2011 Acura RL Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 City / 24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
300
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle winnie h
It has not required any major maintenance during the years I have owned it.
I love my Acura! It is a dream to drive, handles nicely and has good space inside. It also looks good.
accountCircle Brandon C
Car that has the looks of modern technology, yet has the feel of luxury.
No problems. Top notch and state of the art performance. Very reliable, and comfortable. Good for driver's who want something fun, sporty, and luxurious. Certain cars need a new transmission or engine after about 100,000 miles, but as long as you do the proper preventive maintenance on this vehicle, I promise you that it will last you until you decide if whether or not you want to give it to your kids.
accountCircle Hayley M
It has great gas mileage. The gas and breaks are both really sensitive.
It has been a reliable vehicle. It has the necessary technology for me. It is very safe and small enough to not make me nervous.
accountCircle Dqvid S
It was used as a getaway car in a bunch of mafia crimes
Quiet, economical! Handles well and i like to pick up girls oui. It.
accountCircle Anthony J
Reliable vehicle that will take you far.
This is my second Acura, have had no major issues with them over the years. As long as there is proper maintenance, they are fully reliable and extremely comfortable. My vehicle still runs and acts like brand new. It has all the major comforts of modern cars, definitely worth the reputation. My only major gripe is the gas mileage.
accountCircle Sadie T
It is a good family car for grandparents and grandkids.
We really like the gas mileage and the comfortable ride. We are so excited that it has a third row seating so we can take all the grandkids with us when travel. We like that it has heated seats for the winter and that it has separate heating and cooling for each person.
accountCircle lindsay O
Our Honda Acura everything is easily accessible
We had to do the brakes a while back which took a special tool and the wipers are out but it is still a good car. The air conditioner works real good and cold a sun/moon roof that works. No leaks and drives good. I think it's approaching 100k miles now. It's a good car still and we intend to keep it
accountCircle Alysha B
Talking about a car for your first time.
Well I have no problems with my car, it always pulls through for me. I drive an aura which is very affordable. My car is silver, very beautiful. I would like to upgrade to a better car but an aura is good for like your first car or like for college. I bought mines from my sister in law.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Janelle C
It is cool looking but needs more done to it. It also needs effort.
My issue with oil leak and many more. I notice the oil was dripping to the ground. Always make sure to double check your car for any issue before buying. Cars are cool but it do have some issues, if the car maker do well to practice and make the perfect car then it will be great. We should have flying medal cars.
accountCircle Alysha B
Talking about a car for your first time.
Well I have no problems with my car, it always pulls through for me. I drive an aura which is very affordable. My car is silver, very beautiful. I would like to upgrade to a better car but an aura is good for like your first car or like for college. I bought mines from my sister in law.
accountCircle Jonathan L
It is like a low class model for the luxury cars
It is a nice vehicle to drive. It has some great features. It has a horrible display screen that is difficult to see. It utilizes a dial system to input information which is very annoying.
accountCircle Dusten G
2011 Acura rl review from someone who has owned several different Acura's.
Luxury and comfort on the inside. Handles really well. Has more tech features than a lot of newer vehicles. I like the heated and cooled seats for comfort throughout the year. The only option I wish I had was remote start. The one technical detail I do not like is the engine size. Most luxury cars have a bigger engine but for the size it generates a lot of power.

Acura RL Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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Tech Pkg
300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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Advance Pkg
300 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Acura RL Owner Reviews

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5 stars 27%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 27%
2 stars 9%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Janelle C on September 7, 2020
It is cool looking but needs more done to it. It also needs effort.
My issue with oil leak and many more. I notice the oil was dripping to the ground. Always make sure to double check your car for any issue before buying. Cars are cool but it do have some issues, if the car maker do well to practice and make the perfect car then it will be great. We should have flying medal cars.
accountCircle winnie h on August 23, 2020
It has not required any major maintenance during the years I have owned it.
I love my Acura! It is a dream to drive, handles nicely and has good space inside. It also looks good.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Randall T.

I like the appearance and it is a dependable vehicles. It is sleek enough to give it a classy look. It has enough space for my family and the daily tasks that I use it for.. It is a dependable car for my family.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Randall T.

It is low to the ground which certain areas are not available to drive through. It has enough seating for a small family and it is a small car not big or strong enough for major tasks. There is not a lot of space for any accessories.

Ranks #16 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2011 Acura RL has an average owner rating of 4.24 out of 5 which ranks it #16 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
5
2
Tie
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2011 Jaguar XF
4.83
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2011 Acura RL
3.82

Ranks #8 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Acura RL has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #8 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

1
car
2011 Lincoln MKZ
41 MPG
2
car
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
33 MPG
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2011 Acura RL
24 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety