. That’s why the RL comes with independent double-wishbone front and shifting transmission controls mounted just special high-friction brake pads for that multi-link rear suspension. Experience the behind the RL’s leather-wrapped steering wheel. distinctive sporty feel and incredibly quick, science of suspension with the multi-link rear Specifically tuned to complement the RL’s already responsive braking power. Furthermore, suspension that’s designed to provide solid quick-shifting 5-speed automatic transmission, that’s why all four wheels have ventilated resistance to lateral forces and less rear lift paddle shifters provide you with that added touch brake rotors and robust 4-piston aluminum during hard braking. Plus, large front and rear of exhilaration and excitement so many other front brake calipers to help minimize weight stabilizer bars minimize vehicle body roll, luxury sedans can’t seem to put their finger on. shifting and optimize suspension response to delivering precise firm handling and a solid give you stopping power when you need it. steering feel. T E C H N O L O G Y The science behind the sophistication. VOICE-ACTIVATED SATELLITE-LINKED ACURA / BOSE® NAVIGATION PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM The RL can zero in on your location almost An exceptionally rich audio experience unlike anywhere in North America. It can also access anything you’ve ever heard in a car awaits you in its search directory to help you find directions. the RL. A truly cutting-edge 260-watt digital Recognizing up to 800 verbal commands, amplifier powers 10 acoustically positioned the system is equipped with bilingual voice speakers. The in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD-Audio DTS® recognition software and features real-time changer with an AM/FM/XM®* tuner can read driving directions by voice or guiding map various audio media formats to provide a true 5.1 display. Simply ask the system to show you digital surround sound experience. And with such the most direct route to your destination, amazingly high audio resolution, dynamic range offer an alternate route or, with the Zagat® and full frequency response, the system delivers Survey ratings, help you pick a restaurant premium sound with phenomenal fidelity based on the kind of cuisine you’re craving. throughout the interior soundscape. DRIVER RECOGNITION As long as your RL key is within sensor range, simply touch the inside of the HANDSFREELINK™ AND BLUETOOTH®- driver’s side door handle to unlock the door. ENABLED TECHNOLOGY And following the same procedure on the passenger’s side, touch the inside of the door Program and link your Bluetooth-enabled mobile handle and the system will unlock all the phone to the HandsFreeLink telephone interface doors. Actually, you can open the trunk, to make, receive and transfer calls without start the engine, drive, shut the engine off interruption or having to remove your hands from and re-lock all the doors – all without ever the steering wheel. Say the word and – providing touching a key. Plus, with the programmable your programmed mobile phone is located inside driver’s recognition system, outside mirrors, the cabin – calling numbers will be displayed, your seats and climate controls can all be phone will respond to voice activation and you will personalized at the push of a button. hear the caller’s voice over the RL’s audio system. Plus, the system operates in English or French ILLUMINATED STEERING WHEEL- and is capable of integrating up to six different USB AUDIO PLAYBACK MOUNTED CONTROLS compatible phones, turning your RL into a tastefully appointed command centre. Conveniently housed in the centre console, Behold convenience. Easy-to-read-and-reach the USB device connector and auxiliary input steering wheel-mounted controls let you jack enable you to plug in any number of adjust the audio, telephone, and Multi- compatible MP3 portable audio players. Information Display and engage the cruise Plus, you can control the playback volume control. And you can do all of this without RL Elite Package shown. and track selection from your steering ever having to remove your hands from the *Includes a no-charge trial of 3 months, beyond which service fees apply. Available in 10 Canadian wheel-mounted controls. luxurious leather-wrapped steering wheel. provinces and 48 contiguous U.S. states. See terms and conditions at www.xmradio.ca. LUXURY First-class for five. ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION (ANC) ACTIVE SOUND CONTROL (ASC) ADJUSTABLE LEATHER SEATS HEATED SEATS An already quiet ride is now even quieter with Operating in unison with the ANC system, Active Even the greatest distance between two points seems shorter An additional measure of sumptuous driver the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system that Sound Control smoothes out the sound created by when you’re sitting comfortably in one of the two tightly and passenger comfort comes from the cancels engine noise by countering it with opposing the engine as it goes through its full rpm cycle. bolstered, perforated leather-trimmed front seats of the Acura standard heated front seats. Featuring two sound frequencies emitted from the sound system. Utilizing advanced in-cabin microphones and RL. Finding the ideal driving position is easy with the 8-way heat settings, each seat offers a little extra Two ceiling microphones monitor low-frequency complex electronic sensors, the system moderates power-adjustable driver’s seat with power-adjustable lumbar cold-weather comfort. Plus, for warm-weather noise and, when detected, the ANC system noise made at low rpms and enhances the more support and programmable driver recognition memory. relief, the front leather seats feature the counteracts and cancels the disturbance with progressive sounds the engine makes at higher rpms. Now, wherever you’re heading, your seat will feel exactly as it available benefit of in-seat ventilation, making an equivalent waveform. should – perfect. And for the front passenger, there’s an 8-way the RL a true luxury sedan for all seasons. power-adjustable seat with power lumbar support as well. RL Elite Package shown. P E R F O R M A N C E 3.7-LITRE, 24-VALVE, VTEC® V-6 ENGINE HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE VTEC ENGINEERING At 300 horsepower, the 3.7-litre, 24-valve, Experience pure propulsion courtesy of the Before VTEC engineering, engine tuning was SOHC, VTEC V-6 is one of the most powerful incredible 300 horsepower and maximum always a compromise between balancing engines Acura makes. And with lightweight 271 lb.-ft. of torque produced by the VTEC low-end torque and high-end power. Today, aluminum-alloy block and heads for improved power plant. Plus, thanks to innovative utilizing two entirely different camshaft efficiency and heat shedding, it’s one of the VTEC engine refinement, the high-inertia profiles, VTEC engines deliver amazingly most technically advanced too. The engine heads intake manifold and other powerband- responsive power across the entire rpm range. feature a unique 4-valve design for optimal enhancing technologies, the broad, flat At slow speeds, the engine provides lower engine fuel flow, offering low-rpm torque for torque curve allows for the feeling of valve lift and shorter cam profile openings, acceleration off the line and high-rpm power virtually instant acceleration. resulting in higher gas velocities and greater for passing on the highway. All the while the low-end rpm torque.